Thirteen Reasons Why
Navigating Nightlife: A Soul's Reflection on Love and Loneliness in 'Thirteen Reasons Why'Lyrics
This how I'm coming all 2021, watch me take it...
This expresses the artist's determination for the year 2021.
Look, lately, I've been in and out of phases
The artist describes experiencing fluctuating emotions recently.
Losing memories of vivid faces
Memories of distinct faces are fading, possibly indicating challenges in remembering people.
Tryna get out my mind cause it keeps me from going places, but hey
Struggling to free the mind from inhibiting thoughts that hinder progress.
It hits you different when you know she won't stay
Emotions intensify when aware that someone won't stay.
And even harder when you know you can't get out your own way
Difficulty overcoming personal obstacles.
All these secrets that I know you'd rather take to the grave
Reference to hidden truths that someone would rather take to the grave.
Working shifts around the clock that make you feel like a slave, but I
Working tirelessly, feeling enslaved by the demands of life.
Guess I'll be lonely for the rest of my days
Acceptance of loneliness as a lasting condition.
It hits you different when you know she'll never love you the same, but hey
Emphasizes the impact of knowing someone won't reciprocate love equally.
Are you looking at the stars in the night sky?
Pondering the presence of God in the night sky, suggesting existential contemplation.
And wondering where's God in your nightlife?
-Are you looking at the stars in the night sky?
-And wondering where's God in your nightlife?
-Are you looking at the stars in the night sky?
-And wondering where's God in your nightlife?
-Cause then you're not alone
Assurance that one is not alone despite the existential questioning.
Can't believe it's almost 10 years later
Reflecting on a decade of achievements or experiences.
And I'm still putting numbers on the boards
Continues to achieve, regardless of others' opinions.
Of course I would be out sight if we were keeping score
Speculation on success if kept score were maintained.
I heard you rappers throwing dirt on my name
Addressing criticism from other artists and asserting dominance in the industry.
But when you see me all that energy is never the same
-I gotta, bring something other than my plate to the game
-Its GTA how all these niggas tryna swerve in my lane, man
-I know you wanna see how we live
Reflection on reciprocity in life, receiving what is given.
It's full circle man you get what you give
-So it is what it is
-These are some results of me paying attention
Acknowledging the impact of paying attention to women with ulterior motives.
To all these women that think like men with the same intentions
-All for a follow or to get within my mentions
-I won't mention who you are but I know that the city gets it by now
-We can chill and have a drink if you down
Openness to social interactions but with uncertainty about returning to the city.
Ain't no telling when it might be that I'm back in the town
-So, if we can't then you can hate on me now
-I guess it also hits you different when I'm never around, but hey
Recognition that absence affects perceptions.
Are you looking at the stars in the night sky?
Reiteration of existential questions and reassurance of not being alone.
And wondering where's God in your nightlife?
-Are you looking at the stars in the night sky?
-And wondering where's God in your nightlife?
-Are you looking at the stars in the night sky?
-And wondering where's God in your nightlife?
-Cause then you're not alone
-So what now?
Questioning the next steps in life.
Cause the bloodhounds
A metaphorical reference to being pursued or criticized intensely.
Are smelling all the blood on me
Feeling the pressure and scrutiny intensify.
I've ran far enough, I couldn't keep up
Running away from challenges but questioning if it's enough.
Is the eulogy about me? About me?
Rumors or discussions about the artist's demise.
Cause I don't buy it neither
Doubting the sincerity of praise and recognition from others.
I don't buy it neither, I'll admit
-Singing my praise to the preacher
-So maybe one day you'll meet us
-Once again, once again
Hoping for a future meeting or understanding.
Alright look
Addressing misconceptions, challenges, and struggles with mental health.
Man quit the capping
-Acting like I ain't the main attraction
-The force of habits that happens to keep from losing traction
-And all the baggage is adding towards the damage
-It's damaging how we manage to keep the laws of attraction
-Attacking my every thought
-As my thoughts are in states of panic
-I panic when I'm alone
-And at times it feels like I'm manic
-How tragic another body bag spread across floor
-You hellbound fucking with the boy!
A defiant statement against negativity and criticism.
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