Take It As A Loss
Embracing Loss: A Baller's Tale of Resilience and Redemption
Lyrics
This is a story about uh ballers and
This is a narrative about individuals who are successful and influential, often used interchangeably with the terms 'ballers' and 'players.'
Players the same shit but uh
Highlighting that 'ballers' and 'players' essentially refer to the same type of person.
It's kinda like it's saying if you a
Suggesting that being a true player means not keeping track of losses or setbacks.
True player you can't count that
Emphasizing the idea that a genuine player doesn't focus on counting losses.
You know what I'm saying
Stating that sometimes, one needs to accept defeat or setbacks without dwelling on them.
Sometimes you gottta take it as a loss player
Reiterating the concept of accepting losses and setbacks as a part of the game or lifestyle.
That's right Consequence and uh I go by
Introducing the artists Consequence and Kanye West as contributors to the narrative.
The name of uh Kanye to the
Identifying Kanye West by name as one of the participants in the storytelling.
You might of heard of me but uh listen for a
Inviting the listener to pay attention and listen closely to the upcoming explanation or breakdown.
Minute we finna' break it down
Expressing the intention to analyze and discuss the narrative in detail at this moment.
Right here right now
Setting the stage for the detailed breakdown that is about to take place.
I know that bro gone wanna probably want
Acknowledging that someone might harbor negative feelings towards the speaker due to their success.
Me bad when I drive the Jag
Anticipating negative reactions when the speaker showcases their luxurious lifestyle, symbolized by driving a Jaguar.
And try to turn my sons against
Describing a situation where someone attempts to turn the speaker's children against them, drawing a parallel to a hockey dad.
Me like a hockey dad
Comparing the attempts to manipulate the speaker's family to the behavior of a hockey dad influencing their child negatively.
Cause this every time she at the
Highlighting that the speaker's success is apparent every time they are in the spotlight.
Light she reminded who the mac
Reinforcing the speaker's confidence and status as 'the mac' or the dominant figure.
And um she not the type
Referring to a female who, unlike others, doesn't seek tattoos but instead opts for luxurious cars (lac).
That be getting the tat she getting the lac
Describing the woman's preference for a lavish lifestyle, including expensive cars, rather than tattoos.
And figure shes getting the stacks
Indicating that the woman believes in accumulating wealth and financial success ('stacks').
Figuring that we run clean like hoes and me
Suggesting a joint endeavor where the speaker and the woman maintain a clean and successful image.
Now ride up and down like coasters be
Concluding with a metaphor of riding up and down like roller coasters, possibly alluding to the ups and downs of life.
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