Lyrics
Uh, let me get up in this bitch right now
Expression of readiness to engage or participate in the situation.
Everything I got that's what I'm gonna give right now
Willingness to give everything he has at the moment.
Let a motherfucker live right now
Encouragement to let others live their lives at the present moment.
Break it down like a mental state in an asylum
Comparison of breaking down a situation to a mental state in an asylum.
Talk about timing, fuck about rhyming
Disregard for rhyming in the context of discussing timing.
I don't give a damn about rhyming
Indifference towards the importance of rhyming in his approach.
I like the way that they jewelry be shining
Appreciation for the aesthetic appeal of jewelry.
Nope, that ain't the way to think about this rap shit
Rejecting the idea that materialism is the right mindset for rap.
I'm a musician, I love the art
Identification as a musician who values the art of music.
Shoulda never let you in from the start
Regret about letting someone into his life from the beginning.
It ain't one man or another, we one in the same
Stating unity with others despite differences in desires.
One of us wants all the money and fame
Acknowledgment of the desire for money and fame in one of them.
The other just loves the game
Recognition of the love for the game in the other person.
I've done some slippery things for change
Admission of engaging in questionable actions for financial gain.
But I made thirty million and my life changed
Positive impact on life after achieving financial success.
Finally found happiness when my wife changed
Finding happiness in personal life after a significant change.
Used to make all my decisions
Past decision-making influenced by others' perceptions.
Based off the perception of others
Previous fear of deviating from the norm or doing things differently.
Scared to do anything different, I couldn't get with it
Expressing reluctance due to concern for others' opinions.
Too worried 'bout others, fuck 'em
Rejection of caring about others' opinions, asserting individuality.
Yeah, I'ma do me, homie
Declaration of staying true to oneself.
See if you was me, you would do it differently
Recognition that others might act differently in the same situation.
But you don't got my pov
Acknowledgment of a unique point of view.
Talking 'bout one in the same, only one of me to blame
Responsibility for one's actions despite similarities with others.
Recording these raps in my green room
Reference to the process of creating music in a designated space.
But I gotta go 'cause I hear the whole crowd screaming my name
Transition from the creative process to responding to audience recognition.
Yeah
Expression of affirmation or agreement.
That's dope, nigga
Positive acknowledgment of something impressive.
True wealth cannot be measured in gold
Reflection on the true measure of wealth beyond material possessions.
But in experience, age and everything that comes with it
Defining true wealth in terms of experiences and age.
Is a blessing
Recognition of life as a blessing.
So many of us are chasing our youth
Observation of the tendency to pursue the past rather than appreciate the present.
Fixated on the wonderyears
Focusing on the present and appreciating every moment now.
When every moment they have now is wonderful
Highlighting the wonder of the current years, emphasizing their importance.
Family, friends, having children
Mentioning key elements of a fulfilling life: family, friends, and children.
And shifting the perspective of one's entire world
Shifting perspective and redefining one's world in a short span.
In the blink of an eye
Emphasizing the fleeting nature of life.
This is age
Reflecting on the inevitability and significance of aging.
So while you look in the mirror
Encouraging self-reflection on aging and its impact.
Thinking those thoughts
Addressing self-conscious thoughts while aging.
Just remember
Reminder to appreciate life with every sign of aging.
With every wrinkle and every gray
Highlighting the connection between aging and the passage of time.
Comes another day
Acknowledging each new day as a continuation of life.
That you're alive
Emphasizing the value of being alive
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