man i used to listen to him when i was younger (after he died) when i didnt even understand half the shit going on in the lyrics. coming back to Steez now trying to understand it all and its so insane honestly, he was a genius breaking peoples boundaries but he just received confused looks and essentially prejudice
You know what gets me every time?"They say you lookin good, I'm glad to see you happy dog, They clueless, I'm emotionally damaged"Relate to it like mad
It's one thing hearing this song being rapped, but actually reading the words on paper make it even more evident what a seriously gifted lyricist Steez was by being able to incorporate both emotion and wisdom equally in his music, rare for someone who was as young as he was. RIP #47
bark True the meaning behind these lyrics in this song are just way more dark and sad though.. especially since he made this a couple months before his death.
"Dancing in the rain, so romantic Imagine you trapped in a hurricane while beefin' with yo' companion" R.I.P Steezy, you were a genius among mortals 🙏🏻
STEEZ is by far one of the best hip hop artist that lived, it sucks he wasn't understood that much at that time but now his music is just blowing up since UA, FBZ and the other Pro's got to work and pay respect by making music in ode to him. UA and FBZ do that almost every project/mixtape or album. There is so much more than just their music, it's more about the messages and lyrical content.
A (-) K = 11 4 (+) 7 = 11 AK47 = 11 11 You don’t see the balance? “If Herald Powers music were to go unnoticed by any indie label, than we can draw the line and render pure passion, and pain a non-contemporary element of progressive hip hop. Probably amongst one of the most raw dynamic talents I have ever discovered in regard to his skill as an MC, but he also has made his footprint in the musical production arts as well as film editing and visual art with the release of his full-length 35 minute video mix stream “1 Tape (Drunken Monkey Mix)”. He released the mix November 11 of last year on his birthdate. After about three minutes into the mix, it transitions to a motley-colored, flash filtered two minute obscure video. An amped up anonymous figure in a gas mask clutching on his fisherman cap with his right hand, and his left enswathing which appeared to be some kind of rusted axe weapon in his palm - under the tunnels of a train station. After listening to this EP, admittedly I had only been even more intrigued to the intense depths of his musical expression. His debut LP entitled “Mulberry” released June 2015 was all-in-all one of the utmost extraordinary pieces of art I have ever heard in all of my years listening to hip hop music. Metaphorical machine with flows of pure mercury. Breathtaking tsunami of wordplay that encompasses and maneuvers the drum with ultra-rhythmic adaptability, smothered and concocted in a whirlpool of a multi-syllabic nexus. All of these raw emotions channeled and funneled out so fluently, perfectly in unison with the raw east coast, gritty lyricism on a balance scale with diverse experimental leaps. Never have I listened to a full work from this kid that wasn’t preceded by an instinctive urge to search for more of his music. His story leaves me unspeakable. To remiss is blasphemy.”
"Dancing in the rain, so romantic Imagine you trapped in a hurricane while beefin' with yo' companion Both uncompassionate, Laughing at the half of it But deep down you both wish that you were holding hands"
This song will always be a keeper for me steez was so ahead of his time so foreign and still so familiar spoke so much truths so boldly Long Live Steelo
I looked up what the meaning of life was and ending up with a fake grin and a light buzz, right cuhz? This is song is dark as fuck, but its dark cause its a song of truth. That shit hurts, but needs to be heard. RIP Steez, you were a genius.
This line can have many ways of interpretation I liked these interpretations of the line: "STEEZ is commenting on the meaning of life in our modern day society. With a society obsessed with appearances, there is little to call “real” beneath the surface, hence a fake smile. In our media/entertainment-obsessed society, the masses of people remain contented so long as they have their “light buzz”, whether that be through television, sports or recreational drug use. Ultimately, our society is devoid of any search for deeper meaning, as we remain content with our shallow entertainments." "He “looked up”. He didn’t look inward, but outward, this left him unsatisfied, with result a fake smile and a light buzz. Also: Light buzz? He’s like Buzz Lightyear! “To infinity, and beyond!” Who went “up” outward in space. Note: buzz lightyear has a fake feeling to his laugh." "looked up the meaning of life and was left with an idea that made sense but deep down he knew there was more to it." "People often turn to Magic Mushrooms (Psilocybin) To see if they can discover what the true meaning of life is to them. Here STEEZ is saying that he ended up with a fake smile, Which probably meant that he truly saw the world for what it is and it did not make him happy. and a light buz from the shrooms. Basically he took shrooms but while everyone had a good time on them STEEZ did not like what he went through. The line above this is proof of it. His perception with reality shifted drastically. Extremely sad."
