Big Dummy
Rising Above the Illusion: Cocoa Sarai's Anthem of Resilience
Lyrics
I bet if I
I speculate that if I
Spent all my money on Gucci, designer well
Invested all my money in high-end fashion like Gucci
Then I could try
Then I might attempt
To fit in with all of the fraudulent fuckery they front all the time
To conform to the deceptive behavior they often display
But truthfully I
But honestly, I
I don't give a fuck
Do not care at all
I don't give a
-I don't give a
-I don't give a
-I don't give a
-I don't give a
-I don't give a
-I don't really give a fuck
-Oh
Expressing a sentiment
I wish that I knew how to quit I'm a glutton for pain
I wish I knew how to stop being drawn to pain
Out here chasing a dream that don't pay right away
Pursuing a dream that doesn't provide immediate returns
And oh honey
And, oh dear
I would do this shit for no money
I would do this without monetary gain
Ten years you ain't pop yet you big dummy
After ten years, you haven't achieved success, you're foolish
Talent I got you can't take from me
I possess talent that cannot be taken away
And I couldn't stop if I tried
And I wouldn't stop even if I attempted
You know I'm black like February
Highlighting my identity as a Black person
Plus 11 months that's kind of scary
Adding a sense of fear with the extended time frame
If I light a blunt Tina Mixed with Mary
Referencing substance use (blunt, Tina, Mary)
Plus a Lil Kim Brooklyn I'm heavy
Emphasizing connection to Lil Kim and Brooklyn
Both of them
Expressing desire for both fame and glory
Nigga I want both of them
-Fame and the glory
Desiring a family and significant success
Couple kids and a crib hella big
-And my face on every poster
Visualizing widespread recognition
I remember crying looking at the Garden thinking that I'll never get there
Reflecting on past struggles and doubting future success
That's just how it goes everybody knows sometimes life ain't fair
-Six months later
After six months, a positive turn of events
God showed out
Experiencing a transformative moment, losing a loved one
Sang the anthem to a sold out crowd
-Mama so it happen she's gone now
-Kind of faith that removes all doubt
-Oh
Expressing a sentiment
I wish That I knew how to quit I'm a glutton for pain
Repeating the desire to quit the attraction to pain
Out here chasing a dream that don't pay right away
Continuing the pursuit of a non-lucrative dream
But oh honey
And, oh dear
I would do this shit for no money
Expressing willingness to pursue the dream without money
Ten years you ain't pop yet you big dummy
After ten years, being unsuccessful makes you foolish
Talent I got you can't take from me
Emphasizing the irremovable nature of talent
And I couldn't stop if I tried
And I wouldn't stop even if I attempted
Tried
Repetition of the sentiment to emphasize determination
Tried
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Reiteration of the sentiment
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