Writing on the Wall
Decoding Life's Whispers: Anthony Hamilton's 'Writing on the Wall' Meaning
Lyrics
People talking 'bout how you runnin' 'round,
People gossiping about your actions and lifestyle.
Wylin' up, how you been livin' life
Accusations of wild behavior and how you've been living.
Said you steppin' out
Confirmation that you are stepping out.
I tell you, I just can't complain
Expressing contentment, not complaining about the current situation.
Got me feeling good, girl you feed me good
The person makes the speaker feel good, both emotionally and physically.
They've got you misunderstood
Others have a misconception about the person being talked about.
I'm wishin' they wouldn't try and mess up everything
Expressing a desire for others not to interfere and disrupt the relationship.
See the writing on the wall,
Awareness of impending problems or challenges.
I'm too afraid to call, I don't wanna listen
Fearful of facing the issues, avoiding confrontation.
I don't wanna listen no, no
Reiteration of not wanting to listen or confront the problems.
People talking everywhere,
Observing people talking everywhere.
When the smoke begin to clear
Reference to a situation becoming clearer after confusion or conflict.
I don't wanna listen, but I hear
Reluctance to listen, but still hearing what others say.
They call you Hollywood, Mrs. Hollywood
Nicknaming the person as Hollywood, suggesting fame or glamour.
Tarnish your name and drag it out through the hood
Highlighting potential damage to reputation in the community.
I don't wanna go, traveling down this dusty road
Reluctance to engage in a troublesome situation or gossip.
Mind your business, if she ain't or if she is, I don't wanna know
Advising others to mind their own business, indifferent to details.
I'm gonna keep holding on
Determination to persevere despite challenges.
See the writing on the wall,
Reiteration of anticipating problems.
I'm too afraid to call, I don't wanna listen
Continued fear of facing the issues and avoidance of communication.
I don't wanna listen no, no
Reiteration of not wanting to listen to others' opinions.
People talking everywhere,
Observing widespread gossip and discussions.
When the smoke begin to clear
Referencing a clearer understanding after conflicts or rumors.
I don't wanna listen, oh but I hear
Reluctance to listen despite being aware of what is being said.
Everything
Emphasizing acceptance of the situation.
It's alright, it's alright, it's alright
Affirming that everything is okay.
I don't wanna hear that
Rejecting unwanted opinions about one's life.
It's my life, it's my life
Assertion of personal control over one's life.
And I'm grown
Emphasizing maturity and independence.
It's alright, it's alright, it's alright baby
Reassurance that everything is fine in one's life.
It's my life
Asserting personal ownership and control over one's life.
Cause I'm grown
Reiteration of being an independent and mature individual.
See the writing on the wall,
Reiteration of anticipating problems.
I'm too afraid to call, I don't wanna listen
Continued fear of facing the issues and avoidance of communication.
I don't wanna hear nothing, nothing, nothing from no one
Strong refusal to hear anything from anyone.
People talking everywhere,
Observing widespread gossip and discussions.
When the smoke begin to clear
Referencing a clearer understanding after conflicts or rumors.
I don't wanna listen, I don't wanna hear a thing no
Strong refusal to listen or hear anything.
See the writing on the wall,
Reiteration of anticipating problems.
I'm too afraid to call, I don't wanna listen
Continued fear of facing the issues and avoidance of communication.
I don't wanna hear it, it, it
Strong refusal to hear anything.
People talking everywhere,
Observing widespread gossip and discussions.
When the smoke begin to clear
Referencing a clearer understanding after conflicts or rumors.
I don't wanna listen
Reluctance to listen despite being aware of what is being said.
I don't wanna listen
Reiteration of not wanting to listen to others' opinions.
To nothing from no one
Strong refusal to listen to anything from anyone.
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