Rapsody - Maya Lyrics






Yeah, yeah, alright
So my voice could, uh, the beat could come down a tiny bit, and my voice could come up a lot
Yeah, yeah, yeah yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah yeah, yeah

I can't be no bird in a cage
My bad, I don't run away
We got the juice, we got the crew
Momma always told me don't waste your time
I can't be no bird in a cage
My bad, I don't run away
Knock on wood, it's gon' be a long night
Stay movin' forward, don't waste yourself

Yeah, stay movin' forward and elevate from the floor
And the old you had big drive, the new you drive like Delorean
Until you do more than luring
The future's important, they tell me, do what you can
Man, I'ma do it like Jordan
Gotta check myself, momma
Told me, just like old Morgan, Freeman
A caged bird sings a song for freedom
Goin' borderline crazy thinkin' 'bout the children
Michael Jackson told us all, get off the wall, back then
Ain't no strings, like Tito, no puppet, Danny DeVito
It's your idle time, get you nowhere, less you Burino
I ain't a new slave, my new wave, the new negro
Ain't on the web, but it's W. E. B, he holds the lock in
No thinkin' toxic, you mis-educated, like Lauren with the 'locks in
If you confuse my boxin' with me being boxed in (never)
It's my native language, ain't gotta say it in Mocassins
Whatever I be rockin' in, I speak the truth, like 222 times 2
That's 444, better than before
Be three times the lady like we sang in Commodores
Knowin' I can't, I can't

I can't be no bird in a cage
My bad, I don't run away
We got the juice, we got the crew
Momma always told me don't waste your time
I can't be no bird in a cage
My bad, I don't run away
Knock on wood, It's gon' be a long night
Stay movin' forward, don't waste yourself

I can't be no bird in a cage (I can't be that)
Can't let emotions hold me prison to rage (I can't do that)
Everytime they pop off, I don't even engage (I can't say that)
Knowin' if I act up, I ain't actin' my age (I don't play that)
Some days are Morpheus, other times I'm just like Trey
Which means, some days I need savin', other times I wear the cape
They tell me in due time, when even babies come late
So I'm go for mine cause I ain't got none to waste
Born ready, like I came out in some cleats, double laced
To run the world with, they tell me it's gon' be a long way (it's a long way)
Knock on wood that we make it through the day (that's a long day)
I ain't the one to cross, I left that burden to LeCroix
I got a plot for every block, until I'm king like Luke Cage
It's super, that's my word, the only time the two relate (a caged bird)
So many many many moves to make
And I approach 'em like Michael on the motel stage (hee hee)
I walked the moon before I walk the graves all day
Delay nuttin' sista you ain't got no time to waste, singin'
(I can't) You can't what?
(Control it)

I can't be no bird in a cage
My bad, I don't run away
We got the juice, we got the crew
Momma always told me don't waste your time
I can't be no bird in a cage
My bad, I don't run away
Knock on wood, It's gon' be a long night
Stay movin' forward, don't waste yourself

I can't, I can't
I can't control it





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  1. C.... S....

    Can't let emotion hold me prison to rage...

  2. R.... D....

    Rapsody is sorting it all out... we will be okay. The culture will be fine...

  3. M.... J....

    🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🐐

  4. L.... N....

    This album epitomises Rapsodys evolution the levels have gone up

  5. R.... U....

    Sample is 🔥🔥🔥 dope flow and K. Roosevelt always does his thing 💪🏾

  6. D.... M....

    S-T-R-A-I-G-H-T Fiyyyaaa Baby. A breathe of fresh air for sure.

  7. D.... P....

    I swear I hear Mac Yo

  8. L.... ....

    lol is there erykah badu in the background? xD

    L.... ....

    Louis yes

  9. J.... m....

    Y’all look out for Maya 😚

  10. J.... m....

    She dope😍

  11. R.... B....

    she fire.....................

  12. b.... ....

    baby you shoot up level hit classic i push you

  13. S.... 4....

    Just seen her at House Of Blues she spit straight fire she definitely up there with the greats G.O.A.T.

  14. b.... n....

