 Genius Lyrics
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Queen – Bohemian Rhapsody
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Widely considered to be one of the greatest songs of all time, “Bohemian Rhapsody” was the first single released from Queen’s fourth studio album, A Night at the Opera. It became
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Vocal six – Bohemian rapsody
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Is this the real life? / Is this just fantasy? / Caught in a landslide / No escape from reality / Open your eyes / Look up to the skies and see / I'm just a poor boy, I need no
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Rapsody – Nina
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Rapsody’s album commences with the common theme of the track title and content celebrating powerful black women. In this track Rapsody interpolates and samples Nina Simone’s
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Rapsody (Ft. Kendrick Lamar & Lance Skiiiwalker) – Power
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Rapsody and Kendrick Lamar go in depth about tangible and intangible things that hold power. They touch on cultural and social issues and how certain powerful tools affect the two
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Rapsody – Godzilla
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“Godzilla” marks the 3rd single to be released off Rapsody’s Beauty And The Beast EP.
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Rapsody (Ft. D'Angelo & GZA) – Ibtihaj
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The lead single for Rapsody’s 2019 album Eve. The song pays homage to “Liquid Swords” by GZA, as it samples the same song (Groovin' by Willie Mitchell), interpolates the hook, and
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Rapsody – Crown
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“Crown” opens with an uplifting, inspirational spoken word intro over a soft melody produced by Eric G. Midway through the beat switches to a 9th Wonder-produced boom-bap beat over
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Rapsody – Laila's Wisdom
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The opening and title track to Laila’s Wisdom finds Rapsody channeling the wealth of advice, morals and guidance passed on from her maternal grandmother, Laila. The most central
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Rapsody – Cleo
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Rapsody goes off on the music industry in this song, telling of the struggles she had to go through to make it as a black woman in the industry. It was named after the character
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Rapsody (Ft. Anderson .Paak, Black Thought & Moonchild) – Nobody
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[Intro: Amber Navran] / Can we just sigh? Can we let go? / Breathe in and sigh, just let it show / [Chorus: Anderson .Paak] / Yeah, I thought I had the answer / But, I could not
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Rapsody (Ft. J. Cole) – Sojourner
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“Sojourner” is the first collaboration between North Carolina natives and Roc Nation signees Rapsody and J. Cole. Its title is derived from Sojourner Truth, an African-American
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Rapsody (Ft. Busta Rhymes) – You Should Know
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“You Should Know,” the debut single off Laila’s Wisdom, finds Rapsody claiming her rightful place among Hip Hop’s best while checking those who disrespect her. Following Rapsody’s
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Rapsody (Ft. PJ Morton) – Afeni
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As the closing track to her album, Eve, Rapsody pens a heartfelt letter to black men and black women about how black women should be revered, drawing upon 2Pac’s words from his
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Rapsody (Ft. Ab-Soul) – 2 AM
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“2 AM” is a song part of Rapsody’s Crown EP. The EP is her first official release after signing to Roc Nation in 2016.
The song is produced by 9th Wonder and Khrysis, making it a
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Rapsody – Sassy
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This song draws inspiration and imagery from Maya Angelou’s famous poem, “Still I Rise,” specifically the line, “Does my sassiness upset you?” In doing so, Rapsody builds upon
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Rapsody (Ft. HALO & Mac Miller) – Extra Extra
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[Intro: Mac Miller] / Hey, hey / Hey, hey, hey, hey, uh / And Khrysis on the beat, what up? / Uh, a little Henny and / A turkey burger and / Couple cigarettes and / A'ight, a'ight
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Rapsody – 12 Problems
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[Intro] / Yeah, y'all bogus / Real goofy / I ain't never lost focus / Nah, y'all bogus / [Verse 1] / Yeah, the dark flesh Bob Mar' / Speak mine, what you thought dem 99 problems
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Rapsody (Ft. Hit-Boy) – Asteroids
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[Intro] / Right, uh / [Verse 1] / First name Marlanna, last name Evans (Hello) / Underappreciated, but I'm still the most respected (Right) / My insecurity is the fear of being
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Rapsody (Ft. Mereba) – Myrlie
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The title of this song, Myrlie, refers to Myrlie Evers-Williams. She is the widow of civil rights activist Medger Evers, who was diligently advocating for the abolishment of Jim
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Rapsody (Ft. Queen Latifah) – Hatshepsut
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Rapsody teams up with veteran emcee and personal inspiration Queen Latifah for a powerful anthem for black women. The song is named after the first female pharaoh of Egypt
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Rapsody (Ft. K. Roosevelt) – Maya
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This song pays homage to acclaimed poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist Maya Angelou. She is perhaps best known for her autobiography, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, which
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Rapsody (Ft. Amber Navran) – Jesus Coming
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[Chorus: Amber Navran] / I pushed aside the truth / 'Cause ain't no days are promised / I know I made mistakes / Trying to pray quiet / I gave away my peace / But I know where to
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Rapsody (Ft. Moonchild) – Fire
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“Fire” is a single released by Rapsody via her website www.wheresyourcrown.com, which she launched on November 11th 2016. Her website features the song’s original, handwritten
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Rapsody – Hard to Choose
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The lead single from Rapsody’s album Beauty and The Beast, which drops October 7 on Jamla Records
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Rapsody (Ft. Wale) – Dark Knights
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Rapsody drops off another single from her mixtape She Got Game featuring some very clever Batman-themed lines and a verse from young Folarin.