I'm sure he was talking about meditation because really it's only Satanism when he jumped off he had a Bible in his hand and he even tweeted the new beginning when it happened, what if he jumped of to try to be born again since he had deamons on him but that wasn't the right way to be born again
"Evol Love" [Verse 1] Is it evolution or an evil illusion? People polluting our minds, trynna keep me from cruisin' They never call til' they see that you movin' So I'm ballin' without stealing or shootin' It's middle finger to the world now And since I got my meal ticket don't nobody wanna turn me down And before you woulda thought that it would hurt to smile Did somebody call the circus in town [?] My work is profound, even all my Pros found a balance Growing up a fine young man like a stallion I said I wouldn't use the Cali as a catalyst But I'm still mixin' different herbs in the salad Fly shit, bringing different birds to the palace They want that extra bread like we serving up Italian In reality we serving up our talent I'm a serve 'em with these words of empowerment, BITCH [Hook x2] The evil of love is so subliminal And the love of evil is so sinister This damn nation is ran by sinners still Middle finger to ya' pastor and ya' minister [Verse 2] The smile ain't the same no more I looked up and the sky ain't the same no more I looked up what the meaning of life was And ended up with a fake smile and a light buzz Right cuhz [?] It went off like the light bulb I might seem fine, but this smile is only plastered on I'm in the skies and the flight don't last that long They said you looking good, I'm glad to see you happy dawg They clueless, I'm emotionally damaged A lonely little bastard still growing as a man With intentions of only common intentions Cause as a kid my mind been trapped inside of a prison And during lunch time I used to sit inside of detention and study vocab Cause I liked my mama's attention It was more than just letters that I studied for embarrassment Made me better than ever and lessened my speech impediment [Hook x2] [Verse 3] Dancing in the rain, so romantic Imagine you trapped in a hurricane while beefin' with yo' companion Both uncompassionate, Laughing at the half of it But deep down you both wish that you were holding hands I hold it down as a man, sittin' bitter in my pride The lemons that life's given, heard the engine as I stride The lemons less limited the further that I climb Haven't shed a single tear but I'm hurting down inside I know you got the cold feeling, that shit right there Let me guess, it's bone chilling I bust my ass in a restaurant that whole winter Walking home bumpin' Cole with just a warm spirit They say my father had a hot temper When I grow older, I just hope to be alot better But I don't want to have to grow alone, we can trade a chromosome As it pours, we can dosey do down this road together You thought that you was so clever, but ain't no such thing as forever Forever, foreva' foreva' foreva' eva' eva' eva' [?] [Hook x2]
I was in highschool when people I didn't even like, opened my eyes to a whole genre of music, introduced me to artists that have changed my perspective and life. Those same people have become close friends who've impacted my life just as much as the amazing music they exposed me to while we skipped school n smoked weed in homies mom's house while she was at work. All the mistakes through my childhood, and all I want is to be a kid again. I take a lot of things for granted. But beautiful music, and beautiful people are the most important things in life.
This and Black Petunia are 2 of the deepest songs (still are) I heard a long time ago, felt it was holding back from moving on but look where that got me.. still feel every bar
This nigga was in his own world. In an interview he did he said he was trying to learn how to bend spoons. He said he wanted to try and open peoples third eyes at least just a little.
My take on the song itself ~ This song can be interpreted a lot of different ways. I think it's about Love, but I believe it's the traditional love we all think of... As evident by a few lines. Like just listen to the the lyrics most are about him and his fans. How he sees himself and how he thinks they see him. From what I've read and heard it sounds like he knows exactly what these "birds" are after. "Bread" or money, maybe the fame too. And that they don't really care about who he is as a person but only about his reputation. They serve these woman with their talent, meaning after they've received their checks, it goes straight to the women/fans. "The evil of love is so subliminal. And the love of evil is so sinister." But when your on the road surrounded by fake people. (Not meaning his friends or "Pro Era.") but his fans: well at-least the one's he was around. You're bound to feel bad. Seeing all of your friends have such a great time and not share the same feelings is painful. Which could explain the disguise/the skies line. Both feeling sad and feeling superficial, wanting to get high to counter these feelings. As if what you say means nothing as long as you've got popularity and money. "It went off like a light-bulb." Meaning he'd never thought of these woman as just using him. He believed up until that point that they actual were interested in him, which again. Reinforces the whole disguise/the skies side. "With intentions of only common intentions." He always wanted to have power/fame/money. Today it's easier to become a rapper or to become famous, but others aren't so upfront about it. "The evil of love is so sinista'. And the love of evil is so subliminal." Here he switches the lines and instead now he incites that love can be sinister and that we hide our love of evil. Which means love can be used to manipulate. And maybe he's also talking about Morbid Curiosity? It's a stretch but, most rappers talk about killing and such so... maybe. This companion he mentions nearing the end of the song isn't a person but could either be rap itself or the world. I'd like to think the world, seeing as how that's more dramatic. He's trying to make a name for himself without selling-out or changing to appeal to a broader audience. Which is a constant battle of him versus his team (meaning Pro Era/friends/family/producers) the media and himself. Like for example having second thoughts, seeing as how Joey was getting more recognition because his beliefs weren't so ingrained in his music. People would understand him more because he was more relatable. "I hold it down as a man, sittin' bitter in my pride. The lemons that life's given, heard the engine as I stride. The limits less limited the further that I'd climb. Haven't shed a single tear but I'm hurting down inside --" So the world is more accepting of who he is the harder he works for it. Which isn't fair. In the end he say's or "acts" as if he has always known what she was in it for. As if he's breaking up with her (or the world) and that she shoulda' known. Thus is why I believe its called Evol Love. If you have your own theory, I'd be happy to read it.
