Ignis Fatuus

Is this earth or this hell; uncertain about the nature of the current situation, expressing confusion.

Why the wins and success feel like a fail; questioning the meaning of achievements that don't bring fulfillment.

Stay in the dark so just let me be; preferring solitude or anonymity to avoid unwanted attention.

Hell just seems so close to me; feeling a proximity to negativity or hardship.

Happy days seem to just run away; a sense of fleeting joy or difficulty in maintaining happiness.

Not a chaser so you know I just stay; choosing not to pursue or chase after certain things, possibly referring to substances or experiences.

Forever legendary on this letter; emphasizing a lasting impact through written words or communication.

Still I never felt better; despite challenges, maintaining a sense of personal well-being.

I've seen close ones to me fall victim to gunfire; witnessing the harm and danger faced by those close.

Best friend still doing 8 behind barbed wire; a friend serving a prison sentence, possibly facing hardship.

But the flow on the kid be sharper than barbed wire; highlighting the lyrical skill and sharpness in communication.

And for 8 years been racking up victims from my fire; accumulating consequences or impact from personal actions over time.

Looking at my notes I should prolly go head retire; considering retirement based on reflections or experiences.

The drugs will get you high but my pain can get you much higher; contrasting the effects of substances with the depth of personal pain.

And not to mention being a legend is my position; asserting a legendary status or confidence in one's abilities.

Flow so sick come with IVs and prescriptions; describing a highly impactful and intense lyrical style that may require medical metaphorical treatment.

Losing hope and love at the same time; experiencing a simultaneous loss of optimism and affection.

Also losing life from my pockets if you tap mine; losing resources or facing financial challenges through external influence.

God amongst men turning bodies into red wine; portraying a divine or powerful influence, possibly with a destructive aspect.

Flames from my body melting down the whole grapevine; suggesting a powerful and transformative impact on surrounding relationships or connections.

Fire alarm ring in your ear; signaling danger or disruption caused by the speaker's presence or actions.

Everything sweet when I'm around my pears; describing positive experiences or sweetness in relationships.

Niggas move peachy; others act deceptively or with hidden motives.

Just to try to reach me; going to great lengths to connect or communicate with the speaker.

Hands off me; asserting independence and a desire for personal space or autonomy.

Move by myself like ouija; navigating through life independently and possibly making decisions with an element of mysticism.