Lyrics
What if I told you I do this all for you
Expressing dedication and commitment to someone, doing things for their sake.
Remember when you used to pack my lunch way back in school
Recalling a past time when the person used to prepare lunch, possibly in a nostalgic manner.
Good grades but it never meant that much to you
Highlighting that despite achieving good grades, it didn't hold significant value for the listener's caregiver.
Beating me down my soul is black and blue
Indicating emotional and physical distress, feeling beaten down and bruised inside.
It's true
Confirming the truth of the emotions expressed.
Making songs hoping all the will go away
Using music as an outlet to cope with difficulties and hoping they will eventually fade.
Whenever I'm about to leave I kiss you on the face
Expressing affection before leaving, though met with a lack of acknowledgment.
You pat my hand then you turn the other way
Describing a dismissive response, feeling unnoticed or ignored.
What's the deal can you explain
Seeking an explanation for the emotional distance or lack of understanding.
I say I love you then I hug you, you don't say it back
Noting a disparity in the expression of love, a one-sided affection.
I wanna rap but when I told you, you had a heart attack
Sharing aspirations for a career in rap, met with a negative reaction.
You told me stay in school, sorry I couldn't make it last
Recalling advice to stay in school, expressing regret for not following it.
I miss the good days take be back
Nostalgically longing for happier times in the past.
I say I love you then I hug you, you don't say it back
Reiterating the one-sided nature of affection, with unreciprocated love.
I wanna rap but when I told you, you had a heart attack
Repeating the struggle with parental disapproval of a rap career.
You told me stay in school, sorry I couldn't make it last
Reaffirming regret for not following parental advice to stay in school.
I miss the good days take be back
Repeating the desire to return to happier times in the past.
Yea I know that a lot of stuffs gotta change
Acknowledging the inevitability of change but struggling to accept it.
But I can't even look you in the face
Expressing difficulty in facing the person directly, possibly due to emotional strain.
Try to do something special and it took all day
Describing efforts to do something special, emphasizing humility and lack of desire for praise.
It's not much, I don't want your praise
Expressing a simple desire for gratitude, a thank you.
Just say thanks
Stating a preference for gratitude over elaborate acknowledgment.
My first love, your first son, yea it's all ok
Affirming the importance of the relationship as a first love and firstborn son.
I just wanna let you know you're always on my brain
Expressing constant thoughts about the person.
I'm still young so I gotta learn from my mistakes
Acknowledging youth and the intention to learn from mistakes.
Imma get it soon, Mama you can count on me
Expressing determination to succeed and be dependable for the listener's mother.
A mother is a sons first true love
Reflecting on the special bond between a mother and her son.
A son, especially that first son is a mothers last true love
Highlighting the unique and lasting love a mother has for her firstborn son.
That's the- I'm getting choked up
Expressing strong emotions, possibly tearing up or getting emotional.
I say I love you then I hug you, you don't say it back
Reiterating the one-sided nature of affection with unreciprocated love.
I wanna rap but when I told you, you had a heart attack
Repeating the challenges faced when expressing a desire for a rap career.
You told me stay in school, sorry I couldn't make it last
Recalling parental advice to stay in school and expressing regret for not following it.
I miss the good days take be back
Nostalgically longing for happier times in the past.
I say I love you then I hug you, you don't say it back
Reiterating the one-sided nature of affection, with unreciprocated love.
I wanna rap but when I told you, you had a heart attack
Repeating the struggle with parental disapproval of a rap career.
You told me stay in school, sorry I couldn't make it last
Reaffirming regret for not following parental advice to stay in school.
I miss the good days take be back
Repeating the desire to return to happier times in the past.
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