Not A Rapper-张博Gari

[00:20.50]Since I was a child [00:22.58]I've been dreaming to perform this kind of music style [00:25.83]But as days go by [00:28.47]I'm gradually losing this desire of the prime time of my life [00:32.59]Tonight after rounds of inner fight [00:36.51]I finally made up my mind to give it a try [00:39.73]When I was 5 that was a period of time [00:42.79]when I was a little quiet [00:43.58]I seldom talked even so lost in novels every night [00:46.40]Until mom bought me a book [00:48.04]I was profoundly hooked [00:49.74]Didn't know what it really was, [00:51.22]only followed what the tape embodied [00:52.86]Then I knew what I learned was English [00:54.62]which is a foreign language [00:56.16]That flows off the tongue [00:57.80]my words started to flow over my own lips [00:59.03]Then it became my weapon so [01:00.36]I began to forge a confidence so sublime [01:02.45]Though I did bad in Math [01:03.66]I'm proud of my Chinese accent [01:04.98]Coz I learned English in China [01:06.30]emulating Voice of America [01:08.17]Never been to America [01:09.76]only stayed a year in Africa [01:11.43]But I aced the test spoke for the best, [01:13.18]made choices without looking at the rest [01:14.71]Examination speaking competition [01:16.31]every presentation what a revolution [01:18.17]Enough for the past [01:19.58]now I do not rely on that [01:21.45]What matters now is how this man [01:23.04]smashes you with his new rap [01:24.54]I don't know how to choose my cap [01:25.98]nor do I wear kind of baggy pants [01:27.56]All I got is this pair of glasses [01:29.20]and all I wanna say is that [01:30.41]If you call me a rapper I'll tell you no [01:33.07]But I can rap better than you've already known [01:36.37]My temper's not gonna be [01:37.84]always under sound control [01:39.54]You better watch your mouth before I lose it [01:42.67]and jump down your throat [01:43.87]If you call me a rapper I'll tell you no [01:46.60]Sometimes like nothing better than to stay at home [01:49.70]I am not a figure coming from a reality show [01:53.08]Just a singer and a rocker in a world of my own [01:57.05]In a world of my own [02:00.13]Welcome back life is not always easy it's bumpy [02:02.50]The more I study [02:03.90]I find what I learn is becoming so damn annoying [02:06.20]Even so [02:07.24]I chose to go with the flow though I was alone [02:09.44]Even though [02:10.38]some schoolmates hated me really got my goat [02:12.73]They called me insane sometimes I felt so ashamed [02:16.02]And all my clever thoughts [02:17.37]perfunctorily went down the drain [02:19.10]But I was not afraid [02:20.71]they're saying no pain no gain [02:22.19]To get ahead you gotta have your way [02:23.59]no matter how hard it takes [02:25.22]Until I realize a dream post this cheek on TV [02:28.13]But how could I possibly let me be [02:29.80]an anchor anybody hardly sees [02:31.28]Does grab the MIC pretend to strive [02:32.73]and shrug every time broadcast live [02:34.24]What they overhear is ******* right [02:35.98]that's the one you love his lie [02:37.84]Tired of some lying with disgrace [02:39.58]Having no sense of respect on what you say [02:41.49]without a brain [02:42.26]Guess you were born yesterday, you born this way [02:44.08]you don't deserve a name [02:45.22]Get outta my face get outta my way [02:47.76]when I am rapping you better pray I say [02:50.29]If you call me a rapper I'll tell you no [02:53.65]But I can rap better than you've already known [02:56.36]My temper's not gonna be [02:58.10]always under sound control [02:59.60]You better watch your mouth before I lose it [03:02.04]and jump down your throat [03:03.10]If you call me a rapper I'll tell you no [03:06.00]Sometimes like nothing better than to stay at home [03:09.52]I am not a figure coming from a reality show [03:12.48]Just a singer and a rocker in a world of my own [03:16.58]In a world of my own [03:19.08]Till now I find the lyric I write [03:21.16]has been superficial so what [03:22.56]These words I learned long time ago [03:24.91]at primary school [03:25.71]Where a teacher called me nerd [03:27.09]I guess it's better than jerk [03:28.75]I play everything by ear [03:30.01]no matter for better or worse [03:31.71]That's me [03:32.63]this time you almost understand and know me [03:34.51]But let me tell you an important thing what [03:36.65]My name is Gari [03:37.93]It's a name a Mr Wei gave me [03:40.53]when I was still nobody [03:41.11]Gimme A Rhyme G-A-R-I I don't wanna lose it [03:44.99]Sorry your time's wasted [03:46.49]I didn't notice it's already been 3 minutes [03:48.76]Since the rap formally started [03:50.45]I guess it's time to end it [03:52.00]Yet it seems not so easy [03:53.57]My fans come back they wanna see [03:55.55]a geek like me speak so fast [03:57.68]So one more paragraph [03:59.45]for those who nod your head clap your hands [04:01.45]Wave your flag I know it's a stupid rap [04:03.92]But you just keep on listening [04:05.59]that's why I keep on speaking [04:07.06]Feel life is so amazing [04:08.50]but I gotta tell you one more thing [04:10.13]If you call me a rapper I'll tell you no [04:12.53]But I can rap better than you've already known [04:15.73]My temper's not gonna be [04:17.23]always under sound control [04:18.90]You better watch your mouth before I lose it [04:20.98]and jump down your throat [04:22.06]If you call me a rapper, I'll tell you no [04:25.16]Sometimes like nothing better than to stay at home [04:28.29]I am not a figure coming from a reality show [04:31.49]Just a singer and a rocker in a world of my own [04:35.75]In a world of my own [04:51.79]Sorry but I am Not A Rapper [04:53.99]