Lyrics
Listen
Introduction; urging to listen.
I think they think they know me, I think they think they get it
Perception that others believe they understand the artist.
Some holy water, crucifix 'n mix it with some lyrics
Mention of religious symbols mixed with lyrics.
But this ain't that and that ain't rap, we're going in lock the front door if I ain't back
Clarifying the unique style of the artist; a sense of urgency.
They feelin you, Crae, it's cool, I'm respected, but I won't be a slave to acceptance
Acknowledging respect but refusing to be controlled by others' approval.
I got my co-sign from the master, so maranatha
Claiming approval from a higher authority (God).
They like the flow, oh they go'n love the message
Anticipating appreciation for both flow and message.
(For real?)
Questioning the sincerity of the anticipated appreciation.
Nah, I'm sure that they'll reject it, but that's what they supposed to do
Expecting rejection, understanding the norm.
Don't wanna see, they opposing views
Disliking differing opinions, avoiding opposing views.
Say they married to the game but mayne they souls stay itchin'
Metaphorically describing a commitment to the music industry despite internal conflicts.
She never hit the spot, I guess that's why they call her misses
Referring to a woman who doesn't meet expectations.
My snap back fitted, the choir robe didn't
Contrasting fashion choices with religious attire; emphasizing real-life over appearances.
And I don't play church, partna, this is what I'm living
Rejecting a superficial representation of faith; emphasizing authenticity.
Hey Bun call from Texas, told me Crae, I get it,
Recognition and endorsement from fellow artists, e.g., Bun B.
You are no impostor, you spit it how you live it
Acknowledgment of authenticity in the artist's lyrics.
Them inmates tellin me keep spittin 'n don't quit it
Encouragement from inmates to continue creating impactful music.
Cause when that music play they ain't worried about the sentence
Music's power to transcend prison sentences.
25 to life boy the dead has risen, so tell Sing Sing, the king is coming back to get 'em.
Religious imagery; Christ's resurrection paralleled to a message reaching those "dead" in prison.
I'm so reckless with my message I don't care tho, call me a weirdo, but I'm an heirloom
Defiantly embracing the artist's unapologetic messaging style.
And if I say it, then I mean what I say, boy I live for the truth and I die for the way.
Commitment to truth and principles, willing to live and die for them.
And when that inspiration hit me I write it, while try to fight it
Describing the creative process; fighting against self-censorship.
If I'm thinking too hard, don't try it, they'll never buy it.
Warning against overthinking; potential rejection if the artist holds back.
And if they don't buy it, they don't buy it, okay, I get it.
Acceptance of potential rejection, understanding the audience's preferences.
They want inherited wealth, so I'm giving them the business
Providing a different kind of wealth – spiritual inheritance.
You are not your momma, your daddy, whatever happened
Rejecting the idea that one's past defines their identity.
You are not the product of all of yo life's misshappnins
Challenging the narrative that life's hardships determine one's essence.
That is just a lie that you tell yourself when it's tragic
Highlighting the falsehood of self-deception during challenging times.
But I believe in miracles, I don't believe in magic.
Belief in miracles over reliance on mere magic or illusions.
Made in His image, most of y'all don't hear me
Affirmation of human worth as beings made in God's image.
Looking for identity in the things that you givin
Criticizing the search for identity in material possessions.
The gift, not the giver mayne it's cold in the winter
Emphasizing the importance of the giver rather than the gift.
When you face your life existence stop looking like you's a winner
Reflection on life losing meaning when success becomes the primary focus.
That S class Mercedes, Bugatti, yeah that Bentley
Materialistic symbols contrasting with the inevitability of death.
Won't fit up in my coffin when I die, can't take em with me.
Rejecting the pursuit of possessions that can't be taken beyond death.
But still I let em tempt me, and show me what I'm worth
Admitting vulnerability to material temptations despite rejecting their ultimate value.
But none of then can solve my problems or my hurt.
Acknowledging the inadequacy of material possessions to solve personal issues.
Reject me
Explicitly expressing the theme of rejection.
This is not the first time I'm far from just gettin my feet wet
Reflecting on past experiences of facing challenges.
And this is won't be the last time I tell the world about your love and they tell me I'm a reject
Commitment to continue spreading a message of love despite being labeled a reject.
Yeah, they look at me like a reject
Acknowledging society's view of the artist as an outcast.
Go and treat me like a reject
Expectation of mistreatment due to societal perceptions.
Cause if it's how they treated the King, then for Christ sake
Referencing the mistreatment of Christ as a reason for embracing rejection.
All I wanna be is a reject
Desiring to
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