setting abandoned buildings on fire
Chasing Shadows: HKfiftyone's Reckless Pursuit and the Thrill of Destruction
Lyrics
I could get high on the interstate
I find pleasure or escape in driving on the interstate.
Gotta go slow, now, but it's too late
Despite the need to be cautious, it's too late for that now.
See me in the paper on the next day
Expect to see news about me in the paper the next day.
"HK found dead on a Wednesday"
A hypothetical headline about the artist's death on a Wednesday.
I'm just tryna live and get my paper up
I am focused on living well and increasing my earnings.
I'ma chase the bag
I will actively pursue financial success.
You know it ain't nobody pay for us
There's no one else to pay for us; we're self-reliant.
I be gettin' scared
I experience fear in the pursuit of my goals.
You know this shit be kinda dangerous
The artist acknowledges the inherent danger in their lifestyle.
Yeah, it's dangerous
Emphasizing the high level of danger in their lifestyle.
This shit be every day for us
The challenges and dangers are a daily reality for the artist.
You could call me anti-social
The artist describes themselves as someone who avoids social interaction.
Keep me in your sights, in your focal
Asking to be kept in someone's attention or focus.
Watch me self-destruct, you like, "Oh, no"
Acknowledging self-destructive tendencies that others find concerning.
I'll do it once again if you don't know
Expressing a willingness to repeat self-destructive behavior if misunderstood.
Swear that I been searching
Expressing a persistent search for a committed relationship.
For a wedding ring
Desiring commitment and connection through marriage.
Baby, take my hand, move on to better things
Inviting someone to join in moving on to better things together.
Wake up in the morning, then I meditate
Starting the day with a meditative practice.
Try to clean my brain of
Attempting to clear the mind of negative thoughts.
All the things I hate
Blank line – possibly indicating a pause or transition.
Run down trash pile, gon' light it up
Describing a run-down trash pile that will be set on fire.
Smoke gas, tree dank, choke, hit the blunt
Engaging in substance use, possibly marijuana, and enjoying it.
Menthol breath all cold in my lungs
Feeling the impact of substance use on the respiratory system.
Baby, watch it burn to the
Observing the satisfaction in watching something burn to the ground.
Ground 'cause it's fun
Expressing the enjoyment derived from causing things to burn.
Run down trash pile, gon' light it up
Repeating the idea of setting a trash pile on fire for enjoyment.
Smoke gas, tree dank, choke, hit the blunt
Reiterating the use of substances and the pleasure it brings.
Menthol breath all cold in my lungs
Reiterating the impact of substance use on the respiratory system.
Baby, watch it burn to the
Repeating the satisfaction in watching something burn to the ground.
Ground 'cause it's fun
Reiterating the enjoyment derived from causing things to burn.
Wake up in the mornin', I be sippin'
Starting the day with a drink, possibly indicating a coping mechanism.
Stayed up way too late, thought I was livin'
Staying awake too long, possibly indicating a turbulent lifestyle.
Puking up my guts, said I'm the villain
Experiencing physical distress and accepting the role of a villain.
I know that I'm a wreck
Acknowledging personal struggles but maintaining a relaxed attitude.
But I'm just chillin'
Expressing a casual and carefree attitude despite personal challenges.
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