Lyrics
Rock bottom's got a basement
Rock bottom is a low point, but there's an even lower state beneath it.
Lately that's where I've been staying
The recent place where the singer has been residing is at this lowest point.
The rent's cheap, the neighbors get way too loud
The cost of living in this emotional state is low, but the surroundings (metaphorically, the emotional environment) are disruptive.
Blacked out at the station
Experienced a blackout, possibly indicating a loss of consciousness or memory loss in a troubling situation.
Woke up on a train towards Harlem
Awakening in an unexpected place, metaphorically heading towards a location associated with challenges or hardships.
Doing great, making my mama proud
Despite difficulties, there's a sense of achievement or success that pleases the singer's mother.
But I'll be good when the morning comes
Expresses hope for improvement with the arrival of a new day.
When the sun comes out like it always does
Belief in the cyclical nature of life, anticipating the return of positivity represented by the sun.
When the light shines down and shows that I'm all alone
Despite the light shining down, it emphasizes the feeling of loneliness and isolation.
Rock bottom's got a basement
Reiteration of the earlier metaphor about the depth of the singer's hardship.
Feels like I'm suffocating
Feeling confined and choked within this emotional state.
But I keep pushing on and on
Determination to persist despite the overwhelming challenges.
My choices are revolting
The available choices seem extremely unpleasant or unacceptable.
It always feels like I'm floating everywhere
Feeling disconnected or detached from reality, as if floating without a stable foothold.
Waged war on my brain and it's going great
A metaphorical battle against internal struggles (possibly mental health issues) that the singer believes they are winning.
But I'll be good when the morning comes
Reiterating hope for a better future when a new day arrives.
When the sun comes out like it always does
Anticipation of the return of positivity and hope with the sunlight.
When the light shines down and shows that I'm all alone
Despite the light, it emphasizes the feeling of loneliness and isolation.
I'll be fine when the fog lets up
Expectation to be okay when the mental fog or confusion lifts.
When the pain is gone so I don't get numb
Hope for relief from emotional pain to prevent emotional numbness.
So I can face the things I never thought I could
Aiming to confront and handle challenges previously thought insurmountable.
Rock bottom's got a basement
A repetition of the analogy, emphasizing the depth of despair.
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