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The lyrics present a defiant and somewhat chaotic declaration of artistic independence, centered around the provocative phrase "Buy a new fucking corpse and shut your mouth." This opening salvo immediately establishes a tone of aggressive dismissal towards perceived conformity, labeling others as "real sheep" who blindly follow. The narrator asserts their unique artistic voice, contrasting it with a general sense of sameness that pervades the world, where "smiles and frowns, ups and downs, it's all the same." This sets up a core tension between the narrator's authentic, albeit abrasive, expression and a world that seems to demand silence or compliance. Throughout the verses, the narrator weaves a narrative of struggle and self-definition against a backdrop of societal and personal challenges. They reference a "diary of a captive human being" born into a world of "strange things," hinting at systemic issues and personal confinement. The lyrics touch on themes of betrayal, with lines like "just because he got a taper don't mean he fuck with you" and "Betrayed by everyone, can't believe nothing," suggesting a deep distrust born from negative experiences. This personal narrative is framed within a broader context of artistic lineage, name-dropping influential figures like Del the Funky Homosapien, Souls of Mischief, Nas, Jay-Z, and Lil Kim, positioning themselves as a continuation and evolution of hip-hop's legacy. The most striking aspect of the craft is the juxtaposition of raw, confrontational language with moments of introspective reflection and broad artistic ambition. The repeated, aggressive chorus acts as a shield, a way to push back against external pressures and internal doubts. However, the verses reveal a more complex individual, one who feels "captive" and "betrayed" yet also possesses a fierce determination to create and be heard. The assertion "I'm like the sun, but I won't cause I use it" suggests a powerful, inherent force that the narrator chooses to harness rather than be consumed by, a nuanced take on self-control amidst chaos. Ultimately, the effectiveness of these lyrics lies in their unflinching honesty and the raw energy they convey. The narrator doesn't shy away from anger or disillusionment, but channels it into a powerful statement of self-worth and artistic integrity. The repeated refrain, while harsh, serves to reinforce a core message of rejecting external validation and embracing one's own path, even if it means confronting the world with a defiant roar. It’s a potent expression of individuality in the face of perceived societal apathy.

Lil B - Rap, Hip-Hop

Buy a New Corpse

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[Intro] Hey yo Real hip-hop never died It's here with Lil B Shoutout to the whole new generation Everybody before me Shout out to everybody that make music Hip-hop worldwide Let's go [Chorus] Hey yo Buy a new fucking corpse and shut your mouth You a real sheep, that's what I'm talking about Smiles and frowns Ups and downs It's all the same when you look around (Yes) Hey yo Buy a new fucking corpse and shut your mouth You a real sheep, that's what I'm talking about Smiles and frowns Ups and downs It's all the same when you look around (Yes) [Verse 1] Hey yo [?] like Del tha Funky Homosapiеn and Casual DJ Tone Ray, my flows come natural Hieroglyphics, Souls of Mischiеf when I spit it Catch me in Albany writing down my lyrics It's the diary of a captive human being Born into a world with strange things Biology, GMO Fuck a P.O., smile in your face Then they violate you when you smoke Sitting in the barbershop doing interviews Just because he got a taper don't mean he fuck with you He love the oppressor, want to be just like him Putting flashbacks up, I wish I could one night him More like Nas, I'm more like [?] Legend like Jay-Z and I fuck like Lil Kim I box with Sinatra, probably got an Oscar No blacks allowed but we're here and you can't stop us [Bridge 1] Ay yo It's mother fucking 2023 and we still up Yeah I know Lil B the BasedGod Hip-hop is alive and in full effect I don't wanna hear nothing else Yeah we still up Let's go [Chorus] Hey yo Buy a new fucking corpse and shut your mouth You a real sheep, that's what I'm talking about Smiles and frowns Ups and downs It's all the same when you look around (Yes) Hey yo Buy a new fucking corpse and shut your mouth You a real sheep, that's what I'm talking about Smiles and frowns Ups and downs It's all the same when you look around (Yes) Let's get it [Verse 2] I put a lot of suckers out, watch the news Copy what everybody say and do A lot of pain turned to fire I'm so lit that I can't get no higher I stopped smoking trees, save the weed [?] the grass I got too many snakes around me Relocate to four corner hustle with the bounty I make it through the fire Fuck everybody before me If you was hating on the low you pray for the rain Fuck the Constitution, fuck crackers Fuck Africa, fuck Jerusalem Betrayed by everyone, can't believe nothing They always try to tell me to go away I'm like the sun But I won't cause I use it Let's keep it in the music Arts and crafts, bird's eye like Confucious [Bridge 2] I got the critical mass They thought they could stop hip-hop But it's love Like I said if you got love around the world And you know Lil B You rep that based world Stay positive Let's go

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Buy a New Corpse

Buy a New Corpse

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