Lyrics
Ain't no shortcut
Avoiding quick and easy paths
Got to take the long road
Necessity to choose a more challenging route
Got to the long road
Emphasis on the extended journey
It's a journey
Life is a continuous process
What's for me is for me
Destiny is predetermined
This my story
Expressing personal narrative
Living life exploring
Actively experiencing and discovering life
Ain't no shortcuts
Reiteration of avoiding shortcuts
Got to take the long road
Emphasizing the importance of the lengthy path
Let it all unfold
Allowing life to unfold naturally
Let it all unfold
Repeating the idea of letting things happen
Rome wasn't built in a day
Success takes time, comparing to the building of Rome
I ain't come here to play
Assertive attitude, not here for games
African queen
Reference to strength and royalty
Gone head slay
Encouraging self-confidence and assertiveness
You a bad bitch bae
Complimenting a confident and strong individual
Big facts and you know it!
Affirming the truth and self-awareness
When they try to hold you down
Overcoming obstacles, displaying resilience
Gone and head show it
Encouraging defiance against oppression
You educated
Praising intelligence and capability
Brilliant
Highlighting brilliance
Beautiful
Emphasizing beauty and strength
Don't make sense that you work in a cubicle
Contradiction between skills and mundane work
Whatever your heat desires
Pursuing personal passions
Be passionate on fire
Being intensely committed and enthusiastic
Be confident young shawty
Encouraging self-assurance in youth
What's for me is for me
Reiteration of predetermined destiny
Writing your story
Authoring one's life story actively
Give god the glory
Giving credit to a higher power for achievements
Be passionate on fire
Encouraging intense commitment and enthusiasm
Do what you heart desires
Pursuing heartfelt desires
Dreams can not expire
Highlighting the endurance of dreams
Be passionate on fire
Encouraging sustained passion and commitment
Ain't no short cuts
Reiteration of avoiding quick and easy routes
Got to take the long road
Stressing the importance of a challenging journey
Got to take the long road
Emphasizing the extended and demanding path
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