Ciphers Quote by Rakim
“Sometimes you start flowing and shits starts adding on to whatever cipher you're dealing with. Meanwhile you got all of these thoughts in your head and you don't get enough time to put them down. That's another reason I started writing from the last word to the front word. It's methods to the madness. Sometimes I can't understand it or explain it but it is what it is.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Hip Hop Hall of Fame, 2015
Creative overload can lead to unconventional methods, like writing backwards, to capture chaotic thoughts.
In simple terms: Chaos inspires odd techniques.
Key Takeaway
Embrace unconventional writing.
Themes
creativity
chaos
process
Mood
confessional
introspective
Type
artistic
experimental
When to use this quote
- songwriting
- journalism
- brainstorming sessions
Key Concepts
Cognitive overload
stream of consciousness
Questions to Reflect On
- What unconventional method helps you organize ideas?
- Does reverse writing improve insight?
A Different Perspective
Such methods may obscure clarity for readers.
