I am not a Lyricist Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I am not a lyricist
Couldn't move mountains so I aimed for the pyramids
Speakin' from experience
I would tell my favorite girl, "Please take me serious"
Now she wanna f*ck my girl 'cause she bicurious
Mama called me bipolar, grandma called me "Booman"
Dr*gs in my baby stroller, needles in the playground sand
My auntie makin' love to the ice cream man
A child with the wolves, everyday I am
That slot machine that nobody held
N!ggas gamble with they life, scared to bet on themsеlves
My grandma gave me a kеyboard when I was twelve
Connie got me out the group home when I was six
Too many alcoholics around when grandma went to jail
I was sure I wouldn't be found, should've stayed with Jarrell
[Break]
This is for the foster children, for the runaways
For the Underworld and the underpaid
[Verse 2]
Livin' in them projects made me digest
Neighbors that played victim and carried on my stress
They don't call it Sin City for nothin'
Either you jumpin' off a building 'cause you're broke or you're f*ckin'
Five hundred for an escort, and she does it all
Walkin' out the hotel in nothin' but drawers
My uncle saggin' with his prostitute
Words slurrin' off that Absolut Vodka
Servin' my mother was his attribute, watch her
Lookin' at me, then call me out my name, trauma
Thought it was normal but we was estranged
I wish we never came to Vegas from Long Beach
On the Strip with them demons and they all plotted on me
Everything 'bout that dirty desert took you away
County jails in the mornin', promise you that I wait
[Chorus]
I am not a lyricist, I am just a bastard child, here to experiment
Everything I've written down, just for the temperament
This is me thinkin' out loud for the conspiracists
Please pardon my sentiment, I am not a lyricist
I am not here to play off words, truly here for my voice to be heard
And 'fore I go one day, I put my life on the verge, trust
[Refrain]
Boy, call that Cadillac, sleepin' in the hatchback
Overcomin' geniuses, serenadin', serenadin'
Now you know who to point that million dollar camera at
Overcomin' geniuses, serenadin', serenadin'
[Bridge]
Drivin' around, can have the car all day
When the desert calls, I think about you all day
That's okay, that's okay
That's okay, that's okay
Drivin' around, can have the car all day
'Cause every time that I'm around means you servin', oh
That's okay, that's okay
That's okay, that's okay
[Verse 3]
From the strongest made in this life is never mistakin' my greatest achievements is bein' highly dangerous
Lord, keep me strong, welcome to Ca$ino, this is a day we all waited on
The conscious I possess is for the exes that never moved on
You understand that foundation that the castle's built on
TVs on the ground so I can't sit calm
Back when my favorite white boy had a good song
I'm inspired by the ones who inspired Bs to build valleys
Or the troops in the dark alleys, patiently waiting for the day they can feed
Servin' dinner to the dope fiend, another child eats alone
[Outro]
This is for the foster children, for the runaways
For the Underworld and the underpaid
Underpaid-underpaid-underpaid-underpaid
Underpaid-underpaid-underpaid-underpaid
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I am not a Lyricist Song Meaning [Baby Keem]
“I am not a Lyricist” arrives as one of the most revealing moments on Baby Keem’s sophomore album "Ca$ino", released February 20, 2026, through pgLang and Columbia Records. Nestled mid-album, this track strips away bravado and leans into autobiographical reflection, crystallizing Keem’s evolution from a flamboyant young rapper to a storyteller unafraid to confront his past trauma while redefining his artistic identity.
Song Meaning
At its core, Keem upends the expectation that commercial rap is synonymous with superficial lyricism. By invoking a title that appears self-deprecating, he instead positions himself as a conduit for lived reality rather than abstract wordplay. Born Hykeem Carter Jr. and raised amid instability, Keem’s narrative arc here is anchored in real family hardship and systemic pressure, contrasting sharply with the glamor often associated with hip-hop success.
Rather than hiding behind metaphors, Keem’s verses unfold like a cinematic memory sequence: fragmented, awkward, and intense. Childhood recollections of foster care, family strife, and exposure to addiction paint a raw interior landscape. These moments are not dramatized for effect but are presented with a matter-of-fact clarity that emphasizes endurance and survival over lyrical flourishes.
The song’s setting gestures to Las Vegas not just as backdrop but as metaphor: a place of risk, chance, and irreversible highs and lows. This duality reflects Keem’s own life — the tension between a chaotic upbringing and the deliberate pursuit of artistic craft. The sonic production, which leaves space for reflection, underscores how every line carries emotional weight and personal history.
While challenging the notion of himself as a “lyricist,” Keem simultaneously demonstrates his command of rhythm and phrase. The narrative becomes a testament to resilience — not in spite of hardship, but because of it. This track serves as both a rebuke to critics and a manifesto of artistic authenticity.
Emotional Core and Themes
At its emotional core, “I am not a Lyricist” is an unfiltered excavation of memory, identity, and self-worth. It transforms personal pain into a universal meditation on abandonment, familial complexity, and the psychological weight of survival — themes that resonate far beyond the boundaries of genre.
Connection with Listeners
Listeners connect to this track not because it conforms to hip-hop conventions, but because it rejects them in favor of emotional honesty. Keem’s refusal to dress his story in hyperbolic lyricism invites empathy and reflection, offering a rare vulnerability that feels rooted in reality rather than performance. His narrative becomes a mirror for anyone who has grappled with instability and self-definition in a world quick to label.
Conclusion
“I am not a Lyricist” stands as a keystone in Baby Keem’s artistic evolution, reframing vulnerability as strength and personal history as creative legitimacy. By anchoring his narrative in recollection rather than rhetoric, he not only dismantles the assumption implied by the title but also expands the very definition of what it means to be a lyricist in contemporary rap. In doing so, Keem bridges the gap between autobiography and artistry, laying bare the raw experience that underpins his sound and solidifying his position as one of the most compelling voices of his generation.
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Song Details
Song Name: I am not a Lyricist
Artist: Baby Keem
Album: Ca$ino (2026)
Lyricist: Baby Keem, Jahaan Sweet, Marianina Kriezi, Bill Withers, CyHi, Δήμητρα Γαλάνη (Dimitra Galani) & Rascal
Producers: Baby Keem, Jahaan Sweet & Rascal
Genre: Rap
Language: English
Label: pgLang, Columbia Records
Released: February 20, 2026
External Links
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