Broke Boy Blues
Broke Boy Blues: Embracing Life's Struggles with Hopeful Beats
Lyrics
This one's for all the people
This song is dedicated to everyone holding it down.
Holding it down man, you know
Emphasizes the idea of enduring challenges.
It's like this
Introducing the perspective and theme of the lyrics.
I wanna live the dream
Expressing the desire to live a fulfilling life.
Ballin' like Kareem
Aspiring to achieve success comparable to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
I know that sounds extreme
Acknowledges the seemingly ambitious nature of the dream.
But it's all that I can see
The dream dominates the speaker's thoughts.
Stuck up in my mind hoping one day I'll be free
Feeling mentally confined but hopeful for freedom in the future.
But for now it's,
Current reality is reflected in the humorous phrase "Oh Sugar Honey Iced Tea."
"Oh Sugar Honey Iced Tea"
Comic exclamation emphasizing the challenging situation.
(Oh Shit)
Acknowledging the difficulties with a humorous interjection.
So if you see a door that's open
Encouraging seizing opportunities when they arise.
Go then, follow all your omens
Advocating following one's intuition and signs.
Oh man
Expressing awe or surprise.
Life will never fit like a glove
Life doesn't always fit perfectly but promoting love regardless.
But it's best to show love
Encouraging authenticity and honesty.
I gotta keep it real
Staying true to oneself while facing challenges.
Cookin' up the egg ramen still
Highlighting a humble lifestyle with a reference to egg ramen.
Broke Boy Blues
Title reference: experiencing the hardships of financial struggle.
Lost it all, now there's nothing left to lose
Acknowledging the losses but choosing this life repeatedly.
In the end this the life that I would choose like, over and over again
Contentment in the chosen life despite potential alternatives.
I don't think about what it could've been.
Avoiding dwelling on missed opportunities.
Livin' in the moment, I am zen
Embracing the present moment with a zen attitude.
Can't go nowhere because we're broke
Literal limitation due to financial constraints.
Yeah
Reiterating the theme of being restricted by financial difficulties.
Can't go nowhere because we're broke
-Yeah
Continuing emphasis on the impact of financial struggles.
Rappers wanna diss?
-Make a bet then
-Arrowhead to Crestline
-But I'm up in Cedar Glenn
-Smokin' on Skywalker
-Why I feel like Kylo Ren?
-Writing with my heart while my soul takes the pen
-I lost a couple years, I need ten
-I sin a lot, every now and then
-But
-So do many other men
-So when it comes time when I'm in the lions den, I say my prayers glory all to God.
-Goodnight and Amen
-(Amen)
-Can't go nowhere because we're broke
-Yeah
-Can't go nowhere because we're broke
-Yeah
-Can't go nowhere because we're broke
-Yeah
-Can't go nowhere because we're broke
-Yeah
Final line, possibly symbolizing a sense of being stuck or restricted.
Under the street lamp
Underlining the overall theme in a poetic way.
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