Peter's Interlude, Pt. 2
Quest for Redemption: Peter's Interlude, Pt. 2 Explained
Lyrics
Is there a heaven for a lost soul
Expressing uncertainty about the existence of a place in the afterlife for a person who feels lost.
I need to know I need to know
Emphasizing the urgency of needing to know if there is a heaven for a lost soul.
Grandma called me up the other day
Narrating a conversation with the speaker's grandmother who advises to stay warm in the cold weather.
It's getting cold out east, better bundle up stay safe
Highlighting the need to take precautions for the approaching cold weather in the east.
There's a church on 101 street, go and talk to Mary
Suggesting a visit to a church on 101st street and seeking guidance from Mary, possibly a religious figure.
And pray to her child, pray to the child
Encouraging prayer, specifically to a child associated with Mary, possibly invoking spiritual help.
Is there a heaven up there I say
Pondering the existence of heaven and questioning if Peter would allow entry through the back gates.
Would Peter let me in the back gates I'm gonna pray
Expressing the intention to pray for entry into heaven and seeking Peter's approval.
Cause I don't know if I'm gonna make it in through the front lines
Uncertain about the speaker's chances of overcoming challenges and uncertainties on the path to heaven.
I pray one time, that it's alright
Praying once, hoping that it will be sufficient for acceptance into heaven.
But with every shot that a nigga takes
Acknowledging the difficulties and risks in life, metaphorically represented by taking shots.
Every time that I do another line
Admitting to engaging in questionable behavior, possibly drug use, represented by doing lines.
I don't really know which way I'm gon' break
Expressing uncertainty about the future and the direction life will take.
But I pray every night someway
Despite uncertainties, expressing a commitment to nightly prayers for a positive outcome.
I'm gonna make it up to those ivory gates someday
Aspiring to reach the gates of heaven someday as a form of redemption.
And if I go will I fly, will I fall
Pondering the consequences of the afterlife, whether the speaker will rise, fall, or face judgment.
Will I go down, no hearts
Expressing a desire to avoid negative outcomes or consequences in the afterlife.
I just wanna be with my loved ones, what's that cost
Expressing a longing to be with loved ones and questioning the cost of such a reunion.
Cause God knows that I love em, on God
Affirming the love for family or close ones, emphasizing sincerity.
See I, gotta make it up to the most high
Expressing determination to reach the highest spiritual level or connect with a higher power.
Told my Grandam Ima be there
Committing to keeping a promise made to the speaker's grandmother and facing consequences for dishonesty.
And she'll kill me if I lie
Highlighting the seriousness of the promise and the potential consequences of lying.
So please could you let me in this one time
Pleading for acceptance into heaven and seeking assurance that this request will be granted.
Is it alright this one time
Seeking confirmation and approval for a specific request, emphasizing the importance of this singular opportunity.
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