Butterfly Affect
Butterfly Reflections: Don Michael Jr's Journey through Choices and RegretsLyrics
Maybe I should have took the first paper work that they sent me
Contemplating whether accepting initial paperwork would have changed his life.
Maybe I’d have a different life I might be a millionaire
Speculating a different life and potential wealth if choices were different.
Maybe I’d be shopping right now for my very first Bentley
Imagining the possibility of shopping for a Bentley if circumstances were altered.
But when I hit the road on my way home is somebody really there
Reflecting on the loneliness on the road and questioning genuine companionship.
We could never know
Expressing uncertainty about the future and its outcomes.
We can’t really tell
Acknowledging the inability to predict or foresee certain events.
Butterfly Effect
Referring to the Butterfly Effect, suggesting small actions can have significant consequences.
Nobody really fails
Stating that nobody truly fails, implying lessons in every experience.
So tell me what you really saying Don
Questioning the sincerity of statements made by Don Michael Jr.
You want these people to say that you ain’t a God
Suggesting a desire for recognition and affirmation as a significant figure.
We know you 40 and Drake
Listing various influential figures in the music industry, emphasizing greatness.
We know you Kendrick and Dre
-We know you Yeezy and Jay
-We know you Jay-Z and Blaze
-We know you Future and Metro
-We know you Zay and you Gucci
-We know you London and Thugger
-We know you Manni and Juvi
-We know you Swizzy and X
-We know you Tip and you Toomp
-We know you Ludwig and Bino
-We know you Madlib and Doom
-We know you Timbo and Missy
-We know you Havoc and P
-See you gotta add up to them
Highlighting the need to measure up to the mentioned influential figures.
So who the fuck add up to me
Asserting dominance and questioning who compares to his level.
Maybe I should have took the first paper work that they sent me
Repetition of lines 1-4, reinforcing contemplation of life choices.
Maybe I’d have a different life I might be a millionaire
-Maybe I’d be shopping right now for my very first Bentley
-But when I hit the road on my way home is somebody really there
-We could never know
Repetition of lines 5-8, reinforcing themes of uncertainty and resilience.
We can’t really tell
-Butterfly Effect
-Nobody really fails
-So tell me what you really saying Don
Reiterating the need for clarification from Don Michael Jr.
You want these people to say that you ain’t a God
Questioning whether Don Michael Jr. desires acknowledgment or denial of godhood.
Or you want these people to say that you gave this shit your 1000
Asking if Don Michael Jr. seeks acknowledgment for giving his best effort.
Gave this shit your 1000
-So if this is your last album
Encouraging Don Michael Jr. to create an album he can be proud of.
You can make it something you’re proud of
-All these contracts they offered me
Reflecting on past contracts, rejections, and uncertainties in the music industry.
But regret brush it off of me
-Man y’all niggas know I don’t give up no fight
-Since 2014 I been gettin my life
-Sony contract we get on the road
-Wish you niggas heard the shit that I wrote
-Said no to Russel I said no to Hov
-Wish I could go back with shit that I know
-Wanted by Disney, that’s Hanna and Britney
-The lawyer I’m signed to had something against me
-Damn, he told Barbara VanderLinde I wasn’t ready
-But what if what if what if what if
-I been struggling with what if’s
Expressing internal struggle with hypothetical scenarios and uncertainties.
I hopped on a plane with luggage
Narrating positive changes resulting from taking risks and leaving difficulties behind.
And wasn’t livin in the gutters
-I probably wouldn’t know what love is
Reflecting on the positive impact on relationships and family.
Probably wouldn’t know my brothers
-I probably wouldn’t have my daughter
-My baby
-Maybe I should have took the first paper work that they sent me
Repetition of previous lines, emphasizing the theme of uncertainty and self-reflection.
Maybe I’d have a different life I might be a millionaire
-Maybe I’d be shopping right now for my very first Bentley
-But when I hit the road on my way home is somebody really there
-We could never know
-We can’t really tell
-Butterfly Effect
-Nobody really fails
-So tell me what you really saying Don
-You want these people to say that you ain’t a God
-Butterfly Affect
Final reference to the Butterfly Effect, underlining the impact of small actions.
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