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You speak no English (= “You don’t speak any English”) means, literally, “You have no ability to speak English” rather than “You don’t speak any kind or dialect of English”.

In the context of the song, however, You speak no English is a metaphor (or, arguably, a synechdoche) for “You are ignorant and inarticulate”—specifically, “You have no artistic sensibility”.

Four niggas in a whip
All foes say they ain’t fucking with Trice shit
Somebody’s lying, I’m undenying, denying me means that
The driver got influence over you on certain things
Be distinguished, just cuz you ain’t feeling his favorite emcee
Don’t mean you speak no English

Hop out the car, catch the bus
At least you be established as the man that you are

Obie Trice invites his listeners to assert their own musical preferences and renounce the ‘influence’ of those who have achieved material success (a whip is a Mercedes or similar expensive, high-status car) when they sneer at Obie’s music.

Just because you’re unimpressed by their favorite artists doesn’t mean that you have no musical taste.

You speak no English (= “You don’t speak any English”) means, literally, “You have no ability to speak English” rather than “You don’t speak any kind or dialect of English”.

In the context of the song, however, You speak no English is a metaphor for “You are ignorant and inarticulate”—specifically, “You have no artistic sensibility”.

Four niggas in a whip
All foes say they ain’t fucking with Trice shit
Somebody’s lying, I’m undenying, denying me means that
The driver got influence over you on certain things
Be distinguished, just cuz you ain’t feeling his favorite emcee
Don’t mean you speak no English

Hop out the car, catch the bus
At least you be established as the man that you are

Obie Trice invites his listeners to assert their own musical preferences and renounce the ‘influence’ of those who have achieved material success (a whip is a Mercedes or similar expensive, high-status car) when they sneer at Obie’s music.

Just because you’re unimpressed by their favorite artists doesn’t mean that you have no musical taste.

You speak no English (= “You don’t speak any English”) means, literally, “You have no ability to speak English” rather than “You don’t speak any kind or dialect of English”.

In the context of the song, however, You speak no English is a metaphor (or, arguably, a synechdoche) for “You are ignorant and inarticulate”—specifically, “You have no artistic sensibility”.

Four niggas in a whip
All foes say they ain’t fucking with Trice shit
Somebody’s lying, I’m undenying, denying me means that
The driver got influence over you on certain things
Be distinguished, just cuz you ain’t feeling his favorite emcee
Don’t mean you speak no English

Hop out the car, catch the bus
At least you be established as the man that you are

Obie Trice invites his listeners to assert their own musical preferences and renounce the ‘influence’ of those who have achieved material success (a whip is a Mercedes or similar expensive, high-status car) when they sneer at Obie’s music.

Just because you’re unimpressed by their favorite artists doesn’t mean that you have no musical taste.

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StoneyB on hiatus
  • 175.5k
  • 14
  • 261
  • 463

You speak no English (= “You don’t speak any English”) means, literally, “You have no ability to speak English” rather than “You don’t speak any kind or dialect of English”.

In the context of the song, however, You speak no English is a metaphor for “You are ignorant and inarticulate”—specifically, “You have no artistic sensibility”.

Four niggas in a whip
All foes say they ain’t fucking with Trice shit
Somebody’s lying, I’m undenying, denying me means that
The driver got influence over you on certain things
Be distinguished, just cuz you ain’t feeling his favorite emcee
Don’t mean you speak no English

Hop out the car, catch the bus
At least you be established as the man that you are

Obie Trice invites his listeners to assert their own musical preferences and renounce the ‘influence’ of those who have achieved material success (a whip is a Mercedes or similar expensive, high-status car) when they sneer at Obie’s music.

Just because you’re unimpressed by their favorite artists doesn’t mean that you have no musical taste.