I rap lite on I'm Beautiful. I have an excellent sense of time. I was thinking of taking up bass or drums because I like rhythm. The problem is, I have nothing to say. What am I going to rap about? My hairdresser? My nails? Actually, that could be fun.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker feels talented rhythmically but lacks original lyrical content.
- In plain terms
- I have the music but no real words to say.
- What can you take from it?
- Find substance to match your talent.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you want to say?
- Does talent need content?
Another view
Even trivial topics can work if delivered well.
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