It's been a long time...I shouldn't have left you_x000D_ _x000D_ Without a strong rhyme to step to.
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Timeless, so age don't count in the booth _x000D_ When your flow stay submerged in the fountain of youth
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of maintaining a youthful spirit and creativity regardless of age.
Rakim's quote reflects the idea that one can remain vibrant and relevant by nurturing their passion and creativity, likened to being submerged in a 'fountain of youth'. It suggests that age is merely a number, and the essence of youth lies in the pursuit of oneβs flow or artistic expression, which keeps the mind and spirit alive.
Themes
YouthCreativityPassionAgeFlow
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about pursuing dreams regardless of age.
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Feed me hip-hop and I start tremblin'
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