Lyrics
Ya Ya
Expression of agreement or affirmation.
Turn my, turn my mic up
Adjust the microphone volume higher.
Aye, aye
Interjection expressing excitement or attention.
This is the shit I be keeping inside
Refers to personal struggles kept internally.
Don't worry bout me gotta swallow my pride
Emphasis on dealing with personal challenges privately.
Hate when she call but I love when she slide
Conflicted feelings about a romantic relationship.
Deep in the ocean Im swimming inside
Metaphorical reference to deep emotional involvement.
Cant tell you I love you jus know that I might
Uncertainty about expressing love, but hints at the possibility.
Show me you solid don't play wit my life
Desire for trustworthiness in relationships.
Mind been so dark like the end of the night
Metaphor for a troubled state of mind.
Im caught up on shit even though Im Ight
Struggling despite outward appearance of being fine.
Back to the basics, Back to the basement
Return to fundamental or essential aspects of life.
Girl Im from the projects I dont gotta fake it
Reflection on humble origins, caution against pretense.
Used to play rich I ain wanna say it
-Im from partments the cribs that was vacant
-Don't say that you got it cuz niggas gone take it
-Some niggas be hooping I hope that they make it
-Back to the basics, Back to the basement
Reiteration of returning to essential values.
Girl Im from the projects I don't gotta fake it
-Used to play rich I ain wanna say it
-Im from partments the cribs that was vacant
-Don't say that you got it cuz niggas gone take it
-Some niggas be hooping I hope that they make it
-Cuz I was that kid, I was that kid
Personal reflection on aspirations and harsh reality.
That thought they would make it but life is a bitch and reality hits
-Find you yo nitch and just run with that shit
Advice to find one's passion and persevere.
Down at the bottom down for the count
-Almost collapsed but I found me a plan
-Never gave up I just took it and ran
-Fighting my demons no Jackie the chan
Persistence in overcoming challenges and supporting friends.
Rock out the stage I be thinking like damn
-They know my story they way I began
-Proud of my niggas that got out the jam
-Remember east phillips we called it The roach
Nostalgia for challenging yet joyful experiences.
It was so grimy we didn't even know
-We was so happy but we was so low
-Back to the basics, Back to the basement
Reiteration of returning to basics and caution against false claims.
Girl Im from the projects I don't gotta fake it
-Used to play rich I ain wanna say it
-Im from partments the cribs that was vacant
-Don't say that you got it cuz niggas gone take it
-Some niggas be hooping I hope that they make it
-Slide for my niggas like always on go
Dealing with betrayal and disloyalty.
But people be hating Im jus like oh
-Silence yo haters and go with the flow
-Soo many switched I jus counted like 4
-Like he robbed my nigga in the coldest of snow
-He fucked his bitch when we Wasn't home
-He was sneak dissing we walked out the door
-This is the shit I be trynna like go, but Im losing focus
Struggling with distractions and the need for patience.
I didn't even know, sometimes that I got it
-Sometimes that I don't, ya ya
-I just need patience but momma need More
-I was so reckless but I was so young
Reflection on past recklessness.
Back to the basics, Back to the basement
Reiteration of the theme of returning to essential values.
Girl Im from the projects I don't gotta fake it
-Used to play rich I ain wanna say it
-Im from partments the cribs that was vacant
-Don't say that you got it cuz niggas gone take it
-Some niggas be hooping I hope that they make it
-Back to the basics, Back to the basement
Final emphasis on hope for success in the face of challenges.
Girl Im from the projects I don't gotta fake it
-Used to play rich I ain wanna say it
-Im from partments the cribs that was vacant
-Don't say that you got it cuz niggas gone take it
-Some niggas be hooping I hope that they make it
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