Wallow Hard
Wallowing in Real Life: Unmasking the Struggle Behind the Rhymes
Lyrics
I saw a critic say I wallow too hard, took it personal
A critic mentioned that the singer dwells excessively on his emotions, and the singer took it personally.
I love this shit with all of my heart
The singer expresses his deep passion and commitment to his craft.
It's like, right from the start what I would write in my art
The lyrics reflect what the singer has been expressing in his art from the beginning.
I was too afraid to talk about, afraid to even think
He used to avoid discussing certain topics due to fear.
So, I took it like a fucking knife to the heart
The criticism affected him emotionally, akin to a painful experience.
I know most people won't treat it with that same type of regard
Recognizes that not everyone will value his work as deeply as he does.
They got a job to do and I don't blame them for it
Understands that critics have a job to do and doesn't hold it against them.
End of the day I'm just a dude who writes and tape records it
Views himself simply as someone who writes and records his thoughts.
Guess I got lucky that somebody pays me for it
Considers himself fortunate that he earns money from his passion.
And looking at sales he might be fucking crazy for it
Reflects on potentially questionable sales figures.
But I'm just sick of spinning my wheels
Expresses frustration with stagnation or lack of progress.
Older I get the more the shit's getting real
As he gets older, the realities of life become more pronounced.
It's like, how much longer can the party last?
Questions the duration of enjoying life before facing harsh realities.
Seeing people in their thirties having heart attacks
Observes the unfortunate impact of stress on people in their thirties.
I should be thinking about a mortgage
Considers responsibilities like owning a house but has financial constraints.
Couldn't do it with my credit even if I could afford it
Even if he could afford it, his credit prevents him from getting a mortgage.
Spending hours in my head, trying to figure what's important
Spends significant time contemplating what truly matters.
To get my life sorted I might have to let the dream die
Contemplating sacrificing his dreams to organize his life.
Knowing there's a version of me somewhere in my twenties
A recognition that his current self might disappoint his younger self.
Looking at me thinking, ""What the fuck, is he high?""
Imagines his younger self questioning his current choices or state of mind.
Or me at sixteen printing out the CD labels
Recalls his younger days when he was passionate about his music, printing CDs, and making shirts.
Making shirts with the iron on the table
Specific memories of crafting merchandise at a young age.
I remember listening to Eminem and Royce
Reminiscing about listening to influential artists from Detroit.
Being proud thinking no one does it better than Detroit
Felt pride in his hometown's artists and their skills.
Just a kid
Reflection on his youthful naivety and innocence.
Out there looking for his voice, taught myself how to rap
He learned how to rap by himself without many options.
Never had a choice
He feels his pursuit of music was not a choice but a necessity.
Now I'm writing this like does it even have a point?
Questions the purpose of his current writing.
Just a way for me to vent, help me filter out the noise?
Writing serves as a way for him to express emotions and filter out distractions.
You know that feeling on a Sunday when a Monday's coming?
Describes the anxious feeling of anticipating a new week.
That dream where you're fighting for your life?
An analogy to a dream where he's fighting fiercely for survival.
And you strike and you hit them with a left, then a right
Describes a scenario of fighting in the dream, using physical actions.
Landing punch after punch
Despite putting in effort, the impact seems negligible.
But it feels like nothing
Expresses a feeling of ineffectiveness despite trying hard.
I don't know.
Expresses uncertainty or confusion about the situation.
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