Lessons in the Lyrics with Jason Wallace of Lyrics & Lattes - Episode 222

Published: Aug. 16, 2021, 9 a.m.

Two men on purpose uncover the purposeful meaning in some of the most popular songs around. In this episode, Jason Wallace and host Ian Lobas break down a selection of hip hop songs and find the hidden meaning in them.

Jason Wallace and Trevor DeSaussure host the Lyrics & Lattes podcast, the perfect show for any music buff that enjoys inspirational and self-development tips. Jason and Trevor invite you to join them as they sip the newest brew while extracting life lessons, wisdom and self-development tips from your favorite hip-hop songs.

Now it’s Jason and Ian’s turn to demonstrate how you can break down lyrics from any from any genre and discover the deeper layer of meaning, which you may be able to apply to your life

They break down songs by Ciara, Snoop Dogg, Jay Z, Nelly and many more. You’ll see how artists take even their most painful experiences and form the lyrics for songs that become very popular. There’s gold in these lyrics, making them equal parts entertainment and personal development.

When you’re done listening, be sure to check out our other amazing shows with those who have been purposeful within and beyond the world of entertainment, including  Positively Unstoppable: The Art of Owning It and Act on Your Instincts for a Life of No Regrets.


In this episode you will learn about

11:31 - Constraints society places on us

11:50 - What it means to have it all

13:53 - A fresh look at failure

15:46 - Why no one is self-made

17:47 - The best way to learn

33:30 - The barometer for the company to keep

38:06 - Why you should never give anyone your seeds

51:30 - How to move to the next level

56:36 - What happens when you have faith in yourself

57:03 - Going all in

59:00 - Pick your “hard”


Songs with copyright:

10:07-10:33 - ‘Level Up’ by Ciara

32:23-32:40 - ‘Friends’ by Whodini

52:46-53:00 - ‘Dedication’ by Nipsie Hussle


Book Reference:

Authentic by Paul Van Doren

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