Wiz Khalifa: Man of Prose - by Tom - DPA
Some of you may not be aware of this song. For this I declare you the equivalency of an inbred neanderthal. For all I know, sir or madame, you might well consider rhythmically beating your head against a brick wall to be a passable form of musical consumption. You sicken me.
But I take pity and I will now allow your ears to be graced with perfection:
Your life is certainly changed at this point. Several of you may have to go clean yourselves off.
What many don't know about this opus is that it is actually a cover. Well... not a cover, but an adaptation of the 1566 poem "An Exuberant Declaration of Purpose," written by the Dutch poet Dichter Gerhardt Oosterhuis. While studying the renaissance during his time at Oxford University, Wiz found this delicate composition while writing his thesis on Joost van den Vondel.
Dichter Gerhardt Oosterhuis
The similarities in demeanor are striking; both simply exude grace and talent.
Printed below is a copy of the original poem as well as Wiz's adapted lyrics. Enjoy.
| Say Yeah In the back of the club Throw that money in the air and say yeah I'm high and drunk doin my same dance Look at all these dames damn You smell that haze scent Lil momma work for every dollar she drop it low Shorty mad she came with you And say yeah Throw that money in the air I said listen here And I got my cup filled you see how them bucks peel | An Exuberant Declaration of Purpose By Dietrich Gerhardt Oosterhuis Proclaim an affirmation! I only have one evening in this hamlet; thankfully all of my acquaintances are in the vicinity. I'm currently in possession of a surplus of coinage and I plan on recklessly making expenditures until my coffers have been laid bare. Such a spree is guaranteed to attract a large group of females who will undoubtedly plan on entering our carriage. There will be such a gathering that many will be required to place their posteriors into the haunches of another. It appears as though my accompanying party is in a spirited mood, celebrating the atmosphere with calculated and careful gyrations. I, however, feel that we should increase our tempo to an allegro. In fact, I order that it is increased to an allegro. Behold that wench's dancing ability! It is as though she is a lady of the evening, paid for her performance. Provide this saucy mistress with a strapping post for the purpose of sliding hither and yon. There will be little to no time to quantify my treasury this evening. And besides, the purpose would be for naught as the plan, as previously mentioned, calls for returning bereft of my vast wealth. What, may you ask, is the meaning of such wild indiscretion? I am devoted to the effort of finding a fair dame who will engage in oral pleasures. However, this is not solely my rationale. I qualify that this maiden must seem as though she has partaken of the tree of knowledge! My goblet is brimming and I intend to display my masculinity in front of God and all present witnesses. My sexual veracity is that of an untamed steed. Now observe as I hold court! The evening’s festivities will most likely take place in the rear of an ale hall, surrounded by piles of ornately decorated spokes for my vehicle. I will make movements as if it were my profession, these actions will be brisk and flirtatious in nature. Thus is the plan. Did I mention all the people I enjoy the company of are here, including several loose women? That’s right friends; behave as if tomorrow is the rapture! Throw thy riches towards the azure sky! Exclaim exuberance and agreement! I am besotted, engaged in a familiar jig. The shimmy in question recalls the name of a barbaric princess; it is said that it opens the heavens. Whilst I do not believe in such pagan idolatry, I theatrically simulate the rain with a deluge of monetary notes. They flutter in a slow manner, similar to the thought process of one afflicted with the demons of retardation. Some would consider this use of money to be of unsound mind and principles. I am beholden to once again remind the dear audience of the sheer number of females. Perhaps the amount of money I have recently acquired has transformed me into the sort that generates more interest in the fairer sex. Has that redolence caught your attention? If it has, I believe you are aware of this evening’s course and, ultimately, my intentions. If not, I shall qualify. While some might only wish to end the night with necking, I seek otherwise, if one were to understand the implication. At last, here is a young lady who gives her all! She will earn every penny for her abilities. She would be advised to perform her acrobatics at a tempered pace. After all, my entourage is not quite sated with herb yet and we plan on continuing its use. The other females appear envious towards the newly found focus of our attention. Some are rather chagrined to have accompanied us on this jaunt at all. Fret not my compatriots, our lascivious new consort wishes to join our merry adventure. A hearty agreement! Propel your money towards the heaven! And thus ends my tale, but not before a quick aside; so take notice. What has occurred was done for all to see. I feel no shame and would repeat these actions perpetually in much the same manner. I would credit much of the events success to my penchant for inhaling superior vapors. Heed these words: My goblet is brimming and I plan to show off my masculinity in front of God and all present witnesses. My sexual veracity is that of an untamed steed. Now observe as I hold court! |
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