I Believe(And Sometimes Even Know)that this Song was About his,"Love Affair",with *HIS*,"RAP CAREER"...And I Think the MAIN THESIS,Of this Song Entails the Struggles of Everyday Torment of Bowing Down to Artifical-Superficial Inferiority,And the Song Also Reminds Me of A Experience in My Life saying that,"Utilize Your Talents;The World is Like A Magic Show,but there's NOTHING MAGICKAL ABOUT IT;IT'S ALL ONE BIG FAÇADE"....And Also this Song is A Forbidden Love Letter to Show People lime Us,that this Cycle of Useless Violence and Mental(Inferior)Torture won't End Unless we Put A Stop to It(By KILLUNG THE MAIN SOURCE OF AK-KORRUPTION)[Which is UP WITH THE ALBUM'S NAME]AK-KORRUPTION Doesn't JUST EMBODY AMMMERRRIKKKA(Though,it's the BIGGEST OFFEMDER)It Embodies False Teachings of the World,the State of Spiritual Hypocrisy, and How the World (Should've or Could've) Ended A LONG-TIME-AGO,And The AK-KORRUPTION To Survive Another DEY &NITE Of the Madness of Both $OCIETY,AND THE HYPOCRITICAL(BUT HARMONIOUS) INNER-WORKINGS OF THE UNIVERSE AND BEYOND EVEN THAT...THE TRUE NAME 4 THIS SONG(Should be Called) is,"ARTIFICIAL(SACRIFICIAL)INTELLIGENCE (KNOWLEDGE)A.S.KORRUPTION-A.S.K.4(K)ORUPTION-....And If STEEZ was Still Alive Eye bet he Would've Made A Song called,"HOLY-JUDGEMENT",Which Entails his Whole Philosophy, Life,Peeps(Pro Era),and His Leaving of Pro Era(Prophetic Ear)and his Becoming Of Having A Solo-Career,as well As A New Group....Watch...
Educate yourselves. Being a star child isn't a state to be achieved. You are already a miracle, everything life has to offer is already in front of your iii its just really hard to see.
Literally bar for bar the moment I heard this verse, I was walking home from Panda Express in VA snow, just moving from CA after an 8 hr shift at a military mall. I was really soul searching . As I hear the bars for the first time Steez described my current experience. I shivered fr and then Steez proceeded to rap the cold feeling bar. His voice fused into my voice of reason. This is a til infinity 2:29
Rip Steez. 47 pass it to the ones you love, share knowledge, understand the knowledge. Thank you for all the true deep words, you will be missed, your music will be forever.
I might seem fine, but this smiles only plastered on. I'm in the sky and the flight don't last that long. They say "you lookin good, I'm glad to see you happy dawg!" they clueless. I'm emotionally damaged........ Damn.
The length of time someone listen's to someone doesn't correlate with the fandom of the person and his art. His work is immortalized for many to enjoy and love for all time, not just you cause you heard him first. Ignant shit. I believe his words, because I believe his pain. You can hear it, and you can feel it in his music. This is why he's a great.
Its crazy how his music is so timeless and way better then all the rappers that are pushed only Kendrick & J.Cole or Lupe could get on a real hop hop type vibe with a message oh yea not to Mention Joey BadA$$ he definitely can rap with passion when he uplugs... but Steeze was sick on some MF Doom type vibes tho 💯💯💯
Was fortunate to find steez before he died. I used to bump this shit when I was a 19 year old chicago nigga lost and lonely out in Germany trying to figure shit out driving a forklift for a few years I’m Germany. I’ve come a long way since then and still find my way back often 💪🏾 LongLiveSteelo
Every line hits my heart- no, my soul. every bit speaks to me, I can understand and relate to every word and even the underlying messages that most people don't EVER recognize.. This shits nothing but bone chilling.. Damn I feel stupid for saying it, but it feels like he is talking directly TO me.. but I guess that's why he is my favorite artist of all time, and this song is my favorite. It all just hits home. Good shit, R.I.P. King STEELO!
Steez was a young genius in development as was x. Dave is one of the young guys, who managed not to die,who is now showing his true genius. Woudlhave been something if the 3 of them had been able to hook up!
![Capital STEEZ - Clear the Air (feat. CJ Fly) [Prod. By El Redd]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZfFwdiM8iyw/mqdefault.jpg)
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![Capital STEEZ - Infinity And Beyond [Prod. by J Rawls]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/6z2W06cmpmE/mqdefault.jpg)
![Capital STEEZ - Chicago [Prod. By MF DOOM]](/img/1.gif)
My condolences to anyone rapping along to this song in this day and age and really feeling it.
man i used to listen to him when i was younger (after he died) when i didnt even understand half the shit going on in the lyrics. coming back to Steez now trying to understand it all and its so insane honestly, he was a genius breaking peoples boundaries but he just received confused looks and essentially prejudice
Used to had to find it to send it to my little cousin it’s that time for him
appreciated.
