Lyrics
As the sand's spillin out an hourglass figure,
Reflecting on the passage of time, comparing it to an hourglass figure with sand slipping away.
and Candyman's fist's slippin out a cracked mirror,
Describing the deteriorating state of the self, using Candyman's fist in a cracked mirror as a metaphor.
I draw the past nearer. Fast-forward, flask tippers
Expressing a desire to bring the past closer, mentioning fast-forwarding and the use of a flask.
snatchin liquor fifth caps to flashback clearer.
Recalling memories by consuming alcohol and experiencing a clearer flashback.
Tearin experience terror off the bucket list.
Conquering fears and challenges, crossing off items from a bucket list, and facing terrifying experiences.
Another day, another risk. Underpaid with double shifts.
Acknowledging the daily struggles, including being underpaid and working long hours with double shifts.
Take what I can get, even if it's an ugly bliss.
Accepting whatever comes, even if it brings an unpleasant form of happiness.
Feelin like luck's a lick and I never tucked a grip.
Feeling that luck is elusive, and despite challenges, never having a firm grasp on success.
Thinkin on potential that I lost in a watch.
Reflecting on lost opportunities and potential, symbolized by a watch.
Life was a beach. I'd be joggin across it in socks.
Using a metaphor where life is a beach, illustrating a casual approach to challenges.
Nothing charming waiting for the other shoe to drop.
Anticipating something negative to happen, feeling a lack of charm or positivity.
Nails sharp and dark from diggin into the buddha stock.
Describing physical signs of stress, with sharp and dark nails digging into a metaphorical stock.
At my job feelin the temperature buildin.
Experiencing a rising tension at the workplace.
Direct deposit dropped, confetti fell from the ceiling.
Celebrating a financial gain with confetti falling, likely a paycheck through direct deposit.
Gotta wait two more weeks for relief. If I can't,
Facing a financial challenge with a two-week wait for relief, contemplating coping through creative outlets.
then breathe through looseleaf and a beat.
Suggesting a coping mechanism of breathing through writing and music.
As the wheel keeps turning,
Repeating the theme of perseverance, resilience, and the unstoppable passage of time.
And your will keeps burning,
-And your grind don't stop...your grind don't stop
-As the wheel keeps turning
-And your will keeps burning
-And your time won't stop...your time won't stop...
-Move the Spook from the door, make him stand at the desk
Introducing a character ("Spook") and describing interactions in a challenging environment.
New recruits in the store serve the panic of flesh
-Too uncouth for the floor, said the man in the vest
-He too rude to ignore, how he manage ya breath
-Best practice: hit em in the tax bracket
Discussing strategies for success, including hitting higher tax brackets and making a statement.
Class action, make it fashion
-Say what fam is, make it fascist
-First chance, make my hands automatic
-Then glance at the stats once they pass what their stance is
-I'm a different face
Presenting a complex identity, referencing being a different face, a buzzword, and a line item in the culture.
On a page, I don't dribble if I scribble out my middle name
-I'm a buzzword
-I'm the culture-in-chief as these vultures of grief let my tongue burn
-I'm a line item
-I'm the first one to die by design once the times need a sign by em
-Never mattered if nobody write a line like him
-He'll be ridin' pine, and the limelight will not brighten
Anticipating obscurity despite unique qualities, predicting not gaining recognition in the limelight.
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