Lyrics
Back in the day when I was young I'm not a kid no more
Reflecting on the past when the artist was young, expressing a transition from childhood to adulthood.
But some days I sit and wish I was a kid again
Expressing a desire to return to the carefree days of childhood despite the challenges of adulthood.
Before I fell in love and smoked my first cigarette
Recalling a time before experiencing love and engaging in potentially harmful activities like smoking.
Before I broke it up and said that I dont give a s***
Referring to a moment when the artist ended a relationship and adopted an indifferent attitude.
Before I gambled all the money in the hope I'd win
Reflecting on a time when the artist took risks with money, hoping for a positive outcome.
I'd wanna make it out but now I want to make it in
Contrasting the previous desire to escape with the current ambition to succeed in life.
But what's a vision while they wishin I'm a serve this
Questioning the value of ambition when others expect the artist to engage in negative activities.
And whats a name without the purpose
Contemplating the significance of a name without a clear purpose or meaning.
2021 yeah they know my verses
Noting that the artist's verses are known in 2021.
So I'm a speak it everyday until they heard this
Committing to share the artist's message until it gains widespread recognition.
They never met another like me that deserved it
Emphasizing uniqueness and deserving recognition compared to others.
Been around the map n now I'm back putting work in
Having traveled and now returning to put effort into achieving goals.
But thats the difference between you and I
Highlighting a difference in work ethic or life choices between the artist and others.
I was on the grind while the others where at UNI
Stating that the artist worked hard while others attended university.
Few mottos but do or die
Embracing the "do or die" mentality, suggesting a commitment to success.
A couple brothers got me through in life
Expressing gratitude for the support of friends during challenging times.
Fewer fights really got me doing fine
Indicating that facing fewer conflicts contributed to the artist's well-being.
I'm old skool like Sega's
Describing a nostalgic connection to old-school elements like Sega.
Shell suit tracksuits, Walkers Tazos and Reebok trainers
Listing nostalgic items like shell suit tracksuits, Walkers Tazos, and Reebok trainers.
Before phones we pages
Recalling a time before smartphones when pagers were used.
We used to vibe to this music for ages
Reminiscing about the enjoyment of music for extended periods.
Yo! Spin a vinyl play a tape
Referencing the use of vinyl records and tapes for music.
On the weekend we'd link out at raves
Describing socializing at raves on weekends.
Flew out to Malia an did it on stage
Recalling performing on stage in Malia during travels.
Man it was all good back in the day
Reflecting on the positivity of the past.
I wish that it could happen like then
Expressing a wish for the present to resemble the positive aspects of the past.
I'd wake up with no regrets an I'd do it again
Desiring a life without regrets and a willingness to relive positive experiences.
Ten years putting work nothing worth less
Highlighting a decade of hard work with tangible value.
And ten more to the days what my word is
Expressing a commitment to continue the hard work for another ten years.
Even though this jungle is a circus that don't serve us
Acknowledging life's challenges and comparing them to a circus.
I kept it real everyday so now I earned it
Emphasizing authenticity and realness as the key to earning success.
So when i finish know I ran (Iran) it like I'm Persian
Playing on the word "Iran" to suggest confidently running or managing things like a Persian.
I'm just trying to say I'm just an ordinary person
Affirming that the artist is an ordinary person despite achievements.
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