Back in '13
Journey Through ReflectionsLyrics
Man I'm always trapped in outer space
Feeling isolated and distant like being trapped in outer space.
My minds gone to this crazy race
Mind is engaged in a hectic and chaotic race of thoughts.
My minds gone to a crazy place
Describing the craziness and complexity of the mind's current state.
I hear my younger self tellin' me don't chase replace
Hearing advice from a younger self not to pursue certain things.
Naw
Rejecting the advice given in the previous line.
But I know we all livin' life in phases
Acknowledging that life has different phases for everyone.
You live and learn you just gotta face it
Emphasizing the importance of facing and learning from life experiences.
I got the demons on my back I tell um face me
Dealing with personal struggles or challenges represented by demons.
I drop a single come back to the stu
Returning to the studio after releasing a single.
Copy paste it
Describing the repetitive nature of creating music.
Been a couple years I haven't talked to Staci
Not having communication with someone named Staci for a couple of years.
Where's the time gone
Reflecting on the passage of time and wondering where it went.
I was busy wasting
Regretting time spent on unproductive activities.
I wasn't there for Gall
Expressing regret for not being there for specific individuals in the past.
I wasn't there for Al
-I wasn't there when shit went south
-I wasn't there for my brother Caleb
-Man I hope he doesn't think I hate um
Hoping that a brother named Caleb doesn't feel hated.
Miss you brother
Expressing a sense of missing a brother.
It's funny how it's like the other way around
Noting a reversal of roles in feeling down at the age of 28.
How the fuck I'm 28 and still sit and pout
Reflecting on the emotional impact of life's challenges.
But I guess thats how the hits come out
Suggesting that hits or successes come out of difficult times.
My minds gone
Repeating the theme of the passage of time and a wandering mind.
Where's the time gone
-Where's the time gone
-My minds gone
-My minds gone
-Where's the time gone
-Where's the time gone
-Where's it gone
Expressing uncertainty about where time has gone.
And they ask yeah how I'm dealin' with the pressure
Discussing dealing with pressure, depression, and personal confessions.
I tell um that I'm steady dealing with depression
-I'm not tryna teach no lessons
-These are all of my confessions
-I can't have no days off without no stresses
-Livin' life everyday like tomorrow we getting evicted
Describing the daily struggles and commitments in life.
Thinking twice everyday I shoot my shot but I miss it
-Missin' wife everyday but she knows that I'm on a mission
-Only couple people really see my vision
-And you're not my brother 'less I knew you back in 13
Defining a meaningful connection based on knowing each other in 2013.
When it was crazy thoughts and just a dream
Reflecting on past experiences, dreams, and personal growth.
When I was fuckin' with my ex girl
-Teenage dream
-When it was low self esteem
-When I was young enough to be a prodigy
-Back when it was inside of me
-Now I let um see all the different sides of me
-You're out in wine country
Metaphorically referring to a place where complainers or whiners are.
That's where all the whiners be
-Stay there
Advising those who won't contribute to stay away.
But I'm grateful
Expressing gratitude despite challenges.
If you ain't goin do nothing then why don't you stay home
Encouraging those not taking action to stay home.
Goin for broke can't even use the pay phone
Describing financial struggles and the need to persevere.
Hit you below the belt
-And they'll tell you to lay low
-But we need the money and I like the pay so
-I don't care if my minds gone
Indicating a lack of concern for the state of the mind or passing time.
I don't care if the times gone
-To the naked eye it might seem like I'm tryna be an icon
Expressing a desire to be an icon, possibly despite challenges.
But I got some Nik's on
Referring to personal items and ambitions.
That I'm tryna turn into python
-Missin' lonely nights at el paisanos
Recollecting moments and expressing a longing for better times.
Waiting for some better mornings like some cheerios
-But I'm on my grind like where the time go
Emphasizing dedication to hard work and staying focused.
You too focused on letting the top go
-Just let the top go
Encouraging letting go of unnecessary worries or burdens.
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