Lyrics
(Okay)
Introductory expressions, setting the tone.
(Okay)
-(Yeah)
Affirmation, expressing agreement or acknowledgment.
They wanna play
Desire to engage in activities, but acknowledging there's a cost or consequence.
But it comes with a price
-A price they don't wanna pay
-Don't wanna be judged by people for shit that they say
Desire to avoid judgment for one's words and actions.
For shit that they do
Fear of not pursuing dreams due to external judgments.
They end up not chasing their dreams from being afraid
-As if they got something to lose
Perception that others believe there's nothing to lose.
(Yeah) They think I got nothing to lose
Others think the person has nothing to lose based on their actions and behavior.
Based on the way that I move (Yeah)
-They think I be sleeping all day
Perceived misconception that the person is lazy or inactive.
'Cause I don't pick up my phone (No)
-I'd rather be working than talking to you
-I'd rather be making than watching the news
Preference for productivity over passive activities.
I'd rather do something I know that you never would do
-But wish you could do (Yeah)
Desire to pursue unique endeavors others may envy.
You only looked at my end result
Critique of others focusing only on the final outcome, not the process.
But overlook what I did in the vault
Highlighting societal conditioning to prioritize results over efforts.
That's what they taught you so it's not your fault
-I'm tryna stay sugar while dealing with salt (Yeah)
Intent to remain positive despite facing negativity.
Y'all too salty
Reference to others being resentful while the person remains confident.
I'm too wavy
-I'm honest I've never been fakey
Assertion of honesty and authenticity.
They wanna play
Reiteration of the desire to engage in activities, despite the associated cost.
But it comes with a price
-A price they don't wanna pay
Reiteration of the fear of judgment hindering dream pursuit.
Don't wanna be judged by people for shit that they say
-For shit that they do
Reiteration of the idea that fear prevents the pursuit of dreams.
They end up not chasing their dreams from being afraid
-As if they got something to lose
Suggestion that some people act as if they have something significant to lose.
(Look) Swallow your pride
Advice to swallow pride before it leads to downfall.
Before it becomes the reason for your demise
-Follow the vibe
Encouragement to observe the truth in the speaker's eyes, not through a screen.
You'll see that I'm telling the truth if you look in my eyes
-Not through a screen
Emphasis on the importance of personal interaction for understanding.
You gotta see me in person to know what I mean
-When I told you my life is a dream 'cause
Statement about the speaker's life being a dream where everything works out.
Everything always works out for me
-All of the ladies they vouch for me
Support from women contrasted with jealousy from some men.
Most of you niggas got jealousy
-But low key I know you be feeling me
Acknowledgment of subtle admiration despite jealousy.
I know exactly what you wanna be
Acknowledgment of understanding others' aspirations to be famous and rich.
Famous and rich and the king of the sea
-But dreams are just dreams
Expression that dreams require action to materialize.
If you don't get up and show up and be
-They wanna play
Repetition of the desire to engage in activities, acknowledging the associated cost.
But it comes with a price
-A price they don't wanna pay
Repetition of the fear of judgment hindering dream pursuit.
Don't wanna be judged by people for shit that they say
-For shit that they do
Repetition of the idea that fear prevents the pursuit of dreams.
They end up not chasing their dreams from being afraid
-As if they got something to lose
Continuation of the notion that some act as if they have something significant to lose.
They wanna play (Yeah)
Reiteration of the desire to engage in activities, despite the associated cost.
But it comes with a price
-A price they don't wanna pay (Yeah)
Reiteration of the fear of judgment hindering dream pursuit.
Don't wanna be judged by people for shit that they say
-For shit that they do
Reiteration of the idea that fear prevents the pursuit of dreams.
They end up not chasing their dreams from being afraid
-As if they got something to lose
Suggestion that some people act as if they have something significant to lose.
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