Song Meaning

The lyrics of "Change`d` The Game" present a defiant declaration of artistic impact and a critique of those who have failed to keep pace. Swings opens by referencing a past promise and a current lack of recognition, suggesting a long-standing struggle. He positions himself as an innovator, claiming his lyrics are already widely known and even performed by others, though he notes a lack of respect and rhythmic precision from these imitators. The narrator asserts his intention to "change the scene" and then immediately claims he "already changed" it, highlighting a profound self-belief in his transformative influence on the hip-hop landscape. The repeated phrase "I changed the game" serves as a powerful, almost boastful, thesis statement. Verbal Jint’s verse adds a layer of observation to the hip-hop ecosystem, acknowledging its diverse players and the natural tendency for people to find their place. He expresses a reluctance to explicitly name detractors, instead characterizing them as those who merely "capture the angle" and "count dirty money." He contrasts this with his own role, suggesting he "adds weight to the parts this culture was lacking." This implies a focus on substance and genuine contribution over superficial gains, positioning himself and Swings as genuine game-changers rather than opportunists. The lyrics employ potent imagery to convey their message of disruption and superiority. Swings describes himself as a "hammer alarm" that "broke the law of gravity," signifying a forceful awakening and defiance of natural limitations. He also refers to himself as "Jamie Oliver" in contrast to those who "cook with the minimum," suggesting a masterful ability to create something substantial and impressive from basic elements. The chorus's aggressive declaration, "I put a bullet in your frame," metaphorically signifies a decisive, impactful blow that incapacitates rivals or outdated styles, cementing their status as innovators who have fundamentally altered the game. Ultimately, the effectiveness of these lyrics stems from their unwavering confidence and specific, often confrontational, language. The narrators don't just claim to be good; they assert their role as architects of change, actively reshaping the hip-hop environment. By contrasting their own innovative spirit with the perceived shallowness or stagnation of others, they create a compelling narrative of artistic dominance and lasting influence, leaving the listener with a clear sense of their self-proclaimed legacy.

Swings (스윙스) & Verbal Jint (버벌진트) - Rap

Change`d` The Game

3 Plays

Duration: 3:52

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[Verse 1: Swings] 3년 전 약속했어 1개 여전히 넌 아직 인정 안해 그래서 의뢰했지, 진태형 법조인이 될 분이 여기 껴 있어, uh 필요한 게 뭐? 충분한데 증거 내가 안 불러도 TV에서 애들이 불러, 내 가사 근데 친구들아 내 노래를 방송에서 부를 때는 제발 맞춰줘라 박자 Respect 없는 애들 몇 명 난 봤지 나처럼 어려운 길로 가야만 하니? 그래, 뭐 니 인생이고 또 니들 career 다시 만날 때는 위에서 꼭 만나길 바래 내가 아주 더 온전하게 이 scene을 바꿀게 그래, 바꿀게, 아 맞다, 이미 바꿨지 현아 솔로 곡에 또 영문자 'D'를 더 해 '누명'을 만든 사람과 '문사장' 합치면 뭐게? Changed [Chorus: Swings & Verbal Jint] You know the name, I changed the game I put a bullet in your frame I made it, who keeps it fresher than I I'm on it You know the name, I changed the game I put a bullet in your frame I made it, who keeps it fresher than I I changed the game with the D [Verse 2: Verbal Jint] Game of hip-hop, 그리 크지 않은 공간에도 다양한 놈들 있지, 어차피 사람 사는 곳 어디가나 마찬가지듯이 Right or wrong 따지고 싶진 않아 나 굳이 알아볼 사람은 알아보니까 얌전히 가만보고 있으면 모두 자기 속할만한 곳으로 가더라고 딱 꼬집어 나라고 말하긴 좀 그렇지만 이 문화가 좀 부족했던 부분에 무게를 더하는 놈 있는 반면에 그냥 앵글 포착하고 코묻은 돈만 신나게 셉쳐가는 놈들이 있더라고 지금 실명을 말하고 천박한 싸움 돌입할 수도 있지만 Hmm, 유통기한 지나도 훨씬 지난 걔네들 이름 refresh 해 줄 필요있나 싶어 If you wanna change the game, come on, join now [Chorus: Swings & Verbal Jint] You know the name, I changed the game I put a bullet in your frame I made it, who keeps it fresher than I I'm on it You know the name, I changed the game I put a bullet in your frame I made it, who keeps it fresher than I I changed the game, Moon Swings [Verse 3: Swings] Hey, 내가 못한다며? 니가 버리고 간 줄 잡고 올라왔어 하늘에서 누군가가 풍선을 달아줬지 나는 나는 알람 망치, 깼어 중력의 법칙 그래, 나는 나, 나는 나는 나 영어로 해석하면 이래, "I'm so fly" 즉, 저는 나는 저, 말 더듬는 것은 아니여 자기 얘기만 또 왜 이렇게 많이 하는 겨? 아니 니들 앞에서 자기 얘기는 하지 않어 그녀는 어딘진 안 말할 거지만 집에 갔어 내 음악 처음 듣는 애들 Upgrade는 hip-hop 교과서, 더 열심히 배워 게으르게 하는 사람은 곧 없겠지 근데 난 이미 구상하고 있어, 'Upgrade III' 최소만 갖고 요리하는 놈은 식물 됐고 난 Jamie Oliver, 진보 아님 진부해져 [Chorus: Swings & Verbal Jint] You know the name, I changed the game I put a bullet in your frame I made it, who keeps it fresher than I I'm on it You know the name, I changed the game I put a bullet in your frame I made it, who keeps it fresher than I I changed the game with the D

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Writers: Verbal Jint (버벌진트)
Swings (스윙스)

Change`d` The Game

Change`d` The Game

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