What it Cost
Unveiling the Price of Fame: Maleke Austin's Soulful Reflection
Lyrics
Kill the old me sorry for your loss
Killing the old self and expressing condolences for the loss.
Turned my old shawty on now we off
Turning away from a past relationship, now disconnected.
Said I woulda stayed had my fingers crossed
Claiming a willingness to stay, but with doubt indicated by crossed fingers.
Got the money for the fame what it cost
Posing the question of the price paid for money and fame.
Yea
Reiteration of the cost of money for fame.
Money for the fame, what it cost
Repeating the theme of paying a cost for fame with money.
Yuh
Emphasizing the question of what it costs to attain fame.
Money for the fame what it cost
Reiterating the theme of the price one pays for fame.
Money for the fame
Highlighting the trade-off between money and staying the same.
I can't stay the same
Expressing the inability to remain unchanged while seeking fame.
Money for the fame what it cost
Repeating the question of the cost associated with money for fame.
What it costing...
Reflecting on and emphasizing the concept of cost.
They gone love the boy young Austin
Anticipating that people will love the artist, Young Austin.
The demons keep on calling
Acknowledging the persistent influence of negative forces (demons).
Ain't no where to hide when you locked in
Stating that there's nowhere to hide when committed to a certain path.
Uh
Adding emphasis to the inquiry about the cost of fame.
What it costing me
Directly questioning and pondering the personal cost of fame.
Baby I can pay the fee
Offering to pay the fee associated with the cost of fame.
Got it on a lease
Indicating possession of something valuable but not necessarily owned.
Niggas ain't chin checking me
Asserting that others are not challenging or disrespecting the artist.
Hid some stacks up in the cut
Hiding money discreetly, possibly from public view.
Baby I don't give a fuck
Expressing a carefree attitude and disregard for consequences.
I'm just lost in all this lust
Being immersed in the pleasure of lust without concern.
Insta clout just ain't enough
Stating that social media attention is insufficient for satisfaction.
Nuff
Repetition for emphasis, possibly underscoring dissatisfaction.
Nuff
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-Said I woulda stayed had my fingers crossed
Reiterating the earlier line about staying but with crossed fingers.
Got the money for the fame what it cost
Repeating the question about the cost of fame and money.
Yea
Restating the theme of paying a cost for fame.
Money for the fame, what it cost
Repeating the question of what it costs to attain fame.
Yuh
Emphasizing the theme of the price one pays for fame.
Money for the fame what it cost
Reiterating the trade-off between money and staying the same.
Money for the fame
Reiterating the difficulty in remaining unchanged while seeking fame.
I can't stay the same
Repeating the question of the cost associated with money for fame.
Money for the fame what it cost
Repeating and emphasizing the concept of cost.
He burning bridges up by the dozen
Describing a person burning bridges with others without hesitation.
That nigga ain't your cousin
Rejecting the idea that a certain person is a close relative.
They came to see me like David Ruffing
Comparing the artist being approached to David Ruffing.
My ex left I'm allergic to cuffing
Indicating an aversion to committed relationships after a breakup.
Family and friends I ain't hitting them back
Ignoring communication from family and friends, possibly due to betrayal.
Cutting the bread with the knife in my back
Experiencing betrayal while achieving financial success.
New money and new attention
Facing new challenges and attention with the acquisition of money.
Was it worth number one on the mentions
Questioning the worth of being number one in social media mentions.
Do you feel the fame in a ten speed
Asking if the fame is palpable or noticeable in one's everyday life.
Going crazy on the highway moving messy
Expressing a chaotic and messy lifestyle on the road.
Yeah the label staying calm, you in a frenzy
Indicating that the record label remains calm amid the artist's frenzy.
They don't care if the casket looking empty
Suggesting that external entities don't care about the artist's well-being.
Money for the fame, what it cost
Reiterating the question about the cost of money for fame.
Yuh
Emphasizing the theme of paying a cost for fame.
Money for the fame what it cost
Repeating the question of what it costs to attain fame.
Money for the fame
Reiterating the trade-off between money and staying the same.
I can't stay the same
Expressing the inability to remain unchanged while seeking fame.
Money for the fame what it cost
Repeating the question of the cost associated with money for fame.
Fa, a, a, a, ame
Repetition of the word "fame" for emphasis and rhythm.
Fa, a, a, a, a, ame
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-Fa, a, a, a, a, a, a, a, a ame
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