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Joy and Pain
Rob Base & DJ E‐Z Rock Lyrics


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Like sunshine and rain
Well I′m the new kid, I'm just comin′ up
A lot of rappers think that I can't tear it up
Well I'm ′a show ′em and ignore 'em
And when they think I ain′t lookin' I floor ′em
I mean take 'em out I keep groovin′
A slick bass line keep the beat movin' They can't take it they just fake it
They wonder how the Rob Base make it
I get I′ll, you know the deal
Cause this is how the Rob Base feels
Like sunshine and rain
Like sunshine and rain
I keep smokin′, hot like fire
You had the turn, now retire
Don't talk back, I′m not a new jack
Cause I'm fresher than you, an′ you're whacked
I keep tryin′, I'm not lyin'
Up to number 1 is where I′m flyin′
I won't slow down cause I′m the new kid
With the devastatin' sound that hits
In the house where I used to practice
No one knew the Rob exists, but now
I′m gettin' greedy, don′t lead me
The wrong way cause is just might, might, might
Bring me down, I'll have to fight to get back up
Move away cause I just won't slack up
Like sunshine and rain
Like sunshine and rain
Now, I go to shows to watch other MCs rock
And if they′re good, I don′t knock
The way they perform cause I like to see a good show
After that, go play C-low, y'know
Cause I′m a leader, no I'm not a follower
And MCs like you I swallow ′em
So don't look and try to judge me
Because you think that I′m another MC, well
I'm the new kind, I just moved around
But that don't mean I can′t rip up the town
Me an′ my boys, we make noise
I hate MCs that think they're with toys
I′m hittin' harder than any other MC
Who try to come up and go against me
Like sunshine and rain
Like sunshine and rain
Not from the old school or from the new
Applaud the boom, do what you want to
Talk to me then try to put me down
We used to be cool now we don′t hang around
Used to be friends but now we're foes
Ask me why, man, no one knows
Maybe jealousy between you and me
Could be the fame, could be the money
I′m goin' for mine and I don't really care
Cause the spotlight Rob Base don′t share
I′m the headliner of this show
And you're just a kid and you need to grow, because

Like sunshine and rain
Like sunshine and rain


Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Joy and Pain" by Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock describe the experience of a new rapper who is trying to make it big in the hip-hop industry. The lyrics illustrate the joy and pain of being a rising artist, including the struggle to gain recognition and respect from other rappers, dealing with feelings of jealousy and competition, and fighting to maintain one's position in the spotlight.


The mentioning of "like sunshine and rain" is a metaphor for the ups and downs of the industry, with the sunshine representing the good times and success and the rain representing the difficult times and hardships that come with trying to make it big. As a new artist, Rob Base is determined to prove himself to his peers and fans by showing off his skills and proving that he can hold his own in the rap scene.


Throughout the song, Rob Base expresses his confidence in his abilities, his determination to succeed, and his resistance to those who try to bring him down. The lyrics reflect the common themes of ambition, hard work, and perseverance that are often celebrated in hip-hop music.


Line by Line Meaning

Like sunshine and rain
The ups and downs of life, the good and the bad.


Like sunshine and rain
Reiterating the theme of the song.


Well I′m the new kid, I'm just comin′ up
I'm a new rapper trying to make it in the music industry.


A lot of rappers think that I can't tear it up
Other rappers doubt my ability to perform well.


Well I'm ′a show ′em and ignore 'em
I'll prove them wrong and not let their opinions affect me.


And when they think I ain′t lookin' I floor ′em
I'll surpass their expectations when they least expect it.


I mean take 'em out I keep groovin′
I won't let their negativity stop me from doing my thing.


A slick bass line keep the beat movin'
The music I create is unique and catchy, it keeps the rhythm flowing.


They can't take it they just fake it
Other rappers can't handle my style and are just putting on a show.


They wonder how the Rob Base make it
Other rappers are surprised that I made it in the music industry despite being a new kid on the block.


I get I′ll, you know the deal
I get sick sometimes but that's just part of the reality of things.


Cause this is how the Rob Base feels
This is how I genuinely feel about the music industry and my place in it.