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Rapsody (Ft. Leikeli47) – Oprah
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Rapsody and Leikeli47 team up for a fun and inspirational song about money.
The song is named after philanthropist and the first female black billionaire: Oprah Winfrey.
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Rapsody – Serena
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This song is named after legendary American tennis player Serena Williams. She has won 4 Olympic gold medals, 27 Grand Slam titles, and held the No. 1 ranking in the Woman’s Tennis
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Rapsody (Ft. JID & SiR) – Iman
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On “Iman,” Rapsody enlists the help of rising stars SiR and JID for an ode to black beauty. The song is named after iconic fashion model Iman.
This track marks the first time that
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Rapsody – Whoopi
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Rapsody shows off her sassy side in this Herbie Hancock-sampling track. The song is named after actress, human rights activist, and comedian Whoopi Goldberg. She was the first
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Rapsody – Drama
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The second single to be released off Rapsody’s upcoming Beauty and The Beast EP. Rap goes hard over a cold beat by Khrysis.
Peep the video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
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Rapsody – Aaliyah
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The song, “Aaliyah” is Rapsody’s nod to the late princess of R&B, making many references to her throughout the song.
Aaliyah was a singer, actress, and model, with hits such as “
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Rapsody – Mad
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[Intro: Rapsody] / Ooh, they gon’ be mad / They gon’ be big mad / Tell ‘em why you mad son / (Why you always gotta be so mad) / [Verse 1: Rapsody] / You gettin’ on my nerves a bit
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Rapsody – #Goals
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[Verse 1: Rapsody] / Making short term goals when the weather folds, huh / When I hit a million I'mma still buy fake gold / You seen Stranger Things, the Will in me won't let go
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Rapsody (Ft. Ab-Soul, Nipsey Hussle & Terrace Martin) – Never Know
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This instrumental (minus the Terrace Martin additions) was on 9th Wonder’s Blade Mae Beat Tape
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KIRBY & Rapsody – Eve Gene
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[Intro] / Ooh / Ooh / [Verse 1: KIRBY] / Black woman / Unprotected in this world / Is she loved, is she treasured, is she hurt / Oh, black woman / Are you wanted in this world / Oh
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Rapsody (Ft. Chance the Rapper) – Lonely Thoughts
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Rapsody and Chance The Rapper team up to create BARS ON BARS for this song which comes off her mixtape ‘She Got Game’. On the deluxe version, Big KRIT has a verse on the song. A
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Rapsody (Ft. Faouzia) – Dust to Diamonds
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[Chorus: Faouzia & Rapsody] / I, I keep on turning dust to diamonds / I'll make sure that this rust keeps shining / No matter the price I pay (Talk that talk) / And I, I'll get
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Rapsody (Ft. Gwen Bunn & Musiq Soulchild) – A Rollercoaster Jam Called Love
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Song production contains samples of Toni Tony Tone – “Holy Smokes & Gee Whiz”.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmLYsMD_EEA
The title is inspired by the De La Soul track “A Roller
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Rapsody (Ft. Anderson .Paak) – OooWee
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[Intro: Anderson .Paak] / Yes Lawd! / Ooowee / Ooowee / [Hook: Anderson .Paak] / I bet you feel so high, got your head in the clouds but you still come around like / Ooowee / I see
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The Rapsody (Ft. Sissel & Warren G) – Prince Igor
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[Verse 1: Warren G] / Warren G Top Dogg patrolling the beach / Niggas say they're hard as bricks but they're soft as a peach / Claiming the G of all G's, please / I come blowing
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Rapsody (Ft. Jay Electronica & Phonte) – Jedi Code
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Rapsody teams up with Phonte and Jay Electronica on this 9th Wonder produced track off of her She Got Game mixtape.
9th Wonder sampled 1970’s rockers Focus – “Hocus Focus
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Rapsody (Ft. GQ) – Ridin'
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[Intro] / Ridin' / Tryna survive it / Liquor so dark (dark) / And the club so lit (lit) / And my mind so gone (gone) / And my soul so sick (sick) / [Chorus] / Went searching for
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Rapsody (Ft. Raheem DeVaughn) – Caught Up
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This song samples ‘So Beautiful’ by Tweet.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOWmoMNSfi0
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