    Lyrics please

  15. J.... F....

    AM IN LOVE WITH YOU

  16. k.... m....

    South Africa Loves you Rap!!!

  17. M.... P....

    AINT ON THE WEB BUT ITS w.e.b...... as a black womxn sociology student... sis you DID THAT

  18. M.... P....

    LOVE YOU RAP!! Thank you for this beautiful body of art...

  19. j.... ....

    spitta season

  20. S.... T....

    Damn!!! Love her! We need more black minds like this! Downloaded whole album!!

  21. L.... M....

    You’re a Queen like Latifa but a King like no other.

  22. M.... M....

    ❤️🤗🔈🎶🎶

  23. R.... N....

    Favorite track on the album hands down

  24. D.... ....

    Hip hop!!!

  25. S.... K....

    Shout out K.Roos

  26. b.... ....

    Brilliant. I would love to see a Jean Grae + Rapsody project produced by 9th.

  27. M.... t....

    Yo, she goes to hard. Can anyone reccomend me more from her?

    M.... t....

    Mar the rapper her whole album EVE

  28. m.... c....

    Saw your ad and glad I clicked (:

  29. M.... C....

    Beautiful

  30. K.... K....

    😳😳😳😳😳😳😳

  31. F.... ....

    This is what music is all about, man. At least Rap. This is Rap. This is what I was molded by, what I grew up on and what I fell in love with. Rapsody is foe the culture.

  32. J.... H....

    AMAZING!!!

  33. G.... S....

    It's a vibe!!

  34. t.... m....

    KEEP SPITING THAT🔥🔥👸🏽

  35. c.... ....

    You stay delivering 🔥🔥🔥

  36. T.... M....

    Yassss MA👏

  37. k.... G....

    Female version of talib kwali. Dope lyrics wit a new style. I'm definitely appreciate it. Got me over here freestyling to dis lol

  38. A.... M....

    Saluting you from Maputo - Mozambique!✊

  39. V.... j....

    Canta muita essa mina 💥

  40. M.... D....

    9th wonder!!!! Crazy!!!

  41. S.... H....

    My god just so many metaphors. She's a genius! Her & 9th make heaven!

  42. A.... J....

    My favorite 💝

  43. E.... S....

    Absolutely amazing the industry blackballed disrespected Lauryn Hill because she was all about empowerment in her music they don't want the content to have a message behind the music that's why Lauren Hill only produce one album because of the content was so positive Rhapsody thank you queen you are the second Lauryn Hill you have the three abilities passion patients and perseverance I can't beetle bird in cage one Love

  44. C.... T....

    Big Tune 100%

  45. G.... G....

    I love that Erykah sample

  46. S.... M....

    kudos you've changed Rap forever

  47. J.... T....

    Yes you do speak that Truth

  48. D.... T....

    hard I love you

  49. T.... B....

    Only 50K views... How can we bring people to the real lyricists? I'm dead serious thinking of ways...

  50. I.... 3....

    Been waiting years to see this vibe. fuck yeah, get it rapsody!!!!!

  51. M.... B....

    This girl blacked out on this one...peace and blessings....Would love to work with her she was 9th wonders sleeper weapon...Now she bussin in all directions!!!! Wreckin shit...

  52. S.... E....

    Favorite song off the album, So much fucking talent.

  53. p.... ....

    This woman is going crazy. If she gets some of the shine that the thot crew (Cardi, City Girls, Megan, etc.) is getting, then she can make major moves. How she looks doesn't hurt either, so I see her star continuing to rise.

  54. J.... ....

    Best accident ever

  55. C.... D....

    We Need More Female M.C.s Like Miss Rapsody.

  56. A.... U....

    You see this Dr. Angelou I know u listening💯🙏❤

  57. A.... U....

    Amen Queen Facts

  58. A.... U....

    #Rapsody is da #DrMayaAngelou on a beat aayee #Amazing

  59. K.... ....

    First time listening to her and I heard bout her before bout how dope she was and man I’m sad I been sleeping smh she harder than most lyrical male rappers

  60. D.... M....

    Loving it like mcdz

  61. T.... ....

    ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  62. 6.... B....

