DEAD IN THE LIVING ROOM
Unveiling Life's Struggles: Anthony 1999's 'Dead in the Living Room'
Lyrics
Yes, shit I'm still here
Expressing persistence and survival despite challenges or difficulties.
Walking round' recording, they still in the same year
Continuing to document life, possibly feeling stuck in the same situation as the previous year.
I cannot just look the same from one year to another year
Acknowledging personal growth and change over time.
Only got big game plans, ain't no loving here
Focusing on ambitious goals, devoid of emotional attachments.
Welcome to my main treash house, it ain't no cuffin' here
Describing a place free from emotional entanglements.
I might have to let the beast out and go and switch the gear
Potentially expressing a need to unleash a more assertive or aggressive side to navigate challenges.
God keep on blessing me
Gratitude for continuous blessings in life.
I guess it's the lifestyle, they keep harassing me
Suggesting that a particular lifestyle leads to constant scrutiny or interference.
Hit it once and flew away now she attached to me
Referring to a past encounter that left a lasting impact.
Yes I must charge the whole fee to rap with me
Asserting the value of one's skills and demanding appropriate compensation.
You can't get no discount, niggas wasn't there with me
Emphasizing loyalty and the absence of discounts for those who weren't supportive in the past.
I was going way up top, they was gettin' scared of me
Highlighting personal success and the intimidation it may cause.
He ain't say my name in that party, he was fearing me
Suggesting a level of respect or fear from others in social situations.
Was I really humble then?
Reflecting on past humility, questioning its authenticity.
I was hanging out with Chestnut and a couple friends
Recalling social interactions with specific individuals.
Now I made a label to a business, I need M's
Transforming a personal label into a lucrative business venture.
Been the same lonely child all along, don't need friends
Emphasizing a preference for solitude over friendships.
Man
A pause or transition in the narrative.
Shit I can't believe I let you in
Regretting a decision to allow someone into one's life.
I don't got a lot of time on my hands for you to spend
Expressing limited time for others and specific goals in mind.
I was tryna get them Off-White kicks with Cozuh's BIN's
Desiring exclusive and high-end fashion items.
How the fuck he from Buffalo, New York, bout to float a Benz?
Questioning the origin of someone driving an expensive car from a less affluent area.
Shit I had to hit a bong
Indulging in a recreational activity (smoking from a bong).
Now I'm back, mmm, feel like Marvin Gaye, let's get it on
Feeling confident and ready, akin to the energy of Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On."
Niggas talking bout the story, lying through the fuckin' song
Addressing rumors or false narratives about the artist's life.
Man I did so many niggas dead wrong
Admitting to wronging others in the past.
Nigga I'm a real ape
Asserting strength and resilience.
Gotta keep my banana clip on at every place
Being prepared for potential threats, possibly referencing a firearm.
Nigga tryna get me out
Expecting challenges but remaining vigilant.
But that won't happen, Carzell stay on watch
A reference to someone acting as a protector.
When I get a watch, I'ma bust it down, nigga don't get shot for a watch
Anticipating material success and a desire to flaunt it.
I won't say what I do for people I love a lot
Choosing to keep personal sacrifices private.
Niggas hating and they pocket watchin', get em' off the clock
Reacting to jealousy and scrutiny regarding financial matters.
I'ma ask him if he really said that, he gone freeze watch
Anticipating someone freezing when confronted about spreading rumors.
Man these niggas soft
Criticizing others for perceived weakness.
Shoutout to my nigga Paris G, we only throw the soft
Giving a shoutout to an acquaintance and referencing a selective lifestyle.
She came with like 5 friends, it's 2 of us, we going raw
Describing a casual encounter with multiple friends.
Bitch keep toppin' all my bro's, she think she a know-it-all
Commenting on a woman's behavior with friends, suggesting arrogance.
I was up like 6 bands, you know I ran through it all
Recalling a time of financial abundance.
I'ma make it back, that's why I rap, you know I'm for the cause
Linking the motivation for making music to personal and societal causes.
I ain't tryna cap, I'm tryna rap, I'm tryna go far
Expressing genuine aspirations in the music industry.
I'ma keep on runnin' up that bag until it's very large
Commitment to continuous success and financial growth.
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