Rap Lyrics Demystified - Trinidad Jame$

So I was listening to the radio, and by chance, I came across a riveting song that literally inspired me to write this blog. There is a Caribbean artist, with origins from the island of Trinidad, who has produced a song about the 79^th element, AU, or gold. At first listen, I believed this song taught to instruct the audience about the advancement of the chemical properties in the commercialized use of jewelry. But after reading about this artist, Nicholas Williams, I realized that Trinidad James has jumped to the national stage from his revolutionary YouTube stardom. His premiere song had much more depth than my initial assumption. In fact, it is one of the anthems of 2013 that will last throughout the century. Please review as I break down the incredibly insightful lyrics of “All Gold Everything” by the artist Trinidad James:

This ain't for no fuck nigga
If you a real nigga then fuck with' me

This song is not for an ignorant person who is not concerned with the true values of life. If you understand the deeper aspects of the universe we live in, follow as I share some profound knowledge.

This one for the hood niggas
The hipster bitches that shop at Lennox

I love this phrase for its irony. To begin with, although it refers to “hood niggas” it actually means those who have lived in a sheltered life, much similiar to the wholesome blindness of Mr. Rogers’ neighborhood. In addition, these “hipster bitches” are really those who blindly follow the popular trends. Mr. James is trying to tell us to wake up! Pay attention! Oh, #SpikeLee would be so proud.

Dark skin, light skin, Asian and white women

This phrase is analogous to “All Men are Created Equal.” Mr. James seeks not to exclude any race. In addition, he facetiously focused on “women” to highlight the ignorant, patriarchal society we live in that give credit to men, while ignoring the contributions of both genders.

Hypebeast we know aboutchea'
Don't buy shoes unless they popular

Again, Trinidad James is reaching out to those who are simply following the masses. This song is a call to arms for those who need to mobilize and move to act for a cause greater than “shoes” and “popularity.”

For the hoes, my Nigga
That's pussy poppin' that Magic City

This phrase is the most interesting because of its metaphorical comparison. The “hoes” do not refer to promiscuous women, but rather to the gardening tool. The “pussy” they are “popping” is not the oldest profession (prostitution), but rather the job that revolutionized humanity and stop nomadic tribal relocation, FARMING. And the city of magic is the location that the nomads decided to reside in; no longer chasing buffalo these societies were able to build and thrive, almost like magic.

Got that strong, my Nigga
Then come match that shit with' me

This is where it gets real. Trinidad James, the incredibly creative artiste, writes that he has “that strong,” which is a metaphor for the military of the United States. He challenges us, the People, to take on the United States, in a very brave but stupid protest. He says, and I am paraphrasing, if we don’t unite, we will crumble from our own government. #Astonishing

Smoking mid, my nigga
Then don't pass that shit to me

Mid-grade marijuana, as referenced here in this song, is a less-tasty, much-harsher type of drug. This metaphor calls to action for pharmacists and publically-accepted manipulators of drugs. He further writes that we must ALL be responsible for each other’s constitutional rights.

 

Essentially, Trinidad James seeks to unite all americans, from the farmers to the women to the pharmacists to the folk who don't serve a specific purpose other than creating the masses. We must take charge of our government, be involved, for it is EVERYTHING, just like gold.

Thank you Mr. James. Your inspirational lyrics truly hit home.