Nubian Queen
Nubian Queen: Unveiling Life's Struggles and Triumphs
Lyrics
Um what money got to do with it
Questioning the relevance of money in a situation.
Kendrick pimpin' butterflies
Reference to Kendrick Lamar and the theme of personal growth.
Niggas be pimpin' pigeons
Commentary on individuals exploiting others (pimpin' pigeons).
I been contemplating
Reflecting on thoughts and decisions.
It's hard to trust these niggas in a chrysalis
Distrust in people undergoing transformation (chrysalis).
They pull up in new Jordans like a pegasus
Comparing others to mythical and majestic figures.
Fuck "together-ness", when I run you walk
Rejecting the idea of togetherness, asserting independence.
When I sleep you talk, and then when I am you gawk
Complex relationships with others, expressing self-contradictions.
I'd rather talk on the finer things in life
Preference for discussing finer aspects of life over superficial connections.
How I hold my empathy and won't die just somebody's wife
Emphasizing individuality and avoiding a role defined solely by marriage.
My life, ain't so pretty and clean
Acknowledging a challenging and imperfect life.
Bitches stay throwing shade around me like my name is Celine
Facing criticism and negativity (throwing shade).
Grew up rough around the edges, learned to lay them so clean
Overcoming hardships and presenting a polished image.
But when you see them, think they for you, call me "Nubian Queen" uh
Self-identification as a "Nubian Queen" with pride.
Jesus the notorious bust of a man that never had enough
Referencing Jesus and the struggle for fulfillment.
Didn't grow up
Critique of those who fail to mature.
Wouldn't show up, when a sister died
Addressing the absence of support during difficult times.
How we go from babies to the targets of your pain against your pride
Reflecting on the transition from innocence to being a target.
My bad, am I saying too much
Awareness of potentially oversharing personal experiences.
Because I think I actually like it when I'm saying too much
Finding satisfaction in expressing oneself openly.
Because I think I actually like it when you have to grow up
Appreciating personal growth and maturity.
And take your breath up off my neck so that my stride won't slow up
Asserting independence and maintaining one's pace.
Jesus the notorious, and I think we've had enough of the love not showing up
Continued commentary on the lack of love and support.
And you know it ain't enough
Highlighting the insufficiency of love received.
I've been missing my only
Expressing the longing for a significant other.
When my mama come hold me
Seeking comfort from the speaker's mother.
Shouldn't have to feel lonely
Desire to avoid loneliness.
Give me space and time, time
Requesting space and time for personal growth.
Mmm, mmm, da da da
Non-lexical vocables expressing emotion or melody.
Bara, bara, bara suayo
Lyrics in an unidentified language, possibly conveying cultural elements or emotions.
Bara su, bara su, bara su, bara su
-Bara suayo
-Mete fanm sou ou
-Mete fanm sou ou
-Mete fanm sou ou
-Bara bara bara bara, bara suayo
-Omonia lawana mama kenirawo e
-Omonia lawana mama kenirawo
-Omonia lawana mama kenirawo, oh
-Obbara suayo
More lyrics in an unidentified language, possibly with spiritual or cultural significance.
Obbara suayo
-Obbara suayo eke, eke
-(Eshu oddara)
-Eke, eke...
Repetition of non-lexical vocables, possibly concluding the song.
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