Haven’t missed a day for a year or two
2023 yessir. Classic legend
You know what gets me every time?"They say you lookin good, I'm glad to see you happy dog, They clueless, I'm emotionally damaged"Relate to it like mad
Same
Ikr
+indyskater96 " The smile aint the same no more, i looked up and the sky aint the same no more" Gets me everytime man..
+rangerstationlegion I feel you man
Liam Davidson its just soo sad like i cant even explain
"The Evol of Love is so subliminal, and the lovE of eviL is so sinister"
Every single line is dope as fuck
And how they say subliminal messages are found when things are reversed, like how EVOL is LOVE reversed in the song title.
@@deez723 wow is wow reversed
@@SpoilerAlert__ lol
@@SpoilerAlert__ gay is yag in reverse
I discover something new every time I listen to a steeze song 💯
It's one thing hearing this song being rapped, but actually reading the words on paper make it even more evident what a seriously gifted lyricist Steez was by being able to incorporate both emotion and wisdom equally in his music, rare for someone who was as young as he was. RIP #47
Nagat A. Words in text. I know you didn't read these lyrics on paper
Extremely rare. He was gifted, seems emotional damage makes people see life through a different lens.
Yup the good die young look up Big L he was another one too
@@OUTL4W-69 yeah and I think he did psychedelics too so that might have a role
what does #47 mean
By far one of the greatest saddest songs
Black petunia is more emotional I think
Didn't notice this comment was from 10 months ago lol
bark True the meaning behind these lyrics in this song are just way more dark and sad though.. especially since he made this a couple months before his death.
lmao u responded quick af wtf
bark i got the notification lol
I won't lie I used to listen to this shit everyday, can't explain how this song truly makes me feel.
Fr
I still do everyday
@@MARKEDONE47_ 47 shit
"Dancing in the rain, so romantic
Imagine you trapped in a hurricane while beefin' with yo' companion" R.I.P Steezy, you were a genius among mortals 🙏🏻
This is a master piece deserves 50 million views.
937484930498766394004742006647 views
+Elias Mireles not enuf 47s
exactly
Black Petunia pretty sure Steez doesn’t care about views, it’s an “evil illusion”
Still deserves more views and dudes and chicks with the same name of his songs.
We still here in 2025 , Rip King Steelo!
STEEZ is by far one of the best hip hop artist that lived, it sucks he wasn't understood that much at that time but now his music is just blowing up since UA, FBZ and the other Pro's got to work and pay respect by making music in ode to him. UA and FBZ do that almost every project/mixtape or album. There is so much more than just their music, it's more about the messages and lyrical content.
A (-) K = 11 4 (+) 7 = 11
AK47 = 11 11
You don’t see the balance?
“If Herald Powers music were to go unnoticed by any indie label, than we can draw the line and render pure passion, and pain a non-contemporary element of progressive hip hop. Probably amongst one of the most raw dynamic talents I have ever discovered in regard to his skill as an MC, but he also has made his footprint in the musical production arts as well as film editing and visual art with the release of his full-length 35 minute video mix stream “1 Tape (Drunken Monkey Mix)”. He released the mix November 11 of last year on his birthdate. After about three minutes into the mix, it transitions to a motley-colored, flash filtered two minute obscure video. An amped up anonymous figure in a gas mask clutching on his fisherman cap with his right hand, and his left enswathing which appeared to be some kind of rusted axe weapon in his palm - under the tunnels of a train station.
After listening to this EP, admittedly I had only been even more intrigued to the intense depths of his musical expression. His debut LP entitled “Mulberry” released June 2015 was all-in-all one of the utmost extraordinary pieces of art I have ever heard in all of my years listening to hip hop music.
Metaphorical machine with flows of pure mercury. Breathtaking tsunami of wordplay that encompasses and maneuvers the drum with ultra-rhythmic adaptability, smothered and concocted in a whirlpool of a multi-syllabic nexus. All of these raw emotions channeled and funneled out so fluently, perfectly in unison with the raw east coast, gritty lyricism on a balance scale with diverse experimental leaps. Never have I listened to a full work from this kid that wasn’t preceded by an instinctive urge to search for more of his music. His story leaves me unspeakable. To remiss is blasphemy.”
Yeah man it broke my heart alot
Ras kass is better
47 likes
"Dancing in the rain, so romantic
Imagine you trapped in a hurricane while beefin' with yo' companion
Both uncompassionate, Laughing at the half of it
But deep down you both wish that you were holding hands"
thando cezula shit hurts
The_Pheonix 74 now !
