Where's Wally
Finding Strength in Pain: Masked Wolf's Where's Wally Journey
Lyrics
When the pain comes back around
Referencing the return of emotional distress or difficulty.
That's when a man like me gets helpless
Expressing a sense of powerlessness or vulnerability in such situations.
You know 8 Mile, lose yourself, I started choking
Referencing a moment of feeling overwhelmed or under pressure, akin to Eminem's song "Lose Yourself" from the movie "8 Mile."
When the pain comes back around
Reiteration of experiencing emotional pain.
That's when a man like me gets hopeless
Describing a feeling of despair or lacking hope during tough times.
Standing in the crowd, where's Wally? You won't get noticed
Feeling invisible or unnoticed in a crowded space, akin to the search for "Wally" (also known as Waldo in some regions) in a crowd.
Had to be unique, ugly duckling, wear my beak (wear my beak)
Embracing uniqueness despite being mocked or judged; wearing one's uniqueness proudly.
Made fun of my accent, now they hit me up last week (brrt)
Reflecting on past instances of being ridiculed for an accent, now being contacted by those same individuals.
The followers grew, ain't that funny, they watched my lead
Observers now follow the singer's lead, despite initially being outside their social circle.
Back then I wanted to join, I was never in their league (in their league)
Feeling excluded or not belonging to a particular group or level at an earlier time.
The roles reversed, now you the one up in that deep (ayy)
Roles have reversed, and the one who felt excluded is now in a better position.
You heard my song, royalties is all you need (all you need)
Recognition of success through song royalties as a form of validation.
Better watch yourself when you talking with that cheek (don't talk)
Warning about being cautious when someone speaks disrespectfully.
Take a percentage, the work is done, there ain't no beef (no beef)
Resolving conflicts without animosity once work or agreements are completed.
When the pain comes back around
Reiteration of the feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, and being unnoticed during times of pain or struggle.
That's when a man like me gets helpless
-You know 8 Mile, lose yourself, I started choking
-When the pain comes back around
-That's when a man like me gets hopeless
-Standing in the crowd, where's Wally? You won't get noticed
-Fuck royalties, I'm royalty, but I don't sleep
Rejecting the importance of royalties, asserting personal value beyond monetary measures, and maintaining constant activity.
Loyalty over everything, see I just play for keeps (ayy)
Prioritizing loyalty above all else and approaching life with a commitment to lasting relationships.
You followed flaws, that's why your flaws started to leak
Others imitated flaws, causing their own imperfections to become apparent.
Pipe started to break, but me, I'm way too niche
While others faced difficulties, the singer, being unique, remained unaffected.
I will not change, I spit from the heart, not from the brain
Commitment to authenticity in expression, favoring heartfelt emotions over calculated thoughts.
In my room I will write, I will train, over my soul, this what it takes
Devotion to the craft through persistent practice and dedication to personal growth.
See nobody would give me a shot, in the studio, live there or die
Struggling for recognition and acceptance in the music industry, living and breathing music.
Finance was zero, I put in a lot, this is no peak, this is no top (no top)
Despite financial constraints, putting in extensive effort with the understanding that this is just the beginning, not the peak.
This is beginnings, I'm winning it all
Asserting a mindset of starting from the bottom with the intention to succeed in every aspect.
But money ain't all, that's word to the Lord
Stating that money isn't the sole motivation, acknowledging a higher spiritual power.
The demons will come, the angels will fall
Acknowledging that challenges (demons) and blessings (angels) are part of the journey.
That was my ring, they answered the call
Viewing past experiences, whether victories or setbacks, as necessary steps toward success.
What is a win? What is a draw?
Ruminating on the definitions of victory and draw (tie) in life's circumstances.
Homies ain't 'round to witness it all
Awareness of absence of friends during significant moments of success.
Got 'em on hand, just like a palm
Having control over situations or people, akin to having them in the palm of one's hand.
This is your warning, ring the alarm, ah
Issuing a warning or preparing for a significant change or challenge.
When the pain comes back around
Reiteration of feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, and being unnoticed during times of pain or struggle.
That's when a man like me gets helpless
-You know 8 Mile, lose yourself, I started choking
-When the pain comes back around
-That's when a man like me gets hopeless
-Standing in the crowd, where's Wally? You won't get noticed
-Fuck royalties, I'm royalty, but I don't sleep
Reiteration of rejecting the importance of royalties, prioritizing loyalty, and remaining unaffected by others' flaws.
Loyalty over everything, see I just play for keeps
-You followed flaws, that's why your flaws started to leak
-Pipe started to break, but me, I'm way too niche
-When the pain comes back around
Reiteration of feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, and being unnoticed during times of pain or struggle.
That's when a man like me gets helpless
-You know 8 Mile, lose yourself, I started choking
-When the pain comes back around
-That's when a man like me gets hopeless
-Standing in the crowd, where's Wally? You won't get noticed
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