I keep smokin′, hot like fire
I keep producing great music that's on fire.


You had the turn, now retire
Other rappers had their turn in the music industry, now it's their time to retire and make way for the new generation.


Don't talk back, I′m not a new jack
Don't mess with me and disrespect me because I might be new to the music industry but I'm not a newbie in life.


Cause I'm fresher than you, an′ you're whacked
I have a fresh new sound unlike other rappers and they are not up to par with their music.


I keep tryin′, I'm not lyin'
I keep striving in my music career and I'm not lying about my talents.


Up to number 1 is where I′m flyin′
I'm aiming to be the top performer in the industry.


I won't slow down cause I′m the new kid
I won't stop and rest on my laurels because I'm still new in the music industry and I have a lot to prove.


With the devastatin' sound that hits
My music has a powerful sound that strikes listeners.


In the house where I used to practice
I trained and honed my skills in my own home before taking on the music industry.


No one knew the Rob exists, but now
Nobody knew me before and now I'm slowly making a name for myself in the music industry.


I′m gettin' greedy, don′t lead me
I'm ambitious and want more in my career, but I don't want to lose myself in the process.


The wrong way cause is just might, might, might
I don't want to make the wrong career decisions because it might lead me to failure.


Bring me down, I'll have to fight to get back up
If I fall down because of career setbacks, I'll keep fighting to get back up.


Move away cause I just won't slack up
If someone tries to bring me down, I won't just back off and let them win, I'll keep pushing forward.


Now, I go to shows to watch other MCs rock
I go to other rappers' shows to see their performances and observe their styles.


And if they′re good, I don′t knock
If they're good, I'll give them props and respect their music.


The way they perform cause I like to see a good show
I appreciate good rap performances and am entertained by them.


After that, go play C-low, y'know
After the shows, I'll play the dice game C-low with my friends.


Cause I′m a leader, no I'm not a follower
I'm not one to follow trends or other rappers, I create my own style and lead the way.


And MCs like you I swallow ′em
I'm so good that I surpass other rappers who try to compete with me.


So don't look and try to judge me
Don't assume you know me just by looking at me and try to judge me because of it.


Because you think that I′m another MC, well
Don't assume that I'm just like every other rapper out there.


I'm the new kind, I just moved around
I'm a new kind of rapper who is finding my way in the industry and trying different things.


But that don't mean I can′t rip up the town
Just because I'm new doesn't mean I can't make a significant impact in the music industry.


Me an′ my boys, we make noise
I work with my crew and we make powerful sounds together.


I hate MCs that think they're with toys
I dislike rappers who are superficial and only care about material possessions.


I′m hittin' harder than any other MC
I'm making more of an impact on the industry than any other rapper out there.


Who try to come up and go against me
Other rappers who try to compete with me won't succeed against the strength of my music.


Not from the old school or from the new
I don't fit into either the old or new generation of rappers.


Applaud the boom, do what you want to
Embrace the diversity in the music industry and appreciate the different styles.


Talk to me then try to put me down
Don't try to talk to me just to criticize me or bring me down.


We used to be cool now we don′t hang around
We used to be friends or acquaintances but we don't hang out anymore.


Used to be friends but now we're foes
We used to be on good terms but now we're enemies or don't get along.


Ask me why, man, no one knows
The reason for our change in relationship is unknown to others.


Maybe jealousy between you and me
Perhaps our falling out was due to jealousy between us.


Could be the fame, could be the money
Our falling out could be due to a desire for fame or money.


I'm goin' for mine and I don't really care
I'm focused on my music and my career, I don't care about what others think of me or my style.


Cause the spotlight Rob Base don′t share
I'm not going to share the spotlight with anyone else, it's all about me and my music.


I′m the headliner of this show
I'm the main event and the star of the show because of my music and performance.


And you're just a kid and you need to grow, because
You need to mature and grow in your own music career, you're not at my level yet.


Like sunshine and rain
Reiterating the theme of the song one final time.


Like sunshine and rain
Reiterating the theme of the song one final time.


Writer(s): Robert Jr Ginyard, Frankie Beverly, William Curtis Hamilton

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