Notebook
Real 💯
A fucking poet
all the up and coming artists listening to this are gonna kill the game
This song will always be a keeper for me steez was so ahead of his time so foreign and still so familiar spoke so much truths so boldly Long Live Steelo
You’re not forgotten.
I looked up what the meaning of life was and ending up with a fake grin and a light buzz, right cuhz?
This is song is dark as fuck, but its dark cause its a song of truth. That shit hurts, but needs to be heard.
RIP Steez, you were a genius.
Word.
RIP SteeZ
fake smile* surprised no one noticed that shows how much people actually pay attention. gotta stay conscious
Its to sad man.. " I looked up and the sky aint the same no more.."
This line can have many ways of interpretation I liked these interpretations of the line:
"STEEZ is commenting on the meaning of life in our modern day society. With a society obsessed with appearances, there is little to call “real” beneath the surface, hence a fake smile. In our media/entertainment-obsessed society, the masses of people remain contented so long as they have their “light buzz”, whether that be through television, sports or recreational drug use. Ultimately, our society is devoid of any search for deeper meaning, as we remain content with our shallow entertainments."
"He “looked up”. He didn’t look inward, but outward, this left him unsatisfied, with result a fake smile and a light buzz.
Also:
Light buzz? He’s like Buzz Lightyear! “To infinity, and beyond!”
Who went “up” outward in space.
Note: buzz lightyear has a fake feeling to his laugh."
"looked up the meaning of life and was left with an idea that made sense but deep down he knew there was more to it."
"People often turn to Magic Mushrooms (Psilocybin) To see if they can discover what the true meaning of life is to them. Here STEEZ is saying that he ended up with a fake smile, Which probably meant that he truly saw the world for what it is and it did not make him happy. and a light buz from the shrooms. Basically he took shrooms but while everyone had a good time on them STEEZ did not like what he went through. The line above this is proof of it. His perception with reality shifted drastically. Extremely sad."
I'm sure he was talking about meditation because really it's only Satanism when he jumped off he had a Bible in his hand and he even tweeted the new beginning when it happened, what if he jumped of to try to be born again since he had deamons on him but that wasn't the right way to be born again
One of the greatest and barely even started.
"Evol Love"
[Verse 1]
Is it evolution or an evil illusion?
People polluting our minds, trynna keep me from cruisin'
They never call til' they see that you movin'
So I'm ballin' without stealing or shootin'
It's middle finger to the world now
And since I got my meal ticket don't nobody wanna turn me down
And before you woulda thought that it would hurt to smile
Did somebody call the circus in town [?]
My work is profound, even all my Pros found a balance
Growing up a fine young man like a stallion
I said I wouldn't use the Cali as a catalyst
But I'm still mixin' different herbs in the salad
Fly shit, bringing different birds to the palace
They want that extra bread like we serving up Italian
In reality we serving up our talent
I'm a serve 'em with these words of empowerment, BITCH
[Hook x2]
The evil of love is so subliminal
And the love of evil is so sinister
This damn nation is ran by sinners still
Middle finger to ya' pastor and ya' minister
[Verse 2]
The smile ain't the same no more
I looked up and the sky ain't the same no more
I looked up what the meaning of life was
And ended up with a fake smile and a light buzz
Right cuhz [?]
It went off like the light bulb
I might seem fine, but this smile is only plastered on
I'm in the skies and the flight don't last that long
They said you looking good, I'm glad to see you happy dawg
They clueless, I'm emotionally damaged
A lonely little bastard still growing as a man
With intentions of only common intentions
Cause as a kid my mind been trapped inside of a prison
And during lunch time
I used to sit inside of detention and study vocab
Cause I liked my mama's attention
It was more than just letters that I studied for embarrassment
Made me better than ever and lessened my speech impediment
[Hook x2]
[Verse 3]
Dancing in the rain, so romantic
Imagine you trapped in a hurricane while beefin' with yo' companion
Both uncompassionate, Laughing at the half of it
But deep down you both wish that you were holding hands
I hold it down as a man, sittin' bitter in my pride
The lemons that life's given, heard the engine as I stride
The lemons less limited the further that I climb
Haven't shed a single tear but I'm hurting down inside
I know you got the cold feeling, that shit right there
Let me guess, it's bone chilling
I bust my ass in a restaurant that whole winter
Walking home bumpin' Cole with just a warm spirit
They say my father had a hot temper
When I grow older, I just hope to be alot better
But I don't want to have to grow alone, we can trade a chromosome
As it pours, we can dosey do down this road together
You thought that you was so clever, but ain't no such thing as forever
Forever, foreva' foreva' foreva' eva' eva' eva' [?]
[Hook x2]
Man was a genius how he could put words together and have them make sense of how he felt.
"I'm in the skies and the flight don't last that long"
Well damn...
I was in highschool when people I didn't even like, opened my eyes to a whole genre of music, introduced me to artists that have changed my perspective and life. Those same people have become close friends who've impacted my life just as much as the amazing music they exposed me to while we skipped school n smoked weed in homies mom's house while she was at work.
