damn right
Soulful Journey: Little Simz Unveils Life's Depths in 'Damn Right'
Lyrics
Japanese markings on my skin (that's the right)
Little Simz has Japanese markings (tattoos) on her skin, expressing a sense of identity or personal significance.
Medicinal herbs inside my lungs (in my chest, yeah)
She references using medicinal herbs, possibly suggesting a holistic approach to well-being, with the lungs as a metaphorical place for these practices.
I'll be here for however long I want to (I want)
Simz asserts her independence, stating she'll be present for as long as she desires.
Figured I'll be done before it's done (when I said I'm done)
Anticipating completion before others and indicating a sense of accomplishment.
Don't pretend you miss me when it comes (don't lie)
Warning against insincere expressions of missing her when convenient.
Look me in my eyes and hold a stare (hold my gaze now)
Emphasizing direct eye contact, possibly suggesting honesty or a demand for sincerity.
Oh how great it feels that we is winning (we is winning fam)
Celebrating success and the feeling of victory.
No escalators, we took the stairs (took the stairs, yeah)
Metaphorically emphasizing hard work and progress by choosing stairs over escalators.
Analog, yeah we're in a digital world, damn right (yeah)
Contrasting analog and digital, implying a preference for the authentic in a technology-driven world.
Cash replaced with numbers on a screen, yeah right (yeah)
Highlighting the shift from physical cash to digital transactions.
You say that you're hot and in-demand, yeah right (yeah)
Skeptical of claims of being in high demand, challenging others to negotiate fairly for collaboration.
Leave me on this song, we can work out a fair price (true)
Inviting collaboration on a song while emphasizing the need for fair compensation.
Who are you to tell me where I can go (who are you?)
Questioning authority and asserting independence regarding choices of movement.
I kiss my teeth and roll up my tobacco (menthol filters)
Expressing nonchalance, accompanied by a gesture (kissing teeth) and an action (rolling tobacco).
Never miss when I put pen to paper (no, no)
Claiming precision and skill in her craft, never missing when putting pen to paper.
Simbi never running out of ammo
Referring to herself as "Simbi" and suggesting she is well-prepared or well-equipped.
(Could never be, niggas know what I meant)
Referencing past experiences, including interactions with space age girls and memories from Soundcloud days.
(Fucking space age girls and shit
-(From way back)
-(Soundcloud days and shit)
-Inner city child, inner city problems (problems, problems)
Describing her upbringing in an inner city, acknowledging associated problems.
We ain't have no guide book on how to solve em (solve em, solve em)
Highlighting the lack of guidance in addressing inner city problems.
Used to hit the clutch straight into first
Describing a shift in life, from manual to automatic control in navigating her birthplace.
Now I ride automatic through the place I was birthed (true, true)
Reflecting on personal growth and development despite challenging circumstances.
Full gassed and I skeet 'round the curve (right, serve)
Expressing confidence and speed in navigating life's twists and turns.
Up now, true I been through the worst (woah)
Acknowledging overcoming challenges and difficulties.
Up now, everybody wants something (why, why)
Commenting on the expectations placed on someone in her position.
Being here is a gift and a curse (true facts)
Acknowledging the dual nature of her current situation, both a gift and a curse.
Man ain't step, back at the line, you cannot be first (oh yeah)
Asserting the need to stay ahead and not fall behind in her industry.
That's not how it works, little fuck boy, don't get on my nerves (don't you)
Warning against irritating or provoking her, asserting her position.
But who I believe? I tried the mosque and I tried the church (tried the church)
Reflecting on personal spiritual exploration after trying different religious institutions.
Now I'm just spiritual, I had to think about what I was living for (yeah, yeah)
Choosing a spiritual path after contemplation about life's purpose.
How on Earth did I speak to the masses (how the hell)
Pondering the impact of her words and communication on a larger audience.
Easiest song that I made was a classic (true story)
Reflecting on the ease with which she creates timeless and impactful music.
They get fifteen minutes here and then they vanish (then they're gone)
Commenting on the fleeting nature of fame and public attention.
Are you embarrassed? That shit's embarrassing
Questioning if others feel embarrassed about their actions or choices.
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