Grateful
Gratitude Amidst Shadows: Unveiling Life's Pursuit in 'Grateful'
Lyrics
Three for the money, two for the hustle and one for the
Three elements symbolize different aspects: money, hustle, and gratitude.
Night time spread over the city like a comforter
Nightfall envelops the city like a comforting blanket.
Prime time for the predators who come to hunt for the chumps
Prime time for those seeking to exploit others, hunting for unsuspecting victims.
Carryin' them high notes like a trumpeter
Carrying high notes metaphorically, perhaps signifying influence or power.
They shoot as straight as arrows and run through the shadows
Enemies are accurate and elusive, like arrows in the shadows.
As sons of a gun or dirty young caballeros
Reference to gun-wielding individuals or deceptive caballeros.
With marks on their collars where they hung from the gallows
Visible marks of their criminal past, reminiscent of gallows.
They're nuts for the dollars, keep 'em red like the tarots
Driven by a strong desire for money, possibly indicated by tarot cards' red color.
Makin' feinds, influencin' people
Engaging in manipulative behavior, influencing others negatively.
Dale Carnegies with big dreams to get rich quick that fail horribly
Comparing failed dreams of wealth to the teachings of Dale Carnegie.
Now they play the avenue of Amsterdam
Engaging in illicit activities on Amsterdam Avenue.
With other pick pockets and thieves and gambling mans
Collaborating with other criminals, involving theft and gambling.
And they just come at all the noodles where resistance is futile
Futile resistance at places where criminals operate freely.
Business as usual, blow out your wig like French Poodles
Normal criminal activities, possibly involving violence.
Never endin' pursuit of the American dream
Persistent pursuit of the American dream despite challenges.
Winner takes everything is still a regular theme, listen
Winning is crucial, reflecting a competitive society.
Ay, yo, one for the will of man, two for the kilogram
Symbolizing determination, acknowledgment of illicit trade (kilogram).
Three for the cold killer who can still be a millionaire
Acknowledging ruthless killers who still achieve financial success.
Fillin' the Frigidaire, big plates and silverware
Wealthy lifestyles contrasted with those ill-prepared for success.
Where everybody eat except the one who was ill-prepared
Social inequality in access to resources, excluding the unprepared.
Due to circumstances, there's no more chances
No second chances due to circumstances and life's harsh realities.
When we was raised by wolves, grizzly bears, and panthers
Metaphorical upbringing by fierce creatures, reflecting a harsh environment.
It's wild, yo I'm surprised we ain't grown no antlers
Expressing surprise at surviving without growing metaphorical antlers.
The whole house is fucked like Jo Jo Dancer
Chaos and dysfunction within the household, referencing Jo Jo Dancer's troubled life.
It's hopeless to drip into a deep psychosis
Hopelessness sinking into a profound mental disorder.
Do the most for just another bleak prognosis
Going to extreme lengths for a grim prognosis, possibly for little gain.
Out of respect for the dead, the names is changed
Respecting the deceased by changing names, possibly referring to street code.
When whoopie pie lit in his wig, his aim was flames
Violent imagery of someone's wig catching fire, indicating serious consequences.
If one thing, them young boys not playin' his games
Youthful individuals are not playing by established rules.
Now that'll teach a old-timer how to stay in his lane
Teaching an older person to stay within their boundaries.
I guess the moral of the story is
Summarizing the narrative's moral or lesson.
Any sip you pour me is a toast to the warriors
Toasting to warriors who faced challenges, expressing gratitude.
Who bit the dust before me, kid
Acknowledging those who faced adversity and didn't survive.
Be grateful
Expressing gratitude for one's current state despite challenges.
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