All the mistakes through my childhood, and all I want is to be a kid again. I take a lot of things for granted. But beautiful music, and beautiful people are the most important things in life.
Steez was the lyrical genius of pro era 🛸
Rest in peace .... King Steez 4years later and this song is still ahead of its time #INDIGOSOUL
“I’m in the skies and the flight don’t last that long”
This just touched my soul.
This and Black Petunia are 2 of the deepest songs (still are) I heard a long time ago, felt it was holding back from moving on but look where that got me.. still feel every bar
It’s incredible somebody so young could create such art. LONG LIVE STEELO
if only he knew how many people he's inspiring, educating, lives he's changing. his words are so alive fuckkk
Amen
"So eye'm balling, without stealing or shootin'"
Genius.
O shit just noticed that
Sharp shooter
Balance
Sometimes I think he’s saying “So I’m bawling”
Facts
I looked up what the meaning of life was and ended up with a fake smile and a light buzz
Right cuz
It went off like a light bulb
I might seem fine but the smile's only plastered on
@@myyoutubeaccount4167I’m in the sky and the flight don’t last that long
one of his best songs, keep dat third eye open
This nigga was in his own world. In an interview he did he said he was trying to learn how to bend spoons. He said he wanted to try and open peoples third eyes at least just a little.
My take on the song itself ~
This song can be interpreted a lot of different ways. I think it's about Love, but I believe it's the traditional love we all think of... As evident by a few lines. Like just listen to the the lyrics most are about him and his fans. How he sees himself and how he thinks they see him. From what I've read and heard it sounds like he knows exactly what these "birds" are after. "Bread" or money, maybe the fame too. And that they don't really care about who he is as a person but only about his reputation. They serve these woman with their talent, meaning after they've received their checks, it goes straight to the women/fans. "The evil of love is so subliminal. And the love of evil is so sinister." But when your on the road surrounded by fake people. (Not meaning his friends or "Pro Era.") but his fans: well at-least the one's he was around. You're bound to feel bad. Seeing all of your friends have such a great time and not share the same feelings is painful. Which could explain the disguise/the skies line. Both feeling sad and feeling superficial, wanting to get high to counter these feelings. As if what you say means nothing as long as you've got popularity and money. "It went off like a light-bulb." Meaning he'd never thought of these woman as just using him. He believed up until that point that they actual were interested in him, which again. Reinforces the whole disguise/the skies side. "With intentions of only common intentions." He always wanted to have power/fame/money. Today it's easier to become a rapper or to become famous, but others aren't so upfront about it. "The evil of love is so sinista'. And the love of evil is so subliminal." Here he switches the lines and instead now he incites that love can be sinister and that we hide our love of evil. Which means love can be used to manipulate. And maybe he's also talking about Morbid Curiosity? It's a stretch but, most rappers talk about killing and such so... maybe. This companion he mentions nearing the end of the song isn't a person but could either be rap itself or the world. I'd like to think the world, seeing as how that's more dramatic. He's trying to make a name for himself without selling-out or changing to appeal to a broader audience. Which is a constant battle of him versus his team (meaning Pro Era/friends/family/producers) the media and himself. Like for example having second thoughts, seeing as how Joey was getting more recognition because his beliefs weren't so ingrained in his music. People would understand him more because he was more relatable. "I hold it down as a man, sittin' bitter in my pride. The lemons that life's given, heard the engine as I stride. The limits less limited the further that I'd climb. Haven't shed a single tear but I'm hurting down inside --" So the world is more accepting of who he is the harder he works for it. Which isn't fair. In the end he say's or "acts" as if he has always known what she was in it for. As if he's breaking up with her (or the world) and that she shoulda' known. Thus is why I believe its called Evol Love. If you have your own theory, I'd be happy to read it.
I Believe(And Sometimes Even Know)that this Song was About his,"Love Affair",with *HIS*,"RAP CAREER"...And I Think the MAIN THESIS,Of this Song Entails the Struggles of Everyday Torment of Bowing Down to Artifical-Superficial Inferiority,And the Song Also Reminds Me of A Experience in My Life saying that,"Utilize Your Talents;The World is Like A Magic Show,but there's NOTHING MAGICKAL ABOUT IT;IT'S ALL ONE BIG FAÇADE"....And Also this Song is A Forbidden Love Letter to Show People lime Us,that this Cycle of Useless Violence and Mental(Inferior)Torture won't End Unless we Put A Stop to It(By KILLUNG THE MAIN SOURCE OF AK-KORRUPTION)[Which is UP WITH THE ALBUM'S NAME]AK-KORRUPTION Doesn't JUST EMBODY AMMMERRRIKKKA(Though,it's the BIGGEST OFFEMDER)It Embodies False Teachings of the World,the State of Spiritual Hypocrisy, and How the World (Should've or Could've) Ended A LONG-TIME-AGO,And The AK-KORRUPTION To Survive Another DEY &NITE Of the Madness of Both $OCIETY,AND THE HYPOCRITICAL(BUT HARMONIOUS) INNER-WORKINGS OF THE UNIVERSE AND BEYOND EVEN THAT...THE TRUE NAME 4 THIS SONG(Should be Called) is,"ARTIFICIAL(SACRIFICIAL)INTELLIGENCE (KNOWLEDGE)A.S.KORRUPTION-A.S.K.4(K)ORUPTION-....And If STEEZ was Still Alive Eye bet he Would've Made A Song called,"HOLY-JUDGEMENT",Which Entails his Whole Philosophy, Life,Peeps(Pro Era),and His Leaving of Pro Era(Prophetic Ear)and his Becoming Of Having A Solo-Career,as well As A New Group....Watch...
