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Embracing Shadows: Backxwash's Journey from Darkness to Self-Discovery
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Lyrics

I wanna tell you that you made it alive

Expressing relief that the person made it through a challenging situation.

I wanna tell you no more places to hide

Emphasizing that there are no more places to hide, possibly indicating a sense of vulnerability.

I wanna tell you that even though it was hard

Acknowledging the difficulty of the journey but highlighting personal growth.

You really know who you are, no need to don a facade

Encouraging authenticity, suggesting there's no need to wear a false identity.

Some people think you a star, they listening to your bars

Recognition that some people see the person as a star, paying attention to their lyrics.

The vision's plastered on walls, the pictionary involved

Referring to the widespread visibility of the person's vision and art.

The dictionary that you studied, then ripped apart, in a scrawl

Metaphorically mentioning the destruction of a dictionary, possibly symbolizing rebellion or breaking norms.

The jeans felt so muddy but still sagged to the draws

Describing a past where even with challenges (muddy jeans), the person remained true to themselves.

The fears of your buddy with beef-battling woes

Referencing challenges faced with friends, possibly involving conflicts.

The periods where the static was real after it all

Alluding to periods of static or difficulties after achieving success.

The tears weren't happy but still rapping with all

Acknowledging emotional pain while still continuing to rap.

Your peers got so active but didn't happen at all

Noting that peers were active, but success didn't materialize for everyone.

I was young and depressed with hunger no less

Recalling a time of youth and depression, with hunger as a metaphor for ambition.

The fun that I get was rapping with abundance in check

Finding joy in abundant creativity while facing challenges.

Just me and Izu styling with the punch of the best

Highlighting collaboration with someone named Izu and their powerful impact.

Til my Dad got upset and a bunch of yall left

Referencing a turning point where family issues affected the person's life.

In the cypher rapping, that is where I found my passion

Discovering passion for rap in a cypher, a form of collaborative freestyle.

Almost like time stood still when the rhymes are blasted

Expressing the profound impact of rap, making time seem to stand still.

Started doing way less, when the time was passing

Reducing creative output as time passes, possibly due to life's challenges.

Then did so much shit that I might need rhinoplasty

Engaging in various experiences that might require rhinoplasty, hinting at significant changes.

It's a shame that the spark that I had was gone

Reflecting on the loss of a spark or motivation.

Where's the light in the darkness I had

Questioning the absence of light in a dark period.

I spent money on helium, not to get me high though

Spending money on helium as a metaphor, possibly for seeking escape or relief.

I had suicidal thoughts really suicidal

Admitting past suicidal thoughts and struggles.

I mean less these days

Noting a decrease in suicidal thoughts in the present.

It's like my life means something

Feeling a newfound sense of purpose and meaning in life.

Less stressed these days

Experiencing less stress in the current phase of life.

Tell uncle Abel I miss him

Expressing a message to a person named Uncle Abel, indicating missed connections.

Tell dad he's forgiven

Sending forgiveness to the father, despite a strained relationship.

I'll never talk to him but with all the sadness and wisdom

Acknowledging the difficulty but gaining wisdom from sad experiences.

Tell my homies I love them, even though I don't trust em

Expressing love to friends, even with underlying trust issues.

Tell _____ fuck him, I hope you upped and you punched him

Abruptly mentioning someone to "fuck" and expressing a desire for their well-being.

Thank my brother for saving me, almost left in a hazy dream

Gratefulness to a brother for preventing a potentially hazy or unclear fate.

I punched my chest like I'll be here if he needs me

Pledging support and availability to the brother in times of need.

And to Chachi my love

Expressing gratitude and love to someone named Chachi for their support.

I thank you for everything that you've done

Thanking Chachi for various contributions and actions.

I keep falling in love, and

Acknowledging a pattern of falling in love repeatedly.

And to the hood that raised me

Expressing gratitude and bidding farewell to the neighborhood, specifically mentioning AV.

This my goodbye, shoutout AV!

A final goodbye and acknowledgment of the impact of the neighborhood on the person's life.

Every little thing in my heart (everything little thing)

Repeating a dedication of every little thing in the heart to someone, expressing deep affection.

Every little thing in my heart is for you now (is for you now)

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Every little thing in my heart (everything little thing)

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Every little thing in my heart is for you now (is for you now)

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Every little thing in my heart (everything little thing)

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Every little thing in my heart is for you now (is for you now)

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Every little thing in my heart (everything little thing)

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Every little thing in my heart is for you now (is for you now)

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The lyrics of this song contain explicit content.
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