Lyrics
Ayo!
A greeting or attention grabber.
What more could I ask for
Expressing contentment with the current situation and life.
First my voice was overseas
Reflecting on past experiences when the artist's voice reached distant places.
Now I'm here on my first passport
Expressing a transition from being overseas to having a passport, indicating personal growth and global recognition.
And please don't take this album as a flex
Cautioning against interpreting the album as a boast; instead, it's an encouragement for others.
If I can make it here, that just means that you're next
Believing that success for the artist means others can also achieve their dreams.
I work my ass off just to keep the lights on
Highlighting the artist's hard work to sustain himself.
Then stay up all night just so I can write songs and
Detailing the artist's dedication to writing songs, sacrificing sleep.
Record until the sun comes up, that's my alarm
Describing the artist's commitment to recording music until the early morning.
Gotta get ready for work, guess it's time to put my mask on
Using "mask on" metaphorically to prepare for the daily grind or job.
And I don't mean an N-95
Clarifying that the mask is symbolic, not a protective face mask.
I'm talkin' 'bout my disguise that allows me to survive
Referring to a disguise that helps the artist survive in the corporate world.
At my day job, full of people completely content
Portraying dissatisfaction with colleagues content with their lives.
With how much money they make and all the time that gets spent
Observing how others invest time and money in someone else's dream, causing personal distress.
Making someone else's dream become a reality
Reflecting on the contrast between external success and internal struggle.
Which might look like success, but feels like a fatality for me
Suggesting that success may look good externally but feel like a personal defeat.
I feel like I was destined to fly
Expressing a belief in the artist's potential for success.
But spent most of my life
Acknowledging a past spent overshadowed by the world.
Letting the rest of the world overshadow me
Accepting that it's time for the artist to shine.
But it's my time now
Gratitude for the listener's attention and support.
So thanks for turning this up instead of puttin' it down
Expressing a break to enjoy life but feeling the urge to create.
I took some time off to try and enjoy life
Desire to share the journey with the audience.
Soon as I got here, all I wanted to do was write
Encouraging those not interested to explore other options.
So this is me tryna bring y'all with me
Acknowledging diverse preferences and suggesting alternative destinations.
And if this ain't your vibe, then go check out a different city
Emphasizing that the artist's expression is not manipulative but meditative.
Or different country, it's your vacation
Understanding and respecting the listener's hesitation.
This isn't hypnotism, more like guided meditation
Promising that the album is rewarding for those who give it a chance.
But please don't get me wrong, I understand your hesitation
Regardless of the time or place, success is meaningful.
Not to listen to this album and just make a reservation
Expressing difficulty in conveying gratitude for unwavering support.
But hear me when I say it is worth it when you make it
Bidding farewell until the next encounter or project.
No matter the duration or the destination
Regardless of the journey's length or destination, the artist values the connection.
It's hard to find the words to express my appreciation
Struggling to find adequate words to express appreciation.
For all the devotion as opposed to deviation
Appreciation for the audience's commitment rather than deviation.
So goodbye until the next time
Concluding the message with a promise to reconnect in the future.
Wherever I end up, I'll be sure to drop a line
Promising to communicate from wherever the artist ends up.
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