Not many people realize how sad this is
I was gonna like this but I'll leave it at 47 while it lasts
74 now thats the balance in it
why you change your username?
Really tho💯
true but that's a loaded issue.
he went to deep..
I was thinking something like over the top deep,
The naked truth
That shit right there lemme geuss its bone chillin
Yea he did, I've approached the depths and the naked truth makes you feel so insignificant... It's scary
omari kirk to*
Tesco Wes Joey produced such a simple and dark beat, beautiful canvas for steez.
Might be the best song ever created
Steez the best better than most the golden age mcs and new for me
+Chris Asberry planet Asia ova all
47 my g
+Chris Asberry oddisee Wil tear blu up lol
very foolish comment
nah he's a great artist but there are many more others as well. they are all great in their own way
Educate yourselves. Being a star child isn't a state to be achieved. You are already a miracle, everything life has to offer is already in front of your iii its just really hard to see.
Kaylo STEEZ IN$IGHT
Kaylo STEEZ ✊🏾exactly. L corleone
🙏
steez is so right about everything he says in this song... Pure truth... Rest In Peace STEELO
Goosebumped my whole body
Same man
"I know you got that cold feeling, lemme guess it's bone chilling?"
+Insight exquisite man
Literally bar for bar the moment I heard this verse, I was walking home from Panda Express in VA snow, just moving from CA after an 8 hr shift at a military mall. I was really soul searching . As I hear the bars for the first time Steez described my current experience. I shivered fr and then Steez proceeded to rap the cold feeling bar. His voice fused into my voice of reason. This is a til infinity 2:29
Yeah 100% the best rapper that we have ever heard
Haven’t shed a single tear , but I’m hurting down inside
This track displays what Hip Hop is, Steez's delivery , wordplay and metaphors are outta this universe!🔥🔥🔥🤯
Steez is the only artist i can consistently listen to and not get bored
I really appreciate it bro. Honestly.
I think I'ma go just to see steez...
We are fundamentally all one, so that means that you have met steez through yourself and through ''others''
+Sean Howard #truth we all connected somewhere else before remembering is the key
I hope youre alive and well
+Jaïr Gravenberch actually fuck you
audiohope have fun ^-^
"so im balling without stealing or shooting" Two meanings in one sentence....Damn he was a good lyricist
Rip Steez.
47 pass it to the ones you love, share knowledge, understand the knowledge.
Thank you for all the true deep words, you will be missed, your music will be forever.
R.I.P brotha!
God bless everyone listening to this! 47
NO1 gonna talk bout how joey killed the beat
Chill. A loop i could listen to for 47 hours. Bruh most shit i get bored at 47 seconds.
Muhammad Khadafiel 47th like
austin miller tru
Cisco Tza It's better than those wack ass trap beats. Tbh all trap beats sound the same no soul.
Leoven #Facts
I'm still listening steezy, always will
We miss you Courtney Jamal Dewar Jr.
Legendary .. all the rappers on steez now .. now
I deadass see you everywhere now wtf lmfsoooo
+Rioh The Pug i don't even listen to music on yt only soundcloud but when I'm on RUclips your litterly on every steez vid im on lmfao
listen closely, analyze every line. truly eye opening
I might seem fine, but this smiles only plastered on. I'm in the sky and the flight don't last that long. They say "you lookin good, I'm glad to see you happy dawg!" they clueless. I'm emotionally damaged........
Damn.
Word
Ki Sigma I wrote that 6 years ago when I was 21. I’m 27 now and finally can see the light. I’m happy I stuck it out
HaikesXO so awesome seeing these comments💜 big love and respect to all of you
@@HaikesXO bless you
@@HaikesXO bless you bro
this song for some reason gives me the chills
Top 10 songs ALL TIME.
RIP Capital Steez, this song is already 10 years old it’s crazy how much time has passed and this song only ages like fine wine.
Can't believe this is his only mixtape. So incredibly talented
One word. Dystopian.
This is on that emotional level “Dance with the Devil” is. Terrifying.
Facts
47shiiit til forever end.
The length of time someone listen's to someone doesn't correlate with the fandom of the person and his art. His work is immortalized for many to enjoy and love for all time, not just you cause you heard him first. Ignant shit. I believe his words, because I believe his pain. You can hear it, and you can feel it in his music. This is why he's a great.
