Lyrics
Said I don't know why, I don't know why
Says he doesn't understand the reasons behind people's behavior
People act the way they do, yeah
People pretend and create false realities to convince themselves of lies
They make believe (go on make believe, yeah)
Encourages making believe, possibly sarcastic
That the lies they tell themselves are true (only you)
Highlighting the self-deception in the lies people tell themselves
But you and I know, we both know
Both the speaker and the listener are aware of the need for validation
That everybody's got something to prove
Everyone has something to prove in life
(Everybody's got something)
Reiterates that everyone has something to prove
(Everybody's got something to prove)
-Said life's a struggle
Life is challenging, and someone will inevitably face hardships
(Life's a struggle)
-(Yeah, so hard)
-And somebody's gotta lose, yeah
-(Uh huh, come on)
Encouragement to move forward despite challenges
Fuck you talkin' 'bout, yeah
Expression of frustration, asking why someone is complaining
Fuck you talkin' 'bout
-(Fuck you talkin' 'bout)
-All stressed out
-(Don't you know) Said we all stressed out
-Fuck you talkin' 'bout
-(Fuck you)
-Fuck you talkin' 'bout
-(Fuck you talkin' 'bout)
-Stop complaining
Advises to stop complaining
Don't just stand there
Indicates awareness of an underlying issue
(See's there's one thing you gotta know)
-That there's something going on in here (Uh huh)
-Ah, ah yeah, and everybody's got the fever
Expresses curiosity about the listener's plans/actions
(Everybody's got fever)
-You should tell me what you gonna
-(This ain't about them)
-Tell me what you gonna do
-(It's about you, just you)
-So what the mailman say?
References daily struggles, emphasizing the need to work for a living
(What he say?)
-(What the mailman say?)
-What the mailman say?
-(What he say?)
-(Hurry Mister Postman)
-Yeah said it's time to pay your bills
-(It's time to pay your bills)
-Almost everyday
-Damn near everyday
-(We workin' everyday)
-You know I don't to this for thrills, hell nah
Downplays the significance of material wealth and status
So you got a bankroll
-(What that mean?)
-See that don't make you powerful
-You're not special
-Just live in someone else's shadow
-You're probably a fucking asshole
-You're just renting someone else's castle
-Finding someone else is better
Implies that real value comes from within, not external comparisons
(Everyday)
-Fuck you 'talkin' 'bout
Reiteration of frustration, urging resolution and understanding
(Fuck you)
-Fuck you 'talkin' 'bout
-Just work it out
-(Fuck you)
-Just work it out
-Go on and work it out
-Fuck you 'talkin' 'bout
-(Fuck you 'talkin' 'bout)
-Fuck you 'talkin' 'bout
-Ain't nobody like a (uh huh)
Emphasizes that negativity is unwelcome
So don't be a
-Yeah, you know there's something going on in here, ah
-Everybody's got the fear
Addresses universal fears shared by everyone
Won't you tell me what you gonna do?
Asks the listener to share their plans for overcoming fear
Tell me what you gonna do, yeah
-My world is so, ah it's sideways
Expresses a sense of imbalance and a desire for things to go well
My world is so sideways
-Wish things would go, yeah
-Wish things would go my way
-Wish things would go my way, yeah
-Oh, oh, ah
-Yeah, uh huh
Reflects on common struggles, encourages self-reflection, and asks the listener to take action
Oh you waiting for your big break?
-Yeah, me too
-Fuck else we gon' do?
-I mean you all dealt the same hand right, right?
-We all got the same chance to understand shit, right?
-I mean, what you got, no money?
-I been there
-What you got, no friends?
-I'm living that shit everyday, come on now
-See all them problems you think you have
-Has got to do with you and only you
-And what the fuck you gon' do?
-I said what the fuck you gon' do?
-Ain't about me, ain't about them
-It's about you and only you
-Now what you gon' do?
-Fuck this where's my
Expresses frustration or urgency, possibly indicating a desire for change
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