Lyrics
Our time here is very limited and very precious
Time is limited and precious; should be highly valued.
It should be the most valuable thing to you right now
Emphasizes the importance of time at the present moment.
So I don't want you
Speaker doesn't want the listener to waste time.
Wasting your time
Advises against wasting time.
Worrying about any opinion that's not yours
Discourages worrying about others' opinions.
Cause you spend your life tryin' to please others, you gonna ruin yourself
Warning against self-destructive behavior by trying to please others.
And we've seen you need help
Acknowledges the listener needs help.
We're here to offer that
Offers assistance or support to the listener.
This is MIDNIGHT
Introduces the concept of "MIDNIGHT."
That time is of the essence, don't you waste it
Highlights the urgency of time; advises against wasting it.
They say the truth a blunt, it's time to face it
Truth is straightforward and needs to be faced.
Sunday to Sunday, you gettin' lit at least one day
Describes a lifestyle involving partying at least once a week.
Ride around in a Hyundai
Depicts a carefree, indulgent lifestyle.
Your top down, you ride around
-You gettin' paid, you gettin' laid
-What about shit you believe in?
Questions the listener's commitment to personal beliefs.
None of your homies are speakin'
Highlights a lack of communication and betrayal among friends.
You gave nobody a reason
-You was the one they belived in
-Now you got all of 'em bleedin'
Suggests the consequences of the listener's actions.
Turnin' your back don't even matter cause nothin' will last
Emphasizes the transient nature of loyalty and trust.
And when the lights go down, I'll be numb to it
Expresses emotional numbness when lights go down.
When the lights go down, I'll be numb to it
-When the lights go down
-Said that when the lights go down
-When the lights go down, I'll be numb to it
-When the lights go down, I'll be numb to it
-When the lights go down
-Said that when the lights go, lights go down
-I mean if you want me to be honest, we call it more a brotherhood than a gang really
Describes the group as a brotherhood, not just a gang.
We give you what you need, and in return
Explains the reciprocal nature of their relationship with the listener.
You give us a sacrifice
-You may be asking what do we need from you
Rhetorical question about what they need from the listener.
(He really don't know? Aye go tell him)
Reveals the need for the listener's soul as a sacrifice.
Uh, we need your soul
-And all of it sit
-The more I sip, the more I forget
Describes the effects of substance use and its consequences.
The more that I pain, the more I slip
-The more I forget
-Out of repent
-And out of regret
-Dollars I chase is dollars I get
-And none of it's sent
-But all of it's spent
-Everything's broken but promises
Expresses a desire for a fresh start and relief from struggles.
Everything broke in my life
-I need to find a new right
-Get rid of strife
-I'mma need a new release
-I'mma need a new relief
Expresses the need for a new beginning and self-discovery.
I been fightin' all my cells, findin' that shelf and findin' new me's
-And when the lights go down, I'll be numb to it
Reiterates emotional numbness when lights go down.
When the lights go down, I'll be numb to it
-When the lights go down
-Said that when the lights go down
-When the lights go down, I'll be numb to it
-When the lights go down, I'll be numb to it
-When the lights go down
-Said that when the lights go, lights go down
-We're just here for your piece of mind
Stresses their presence for the listener's peace of mind.
And all we need is a sacrifice
Reiterates the requirement of a sacrifice from the listener.
We see you worrying about things that don't matter
Observes the listener's concerns about trivial matters.
Once you take this sip, you take this oath
Introduces a commitment with an oath, making the listener part of something.
Once you take this oath, you're forever a part of this
-And if so..
Suggests a potential consequence or condition.
I didn't find them, they found me
Claims to be found by the group instead of actively seeking them.
I had to lose myself to find what I need
Describes a personal journey of self-discovery and transformation.
I was heavy hearted
-I waited and waited
-And then I woke up in Vegas
Describes an abrupt change, waking up in Vegas, possibly symbolizing a significant event.
(Now drink, bitch)
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