Lyrics
Something so delicate, it resembles a diamond
Comparing something delicate to a diamond, emphasizing its beauty and fragility.
So beautiful
Reinforcing the beauty of the subject.
I came across the long sea by myself
Expressing a journey across the sea, possibly metaphorical.
This is all me, Lil B
Stating ownership and authorship of the content as Lil B.
I got to swim, I can't sink
Metaphorical determination to keep going forward despite challenges.
I got to think about myself
Reflection and introspection about personal priorities.
Why would I blink?
Questioning the need for hesitation or doubt in oneself.
I'm on this ship, trying to get out
Desire to break free from a situation or environment.
I got to make a way out
Determination to find a solution or a way out of a challenging situation.
I got to find Berkeley or Oakland, Richmond
Referencing specific locations, possibly where the artist seeks resolution or belonging.
Get my shit back I'm focused
Refocusing on personal goals and priorities.
Gotta stay on, I got to stay on
Emphasis on persistence and staying committed to a path.
Got to let me wings spread like a locust
Symbolic reference to personal growth and expansion.
I'm Lil B, related to the locus
Identifying with being part of a larger context or community.
Hocus Pocus, we coming
Referencing a sense of performing magic or achieving something seemingly impossible.
Playing this magic on these ngas
Using metaphorical language to express superiority or skill.
Like DeWight, I'm Magic on these ngas
Comparing oneself to a skilled figure like a magician.
Get me across the sea get me across the sea
Repetition emphasizing the desire to cross a metaphorical sea.
I can't see my nga i can't see, I'm on sea
Expressing difficulty in perceiving or understanding something important.
Get me out to sea i'm at sea, I can't see
Feeling lost or disoriented, seeking clarity.
I'm on a deck hand crew
Identifying with a working role on a ship, possibly signifying contribution or responsibility.
Trying to feed the whole city
Expressing a desire to support or provide for others.
Where's my lookout is there any snitchas
Concern about potential betrayal or informants.
We knocking ngas out
Assertive action against others.
Knocking them off the boat
Metaphorically removing obstacles or adversaries.
Falling off ship, don't get the rope
Fear of losing stability or direction.
We got the vest on if we fall off
Preparedness for challenges and readiness to bounce back.
We only get back on we stay strong
Commitment to resilience and determination to endure.
We got gold at the bottom of the ship
Symbolic reference to hidden or valuable resources.
It's bottomless pit's
Describing a challenging and seemingly endless situation.
These sharks are waiting but we waiting too
Acknowledging threats while maintaining preparedness.
We got the shit waiting and shaking
Anticipation and readiness for a significant event or outcome.
We got nets for the fish we catch and hitch
Metaphorically preparing for sustenance and livelihood.
We eat and we marry
Mentioning consumption and continuation of life's cycle.
This darkness, It's scary it's Lil B
Feeling intimidated by darkness or uncertainty.
I'm at sea, I'm at sea it's Lil B
Reiteration of being in a challenging situation as Lil B.
I'm at sea, I'm at sea it's Lil B
Continued emphasis on facing challenges.
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