Tesco Express
Journey Through Dreams and Reality
Lyrics
Feel like I’m nearly there, taking steps in the right direction still so far from the top of the stairs.
Expressing the feeling of being close to success but acknowledging the distance still to cover.
Still I’m nearly there, you don’t see my dreams though, you don’t really care.
Highlighting the perception that others may not understand or care about the speaker's dreams.
I can’t expect you to think how I think, see how I see, I’ve been through my fears, and no it don’t take months it takes years.
Recognizing the individuality of experiences and the time it takes to overcome challenges.
Can you see or is it all unclear?
Questioning whether others can understand the speaker's perspective.
Do you feel free or do you feel stuck here?
Asking about the listener's sense of freedom or feeling trapped in their current situation.
Anyone that done gear, was it all just fun or did it end in tears.
Reflecting on the consequences of substance use and whether it leads to joy or sorrow.
I know where I’m going cos I know why I’m here, I know what I have to do to get there.
Expressing a clear sense of purpose and determination to reach a destination.
Been real close so I know about near, I want to do well for my dad and old dear.
Desiring success for the sake of family, particularly mentioning the father and mother.
Can’t let them down nope not here.
Commitment not to disappoint the family members.
Too many years, too many went too soon plus too many tears, so no it don’t feel weird. Used to it so I don’t feel fear.
Acknowledging past hardships and losses, adapting to challenges without feeling fear.
So close but I don’t feel near.
Despite being close to success, there is a sense of distance or unfulfillment.
So I’m back where I left, should’ve went forward but went left, could’ve just talked but, sent texts.
Reflecting on past decisions, suggesting a sense of regret or missed opportunities.
Can’t see emotion through SMS.
Expressing difficulty in conveying emotions through text messages.
Remember when I worked reception desks, remember when I worked in Tesco express.
Recalling working in a mundane job (Tesco express) instead of pursuing a passion for music.
Should’ve been writing bars instead, people that I knew came in got vexed.
Regretting not focusing on music earlier, causing dissatisfaction among acquaintances.
I was 21 with a bag of stress, now I’m 23 with a bag of debts, left that job and I couldn’t care less, my bro got ill and my life got next.
Describing a period of stress and financial difficulties, with a reference to family issues.
Seen deep things I could talk about depth.
Hinting at profound experiences that could be shared but not explicitly mentioned.
Tryna do positive things for myself, when I write them down I think that it helps.
Trying to engage in positive actions and finding therapeutic value in writing about personal struggles.
Off music will I ever get wealth, if I don’t then it can’t be helped, got bare friends who have and it helps.
Contemplating financial success through music, acknowledging the influence of successful friends.
Shows the reality, shows and that help.
Highlighting the role of reality shows in depicting real-life struggles.
Used to have dreams like this I was 12.
Recalling dreams from childhood, emphasizing the longevity of aspirations.
Used to have dreams of linking girls.
Mentioning past dreams related to relationships, contrasting with the current reality.
Then I wake up and it’s just myself.
Expressing a sense of isolation or self-reliance after waking up from dreams.
Too much dreams aren’t good for your health.
Cautioning against excessive dreaming and its potential negative impact on mental health.
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