These Days
Navigating Life's Labyrinth: Kvng Natson's Reflection in 'These Days'
Lyrics
I think a lot these days
I spend a significant amount of time contemplating and reflecting nowadays.
I feel a lot I do don't come my way
I experience a lot of emotions, but the things I desire or hope for don't often come my way.
Maybe I forgot to pray
Perhaps I neglected to engage in prayer.
And so I try to shop
To cope with my emotions, I attempt to distract myself by shopping.
Fill my heart up with some groceries
I try to fill my emotional void by buying groceries.
And Oreos Biscuits too
Specifically, I mention Oreos Biscuits as part of my shopping, possibly a comfort food.
What did I say
I reflect on something I said.
Who did I say
I ponder on who I said it to.
I'm gonna turn to
I contemplate who I can turn to for support or guidance.
When I was older
Reference to a time in the future when I am older.
And they heard my voice
People have heard my voice, and there is attention focused on me.
With All their eyes on me
People are watching me closely.
I roll a lot these days
I engage in a lot of rolling, possibly a metaphor for navigating through life's challenges.
And I don't want that blunt, but it's all I've got
I don't desire a particular type of smoke, but it's all I have.
Say a grace then I spark it up
I say a prayer before smoking.
I been tryna wake it up
I am trying to awaken a dormant strength or courage within me.
The lion in my head, mehn I been tryna wake it up
A metaphorical lion in my head symbolizes this dormant strength.
I dunno what I'm lacking but I'm gonna make it up
Despite uncertainty, I am determined to make up for any shortcomings.
And if I can't... I'm just gonna move again
If I fail, I am prepared to start afresh.
I've been tryna run but I can never be the flash
Despite my efforts, I acknowledge I can't be as fast as "the flash."
A smiley on my face like I be Joker with a lash
I wear a smile like the Joker but with a hint of sadness.
Tryna build my castle but I even got no cash
I strive to build something meaningful despite a lack of resources.
In my hood they think I think I'm Robin cos I take it then I dash
In my community, they perceive me as someone who takes things and leaves swiftly.
I been tryna wake it up
I continue my efforts to awaken the dormant strength within me.
The lion in my head, mehn I been tryna wake it up
The metaphorical lion in my head persists as a symbol of this dormant strength.
I dunno what I'm lacking but I'm gonna make it up
I am uncertain about what I lack, but I am committed to compensating for it.
And if I can't... I'm just gonna start again
If my efforts are in vain, I am willing to begin anew.
I've been Tryna run but I can never be the flash
Despite my attempts, I acknowledge I can't match the speed of "the flash."
A smiley on my face like I be Joker with a lash
I wear a smile resembling the Joker, concealing my struggles.
Tryna build my castle but I even got no cash
I strive to build something meaningful despite a lack of resources (repeated line).
You see my nights are short
I describe my nights as short, possibly alluding to a sense of restlessness or anxiety.
These days, these days, these days
A repetition of "These days," indicating a reflection on the current state of affairs.
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