Night Shift
Rising from Adversity: Ins Toakeo's Night Shift Story
Lyrics
Growing up in a house all I felt was Hate
Upbringing in a household filled with negativity and animosity.
Mother, Brother, Sister, always said That I can't
Family members consistently discouraging and undermining.
Gazing out my window, wish I could Find a way
Expressing a desire to find a solution to the challenges.
They always tryna play me but I'm Not a game
Resisting being manipulated or taken advantage of.
Feeling down in the dumps an always Felt alone
Feeling consistently low and isolated emotionally.
Been introduced weed now I blow it Strong
Turning to marijuana as a coping mechanism.
I'm gonna leave the city once I get Grown
Aspiring to leave the hometown once maturity is achieved.
Ion wanna hear ya miss when my Presence gone
Not wanting to hear regrets when absent.
Now I'm in a different city an it's cool As shhhh
Being in a new city and finding it enjoyable.
I had to clear my mind, all I seen was Mist
Needing to clear the mind due to a hazy perspective.
I really got some worth, you can't Take my gift
Acknowledging personal value and talent.
They know the boy got bar's Shoutout jadakiss
Proudly recognizing lyrical skill with a shoutout.
You can catch me shining bright like The city lights
Projecting a positive and vibrant image similar to city lights.
If the vibes isn't good stay out my life
Emphasizing the importance of positive vibes in life.
I'm like a black hippy cause I'm outta Sight
Feeling distant and unique like a "black hippy."
And I'm reaching for something That's passed height
Aspiring for something beyond conventional expectations.
I work hard so I sleep all day
Working hard, leading to a reversed sleep pattern.
Don't worry we'll be okay
Assuring that everything will be alright despite challenges.
This rap stuff is apart of life
Viewing rap as an integral part of life.
So I stay up working through the Whole damn night
Commitment to working tirelessly throughout the night.
No detractions
Emphasizing a focus on goals without distractions.
No detractions
Reiteration of the commitment to stay focused.
They said forget me till I made it Happen
Proving doubters wrong by achieving success.
You always see me smoking cause it's Complicated
Smoking as a response to life's complexities.
People think they know me, got a Rude awaking
Perception that people have a false understanding of the artist.
Was stuck in park, had to grab the Clutch
Overcoming a stagnant situation with effort.
I think this cursed but some people Call it luck
Viewing life events as a mix of curse and luck.
My life changing angles like it's Obtuse
Life's changes happening unexpectedly.
I think I been picked
Feeling chosen or destined for a unique path.
Duck duck goose
Reference to a children's game, suggesting unpredictability.
I do this for my people so I make the Shit Happen
Dedicating achievements to one's community.
Always killing shit these my bar's an I Kill with fashion
Asserting dominance in both lyrics and fashion.
My mind run in circles you can say That it's lapping
Continuous mental activity, likened to running in circles.
My bar's is like my weed you, call it My habit
Comparing lyrical output to a habitual activity like smoking weed.
Sign me
Expressing readiness to be signed by a record label.
I signed myself
Choosing independence and self-signing for success.
Got it on my own that's just I how Felt
Emphasizing self-reliance and personal feelings.
Stay fly
Encouragement to maintain a stylish and elevated mindset.
Stay high
Encouragement to stay elevated both mentally and physically.
They said I got a limit and it's the sky
Challenging the notion of limits by aiming for the sky.
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