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From the upcoming album
Coolzey and the Search for the Hip Hop Hearts Vol. 2: I'm the DJ, They're the Rapper
lyrics
It goes Boom! Bang! Who rang?
You rang? Ooh, dang
Dip dip dive, invite us, you might find
We'll take your track and kick you off as fast as your wi-fi
Wake up, you're afraid of the dark, you need a
Break, son, take a day in the park, and let us
Break stuff, til we're making it spark, and get an
A+ 'cause we're making good marks
When I'm taking everything I know and burning it down
When my first name is both a verb and a noun
When they're selling magic that I buy with no doubt
When it's real to me, damnit, and I'm crying it out
And even when I know it can't be
I wanna let myself believe the things that I see
I'm marking out...
[SCHAFFER THE DARKLORD VERSE:]
Silly motherfuckers, bunny rabbits are for tricks, kid
Listen, get us on your funny track, we'll fix it
Corny carnies see a couple of marks
But then we come in and these rappers scatter from us like sharks
Only hacks wanna flex blue checks and numbers
Who cars in the winters? Double dare you in the Summers
To some physical challenges that'll take you to hell
Zack Morris on the phone, you ain't Saved by the Bell
There's no Ronson to remix your old Federline hits
You clowns are drowning while I swim in gold medals like Spitz
You're the worst in all the land, small, ashamed with all your envy
I'm the world's strongest man, hall-of-famer, call me Henry
Call me Calaway when parts of your anatomy are taken
I'm the chosen one, the only son of Natalie and Hayden
Animated, I ain't joking, I'm the scariest yet
When your buried, I'm with Harrison and Carrie on the set
I'm marking out...
[MARK COOPER VERSE:]
I’m in the bungalow winging it like a buffalo
until I’m a spitting image incredible like I’m ruffalo
I’m sitting comfortable down below with the huxtables
suited like a professional sickness where the medic go
Bro, I move around the court like a maverick
No Cuban Cigars the shark tank can handle it
Hamill it so you know there wars within the stars
better hit the deck for the joker in the cards
So look no further
I serve beef well done, here’s a wahlburger
So it’s on site like a web server
Cannibalism in the cars. That a Twain murder (get it)
Hit with the bark and I’m ready to spark
Ignite on the charts with some permanent (marks)
Brunel as a start, undertaker to heart
In prime time I’ll have you afraid of the dark
It goes Boom! Bang! Who rang?
You rang? Ooh, dang
Dip dip dive, invite us, you might find
We'll take your track and kick you off as fast as your wi-fi
Wake up, you're afraid of the dark, you need a
Break, son, take a day in the park, and let us
Break stuff, til we're making it spark, and get an
A+ 'cause we're making good marks
When I'm taking everything I know and burning it down
When my first name is both a verb and a noun
When they're selling magic that I buy with no doubt
When it's real to me, damnit, and I'm crying it out
And even when I know it can't be
I wanna let myself believe the things that I see
I'm marking out...
credits
released August 21, 2020
Schaffer the Darklord - vocals and cover art
Mark Cooper - vocals
Coolzey - music
Fresh Kils - mix
Todd Rittman - master
Golden era hip-hop roots planted in black Iowa dirt are the foundation. Growth tempered by alternative era rock influence.
This along with a love for the juxtaposition of the dark, horrific nature of life paired with a slapstick and comedic view of the world allow for a wide, unpredictable arsenal ranging from soul-spilling indie bedroom rock to wise-cracking battle rap and on to radio pop....more
This entire album is pure gold, and I still cant get enough of it 2 1/2 years later. Schaffer, Shael, and Ty have collaborated to create pieces that invoke incredible emotion, thoughtfulness, and self evaluation. From reinventing a Schaffer classic, to telling all-too-relatable stories of recollection and regret- Hold Person speaks to the holding patterns we've all found ourselves repeating against our better instincts. Jessica Evans aka PokeMC Sapphire