Lyrics
(Okay Mizzy, this the one right here)
This marks the beginning of the song, with a reference to someone named Mizzy.
I managed to make it through it all (it all)
The singer has overcome various challenges and difficulties.
How a star 'posed to shine when the streets be dark? (Be dark)
The artist compares their struggle to shine (achieve success) with the darkness of the streets, suggesting the difficulties they face.
They waitin' for me to fall off (to fall off)
There are people anticipating the artist's failure.
But I can't even trip, I don't need no fall (need no fall)
The artist is determined not to be affected or worried about falling from their position.
No, I can't even slip, I don't need no flaw (need no flaw)
The artist aims to avoid any mistakes or imperfections.
Confession, I like when the beat goes soft
The artist enjoys when the music becomes softer, possibly suggesting a moment of reflection or vulnerability.
Progression, they just wanna see if he evolved
Others are curious to witness the artist's growth and development.
I get devilish and nobody could tell me, "Keep it calm"
The artist sometimes exhibits a rebellious or wild side that others might not expect.
What's your preference? A red bitch but my lil' ho be dark (my lil' ho be dark)
Reference to a preference for a particular type of partner.
With perfection, how I'm gon' do this shit until I'm done (shit until I'm done)
The artist plans to continue their current path until they achieve their goals.
Lightyear, how I be buzzin', go infinity and beyond (infinity and beyond)
The artist feels a powerful, buzzing energy, likened to Buzz Lightyear's famous phrase from "Toy Story."
"It's my year," that's what I told them, turned around it really was (it's my year)
Asserting that it's the artist's time to shine, which turns out to be true despite initial doubts.
Uh, and that just how it gotta be now (how it gotta be)
Acceptance of the current situation as necessary.
You ain't fuck with me before so I ain't gotta reach out (I ain't even gotta reach out)
Not reaching out to those who didn't support the artist previously.
Uh, can't even be apart of me now
The artist doesn't want negative influences to be a part of their life anymore.
I heard money bringin' power, I guess they target me now
Realization that with success comes attention, both positive and negative.
I had a dream I was only doin' shows at arenas (at arenas)
Expressing a dream of performing in large venues.
I had a dream that I had got my ice without the freezer (without the freezer)
Dreaming of acquiring expensive items without having to use a freezer, possibly referencing quick success or wealth.
This not a dream, I load it up and I be glad to see you (I be glad)
Asserting readiness for confrontation or conflict if necessary.
Make me up the FN, they be spinnin like a ballerina (ballerina)
Comparing the spinning of a firearm to a ballerina's movements, likely indicating a quick and continuous firing.
I'm too toxic for these bitches, they can't handle me (they can't handle me)
The artist believes they're too intense or difficult for some people to handle.
Her top, dropped it on a nigga, she don't care where we be (she don't care where we be)
A partner who is uninhibited and carefree about their actions.
Yeah, I knew you since a jit', I knew you before I blowed so
Knowing someone from childhood before achieving fame and wondering why they treat the artist differently now.
Why do you treat me like a celebrity? (Celebrity)
Questioning why someone treats the artist differently due to their perceived fame.
You think I'm famous, no, I got my change up, but
Clarifying that despite changes in wealth, the artist remains the same person.
I'm still that same nigga, can't forget 'bout where I came from
Remembrance of the artist's origins and not forgetting where they came from.
You be actin' like it is but I know it ain't love
Skepticism towards someone's affection, suspecting it's not genuine love.
Tryna see who really real get from 'round the fake ones (fake ones)
Seeking genuine connections by distancing from insincere individuals.
I managed to make it through it all (through it all)
Reiteration of overcoming various challenges.
How a star 'posed to shine when the streets be dark? (The streets be dark)
Repeating the analogy of shining as a star in the darkness of the streets.
They waitin' for me to fall off (to fall off)
Re-emphasizing the anticipation of the artist's downfall by others.
But I can't even trip, I don't need no fall (don't need no fall)
Reiteration of not worrying about falling or failing.
No, I can't even slip, I don't need no flaw (don't need no flaw)
Continued determination to avoid mistakes or imperfections.
Confession, I like when the beat goes soft (like it when it's soft)
Reiteration of enjoying moments when the music becomes softer.
Progression, they just wanna see if he evolved (they just wanna see)
Reiteration of others' curiosity about the artist's growth.
I get devilish and nobody could tell me, "Keep it calm"
Asserting the artist's rebellious nature and resistance to being told to stay calm.
Oh, oh-oh
Vocalization possibly representing emotion or emphasis on a feeling.
Oh, oh-oh, oh
Continuation of the vocalization, possibly as a musical element or to convey a certain mood.
Oh, oh-oh, oh
Continuation of the vocalization or musical element.
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