Deadeye
Deadeye: Unveiling Life's Targets Through Raw Rhymes
Lyrics
Yeah I been going in off the rip, six shooter like I aim from the hip
Expressing commitment and intensity in pursuing goals with a reference to a six-shooter and accurate aim.
Deadeye got my target I hit, always knew I was destined to spit
Asserting precision in hitting targets, indicating confidence in one's musical abilities and a sense of destiny.
But they ain't believe in me, they ain't think I could do it
Reflecting on disbelief and lack of support from others in the pursuit of a music career.
They ain't believe in me, like I'm the only one who knew it
Emphasizing self-belief despite others' skepticism and a personal awareness of one's potential.
All of the people they pulling up now, think in my head like wow
Noting the growing recognition from people and a sense of amazement at the progress.
All of these people they getting real wild
Observing the increasing excitement and wild behavior of the crowd or audience.
Yeah I came from the dirt, but stay putting in the work
Acknowledging humble beginnings but highlighting consistent hard work.
Been working like five days, Frank Sinatra do it my way, just playing man do it Gods way like
Reference to Frank Sinatra and determination to do things uniquely or in alignment with a higher purpose.
Climb up the top like a trellis, rap adopted me boy it's like I just landed at Ellis
Metaphorical ascent in the rap world, feeling like landing at Ellis Island, and a sense of adoption by rap.
Lately I ain't been hanging with any of you fellas. I learned a lot in the past year
Isolating oneself from certain individuals, emphasizing personal growth and learning.
Some confirmations at last clear, I'm done dealing fakes so you cannot wear that mask here
Making decisions to distance from fake people and rejecting insincerity.
Whipping that Strat down Calumet
Referencing a location (Calumet) and potentially alluding to challenges faced.
Had to tell em the reason I ain't back in college yet
Explaining reasons for not being in college, potentially addressing personal choices.
Man I'm just tryna tell you my truth haters surround me
Sharing personal truths and experiences, acknowledging the presence of haters.
One of a kind you cannot pawn me, I know my worth so you cannot con me man, you cannot con me man
Affirming self-worth and resilience against manipulation.
Yeah I been going in off the rip, six shooter like I aim from the hip
Reiteration of commitment and intensity in pursuing musical goals.
Deadeye got my target I hit, always knew I was destined to spit
Repeating the theme of accurate aim and destiny in the pursuit of a music career.
But they ain't believe in me, they ain't think I could do it
Recalling past skepticism and lack of belief from others.
They ain't believe in me, like I'm the only one who knew it
Reiterating self-belief despite external doubts.
All these people stay testing me, but I don't know why
Expressing confusion about why people test or challenge the artist.
Hating on me cause I work on my dreams now they asking the boy for a slice of the pie
Facing jealousy for pursuing dreams and now being asked to share success.
Finally sprouting my wings, I feel like icarus man I'm about to take off
Feeling ready to achieve success, using the metaphor of Icarus about to take flight.
If I went and left the team I promise they taking a loss
Emphasizing loyalty to the team and the potential consequences of leaving.
I wanna talk about real stuff, but right now now I'm tryna get lit
Expressing a desire to discuss meaningful topics but currently focused on enjoying life.
Finally found the piece of the puzzle it fit. Aim for the head and I'm getting a crit
Finding a crucial piece in the journey and aiming for excellence.
Promise you that I'm as true as the grit, and in my mind man I'm quick with the wit
Assuring honesty and quick-wittedness in thoughts.
Heard they were talking that smack so I made like a schism and split
Reacting to rumors or negativity by distancing oneself, referencing a schism.
I know that the devil is plotting and scheming I'm doing my best tryna fight all these demons
Acknowledging challenges and the effort to resist negative influences.
But it ain't easy, one of the hardest things is believing. I gotta follow God first, I wanna represent
Recognizing the difficulty in maintaining faith and emphasizing the priority of following God.
Him in every verse, I'm gonna glorify God until the day that I'm put in a hearse
Commitment to representing God in the artist's work and glorifying Him.
I do not need to follow the world's visions, I need to make a decision
Rejecting conformity to worldly visions and emphasizing the need for personal decisions.
Don't wanna die like a head on collision. Who will I be, what kind of man will I become where will I put all my Funds?
Expressing a fear of a destructive end and contemplating one's identity and financial decisions.
No I'm not leaving til my work is
Asserting a determination to continue working until goals are achieved.
Done
Reiterating commitment to completion and accomplishment.
What kind of person are you gonna be? Don't want to get locked and not have the key
Asking about the kind of person one will become and emphasizing the importance of self-awareness.
Bars are too deep like I'm shooting a three, I got em buzzing like they was a bee
Comparing the depth of the artist's lyrics to shooting a three-pointer and generating buzz.
Keep the bars polished Mr. Clean
Metaphorically maintaining high-quality and polished lyrical content.
Who you gonna be, who you gonna be?
Prompting self-reflection and a question about one's identity.
How bout you come tell me, who you gonna be?
Inviting others to share their identity, echoing the previous question.
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