Lyrics
Another day, a new debate
Introduces the theme of facing new challenges or discussions each day.
'Bout who's the richest, who's the realest, who is fake
Highlights ongoing debates about wealth, authenticity, and genuineness in people.
Who to love and who to hate
Addresses the complexities of choosing whom to love or hate.
That one bought a brand new car
Refers to someone acquiring a new car.
He moved into a new estate
Indicates a move to a new and affluent residential area.
That one's always at the club
Describes someone frequently attending clubs.
She always got some shit to say
Points out a person always having something to say.
Is it power, is it fame?
Raises questions about the nature of power and fame.
Will he make it in the game?
Asks if an individual will succeed in their chosen field.
Will he make it out the hood?
Addresses the aspiration of leaving a challenging environment.
Will he still remain the same?
Questions whether success will change the person's core identity.
Will they love him like they should?
Asks if the person will receive genuine love from others.
Will it take the pain away?
Suggests a desire for an escape from emotional pain.
When all he ever wanted was for you to play his fuckin' tape
Expresses frustration that all the artist wanted was for people to listen to his music.
All he ever wanted was to meet his idols face-to-face
Reflects on the desire to meet and connect with admired figures.
Weed and music my escape
States that marijuana and music serve as a form of escapism.
I control what I create
Emphasizes the artist's control over his creative output.
I don't take advice from niggas who don't know how much it takes to get to where I am today
Rejects advice from those unaware of the artist's journey.
Never had to play it safe
Asserts a willingness to take risks rather than playing it safe.
I took a risk and made a change
Highlights a significant and positive change made by taking risks.
I cannot go out a slave, that ain't who my mama raised
Affirms the artist's refusal to live as a slave, honoring his upbringing.
I was just a dotted line away from being trapped inside the cage, I can't go out this way
Reveals a close call with potential entrapment, possibly in a negative situation.
Can't go out this way
Reiterates the artist's determination to avoid a particular undesirable path.
Seen it all, I seen 'em fall
Declares the artist's witnessing of various experiences and people falling.
I can't go out this way
Reiterates the artist's commitment to avoiding a specific undesirable outcome.
Told myself I can't go out this way, yeah
Artist reaffirms to himself that he won't go down the undesired path.
Right up to this day
Reflects on the ongoing journey until reaching the metaphorical "heaven's gate."
'Til I make it into heaven's gate
Expresses determination to persist until achieving a positive outcome.
(Can't go out this way)
Reiterates the artist's commitment to avoiding the undesired outcome.
(Told myself I can't go out this way)
Artist repeats his resolution not to go down the undesired path.
To be continued, on the next episode of
Teases a continuation of the story in the next episode.
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