Sonny Liston
Rising from Adversity: Unyielding Reflections
Lyrics
Than I was when you saw that 22-year-old
Reflecting on the past and how different he is now compared to when he was 22 years old.
Undeveloped kid runnin' from
Describing himself as an undeveloped kid running away from something.
I'm experienced now, professional
Expressing his experience and professionalism gained over time.
Jaws been broke, been lost, knocked down a
Listing physical challenges he has faced, like broken jaws and being knocked down.
Couple times i'm back! Been choppin' trees
Despite setbacks, he's resilient and has returned stronger, likening himself to chopping trees.
I done somethin' new for this fight! I done
Introducing a new strategy or mindset for the current challenges he faces.
Wrestled with a alligator
Metaphorically describing facing tough challenges by wrestling with an alligator.
Laughter That's right, i have wrestled
Acknowledging the difficulty of his experiences but expressing laughter as a response.
With a alligator, I done
Reiterating the metaphor of wrestling with an alligator as a symbol of facing adversity.
Tussled with a whale, i
Extending the metaphor to emphasize the scale of his challenges by tussling with a whale.
Done handcuffed lightnin'
Metaphorically claiming to have controlled or overcome powerful forces, like handcuffing lightning.
Thrown thunder in jail that's bad only
Boasting about significant achievements, such as throwing thunder in jail.
Last week, I murdered a
Metaphorically stating that he recently defeated a formidable opponent, possibly symbolizing a personal struggle.
Rock, injured a stone
Claiming to have caused harm to inanimate objects, emphasizing his toughness.
Hospitalized a brick i'm so mean
Using metaphorical language to depict the impact he has on things, asserting his toughness.
I make medicine sick (Throw some dirt in it)
Reiterating his toughness, suggesting he can make even strong things weak.
Where do I go when I
Expressing a sense of confusion or dissatisfaction with the current state of affairs.
Don't want this no mo'?
Pondering where to go when he no longer desires the current situation.
And yeah, I want you to know this
Wanting someone to be aware of his feelings, despite feeling unnoticed.
But you do not notice
Highlighting a sense of being overlooked or unacknowledged by someone.
Man, I think I'm trippin'
Expressing a feeling of confusion or uncertainty about his current mental state.
(Man, I think I'm trippin')
Repeating the feeling of tripping, possibly indicating emotional or mental instability.
No, I can't have no children
Stating an inability to have children, possibly symbolizing difficulties in creating something new or sustaining relationships.
(No, I can't have no) all these drugs
Referring to the impact of drugs on his emotions or ability to feel.
I can't even have no feelin's
Expressing a lack of emotions, possibly due to the influence of drugs.
(I can't have) all my niggas with me 'bout
Indicating the presence of supportive friends or associates in his pursuit of financial success.
To make a million
Expressing a goal to make a million dollars with the support of his friends.
Now what's wrong with you? What's onto you?
Pose a rhetorical question questioning the listener's behavior or attitude.
I'm on the moon but you
Metaphorically stating a detachment from reality or conventional experiences, claiming to be on the moon.
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