Lyrics
Thought I was dropping my top
Expressing a false sense of accomplishment or success.
Till I woke up and realized I'm dreamin'
Realizing that the perceived success was just a dream.
Thought we was having babies
Believing in a future with children.
Till I woke up and realized you leavin'
Awakening to the reality of a partner leaving.
Thought I handled the opps
Thinking of defeating rivals.
Till I woke up and realized they breathin'
Discovering that the rivals are still alive.
Thought I was breaking a sweat
Believing to be exerting physical effort.
Till I woke up and realized I'm bleeding
Realizing physical harm instead of sweat.
Money's the only thing I ever needed
Stating that money is the primary necessity.
The psychedelics got me feeling like I'm teethin'
Feeling effects of psychedelic substances.
Who put the Crip in my Blood?
Questioning the influence of opposing forces.
Them niggas had me all anemic
Feeling weakened or drained by negative influences.
How you niggas try to burn me
Addressing betrayal and attempts to harm.
And kill me when you know that I am a Phoenix?
Identifying as a resilient and reborn individual.
My grandfather should've seen this
Reflecting on the absence of familial acknowledgment.
But then again, I would be dreaming
Contemplating an alternate reality.
This shit is lengthy and widthy
Describing the depth and breadth of challenges.
You coming to measure my pain?
Questioning the intention of measuring personal pain.
I think it's fair for me to say
Asserting the right to express intense emotions.
I'm too young to be feeling this rage
Feeling an inappropriate level of anger at a young age.
Y'all keep me in your good books
Requesting support and understanding from others.
Cause we on the same page
Aligning oneself with others who share similar experiences.
I would have so many friends
Speculating about potential friendships outside confinement.
If I didn't stay locked in a cage but aye
Acknowledging the isolation caused by personal choices.
Thought I was dropping my top
Repeating the theme of false success and awakening.
Till I woke up and realized I'm dreamin'
Reiterating the realization that the success is a dream.
Thought we was having babies
Revisiting the theme of imagined family planning.
Till i woke up and realized you leavin'
Acknowledging the partner's departure in the dream.
Thought I handled the opps
Returning to the idea of overcoming adversaries.
Till I woke up and realized they breathin'
Realizing the persistence of the adversaries.
Thought I was breaking a sweat
Reiterating the misconception of physical exertion.
Till I woke up and realized I'm bleeding
Discovering harm instead of the expected effort.
Money's the only thing I ever needed
Emphasizing the importance of money in life.
The psychedelics got me feeling like I'm teethin'
Describing the altered perception under psychedelic influence.
Who put the crip in my blood?
Questioning the conflicting influences on identity.
Them niggas had me all anemic
Highlighting the negative impact on physical health.
How you niggas try to burn me
Expressing frustration about betrayal and harm.
And kill me when you know that I am a Phoenix?
Reaffirming resilience and rebirth as a phoenix.
My grandfather should've seen this
Reflecting on missed familial recognition.
But then again, I would be dreaming
Returning to the theme of an alternate, dreamlike reality.
This shit lengthy and widthy
Describing the extensive nature of challenges faced.
You coming to measure my pain?
Questioning the intention behind measuring personal pain.
I think it's fair for me to say
Asserting the right to express intense emotions.
I'm too young to be feeling this rage
Reiterating the inappropriate anger for one's age.
Y'all keep me in your good books
Seeking understanding and support from others.
Cause we on the same page
Emphasizing alignment with those who understand.
I would have so many friends
Speculating about potential friendships outside confinement.
If I didn't stay locked in a cage but aye
Acknowledging the isolation caused by personal choices.
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