Cincinnati
Rising from the Midwest: Christian Archibald's Cincinnati Chronicles
Lyrics
Yea yea
Expressing affirmation or agreement
Let me talk to ya let me talk to ya
Desire to communicate or convey a message
Yea
Affirmation or agreement, similar to line 1
Baddie in the whip and we roll up to the party
Referring to being accompanied by an attractive person while driving to a social gathering
Not sure where it is just somewhere in Cincinnati
Uncertain about the exact location of the party, only knowing it's in Cincinnati
My friends calls me kid and my lady calls me papi
Nicknamed 'kid' by friends and 'papi' by a romantic partner
I stay on my shit to where nobody can stop me(aye)
Determined to stay focused on personal goals despite obstacles
Said nobody can stop me now I'm feeling like a king(yea)
Feeling empowered, likening oneself to a king due to personal achievements
I'm doing what I got to for my city and my team
Commitment to working for the betterment of one's city and team
Scumbag baby I'm a rockstar
Self-identification as someone who may not conform to societal norms but embraces a rockstar lifestyle
With a hunny by my side in a nice car
Being accompanied by an attractive person in a nice car
And our tops down getting straight faded
Enjoying a carefree moment with the convertible top down, possibly under the influence
Feeling like I'm famous not long till we make it
Feeling a sense of celebrity status and anticipating future success
But everybody saying that I copped out
People accusing the speaker of taking an easier path or betraying their values to achieve success
Now that I'm here as a dropout
Recognition of being present in a certain situation despite dropping out of something
Not long ago I was knocked down
Reflecting on a past struggle or setback
Gave away my heart I was feeling so locked out
Having experienced emotional vulnerability and isolation
But maybe I just gave too much to basic ones
Realization of possibly investing too much in relationships that didn’t appreciate the effort
Been misunderstood and been on a run
Feeling misunderstood and having a desire for freedom or escape
Tryna find my place in this world of fun
Seeking one's place or purpose in a world that seems entertaining but uncertain
Though it's getting kind of cold grab my coat and I bundle up
Preparing for colder times metaphorically while seeking comfort and protection
Yea that's just how it goes
Acceptance of the unpredictable nature of life and experiences
When you're out here making goals
Feeling driven while pursuing personal ambitions and objectives
Yet I'm feeling like a ghost
Sensation of detachment or invisibility despite personal achievements
So I got to let it go
Realization of the need to release or let go of certain feelings or situations
Baddie in the whip and we roll up to the party
Similar to lines 4-5, repeating the scene of arriving at a party with an attractive companion in Cincinnati
Not sure where it is just somewhere in Cincinnati
Reiteration of uncertainty about the party's exact location in Cincinnati
My friends calls me kid and my lady calls me papi
Repeating the nicknames and the speaker’s determination
I stay on my shit to where nobody can stop me(aye)
Reaffirmation of determination and drive despite potential obstacles
Said nobody can stop me now I'm feeling like a king(yea)
Reassertion of feeling empowered and regal due to personal achievements
I'm doing what I got to for my city and my team
Continued commitment to working for the betterment of one’s city and team
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