Vonnie Song
Cruising through Life's Tinted Windows: Lil Sham's Narrative
Lyrics
With all that bein' said, do you have any regrets about any of that?
The speaker is asking if there are any regrets regarding past actions or choices.
No, absolutely not
The response is a firm denial of having any regrets.
It's nothing that I would change, I wouldn't
Emphasizing that there's nothing the speaker would change about their past.
Yes, God's been good to me
An acknowledgment of gratitude towards God for blessings or positive outcomes.
Sometimes you lose your loved one
A reflection on the experience of losing someone dear.
Told him you ain't really had time 'cause you booked and busy
Explaining to someone that the speaker was occupied and didn't have enough time for them.
Out here runnin' after money, you can't take it with you
Highlighting the pursuit of money but acknowledging that wealth doesn't transition with you after death.
Yeah
An affirmative response, possibly indicating agreement or understanding.
Family reunions, out here takin' pictures
Participating in family gatherings and capturing moments through photographs.
I know we blood but it's been a minute
Acknowledging a familial bond but noting a lapse in time since the last meeting.
Last time that you seen me, I done turned this shit up
The speaker has progressed significantly since the last encounter, likely in terms of success or status.
On your mental, how you really feelin'?
Asking about the genuine emotions or thoughts of the person being addressed.
My mama still in her feelings, blame it on the liquor
The speaker's mother is still affected emotionally, possibly due to alcohol.
She said for sixty-one years, she been stuck in Michigan
Expressing a long-standing feeling of being stuck or rooted in a particular place (Michigan).
Used to have big dreams then it all ended
Having ambitious aspirations that were eventually abandoned or unfulfilled.
Then got pregnant with my brother, had to switch the vision
The speaker's mother had to alter her goals due to pregnancy with a sibling.
And my nephew, said sure to treat 'em like my sibling
The speaker intends to treat their nephew as they would a sibling.
You would think he learned from me, I hate that nigga sippin'
Disapproval of the nephew's behavior, possibly related to drinking.
Expensive watches, diamonds shinin', you just ain't that simple
Mentioning expensive material possessions like watches and diamonds, highlighting their complexity.
Pistol on me while I'm ridin', niggas plottin' to get you
Awareness of potential threats and dangers while carrying a firearm due to others scheming against them.
Couple pros on my bus while I'm out here dippin'
Traveling with skilled individuals while navigating through life's challenges.
Couple hoes wanna fuck her like I'm pitchin'
Having multiple romantic interests who want intimacy similar to a sports reference.
It's like I know what they want
Awareness of what others desire but choosing to focus on personal goals.
But I just mind my own, play the game, let 'em go with they flow
Maintaining personal integrity and letting others pursue their desires independently.
Lowest retail with them jeans, if you know then you know
Being knowledgeable about fashion and its pricing, implying a certain level of expertise.
If I can go back with this knowledge, I had more than before
Expressing a desire to possess past knowledge to improve the current situation.
Fuck a check up on designer but my life still broke
Disregarding spending on designer items while personal life remains unsatisfactory.
On that syrup, fuck your credit, boy, you gettin' too old
Disregarding financial responsibility in favor of substance abuse.
The best number around, we loaded up on this here
Having a significant quantity of a substance for personal use.
That's for personal use, a rich junkie for real
Acknowledging substance dependency despite financial success.
I miss fuckin' her, I heard she got a kid
Expressing a desire for a past intimate relationship that resulted in a child for the other person.
I come through blessings on blessings, I put them bitches in cribs
Bringing blessings and success to others, possibly providing them with homes.
I put them bets on myself, if I lose it is what it is
Confidence in oneself, willing to take risks even if they result in losses.
If they had it in they size then I'd put my kids in Amiri
Willingness to spend extravagantly on children if luxury brands catered to their size.
My nigga had his head down, I had to put some game in his ear
Offering advice or guidance to a friend in need of direction.
I hit the door, had to run 'cause it's money rainin' in here
Exiting a place quickly due to the influx of money or success.
Same money, same life, I just ain't famous as 'em
Stating similarities in financial status but acknowledging a lack of fame compared to others.
Got a brand new Benz, I'm out here danglin' it
Possessing a new luxurious car and showcasing it.
I know you heard money talk, it ain't a thang that we said
Referencing a saying about the influence of money in communication or actions.
And a Perk can't even fix the pain that I'm in
A pain that cannot be alleviated by a specific medication (Perk refers to Percocet).
XXL, they say 'cause I'm changin' the game
Recognition from XXL magazine for innovating or changing the music industry.
White Bentley, this the platty, this ain't stainless on my wrist
Specifying a luxury car model (Bentley) and highlighting the quality of the watch.
I'm the plug best friend, put a thang on his head
Being someone influential in a criminal network, possibly putting a hit out on someone.
And I burnt the Wock out, man, I'm stayin' on red
Having consumed a significant quantity of cough syrup, experiencing a high (staying on red).
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
An exclamation expressing surprise or emphasis.
Yeah
A confirming response.
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