Lyrics
Linked with little shawty from the Westside
Establishing a connection with a person from the Westside.
Toxic as the water of the red tide
Describing the person as toxic, comparing to the harmful red tide water.
But showed me she's a scholar for the tenth time
Acknowledging the person's scholarly qualities multiple times.
I can't help but bother her for knowledge or some insight
Expressing a desire to seek knowledge and insight from the person.
Like should I look to Jah for protection
Questioning whether seeking protection from a higher power (Jah) is advisable.
And should his name be way more than an honorable mention?
Reflecting on the significance of invoking the name of Jah.
I'm well aware of cause and effect but what's
Awareness of cause and effect, but unaware of the source of current stress.
Causing me stress wasn't called to attention yet
The stressor hasn't been identified yet.
It's picking up intensity
Stress or tension is increasing.
And I can feel the rhythm and the energy
Sensing the intensification of rhythm and energy in life.
I been sippin' on this Hennessy
Indulging in Hennessy, a form of escape or coping mechanism.
But I can still remember what she said to me, she said
Recalling the person's advice despite intoxication.
"Live fast, die young
Quoting the person's advice: live fast, die young, give back, find love; emphasizing life's malleability.
A quick flash, time's up
-So give back, find love
-Life is what you make it", baby told me
-"Live fast, die young
Repeating the advice with a slight variation, reinforcing the message.
A quick flash and time's up
-No missed chances, find love
-Life is what you make it"
-Life is what you make it
Reiteration of the central theme: Life is what you make it.
Need a minute 'cause my mind just want vacation
Expressing a need for mental respite or escape.
Realistically, that's quite the understatement
Highlighting the understatement of the desire for a mental break.
'Cause I'm thinking bout the times to come when I am lying under, yea
Contemplating future moments of lying down and reflecting.
But if I can see the vision of the light
Expressing a desire to see a positive vision despite challenges.
'Til the morning I'll be missing out on glimpses of my life
Acknowledging the potential to miss out on life's moments.
No, tomorrow isn't promised so let's lift the spirits high
Recognizing the uncertainty of the future, urging to lift spirits high.
And celebrate that we can live another night, badababa ohhh
Celebrating the ability to live another night.
It's picking up intensity
Repetition of the increasing intensity, emphasizing its significance.
And I can feel the rhythm and the energy (Oh yea)
Sensing the rhythm and energy intensifying again.
I been sippin' on this Hennessy
Continuing the coping mechanism of sipping Hennessy.
But I can still remember what she said to me, she said
Recalling the person's advice despite continued intoxication.
"Live fast, die young
Repeating the person's advice, reinforcing the importance of the message.
A quick flash, time's up
-So give back, find love
-Life is what you make it", baby told me
-"Live fast, die young
-A quick flash and time's up
-No missed chances, find love
-Life is what you make it"
-"Live fast, die young
Final repetition of the advice, concluding with the central theme: Life is what you make it.
A quick flash, time's up
-So give back, find love
-Life is what you make it", baby told me
-"Live fast, die young
-A quick flash and time's up
-No missed chances, find love
-Life is what you make it"
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