Lyrics
Yeah
Expression of agreement or acknowledgment
It’s a sad story, of the life I have
Introduction to the theme of the song – a sad story about the artist's life
Everything I want, I gotta get back for you, yeah for you
Desire to regain everything for someone special
Yeah yeah
Repetition for emphasis, perhaps emphasizing the gravity of the situation
It’s kinda crazy now
Reflecting on the unpredictable nature of life
How people look at my life
Awareness of how others perceive the artist's life
I wake up everyday and just pray to see the night
Mention of daily prayer for the hope of reaching the night, suggesting a challenging existence
Cause that’s the culture, that’s the city by me
Reference to the cultural and urban context surrounding the artist
That’s the reality of all the people that are living by me
Highlighting the harsh reality of people living in the artist's vicinity
And it’s crazy, I see the racism reversed
Observation of reversed racism and societal issues
But if we both call the cops? Let’s see who gets taken away first
Questioning the fairness of law enforcement based on race
And that’s the problem, with the country I am in
Critique of the problems within the artist's country
We should all feel the same, but I never get blamed, I ain’t in
Desire for equality and frustration with being unfairly blamed
For a crime, or even a petty misdemeanor
Personal experience with legal issues or bias
Meanwhile my brother down the street got life but he’s from out in Pasadena
Contrast between the artist's situation and someone from a wealthier area
He’s a nice guy, he’s a sweet gentleman
Positive description of the person facing injustice
But cause the color of race he’ll spend 25 locked in
Highlighting the impact of racial prejudice on someone's life
I can’t imagine, always looking over my shoulder
Expressing the burden of constant vigilance due to societal issues
Praying to God each night that my kids can get older
Praying for the well-being and future of the artist's children
That’ll be a blessing
Recognition of a potential blessing or positive outcome
You know a miracle in disguise
Hope for a positive change in difficult circumstances
I just hope and pray that we all get get through these times, come on
Expressing the desire for collective strength to overcome challenges
Now I see why you’ve been crying
Acknowledgment of understanding someone's pain or struggle
Now I see why you’ve been trying to change
Recognition of efforts to bring about change
Trying to change
Reiteration of the desire for change
Yeah
Confirmation or agreement with the overall sentiment of the song
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