Song Meaning

The lyrics paint a picture of a life lived in a constant, almost surreal, state of motion and aspiration, juxtaposed with mundane realities. The narrator, Kosher Dillz, opens by establishing a scene of financial scarcity – a roll of pennies at Denny's – yet immediately contrasts this with a past self who was "hella fly" and a present self who, despite drug use and financial struggles, is now in L.A. paying rent. The repeated refrain, "What I do all day," becomes a mantra for a life that seems to be in perpetual, if not always lucrative, motion, driven by a desire for recognition and a hustle that blurs the lines between ambition and uncertainty. The narrator's interactions, like ordering the same "egg and cheese" at 2 a.m. and 2 p.m., highlight a consistent, perhaps even monotonous, routine that belies the flashy persona he projects. The central tension lies in the gap between perceived success and actual financial stability. While the narrator mentions being "hella fly on a microphone" and having a "career going real smooth," the details reveal a precarious existence. He's checking mailboxes for a meager $100 check from iTunes and has to ask his mom for rent money. This creates a relatable, if slightly melancholic, portrait of an artist striving for more, where moments of potential breakthrough, like a Chevrolet commercial offer, are interspersed with the ongoing struggle to make ends meet. The repetition of the hook emphasizes this relentless cycle of activity, questioning the substance behind the constant motion. A particularly striking element is the self-aware humor and the almost absurdist portrayal of his daily grind. The narrator details working out obsessively at a 24-hour fitness, sending emails, and promoting his music with press releases, all while admitting he's "ain't really out here gettin' paid." This juxtaposition of grand pronouncements about his career with the small, often unglamorous, details of his life – like the $100 check or needing money from his mom – creates a unique brand of authenticity. The inclusion of Flynt Floss's verse, detailing a more conventionally successful day of studio time, photoshoots, and a tour, further highlights the distinct, and often less glamorous, path Kosher Dillz appears to be on. Ultimately, the effectiveness of these lyrics stems from their raw honesty and the narrator's ability to find humor and persistence in a challenging situation. The constant questioning of "What I do all day" isn't just about listing activities; it's a reflection on the nature of hustle culture, the pursuit of dreams against financial odds, and the performance of success. The lyrics resonate because they capture the feeling of being busy and striving, even when the tangible rewards are slow to materialize, offering a glimpse into the often-unseen efforts behind artistic ambition.

Kosha Dillz & Flynt Flossy - Rap

What I Do All Day

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Duration: 3:54

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[Verse 1: Kosher Dillz] Walk up into Denny's, got a waitress named Betty give me coffee with the half-and-half Only money I got is a roll of pennys You can ask Jenny, Kenny Yeah, used to be faboolous about twenty Five All 'a sudden on a microphone I'm hella fly It don't make no sense, I did enough drugs so I could die Now I'm in L.A. payin' rent "Excuse me, miss. Do you remember me? I'm the same guy who always orders egg and cheese 2 a.m., egg and cheese 2 p.m., egg and cheese" People wanna know what I do during the week Let me tell you (woo) The story had hella true (woo) People wanna know (who, who) What Kosher D. do (do) [Hook: Kosher Dillz] What I do all day, what I do all day What I do all day, what-a-what I do all day What I do all day, what what I do all day What a-what what what, what I do all day What I do all day, what I do all day What I do all day, what-a-what I do all day What I do all day, what what I do all day What a-what what what, what I do all day [Verse 2: Kosher Dillz] Back at the 24 hour fitness iPhone 6 plus on the treadmill Hands up[?], it's three miles later and I'm feeling so fresh Nice sweat, weigh myself obsessively, man, you know this At the Starbucks, sending 50 emails Hit this girl up, "When will we chill?" I'm on [?] mention me Now it's time for another press release And it says "Kosher Dillz is back, yo Hot video, download the free track, bro" My career is going real smooth Check the mailbox, $100 check from iTunes "For the whole year?" Man, you probably think it's so weird My roommate don't think it's funny Rent's due, hit my mom up for some money [Hook: Kosher Dillz] What I do all day, what I do all day What I do all day, what-a-what I do all day What I do all day, what what I do all day What a-what what what, what I do all day What I do all day, what I do all day What I do all day, what-a-what I do all day What I do all day, what what I do all day What a-what what what, what I do all day [Verse 3: Flynt Floss] Flynt Floss, got my day planned Hit the fridge, rice milk, Golden Grahams (baby) Didn't know the date, my how time flies I check Facebook, my name in every timeline Had a freak last night, made her body move (true) Had her head spin around like she Beetlejuice (Beetlejuice) I like her style, real trooper I said I had to dip, so shorty took an Uber (go) I get a text, "Like Floss, what it do? Need you at the studio, can you come around two? (okay) Hot bath, clean drawers, shirt pressed Ride out, top down, so fresh (I feel good) En route to my photoshoot, then a lunch date Really hope it follow through Yep, gotta get it done, all by four I forgot I got a forty city tour (ladies) [Hook: Kosher Dillz] What I do all day, what I do all day What I do all day, what-a-what I do all day What I do all day, what what I do all day What a-what what what, what I do all day What I do all day, what I do all day What I do all day, what-a-what I do all day What I do all day, what what I do all day What a-what what what, what I do all day [Verse 4: Kosher Dillz] I ain't really out here gettin' paid But today got email from Chevrolet They like, "We got commercial, we gonna use your face Sign this sad car, okay, okay" And now it's like 8 o'clock Drive over to the rabbi's for Shabbat Met a girl who was really hot and Orthodox She said she want to roll with me but tonight she only walk I'm like "Okay, maybe another time" And low key, yo, her mother fine "Yo, I gotta go, it was nice to meet ya See ya next weekend" and I brought my speakers! Now I'm rappin' outside Roosevelt Everybody over there know me well Hollerin' the rap, puttin' dollars in the hat You get me Now we egg and cheesin' and I'm back at Denny's? [Outro: Kosher Dillz] What I do all day, what I do all day What I do all day, what-a-what I do all day What I do all day, what what I do all day What a-what what what, what I do all day

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Writers: Kosha Dillz

What I Do All Day

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