Blueblood
Blueblood Chronicles: A Journey from Struggle to Triumph
Lyrics
Stayed around when I got buzz
Staying loyal even after gaining popularity.
Where was you when I wore floods?
Asking where the support was during less prosperous times, referencing past struggles.
Where was you way before I had the dreads
Reflecting on support or lack thereof before fame and dreadlocks.
With the gold slugs
Reference to gold slugs, indicating a flashy and successful lifestyle.
Back then there was no love on the news
Recalling a time when the media portrayed the artist negatively.
They would leave my image skewed
Mentions distorted public perception as a true thug.
As a true thug
Identifying as a true thug despite challenges.
I worked hard 'til I drew blood
Hard work leading to personal sacrifice and physical harm.
I'm on guard
Being cautious and defensive.
Let the smile transform into a new mug
Transforming a smile into a new, tougher demeanor.
Even when I wasn't shit I always
Even in challenging times, the artist knew their worth.
Knew I was a blueblood
Affirmation of having noble or royal qualities ("blueblood").
True blood, vampire
Comparing oneself to a vampire, suggesting a draining effect on others due to intense energy.
Wanna suck the energy because I'm too fire
Explaining why the artist doesn't conform to popular trends.
Only reason why I never have no drip on me
Being averse to superficial elements and materialism.
I'm allergic to the rain and the slips, homie
Allergic to negativity and setbacks.
Everyday I'm thinkin' 'bout where could X be
Contemplating the whereabouts of a deceased friend (X).
Last thing he text me was: "text me"
Recalling the last text received from the friend.
And it's sad that I couldn't even text back
Expressing regret for not responding to the friend's text.
Now everybody wanna use him
People exploiting the deceased friend's legacy for their own gain.
For they next track
Reference to the commodification of the friend's influence in music.
I did a interview, they only talked about him
Disappointment in interviews focusing solely on the deceased friend.
I thought the interview was
Believing interviews should discuss the artist's album and success.
Talking 'bout the album a million dollars
Expecting financial success and widespread recognition from the album.
Million views be the outcome
Anticipating millions of views as a result of hard work.
Deleted as a middleman, word to Malcolm
Removing intermediaries in the pursuit of success, referencing Malcolm X.
Care about your ratings
Emphasizing the artist's indifference to external opinions and ratings.
Care about your savings
Focusing on personal financial stability.
Care about your jewels and your
Valuing material possessions like jewelry and cars.
Cars on your pavement
Highlighting the importance of one's own achievements and assets.
Can't you understand that a
Appealing for understanding regarding personal struggles.
Momma lost her baby
Referencing the pain experienced by a mother losing her child.
Every other lyric that I heard said
Noticing a plea for help in every other lyric.
"Save me"
Requesting assistance or salvation.
Stayed around when I got buzz
Repetition of the theme of loyalty, past struggles, and self-awareness.
Where was you when I wore floods?
-Where was you way before I had
-The dreads with the gold slugs
-Back then there was no love on the news
-They would leave my image skewed
-As a true thug
-I worked hard 'til I drew blood
-I'm on guard
-Let the smile transform into a new mug
-Even when I was the shit I
-Always knew I was a blueblood
-Stayed around when I got buzz
-Where was you when I wore floods?
-Where was you way before I had
-The dreads with the gold slugs
-Back then there was no love on the news
-They would leave my image skewed
-As a true thug
-I worked hard 'til I drew blood
-I'm on guard
-Let the smile transform into a new mug
-Even when I was the shit I
-Always knew I was a blueblood
-"XXXTENTACION talking in a Interview"
Quoting XXXTENTACION in an interview, possibly referring to his influence on the artist.
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