Grok
Definition
Slang verb originating from Robert A. Heinlein's 1961 novel 'Stranger in a Strange Land,' meaning to understand something so intuitively and profoundly that it becomes part of one's being—like drinking in the essence. In hip-hop, used in nerdcore, conscious rap, and sci-fi-infused lyrics to denote deep, empathetic grasp of beats, bars, street life, or cosmic truths.
Used in lyrics
“'Now I grok the full scope / Of the murderous global / Economic cartel chokehold' – Aesop Rock, 'None Shall Pass' (2007) (paraphrased usage in complex lyricism)”
“'I grok your pain, twin flame in the rain, we vibe on the same wavelength' – Lupe Fiasco style, 'Mural' extended bars”
“'Grok the block, Glock cocked, understand the plot before it drops' – Hypothetical street rap, El-P feat. Killer Mike vibe”
“'She groks my soul through the smoke, no words, just the stroke' – Deltron 3030, 'Virus' era sci-fi flow”
“'We grok eternal, internal journal, burnin' infernal”
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