Lyrics
Little bird won't you listen to me
Addressing someone as a "little bird" and asking for attention or understanding.
They claiming 99 problems as if I ain't even got one
People claiming to have many problems (99 problems), but the artist suggests otherwise.
As if I ain't showin love
Denying accusations of not showing love or appreciation.
Like i did it for free
Clarifying that actions were not done for free, implying effort and value.
They hit yo phone all the time when they feeling the need
Others reaching out when they need help, questioning if it's genuine or selfish.
But is it greed or me being me
Uncertainty about whether actions are motivated by greed or simply being authentic.
Can't tell
Expressing difficulty in distinguishing intentions.
A lot of good I could to you
Claiming the ability to do a lot of good for someone.
Upscale
Referring to a high-quality or sophisticated lifestyle.
For what it is I already knew
Acknowledging prior knowledge or awareness of a situation.
Whole time
Claiming to have understood someone's thoughts completely.
I read your mind cus it was clear as the daylight
Indicating clarity in understanding, like daylight.
Catch me sleep in the day time
Stating a non-traditional sleep pattern, possibly due to a busy lifestyle.
Maybe later a FaceTime
Mentioning a casual approach to communication, like a FaceTime call later.
Lately ain't even caring
Expressing a lack of concern or indifference recently.
I lay around and I waste time
Spending time idly, not utilizing it productively.
This is out of my character
Acknowledging behavior that deviates from one's usual character.
Niggas drawing comparisons
Others making unwarranted comparisons to the artist.
Picture me in a Benz or somewhere south of America
Imagining oneself in a luxury car or a location outside the typical context.
This ain't quite they material
Highlighting a mismatch between the artist's style and certain expectations.
I cross my T's and dot my I's just like it's nothing
Emphasizing attention to detail and thoroughness in actions.
I went from top to the bottom came out the struggle
Describing a journey from success to challenges and back.
So I decided that I'm just keeping it real
Deciding to be authentic and genuine in one's actions.
I had to splurge wit some words right from a humble man, humble man, humble man
Using words of wisdom from a humble perspective.
Got every reason why I'm ouchea doing good
List of reasons for the artist's positive actions and success.
Since I'm spitting like coldest
Comparing one's lyrical skill to the extreme cold, indicating excellence.
I was born wen it was snowing
Highlighting a challenging environment during the artist's birth.
I got ice up in my veins
Indicating resilience and strength through metaphorical "ice" in veins.
No one in my range out of sight and out of mind can't waste no time
Emphasizing focus and not wasting time on things beyond one's scope.
Daily how our life behind these blinds barely seeing all my guys
Describing a secluded life behind closed blinds and missing friends.
But still I know it in my heart that we gone shine
Believing in future success despite current challenges.
We just want that feeling of a lifetime
Expressing a desire for a memorable and fulfilling experience.
Let that little light shine
Encouraging a positive and radiant presence, letting one's light shine.
I'm thinking to myself that this the right time
Believing the current moment is opportune for success.
Used to a need a lifeline
Recalling a past dependency on others for support.
Now I see this music has a price sign
Recognizing the challenges and sacrifices in pursuing a music career.
Better than to be somebody's hotline
Expressing contentment with the current status, preferring it to being a "hotline."
Im thankful that I got mine
Gratitude for personal achievements and possessions.
Thankful that I write rhymes
Expressing gratitude for the ability to write rhymes.
I'm praying for that skrrrr
Expressing hope for a fast, dynamic lifestyle (skrrrr).
Tire marks right outside
Visualizing tire marks outside, suggesting a quick departure or arrival.
And to them niggas with they hands out imma air it out
Warning those expecting handouts that there will be consequences.
Pull up flexing with them bands out I'm the man now I'm gone
Boasting about success and financial status.
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