Fade Away
From Street Life to Triumph: Jordan Fluent's Journey
Lyrics
See I come from street life
Coming from a background immersed in street life.
Where you lose your innocence by them street lights
Highlighting the loss of innocence under the influence of street lights.
My father wasn't shit my momz was working all night
Reflecting on a difficult family situation where the father was absent, and the mother worked all night.
See I had pain couldn't even get my mind right
Expressing the impact of pain on the ability to maintain mental well-being.
My mind right
Emphasizing the importance of having a clear mindset.
But I came a long way
Acknowledging personal growth and progress.
I won't let nobody try to come and take away (My life)
Committing to protecting one's life from external threats.
If you cross the line then you might have to fade away
Warning that crossing a certain line may lead to a violent confrontation.
I don't want to have to make you fade away
Expressing a desire not to resort to violence but recognizing the possibility.
Fade away
Repeating the theme of fading away, suggesting consequences for crossing boundaries.
I Ain't do no wrong
Claiming innocence and denying wrongdoing.
To anybody innocent
Affirming innocence for everyone who is not guilty.
I put that on gang
Pledging allegiance or loyalty to a gang.
If you got hurt you deserved that shit
Controversially stating that harm is deserved if inflicted.
They talking real
Noting the contradiction between talking real and engaging in violence.
But in front of them I still punched his shit
Admitting to physical aggression despite claims of innocence.
Could never be me
Asserting that certain actions are beyond one's capability, even if not adequately equipped.
Not even if I wasn't equipped
Reiterating loyalty to a gang or group.
Said thats on gang gang
Rejecting political involvement in favor of confrontation.
No politicin we could bang bang
Emphasizing a shared commitment among friends to a particular lifestyle.
My niggas be all on the same thang
Indicating the potential risks of life, underscoring the seriousness.
could die anyway this shit isn't a game
Describing the possibility of life either improving or becoming chaotic.
You make it out or go insane
Stating that the described life is a constant, not a temporary phase.
This been my life this shit ain't a phase
Asserting the permanence of the depicted lifestyle.
Its bigger than me I got big range
Highlighting the significance of personal influence and reach.
I'm tryna get all of my people paid
Expressing a goal of financial success for oneself and one's community.
For way too long I was feeling like I was here before
Recounting a history of struggle and the feeling of being overwhelmed.
Struggling I been fighting feel I cant take no more
Describing a continuous fight against adversity.
You get some clout then they swear that you was they dawg before
Pointing out the fickleness of relationships when success is achieved.
What about when I was stressing tryna push a load
Recalling a stressful period involving illicit activities.
See I come from street life
Repeating the description of the street life and its impact on innocence.
Where you lose your innocence by them street lights
Reiterating the loss of innocence under the influence of street lights.
My father wasn't shit my momz was working all night
Restating family challenges, highlighting the absence of the father and the mother's nighttime work.
See I had pain couldn't even get my mind right
Reemphasizing the presence of pain and its impact on mental well-being.
My mind right
Reiterating the importance of maintaining a clear mindset.
But I came a long way
Reaffirming personal growth and distance traveled.
I won't let nobody try to come and take away (My life)
Reiterating the determination to protect one's life from threats.
If you cross the line then you might have to fade away
Repeating the warning that crossing a certain line may lead to violent consequences.
I don't want to have to make you fade away
Reiterating the reluctance to resort to violence but acknowledging its possibility.
Fade away
Repeating the theme of fading away, suggesting consequences for crossing boundaries.
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