Still thinking bout this GOAT to this day
Same 🙏
Such a dark place where people can be, I wish nothing but comfort and peace to them.
Saying that he thought he could fly by jumping off a building because he spoke on topics abnormal to you is about as disrespectful as it gets.
Wow lol you said this 2 years ago and Troy ave said it in that diss track
Wait what?
PARADXXICAL KXRRUPTIXN You can edit comments you know...
Fuck, who said that?
Joe Mama it would say edited dumbass
The smile ain't the same no more. I looked up and the sky ain't the same no more.
aye stay strong bro its crazy how x fans be getting on the same shit at the same time
@@sjclips9107 rip x
I still don’t think people are ready for Capital Steez
R.I.P. Capital Steez you where one of the last real people alive Pro Era will never be the same
"I'm in the skies and the flight don't last that long." Holy shit..
Bone chilling
Wish Capital STEEZ was still alive, rest in power King
RIP TO THE KING
LongliveSteelo
47 til Infinity
This mixtape is so underrated. Honestly capital steez was the best in the pro era crew
4.7 k likes
steez forever thank you bro
This song is so underrated, it should have millions of views. RIP Steez
Here after the release of “2000” man what I would do for another steez verse
STEEZ THIS IS THE REALEST SONG IVE EVER HEARD AND I LISTEN TO A LOT OF MUSIC FROM ALL GENRES
Same we lost a real one man he was real deep with this one
"I'm in the skies and the flight don't last that long"
Is it evolution or evil illusion 🐐🐐🐐
This instrumental so sinister and lyrics is butter
deserves 4.7 billion views for people to see what evolve and loving is
Joey said in the near future he wants to use his production on his upcoming projects. I think he damn should. He's a very versatile artist.
is it evolution or an evil illusion?!?!?!
Ose93da evol is love backwards...the cursed english language
Steezys raps are too simple to comprehend 💯
This nigga would've been sum else if he didn't off himself
@@Nus134 He didn't kill himself.
i say its an evil illusion
for sure
+Origin its evolution.... just trust the ride
+Origin damnit bobby listen to them damn illuminati tapes again bwuaahhh
100 %
Shit hits different once you know my mans died of a broken heart.
Rest easy, KING.
Ha its deeper than that
that,,, "is it , evolution or an evil illusion" is complete madness I fuckin love it and that is why he is a legend to me🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌💯💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Lucille Dickson So what's your answer?
Rip steez king capital ahead of his time
Why is this tape so slept on? People simply can't comprehend his genius. I woulda ended it too.
47 shit
True bro I know what u feel man people are a loss cause u can't get surgery when ur already color blind too life and that what it is
STEEZ Was way ahead of his time #47 👁
Its crazy how his music is so timeless and way better then all the rappers that are pushed only Kendrick & J.Cole or Lupe could get on a real hop hop type vibe with a message oh yea not to Mention Joey BadA$$ he definitely can rap with passion when he uplugs... but Steeze was sick on some MF Doom type vibes tho 💯💯💯
one of the greatest songs of all time
1 of 2 people I would give anything to meet. R.I.P Capital Steez
"I might seem fine, but this smile is only plastered on"
Damn... RIP Steelo
444k views with 4.4k likes? here for the man who rapped straight symbolism, rip Steez
Was fortunate to find steez before he died. I used to bump this shit when I was a 19 year old chicago nigga lost and lonely out in Germany trying to figure shit out driving a forklift for a few years I’m Germany. I’ve come a long way since then and still find my way back often 💪🏾 LongLiveSteelo
Who’s still here?
My gee. Here we are, one love. Take care of yourself; only you got yourself truly!
Every line hits my heart- no, my soul. every bit speaks to me, I can understand and relate to every word and even the underlying messages that most people don't EVER recognize.. This shits nothing but bone chilling.. Damn I feel stupid for saying it, but it feels like he is talking directly TO me.. but I guess that's why he is my favorite artist of all time, and this song is my favorite. It all just hits home. Good shit, R.I.P. King STEELO!
"and of course I'm targeting you, and of course I'm talking to you"
Ye man 4sure my favorite as well .
4sure it's my favorite as well...fucking masterpiece
Thank you
Whats this song mesn to you? what's he feel about falling in love
Steez was a young genius in development as was x. Dave is one of the young guys, who managed not to die,who is now showing his true genius. Woudlhave been something if the 3 of them had been able to hook up!
He describes everything perfectly. This shit is bone chilling
"I know you got that feeling, lemme guess it's bone chilling"
I think those three would would make a legendary album
Fucking hell this track!
So dark and grimey and full of emotion at the same time........can't stop listening to it.
RIP STEEZ!
This song gives me goosebumps and the chills fr tho
damn u never know what people are going thru in their lives, rip
Dead fact I was going thru it too but yet I kept it ok like steez
he came for the black crown. King STEEZ !