His right hand that was all bones signifies the rotting of his righteousness. Which meant he was no longer capable of making good decisions. He actually gave the outcome of the story there. After that you knew how he was going to end up. Thank you for shining light on Lupe and the MYH saga. The reverse archeologist line got me as well and still one of my absolute favorite lines ever. Great breakdown as always Ernest!

Bro... I think you're my new best friend and you have no choice in the matter 😂. I can't get over how good these explanations are. Lupe was always my favorite rapper but i never had anyone around me who understood what he was putting down. Reverse archaeologist line has been my favorite bar since I was 19 years old lol. Respect bro. Liked and subscribed.

Plus, “the only thing on his brain was brains” bar was also referring to zombies on Night of the Living Dead after the living because they wanted to eat their brains. Not that the Cool was that particular kind of zombie, but Lupe is just giving a slick nod to the listener that the Cool is an ACTUAL ZOMBIE, thereby emphasizing he not trying to be metaphorical about his description of him.

Joined the III FAM for the NF. Glad I did. Love your reviews and insight. Keep up the work. 🔥🔥🔥

I think the reason why not too many watch the Lupe reactions is because he's not that popular anymore and not too many actually listen to him, but that shouldn't stop you from going through the journey, do it for yourself and for the very few who want it regardless to the views. I personally feel more energy in your videos where it's your first time listening to the song, but I'm definitely watching every new video you drop even if it's a reaction to the gummy bear song :p

One of my all time favorites because of the imagery. I too have a music video going on in my head every time I listen to it. Underrated song. Thank you for helping me appreciate it even more

i haven't listen to this song in a long time but i stil love it, thx for the trowback , love from the netherlands..

Damn, the beginning of this song was heavy as heck, the visual that he was implying, and that you were breaking down: that was really insightful. Then the connections with the end of the song vs the beginning, dude I live for lyrics and break downs like this. I learn something new each time I watch your reactions, and I have learned so much just in the past few breakdowns of Lupe's songs. One thing that stood out to me, I think this was with the last song you did, was you mentioned how his breathing was edited out, whereas most artists/engineers will take out the breathing so the song isn't distracting with that, but with him implementing it in his song- it added to conveying a certain vibe. Because of that- I now am more aware of which other artists do that type of thing, or even something different with sounds to convey a certain vibe. Again, insightful as always dude. Thank you for the breakdowns!

My guy's wearing an NSYNC shirt. I'm an 80's baby so I feel you fam.

Love the breakdown, thanks for keepin the Lupe train goin even though it isn't gonna get the nf numbers. Lupe is a genius

I love Lupe Fiasco. But in all my time listening to him, I never picked up on this sroryline you’re putting out. In fact, I have to admit that until this breakdown, I was thinking you may be reading more than what’s there into it. I shouldn’t have doubted you or Lupe. I’m well aware of both of your abilities. Haha. Until today, I just assumed this song was just a warning against thinking the gangster and street life is cool. Which of course it is but on a deeper and more intricate level than I realized. You the man. After the story line reactions might you also do some of his other great songs not part of the storyline?

Never even heard of the man but I can see why you like him. Thanks for enlightening me.

This is 3 years too late, but I love this. I've been a Lupe stan for 15 years and I have yet to find someone who appreciates Lupe. Man I could talk to you all day about The Cool

Lupe's storytelling is up there with the best

this is the song that made me a lupe stan

I think the whole only thing on his brain was brains line is also referencing that he is essentially a zombie and zombie are always looking to eat brains. Hyped on this breakdown because I don’t know many people that appreciate this story and visuals in the lyrics

Thank you, you describe and vocalize better than any channel on KZfaq. I wasn’t a big rap fan until Hopsin, Logic, NF. But I’m happy about any journey you take us on.

I subscribed for the Lupe songs. I'm staying for more Lupe. Your videos are the highest quality breakdown on youtube so far in my opinion.

That shout out at the end... your channel gots a bright future.

Came back to this after the finale of the series. It's pretty neato to come back to the beginning/end. Good writing, good music, good breakdowns.

