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Navigating the Void: Dawn Richard's Anthem of Independence
Lyrics
Somethin' about them girls from the nine
Refers to girls from the ninth ward, suggesting a specific region or neighborhood.
Somewhere between Hollywood and Vine
Describes a location between Hollywood and Vine, possibly symbolizing a place of transition or change.
I lost that girl from JonLee Drive, hah
Refers to losing a girl from JonLee Drive, indicating a personal loss or separation.
I had so many men in power telling me I was too brave, too confident, too black, too ugly, too thin
Shares experiences of facing criticism from influential people about being too brave, confident, black, ugly, and thin.
That girl believed them
Indicates that the mentioned girl believed the criticisms from powerful individuals.
But deep inside, the girl from the nine said fuck them
Expresses defiance and self-empowerment as the girl rejects the negative opinions.
Hold up
Addresses the challenges and criticisms faced, emphasizing resilience and determination to move forward.
These niggas never show up
-Had to start with my guns up
-'Cause I'm tired of the ho stuff
-Niggas tryna show off
-But they ain't got shit to pop off
-But I'ma let you go off
-While I leave with the Goyards
-So I'ma go, I'ma do this without you (You)
Declares the intention to pursue goals without the presence of a specific person.
'Cause every time I look there's no you (There's no you)
-I'ma go, I'ma do this without you
-'Cause everywhere I look there's no you
-Babe, it's too late
Acknowledges the irreparable nature of a past relationship and the inability to fill the emotional void.
We can't fill this empty space
-Babe, it's too late
-You can't fill this empty space
-Now Jack and spliffs replace your kisses
Suggests the use of substances like Jack and spliffs to cope with emotions and reflects on the impact of the speaker on the other person.
I hope my bitter makes you proud
-Maybe one day you will notice
-That I made you what you are now
-I'ma go, I'ma do this without you (You)
Reiterates the determination to move forward independently, emphasizing the absence of the other person.
'Cause every time I look there's no you (There's no you)
-I'ma go, I'ma do this without you
-'Cause everywhere I look there's no you
-Babe, it's too late
Repeats the idea that it's too late to mend the emotional void left by the ended relationship.
We can't fill this empty space
-Babe, it's too late
-We can't fill this empty space
-(We, we)
Introduces a section that seems to involve multiple voices contemplating doing things together and the notion of doing life together.
We will whenever
-Do this together
-Never, no no
-We will, whenever
-Do life together
-No
-So right now, we'd like to do somethin' that we wrote for our town
Shifts to a different context, possibly referencing the creation or performance of the song, specifically dedicated to New Orleans.
And it can be wherever you live at, but this is about our town
-If you from out-of-town, you get the chance to see what we're all about and get a taste of our town
-But this is for you, New Orleans
-This is about New Orleans, Stephanie
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