WOKE
Awakening Waves: Josiah Lowe's Anthem of Vigilance
Lyrics
We stay woke
We remain aware and vigilant
Hopped up out the boat
Exited a challenging situation
Livin' water float
Living in a state of fluidity and adaptability
Do the most
Engage in the most impactful actions
We stay, we stay, we stay woke
Repetition of the theme of staying woke, being adaptable, and doing the most
Hopped up out the boat
-Livin' water float
-Do the most
-We stay, we stay, we stay woke
-Hopped up out the boat
-Livin' water float
-Do the most
-We stay, we stay, we stay woke
-Hopped up out the boat
-Livin' water float
-Do the most
-We stay, we stay, we stay
-I stay
Personal commitment to staying aware
Woke don't sleep
Awareness doesn't rest
Walking on the water I come in peace
Metaphorical reference to walking on water with a message of peace
Never been higher 'til I bowed my knees
Reaching new heights through humility (bowing knees)
That's upside down, but that's how it be
Challenges and paradoxes are inherent in life
Cause reppin' my Kingdom
Representing a higher purpose or calling
That's only the future
Future-oriented focus on positive outcomes
Got nothing but class
Emphasizing dignity and quality
'Cause I'm not Ferris Bueller
Contrasting with a fictional character to highlight seriousness
Better watch for them snakes
Warning against deceptive individuals
'Cause they playing Medusa
Comparing deceptive people to the mythological creature Medusa
They up in your head, now they got your medulla
Manipulating thoughts and emotions
I do not get it, it's such a trap
Expressing confusion and concern
We diving in sin, 'til our hearts just collapse
Engaging in sinful behavior until negative consequences
'Cause we taking naps and playing our apps
Indulging in distractions but avoiding risks
But playing is safe 'til I'm feeling like trash
Choosing safety over confronting personal issues
Throwing my ashes out
Symbolic act of letting go of negative influences
Satan be laughing now
Recognizing the influence of negativity
Jesus done showed me how
Positive influence of spiritual teachings
Staying woke ain't a passive vow
Being awake is an active commitment
Yeah
Repetition of the theme of staying woke, being adaptable, and doing the most
We stay woke
-Hopped up out the boat
-Livin' water float
-Do the most
-We stay, we stay, we stay woke
-Hopped up out the boat
-Livin' water float
-Do the most
-We stay, we stay, we stay woke
-Hopped up out the boat
-Livin' water float
-Do the most
-We stay, we stay, we stay woke
-Hopped up out the boat
-Livin' water float
-Do the most
-We stay, we stay, we stay
-Diving in yeah
Engaging in life's challenges
Crushed my sin yeah
Overcoming personal sins
I just been staying woke, don't sleep on enemies
Remaining vigilant against enemies
That's why I'm going in yeah
Actively facing challenges
I just been telling 'em test me
Challenging others to test the speaker
I'm scoring like Messi
Scoring victories like the soccer player Messi
They throw me a beat and I grind it like Gretsky
Diligently working on musical compositions
Just do it, don't check me
Encouraging action without hesitation
Like Khaled on jetskis
Reference to DJ Khaled and his energetic lifestyle
Boy, that's staying woke
Being alert and prepared
I'm on 10 'cause we ready
Feeling fully prepared and ready
That's why I
Continued emphasis on not sleeping
I never sleep I stay alive
Remaining aware until death
I’m staying woke until I die
Persevering in wakefulness
This light of me I’m gonna shine
Inner light shining despite challenges
I run with You into the night
Allegiance and commitment to a higher power
Making darkness into light
Transforming negativity into positivity
Shine it up and make it bright, yeah
Emphasizing the brightness of the future
Make it bright
Reiteration of making the future bright
Staying woke will make it bright
Acknowledging the positive impact of staying woke
We stay woke
Repetition of the theme of staying woke and doing the most
Hopped up out the boat
-Livin' water float
-Do the most
-We stay, we stay, we stay woke
-Hopped up out the boat
-Livin' water float
-Do the most
-We stay, we stay, we stay woke
-Hopped up out the boat
-Livin' water float
-Do the most
-We stay, we stay, we stay woke
-Hopped up out the boat
-Livin' water float
-Do the most
-We stay, we stay, we stay
Repetition of the theme of staying woke, being adaptable, and doing the most
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