Never Land
Soaring Beyond Fame: Andy Mineo's Never Land Journey
Lyrics
Looking in the distance
Contemplating the future, looking towards the horizon
I'm dreaming of a world for us
Imagining a better world for both individuals involved
When the moons align
Anticipating a special moment when celestial bodies align
We'll map out a journey for you and I
Planning a journey for both individuals
For you and I
Expressing the connection between the two
For you and I
Reiteration of the bond between the two
In the night, I'm alone
Feeling isolated during the night
Without you, I'm drifting off
Sensations of drifting off without the presence of the other
When you, take my hand
Highlighting the importance of the other person's hand
I'm so high up I'll never land
Feeling elevated and unreachable, symbolized by "never land"
Up, up, up, up, up
Repeating the idea of never landing, emphasizing the height
I'll never land
-Aye, look
Shifting to a new perspective or voice
Everybody wanna be on top
Commentary on the desire for success
I don't think they know what that means
Reflecting on the unknown challenges of being at the top
Once you get there you can't stop
Once at the top, challenges and pressures persist
Everybody gunnin for ya spot
Others aiming for success can pose threats
Aiming at ya team, I'm up all night, chasing dreams
Personal sacrifices and dedication to chasing dreams
Everything change when ya go from seeing it all
Change in perspective when transitioning from observer to participant
Big screen to behind the scenes
Shift from public view to private struggles
Leading us on like this the life they lead
Critique of a lifestyle that appears enticing but may lead to dissatisfaction
You know the rich and famous, kill theyself to stay rich and famous
Warning about the dangers of fame and wealth
Very same thing they they built they name with
-Be the same thing they they be enslaved with
-So, I don't want rap you can have that
Expressing disinterest in conventional success in the rap industry
I don't want the crown yo I'm aiming past that
Ambition beyond typical achievements, aiming for a higher purpose
Heading for another thrown can't have that
-It's a Kingdom where my Dads at
Referencing a spiritual connection with a higher authority
And I'm his son I sing ? and
Acknowledging mortality and seeking meaning beyond death
I'm in some so death won't have that last laugh
-Huh, child of a King, royalty
Identifying with royalty, possibly a metaphor for spiritual heritage
That's ascap
Reference to ASCAP, possibly relating to the music industry and royalties
They want glory, money, and power before you go
Criticizing the pursuit of glory, money, and power as empty
I promise you it's empty we aiming just way too low
-I know we own things we don't need to impress people we don't know
Observation on materialism and the desire for external validation
Then we go broke trying to look rich
Rejecting the cycle of going broke to maintain a facade of wealth
I can't do it, I just won't
Personal commitment to a different path
My new goal is to be close to the one that made my soul man
Shift in focus towards a spiritual goal and connection
Them other highs will gon' let you down
Contrasting superficial highs with a deeper, lasting fulfillment
I'm trying to get so high I'll Never Land
Expressing the desire to reach a state of perpetual elevation
In the night, I'm alone
Reiteration of loneliness during the night without the other
Without you, I'm drifting off
Emphasizing the impact of the other's presence on avoiding drifting off
When you, take my hand
Highlighting the significance of the other person's hand
I'm so high up I'll never land
Reiterating the feeling of being high up and unattainable
Up, up, up, up, up
Repeating the idea of never landing, reinforcing the elevated state
I'll never land
-I am Rubio with the red jeans
Personal references to individuals, possibly symbolic or autobiographical
Uhh, Cuomo with the 16's
-In the studio, Michelangelo with a microphone writing sistines
-But these songs aim for the chapel
Metaphorical connection between songwriting and creating masterpieces
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