CELL 12 BAKER 38-36 by 2shanez is a raw and confrontational track released while the artist was incarcerated in Men's Central Jail. It addresses betrayal and accusations of disloyalty, specifically targeting an individual, presumed to be 'Luci4' or 'Axxturel', for allegedly snitching which led to the artist's imprisonment. The song conveys a message of resilience and defiance, asserting 2shanez's capability to remain strong and unthreatened despite his circumstances.
The song embarks on an aggressive and defiant emotional journey. It opens up with 2shanez refuting threats against his life with disbelief and sarcasm. He boasts about his adaptation to the jail environment, signifying that the attempts to intimidate him are futile and only make him stronger. This tone of resilience sets the foundation for the raw emotional narrative of the song.
In the following narrative, 2shanez portrays a sense of betrayal but not of victimhood. He confronts the reality of disloyalty, referencing an unfaithful partner with a disdain that suggests a mingling of indifference and expected disappointment. This emotional complexity adds depth to the track, leaving the listener to reflect on the harsh realities of trust and loyalty within his world.
The verse intensifies as 2shanez transforms from a target of betrayal into a figure of street justice. He scorns the idea of loyalty among thieves, using stark and direct language to paint the picture of a code of honor violated by snitching, likening the betrayer to vermin - weak and despised. The track pulses with anger towards the breach of an unspoken law and enforces the notion that survival in his environment does not condone weakness or deceit.
Yet, despite the bravado and bravura, the song is underscored by a poignant note of reality: 2shanez is speaking from jail. The lyrics and delivery reveal a deeper emotional layer of the struggle for respect and recognition, even when confined. There's a somber understanding that despite his strength and bluster, the artist is physically trapped, even if mentally and emotionally unbound. The song becomes not just a diss track, but a manifesto of psychological and emotional fortitude.
"my bed mat double stacked"
Illustrates how 2shanez is adapting to life in jail, giving a glimpse into his living conditions and asserting comfort despite being incarcerated.
"A bitch gon' be a bitch and that's just what it is"
A raw expression of resignation towards the disloyalty of others, signifying an acceptance of the unchangeable nature of certain people.
"Pursue me legally, how you gon' do that?"
This challenges his accuser's attempts to threaten him, as he is already behind bars, mocking the futility of trying to intimidate someone who is already incarcerated.
"Everybody hearing me they know where the truth at"
Captures the artist's confidence that his side of the story is known and understood by his audience, asserting his credibility and the authenticity of his words.