Lil B's song 'I Own Swag' serves as a triumphant assertion of his confidence and dominance in the rap game. Over a bass-heavy beat, Lil B boasts about his unparalleled swag, wealth, and desirability to women. He claims ownership over swagger itself, both attacking his detractors and elevating his persona as 'The Based God', a semi-ironic, self-imposed nickname.
The emotional journey of 'I Own Swag' is one of raw ego and braggadocio, which encapsulates the hip-hop tradition of self-aggrandizement. As the track opens, listeners are greeted with Lil B's confident declarations, immersing them into a world where he is untouchable, with riches and 'everything.'
Moving through the verses, the journey swells with hyperbolic claims about his prowess -- whether comparing himself to star athletes or unabashedly flaunting his sexual exploits. The emotive landscape becomes charged with the audacity of his swagger. Each line delivered projects a larger-than-life image that demands recognition and insists on his influence, despite standing alone as an independent artist.
The bridge serves as a transition into a more dismissive tone, further establishing Lil B's superiority and unapologetic dismissal of competition. The emotional tone is consistently up-tempo, uncompromising and unforgiving, as he conveys a sense of invincibility and defiance.
By the conclusion of 'I Own Swag,' the emotional narrative deflects any semblance of vulnerability or doubt. Lil B's voice rings out as a bold, almost rebellious declaration of his own uniqueness in the industry. What starts as swaggering self-promotion ends as an unassailable statement of his own mythos.
"Bitch I own swag, I'm a star like I'm in SAG"
SAG refers to the Screen Actors Guild, an American labor union representing film and television performers. Lil B likens his own stardom to that of an acclaimed actor.
"Like Mac Dre that's not my job"
Mac Dre was a rapper from the Bay Area known for his unique style and influence. Lil B references him to emphasize a hands-off approach to certain activities, alluding to Mac Dre's popular phrase.
"Call me Obama Based God, call me Obama Based God"
Here Lil B equates himself with President Obama, suggesting that he holds a position of power and influence equivalent to the former U.S. President in the rap world.
"I'm a bad boy like Dilinjah"
Dillinjah may be a play on words referring to DJ Dillinja, known for his heavy beats in the drum and bass genre, or could be a misspelling of 'Dillinger,' as in gangster John Dillinger, further emphasizing the 'bad boy' persona.