One part that I feel is very important is that Michael, or My Cool, Young History, is actually The Cool because of The Streets

" tried to light the blunt. But it burst into flames." Refers to the previous lines that his casket was filled with alcohol which means the swisher his man gave him got soaked as well. The henny + fire= large burst of flames

Wow. Straight 🔥🔥🔥 you bet I’m here for the channel/you! Loved the breakdown! Helped a lot

I slept on this dude for reals. Heard this album and it was fuego vato. Then I hear the intro on the cool album and man everything that chick says I actually thought it was cool back then 🤦‍♂️. Gracias for break down this dude a staple on my playlist now My coworker asked me “what are we listening to bro?it’s fire!” Lol

I really like the breakdowns you have for music you dive deep down. Even though I can't get in to Lupe music I still listen to see what breakdowns you have for him. Keep it up much respect for you and the channel.

literally the best channel on yt to listen to albums being broken down and not just a loud reaction to some heavy bars, love it man. I was wondering if you would consider doing a video on YBN Cordae's album, The Lost Boy. It'll be hella dope to watch

At work trying to get to class.. Got my daily dose of music knowledge .. As always thank you for the education. Im digging lupe alot more now than ever before

When I saw the title I thought "The coolest nigga whaat"! Solid breakdown bro!

Yo just know that I subbed you cause of your lupe reactions.

I loved this song when it came out, BUT had no idea about this concept. That’s why we come here. The layers

Never heard of Lupo before but I thought since your breakdowns/reactions on NF are sooo good I give it a go and I'm super impressed. Also I'm not a native speaker so thank you for explaining everything😅

Awesome song breakdown. Also, I know that this is not integral to the Michael Young History saga but there are two songs by Lupe Fiasco called "I don't feel so good" & "real recognize real" and from my crazy opinion, it deals with Michael Young History mom's degradation. Overall, keep up the good work dude.

"Creatively, one of the best songs I've ever heard" 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Also maybe I missed the mention of this but Michael young history is also a play on words my young history as he rhymes it.

Never heard this song before but that was definitely fire! Thanks for introducing me to new music famo

EA3..Flawless!! 😀💕 Love and Light!! Namaste, my friend! !

Liked in the first second. This song + You breaking it down = auto like. Killin it bruh. 22k subs?!? WOOOO ma boi blowin up! Hustla fa death, no hevn fo a gainksta!

Crazy visualization with this song.

You obviously need to do more Lupe. I mean, that passion.

Would've never discovered Lupe if it weren't for these breakdowns.

Amazing. Thank you.

Put u on game!

The imagery on this song, it's crazy! How does one sit down and think of this stuff? Thanks for the awesome breakdown Ernest. Also, quick question, any opinion on the leaked version of this album? I just learned about it the other day and found it interesting.

Bro! I didn’t miss a NF - No Name review did I. In that song he predicts the success of The Search. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Wow. Reminds me of my brother. Love your vids bro. Thanks!

Can't wait for more of this. Gonna avoid listening to it until I watch em all

Another great breakdown!!!!! 3rd fam salute!!!!

Ernest! They not even ready!! Wait till he gets to the song the "Coolest" the story of the streets!

Yo whats up fam i love your break downs...you never miss any and always go back to re hear it and make it clear....can you do NF - Only.....from the search album....like this

That Kanye beat tho 🔥🔥🔥🔥

That shirt tho ❤️

top lyricist ... undeniable !!! EA3 !!! this kid iz madd ill, like WD-40 trying to ice skate uphill 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 itz one thing to be good, or even gr8 at your craft, but LupeFiasco iz gifted 🎁 ain't many that can do it like this ... factz !!! analysis was Tiffany's, all the way (crystal clear, for all that don't know) 💍 be back, soon, for the next installment ... BarTender signing out ... tranquility ✌ wl

I argue that this is the best rap song ever written its insane

I love these videos man I texted you insta but your dope af man I love you and your Chanel

What did you do to get that shirt? I do love it tho ;)

This song is about a gangster who wanted to changed his life around and when he died(He went back to his old days of being a gangster)

If an archaeologist digs up the past do u think reverse archaeologist also means hes burying his future by chasing the cool again?

Have you ever heard dance with the devil By immortal technique ? Crazy shit

In practice Bailed to see this

You forgot superstar in this line, that’s about myh being denied access to heaven so he has to go back to earth and now earn it again

do the gawd by vi seconds

Where is the Drill Music in Zion review?

The part in life's a bitch you quoted was AZ bro

Clicked off Kick, Push to catch this upload!

Great analysis but honestly Lupe has at least a dozen songs with more layers

Lol, to be honest I didn't f around with this song when I was younger BECAUSE of the visuals. Kinda saw "Thriller" by MJ as a less graphic video for what could've been interpreted as this song's video.

#AlgoBoost (also) Bruh....!!

I'm here

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Can you react to daylyt on funk flex please

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