Been Better
Navigating Shadows: Izaya Tiji's Reflections on Struggle and Redemption
Lyrics
Oh, woah, oh, oh oh
Expressing a mix of emotions and capturing attention with vocalizations.
How learned nothing from me
Expressing disappointment or frustration about someone not learning from the speaker.
And I say this respectfully, yeah
Politely emphasizing a statement or opinion.
We ain't never seen them out in broad day
Referring to elusive or mysterious individuals who are not seen in public during the day.
She won't ever be out up on Broadway
Predicting that someone will not be successful or recognized on a grand scale.
I my face
Expression suggesting a lack of concern or indifference on the speaker's face.
I ain't ever hearin' what they say
Claiming to ignore or not pay attention to what others say.
They say, they say
Repeating a common saying, possibly to emphasize skepticism or disbelief.
I got this jugg shit my way my way, my way
Referring to a successful or profitable situation that the speaker has encountered.
How can you love me when you can't
Questioning the sincerity of love when someone cannot communicate honestly.
Tell me 'bout a damn thing?
Expressing frustration with the lack of information or communication from someone.
And I can't help tellin' you
Expressing a willingness to give everything to the other person.
I'll give you everything
Indicating a significant sacrifice or commitment, possibly involving personal hardship.
I cough up all this blood knew I was the one
Symbolizing pain and sacrifice through the imagery of coughing up blood.
Before eyes even could see
Claiming a sense of self-awareness or confidence before being recognized by others.
There's some times you just wanna fly away
Expressing a desire to escape or detach from certain situations.
I just do this shit my way
Emphasizing a commitment to doing things in the speaker's own way.
Yeah I know we had some bad days
Acknowledging past difficulties or challenges in a relationship.
Yeah I had some blow some Tecs days
Reflecting on challenging moments involving drug use or violence.
Blow some ass days in the fast way
Describing fast-paced and potentially reckless days involving questionable activities.
Like, it's your cash day
Suggesting a celebratory attitude or a day focused on acquiring wealth.
Like, it's your bag day
Emphasizing the importance of personal achievements or gains.
And I feel like we could ball
Expressing confidence or a belief in the potential for success or prosperity.
Me and my guys never snitch
Boasting about loyalty and a code of silence among the speaker and their friends.
I done mixed rap, with the rock with the pop
Mentioning a fusion of musical styles, possibly indicating versatility.
RnB when you get up with the top dogs
Associating with high-achieving individuals in the music industry.
Then what they say go
Indicating adherence to a particular directive or code of conduct.
Like, I'ma put my leg down
Expressing a desire to assert oneself or establish dominance.
I wanna put my leg down
Reiterating a desire to assert oneself or establish dominance.
Call or text, got my name
Notifying others that the speaker's identity is known through calls or texts.
I just wanna sit now
Expressing a desire for peace or relaxation.
I just wanna bail out, na na, na na
Expressing a desire to escape or withdraw from a situation.
I know that my mama teared up
Acknowledging the emotional impact on the speaker's mother.
I know I just need to come home, like
Expressing a need to return home.
I'm doing better doing better
Claiming improvement or progress in the speaker's life.
Yeah, I probably won't be here for too long
Anticipating a temporary stay or presence in a particular situation.
Probably won't be here for too long
Repeating the anticipation of a short stay or presence.
Probably won't be here for too long
Reiterating the expectation of a brief stay or presence.
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