Feelin' Good

Expression of attention or calling someone.

Abbreviation for "Without Him I'm nothing."

Emphasizing dependence on someone or something for identity and purpose.

Repetition for emphasis or rhythm.

Yo

Yo

Reflecting on reaching the age of 30, marriage, and past struggles with potential negative outcomes.

Can you believe that I'm married with children

I thought I'd be dead and be buried

Or locked up in chains I was insane

Wonder if momma was worried

Referencing association with a gang and pondering if family noticed the challenges.

I wonder if she even noticed

She had a lot of children that's all that I'm saying

Describing a past life involving street activities and a positive shift toward change.

Every second, minute, hour of the day

Causing malice making music

Running the streets caught in the fray

We were fighting for amusement

Never thought I'd see the day I would change

Acknowledging positive transformation and expressing gratitude towards a higher power.

It only makes sense that I go give him praise

Emphasizing consistent progress and success in endeavors.

The movement is moving

And We never be losing

Asserting dominance in the music industry, overcoming obstacles, and facing criticism.

The hoopty is cruising

Step your game up it ain't no more excuses

I'm locking the game down it's been prosecuted

Confidence in lyrical skill, determination, and resilience.

Faith of a mustard seed mountains are moving

The hottest flow make sure my name is included

I make it look Eazy I know that I'm ruthless

Commitment to personal and musical growth despite past mistakes and challenges.

I handle my business and chuck up the deuces

I paid my dues you can go check out my bruises

I been through the fire my mettle is proven

I been through some stuff other people would lose it

made some mistakes momma know that I'm foolish

I gained some wisdom even when I was stupid

Standing tall even when I was stooping

Affirming talent and emphasizing the importance of using it.

Gotta lotta talent use it or lose it

Criticizing the state of the music industry and questioning authenticity.

Are they really rappers this is confusing

Are they really rapping just auto tuning

Expressing determination to prove doubters wrong.

Repeating the theme of feeling good and being grateful for life despite challenges.

I'm a black male from the hood y'all and I'm still alive

I'm feeling good, I'm feeling good why wouldn't I

I'm a black male from the hood y'all and I'm still alive

Acknowledging life's difficulties and the speaker's small place in a big world.

Big cold world big problems and little me

Describing a challenging upbringing, involvement with the system, and overcoming odds.

Where my biological mother couldn't provide for me

Or my sister so I went the system

They said I was hyperactive, I was looking for attention

I was just looking to fit in misunderstood

Misdiagnosed, man they hit me with the Ritalin

But that couldn't solve my issues or undo what I saw

Coming up as a kid I'm still dealing with it all

All this switching houses and calling these different people ma

I'm still struggling with calling my adopted father pa

Though they're not perfect they improved my situation

Helped me even out the odds that I found myself faced with

The son of drug addict who was poverty laden

And all of the stats said I couldn't make it

Reiterating a positive outlook on life and gratitude for being alive.

I'm a black male from the hood y'all and I'm still alive

I'm feeling good, I'm feeling good why wouldn't I

I'm a black male from the hood y'all and I'm still alive

Final repetition of the theme of feeling good and being a resilient black male from the hood.

I'm a black male from the hood y'all and I'm still alive

I'm feeling good, I'm feeling good why wouldn't I

I'm a black male from the hood y'all and I'm still alive