    ✍🏾

  63. I.... M....

    🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 ❤🎤

  64. O.... R....

    keep empowering and giving the people food for thought, breathe of fresh air. saving the culture Queen rapsody

  65. T.... S....

    Wordplay in the first verse alone. Smh. She is a beacon for us all. I don't care your gender or color.

    This album has been played daily since it's release and it's honestly all the fuel I need to keep going. Thank you, Rap.

  66. A.... T....

    Anyone else think K. Roosevelt sounds like Mac Miller on the Hook?

  67. R.... G....

    Thank you Rap...the culture needs this. So dope😍

  68. N.... s....

    🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  69. M.... B....

    Ain't NOBODY touching this Queen in the rap game, NOBODY 👑

  70. M.... M....

    I'll click back when I see 1million + views 🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦

  71. T.... C....

    Can we get a Remix with Jay on it. I hear your voices together.

  72. T.... C....

    I ain't the one to cross. I left that burden to Lecrae...! #whew

  73. S.... T....

    rapsody always saiko🔥🔥🔥

    saiko is GREAT in Japanese.

    Big up from sapporo JAPAN🇯🇵🇯🇵

  74. B.... T....

    She too too smooth man. She not no female rapper. She a rapper period. Same class of artist as Lauryn Hill, Erykah, Jean Grae etc.

    B.... T....

    I love me some Jean Grae also. That Sistah Badd as well!

  75. D.... R....

    Now this is authentic rap right here.

  76. S.... N....

    Daylyt sent me here and I’m soooooo glad he did!!! It’s very refreshing to listen to intelligent raps! Subbed! Keep speaking the truth! Much love!! 🌬❤️🧘🏻‍♀️👁

    S.... N....

    Sandy Nickell to the bat mobile 😅

  77. K.... G....

    The lyrical assassin dopeness radianting💫💫👑

  78. P.... A....

    I can't be no bird in a cage
    My bad, I don't run away, no
    We got the juice, we got the crew
    Momma always told me don't waste your time

  79. S.... B....

    I love her sooooooo much, after her verse on TPAB I went back and checked her back catalog and this how you become a GOD MC...HARD WORK, DEDICATION, SUBSTANCE, CONSISTENCY& FEARLESS MC'IN!!!

  80. M.... S....

    F#*!ing Fire🔥

  81. T.... ....

    Nice Shirt Sister

  82. L.... ....

    My favorite song of the album

  83. o.... p....

    I can't be no bird in the cage.. Can't let emotions hold me prison to rage.. Everytime they pop off i don't even engage, knowing if i act up i ain't acting my age... Damn she is always dropping life gems like it ain't nothing.

  84. A.... D....

    Rapsody be rapping her ass off

  85. d.... j....

    This is the best album of 2019

  86. B.... g....

    💜💛💕💓♨

  87. P.... 4....

    2 🔥 need something 2 cool me off🍷🍸🍹

  88. B.... ....

    "Some days, I need saving; other days I wear the cape."

    Just one line.

    One line. Better than whole albums from chart-toppers. It's not the only such line; it's just the one I use to illustrate one way Rapsody is more insightful, thoughtful, thorough than other people who make money emceeing. Rapsody is the best.

    Fire.

    B.... ....

    Could you explain the line in a wider way? It's not my native language, I try to feel what you're feelin but I can't. Can you tell what's the line about?

  89. M.... ....

    I am the New Negro!!! THIS IS WHAT REAL HIP HOP FEELS LIKE!

  90. D.... ....

    RAPSODY, thank you... I mean it; THANK YOU.
    This is on so many levels that mean so much to me as a woman in HipHop, as an activist and as a historian.
    MAGIC 💜✨

  91. C.... G....

    Rapsody mama, you got this soulful flow about you, it's like a, if Jill Scott, Kindred the Family Soul and Marsha Ambrosier could rap voice. The game and the Black listening community needs you and others like you. With you and similar artists, we can make this "mumble rap" garbage disappear. Peace sistah.

  92. C.... C....

    Top 👍👍👍👌

  93. J.... B....

    Dope ass song

  94. A.... I....

    that green eyes sample made me love this song even more🔥🙏 Eve