Rexx Life Raj & Kembe X - Rap, Soundtrack
Flightman by Rexx Life Raj & Kembe X Lyrics
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Lyrics
[Chorus] Flightman, I've been taking flight I'm everything they said I am, please believe the hype I'm the flightman, I've been taking flight If you put me in, I'm making plays, put that on my life, ayy [Verse 1: Rexx Life Raj] Flightman, I've been taking flight (Flightman) I don't rock the ice, diamonds in my mind like the Iceman (Iceman) Chuck Lidell in a fight, man Make sure it sound alright, man They don't do what I can, no sir (No sir) Young black business owner, woah sir Brought the team with me like a chauffeur, woah sir Hop out the porch and got straight to the cash No wonder you broke, you just sit on your ass I see that you really don't want it that bad, I want it, I want it (I want it, I want it) I see in the future, I'm living my vision, I'm already on it (I'm already on it) Fuckers who sleep, I'll do that when I'm old, it's like four in the morning [Bridge: Rexx Life Raj] Flightman, yeah Up all night man, uh If they ask you, you know who I am, I'm the— [Chorus: Rexx Life Raj] Flightman, I've been taking flight I'm everything they said I am, please believe the hype I'm the flightman, I've been taking flight If you put me in, I'm making plays, put that on my life [Post-Chorus: Rexx Life Raj] Take off shawty, watch me take off Take off shawty, watch me take off Flightman, flightman, flightman [Verse 2: Kembe X] Pilot man I'm climbing, altitude higher Attitude like fuck you, I'm a diamond Glow within while your surface shiny, plus the touch is Midas Dawg imagine my water landing, I'mma surf this Audi Word to Khary, I break ground with these space jams And y'all pick apart the words and learn the story Lyrics dope, my middle name Jabari I don't waste my time with saying sorry Speak the truth, they think I'm playing, hardly Wanna go against me, need a army Can't shoot down my flight without a fleet Used to bitch about what I ain't had Got up off my ass and on my feet Ayy, I am what niggas pretend to be I am a sailor with symmetry Balance and plus an advantage, I came with propellors, imagine the imagry Canvas with color and candles, I pray for my niggas, I dab on my enemies Don't waste no energy, who they think got as much lift as me? I am the— [Chorus: Rexx Life Raj] Flightman, I've been taking flight I'm everything they said I am, please believe the hype I'm the flightman, I've been taking flight If you put me in, I'm making plays, put that on my life
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Meaning of "Flightman" by Rexx Life Raj
The lyrics to "Flightman" immediately launch into an assertive declaration of success and ambition. The speakers, embodying the "Flightman" persona, claim to be everything "they said I am." It's a confident, almost defiant, embrace of their own rising trajectory. This self-assuredness is rooted in a stark contrast between the speakers' relentless drive and the perceived stagnation of others. Phrases like "sit on your ass" and "Fuckers who sleep" highlight a dismissive attitude towards those lacking similar hustle. The central tension lies in proving doubters wrong through sheer effort and an unshakeable belief in a future vision. The extended metaphor of "flight" is the most compelling craft element, evolving throughout the track. Raj contrasts internal wealth – "diamonds in my mind" – with external "ice," suggesting a focus on intellectual power over flashy materialism. Kembe X expands this, describing himself as a "pilot man" climbing to "altitude higher," even imagining a "water landing" where he'll "surf this Audi." This vivid imagery consistently reinforces their upward momentum and control. Ultimately, the lyrics are effective because they channel an unapologetic, aspirational energy. The direct, almost confrontational language, combined with the consistent flight motif, creates a powerful narrative of self-made success. It's a testament to hard work and vision, making the listener feel the speakers' earned triumph.
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Credits
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- Kembe X
- Rexx Life Raj