Lyrics
I ain’t slept in like 2 days, eyes lazy
The singer hasn't slept in two days, feeling tired with lazy eyes.
And I need some sleep but you know I’m still blazing
Despite needing sleep, the singer is still using substances, possibly marijuana.
Know I’m elevated, and I’m just staying patient
The singer acknowledges being elevated, likely referring to a heightened state of consciousness.
I’m just staying faded
Expressing a preference for staying in a faded, altered state.
Got a lot of pain, and I cannot escape it
The singer carries a significant amount of emotional pain that is hard to escape.
Things is getting changed, I did a lot of waiting
The singer has experienced changes and a lot of waiting in life.
Seen a lot of strangers that be hating
Encountering unfamiliar individuals who harbor negative feelings.
But never took the time for conversation
Despite encountering hate, there's a lack of meaningful conversation with these strangers.
I guess I need to learn to never make it
Reflecting on the lesson of not expecting validation or understanding from others.
Concerns of mine when I be on the stages
Concerns arise when performing on stages, possibly related to judgment or criticism.
It burns to find another that would say it
The pain intensifies when someone else confirms the difficulties in love and patience.
I’m talking bout the love, and all of the patience
Focusing on the importance of love and enduring patience.
I put the fam above, it ain’t no replacement
Emphasizing the prioritization of family, stating it has no substitute.
I said I ain’t replacing none of that
Reiterating the refusal to replace or compromise family bonds.
Remember racing back and forth to go and get the bag
Recalling the hustle for success and the pursuit of financial gain in the past.
Now I’m 22, I’m focused on the raps
At the age of 22, the singer is now focused on pursuing a career in rap.
I’m focused on a vision, wanna lead the people back
Aspiring to lead and inspire people through a focused vision.
I’m hoping that they hear me, ‘fore I end up on my ass
Hoping that the message is heard before facing difficulties or failures.
I promise imma get it, momma I won’t ever lag
A promise to achieve success and not lag behind, especially for the singer's mother.
I won’t ever be another nigga posted with a strap
Commitment to avoid a life involving firearms, contrasting with a previous lifestyle.
Posted on the corner, steady trynna flip a pack
Rejecting a past of dealing drugs and engaging in street activities.
Homie life is more than selling drugs and slinging gats
Stressing the idea that life holds more meaning than illegal activities.
And stealing from the homies that would always have your back
Condemning betrayal and theft from friends who were loyal.
We tried to wake you up
An attempt to awaken someone who is behaving like a traitor.
But nigga yous a rat
Labeling someone as a rat, likely due to betrayal or disloyalty.
And if my name in your mouth, I ain’t ever having none of that
Refusing to engage with gossip or negative talk involving the singer's name.
I ain’t slept in like 2 days, eyes lazy
Repetition of the singer's lack of sleep and lazy eyes.
And I need some sleep but you know I’m still blazing
Reiteration of the need for sleep while acknowledging substance use.
Know I’m elevated, and I’m just staying patient
Reaffirming an elevated state and maintaining patience while being faded.
I’m just staying faded
Reaffirming the preference for staying in an altered state.
Got a lot of pain, and I cannot escape it
Emphasizing the persistent emotional pain that cannot be avoided.
Things is getting changed, I did a lot of waiting
Reflecting on the changes experienced and the waiting endured.
Seen a lot of strangers that be hating
Encountering strangers who harbor hate, yet not engaging in meaningful conversation.
But never took the time for conversation
Reiterating the need to learn from past mistakes and not repeat them.
I guess I need to learn to never make it
Repeating the concerns about judgment and criticism when performing on stages.
Concerns of mine when I be on the stages
Reiterating the pain of discovering someone else expressing similar difficulties in love and patience.
It burns to find another that would say it
Continuing the theme of the challenges in love and the importance of patience.
I’m talking bout the love, and all of the patience
Reiterating the emphasis on love and enduring patience, especially for family.
I put the fam above, it ain’t no replacement
Stating the unwavering prioritization of family bonds over any substitute.
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