Stop Me
Rising Above the Doubters: Lacey Jackson's Anthem of Resilience
Lyrics
Yea Yea Yea
Expression of enthusiasm or agreement
Yea
Repetition for emphasis
My pops an OG told me never react
Advice from the speaker's father not to react impulsively
I'm what the city need got it straight on my back
Claiming responsibility for the city's needs on the speaker's shoulders
I can never let em' stop me
Determination not to be hindered or discouraged by others
I can never let em' stop me
-They said he couldn't do it but he went and did it
Overcoming challenges despite doubters, flying over their heads
Now he flying over heads even when they get it
-I been Loading since a youngin' in J Woods civic
Early experiences and influences, mentioning J Woods and critics
Back when Doc and Coach Sharrett was my biggest critic
-Same ones that criticize me showed me how to pivot
Learning from critics who later support and guide the speaker
How to get yo ass back up to be specific
-I ain't make it to the pros but I'm prolific
Not making it to professional sports but excelling in other ways
I ain't really ask for much but I'm so gifted
-The phone don't even ring you wasn't blocked you didn't call much
Feeling disconnected from people despite musical success
It's crazy cuz' the world can feel my music but we lost touch
-My OG's is from a city that they call bus
Origins from a city with struggles and strikes
The ones with no hits went on strike and so they called us
-You better have that badge on you
Advising to be prepared with a badge, using talent and a bag wisely
Cuz when building lock tonight we might pass on you
-Get on the ship and find something you can grab onto
-Ain't to much that some talent and and a bag won't do
-I would spazz but
Mentioning a potential outburst but not elaborating
My pops an OG told me never react
Reiteration of advice from the speaker's father and determination
I'm what the city need got it straight on my back
-So I can never let em' stop me
-So I can never let em' stop me
-My pops an OG told me never react
-I'm what the city need got it straight on my back
-So I can never let em' stop me
-So I can never let em' stop me
-They tell you that can't if you let em tell it
Not letting others define limitations, recognizing cries for help
I know that's a cry for help but they never yell it
-Chasing dreams I made in zzz's you can say I'm zealous
Pursuing dreams with passion, aiming to share success
A goal to make my first mill and share it with the fellas
-See some rappers rhyme with jealous right there
Awareness of jealousy, staying ahead in maturity
But I'm ahead of my peers
-Took a while to dumb it down cuz I'm ahead in my years
-You on the edge but won't jump you see the picture that's clear
Encouraging risk-taking for growth, confronting fear
You gotta jump to get yo wings you never got em that's fear
-Kleen pictures nigga
Mentioning intentions and dismissing unnecessary chatter
Miss me in the group chat with it
-My intentions with her
-Stupid like a new jack critic
Criticizing those who deny success despite visible achievements
They see the streams is adding up but still they won't admit it
-He said he ten minutes away that mean he left last minute
Expressing frustration with unreliable individuals
I gave em quotable and stories what is left for the me to get the glory
-You ain't a label if yo A&R's ain't looking for me
Recognition of worth, expecting attention from music industry
Forever Loading on the hoodie I don't need the help
Commitment to individuality, advice from the speaker's father
Pops told me boy just me boy just be yourself
-My pops an OG told me never react
Repetition of determination and commitment to overcoming obstacles
I'm what the city need got it straight on my back
-So I can never let em' stop me
-I can never let em' stop me
-My pops an OG told me never react
-I'm what the city need got it straight on my back
-So I can never let em' stop me
-I can never let em' stop me
-No way
Emphatic denial of being stopped
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