Want the Ball
Wielding Destiny: Unleashing Determination through 'Want the Ball'
Lyrics
You gotta be willing to call the shots
You must be ready to take control and make decisions.
If you really do want the ball
To succeed, you need to actively desire and pursue opportunities.
With pride you gotta let it all just drop
Show confidence and let go of inhibitions to achieve your goals.
Or you gone be the one to fall
If you hesitate, you may face negative consequences.
You gotta give it all you got
Put maximum effort into your endeavors.
If you really do want it all
To achieve everything, you need to give your all.
You gotta give it all you got
Emphasizes the importance of putting in maximum effort.
If you really do want it all
-Why not burn the bridge
Suggests taking decisive actions, even if it means burning bridges.
I dont want that evil coming over here and
Expresses a desire to avoid negativity and evil influences.
I dont wanna go to the evil
-Go to the people im tryna be goals to the people
Describes the speaker's aspirations to be a positive influence and role model for people.
Tryna be close to the people
-Tryna be hope to the people
-Tryna show the ropes to the people
-Its like im tryna be
Continues the theme of being a support and guide for others.
Its like im tryna be a boat for the people
-Cause i gotta stay afloat for the people
Highlighting the importance of staying afloat in challenging situations.
I gotta keep it respectful even through the fallouts
Maintaining respect despite challenges and using setbacks as motivation.
They be fouling me outta bounds that just makes me wanna ball out
-The only time i take the ball out
Referencing basketball, using taking the ball out as a metaphor for facing challenges.
Is if they pass it back I take the last shot
-This is probably my last shot I airballed my last shot
Reflects on past failures and emphasizes the importance of taking shots.
You gotta be willing to call the shots
Reiteration of the importance of commitment and effort in achieving one's goals.
If you really do want the ball
-With pride you gotta let it all just drop
-Or you gone be the one to fall
-You gotta give it all you got
-If you really do want it all
-You gotta give it all you got
-If you really do want it all
-What youll find here is just five years
Indicates a period of time, possibly representing the speaker's journey.
Of just God revealing his purpose
Reflects on challenges, the imperfection of life, and the value of perseverance.
Things will never be perfect
-Dont say buy unless you mean purchase
-One of my fears is Ill cry tears in front of everyone of these persons
-But these kids need to know that they worth it
-And they ain't the only ones hurting
-Open my ears and now I hear what the word is truthfully sayin'
-Really cupid be playin'
Expresses skepticism about love and references cupid as a metaphor.
It seems he only shoots pain
-This is my year im here
Asserts the speaker's determination and the need for proof of commitment.
And im comin straight out the blocks gunning
-Gotta prove it if you want it
-We made something outta nothing
-I dont do too well with assumptions
Addresses resistance to external influences and inner conflict.
Try to keep em out discussions
-The reaper gone bring repercussions
-My brain ain't in line with my conscience
-I dont do the things that im prompted
-The devil keep reaching Im stomping
-Undebatable you lose that unrelated
Asserts the speaker's worth and the misconception of being underrated.
I been under the radar they calling me underrate-able
-Angel Gabriel Michael Jordan save the bull
References religious figures to convey the redemption of sins.
Jesus wasn't Rico wasn't Mitch but my sins paid in full
-What you making statements for what you faking and flaking for
Questions the motives of others and emphasizes the speaker's resilience.
If your man ain't hustling or getting cake what you caking for
-Gas tank on E but dont worry momma didn't raise a fool
-Beat em once but twenty I had thirty and I ain't play the fourth
-You sleeping on a dude that do not need to be slept on
Warns against underestimating the speaker and acknowledges past struggles.
All these rappers claim they crack
-And I agree they all been stepped on
-Waking up like steve after going to sleep like stefan
Highlights the contrast between waking up determined and succumbing to trends.
You do whatever your TL say thats why you crept on
-You gotta be willing to call the shots
Reiteration of the importance of commitment and effort in achieving one's goals.
If you really do want the ball
-(The reason I ain't sleep yet its some goals that i ain't reach yet)
-With pride you gotta let it all just drop
-Or you gone be the one to fall
-(Positivity booming a headline I ain't read yet)
-You gotta give it all you got
-If you really do want it all
-(All Americans are jerks a statement I must reject)
-You gotta give it all you got
-If you really do want it all
-(When I need to shake and let it go remember breathe stretch)
Encourages releasing stress and focusing on breathing and stretching.
No I can't lose my breath
Asserts the speaker's resilience, determination, and ability to navigate challenges.
I could be step-father step-brother still i won't lose my step
-I could be a part of the body won't lose my head
-Im holdin on to everything i own not tryna lose myself
-Im not tryna break the law Im tryna break protocol
-When they try to pin me down I know how to roll the ball
-I know how to stay in my lane know how to keep out the gutter
-They hating they tasting my bread they can't believe its butter
Indicates envy or disbelief from others regarding the speaker's success.
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