Perception
Perception Unveiled: Navigating Life's Twists Through Joshua Ortiz's Lens
Lyrics
Remember when they used to talk like they love you, now they be blowing a kiss
People used to express love, but now they pretend by blowing a kiss.
Now they be walking away when they see you
People are avoiding or distancing themselves when they encounter you.
Saying oh josh is a bitch
Others label the artist negatively as "Josh is a bitch."
I am perceived in a way that I don’t wanna be in but I am kid
The artist is perceived in a way he dislikes but accepts as part of growing up.
We all be making mistakes and things that we do is the way that we live
We all make mistakes, and our actions define our way of living.
Niggas they know how we talk
People are aware of how the artist speaks.
(Bahhh)
(Expression: Bahhh)
Niggas they know how we eat
People know about the artist's lifestyle and habits.
We be living in dangerous world
Living in a perilous world.
I don’t ever go to sleep
The artist stays vigilant, never resting.
I had a dream
The artist had a dream.
A homie was pulling up asking me just for the money
A friend asks for money in the dream.
He said it’s funny how you have no money but have enough to buy some food
The friend finds it amusing that the artist lacks money but can afford food.
I said you need-a just watch how you talk
The artist advises the friend to be cautious in speech.
He said nah you need-a just move
The friend suggests the artist should move.
Before I knew it he shot up my face
In the dream, the friend shoots the artist in the face.
The blood was all on my shoe
Blood splatters on the artist's shoes.
Turn on the channel 4 news
The artist sees a news report of a 19-year-old dead too soon.
You see a 19 year old dead way to soon
A reflection on the consequences of not complying with the friend's request.
I should of given him what he was asking for but I just already knew
The artist regrets not giving what was asked for but knew the outcome.
(I did)
(Expression: I did)
Tryna be brave for culture but never thought once I should do this for you
Trying to be brave for culture but neglecting personal well-being.
I was so stuck in the moment I thought that my life was okay and it’s true
The artist was oblivious to life's struggles, thinking everything was okay.
Momma was rushing to see how I was but it was to late all the blood
Mother rushes to see the artist, but it's too late, blood pouring from lungs.
Was already pouring straight out of my lungs
A realization of people's indifference to suffering.
People they don’t give a fuck
People are selfish, focusing on their needs.
Either you give them whatever
People demand what they want without regard for others.
They ask
Expresses the transactional nature of relationships.
Or they will aim and they shoot
A stark choice between compliance and violence.
Living your life for a day
Life is a blessing, and each day should be appreciated.
Is a blessing
Gratitude towards God for revealing the truth.
You need-a thank god for the truth
Expresses the importance of loving and appreciating those who support you.
Love all the people who fight in your life and stand by your side everyday
Removing pain from life can lead to a brighter outlook.
Take away pain out your life
Positivity can change one's perception of the outside world.
And I bet when you walk outside you won’t see rain
The artist wakes up from the dream.
Then I woke up from my dream
The artist witnesses a happy family scene with a content mom and sister.
And I saw my momma happy
Reflects on fulfilling a friend's request for money, leading to a positive outcome.
And I saw my baby sister
Recognizes that life's outcome depends on how it is lived.
And her hair was still nappy
Expresses contentment with the current state of the artist's baby sister.
The friend that was asking me just for the money I gave it to him and he left
A friend leaves after receiving the money.
Who would of known
Reflects on the unpredictable nature of life.
Your life just depends on the way that you live it your best
Life's quality depends on how it is lived to the fullest.
(Bahh)
(Expression: Bahh)
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