Lyrics
Upload me to the internet, Mr. Elon
Expressing a desire to be part of the digital world, possibly a metaphor for seeking connection or recognition.
I'm ready
Indicating readiness for the mentioned digital transition.
Virtual Boy Advance
Reference to a gaming console, possibly symbolizing a desire for advancement or progress.
Life ain't giving me no breaks
Life is challenging and unforgiving, with little time for respite.
I keep my head above the water hoping I survive the wave
Struggling to stay afloat in difficult circumstances, facing challenges head-on.
Or get caught underwater where it's hard to breath
Fear of being overwhelmed or suffocated by life's difficulties.
I always think "am I protected or trapped by this cage?"
Reflecting on whether protection or confinement is present, feeling uncertain.
Cuz' the sharks seem hungry but shit, so was I
Acknowledging personal hunger or ambition, despite potential dangers.
When I sink my teeth in the world's when I'm most alive
Finding vitality and purpose in challenging situations.
And the motherfuckers that bark are usually last to bite
Warning about those who make noise but are not genuinely threatening.
And my ma didn't like me out in Flemo at night
Parental concerns about safety and decisions made during the night.
Had to always think of a new place to stash my bike
Necessity to hide personal belongings due to potential theft.
Cuz' every year from my base they'd snatch my bike
Repeated incidents of personal property being taken.
My homies would do it too
Friends engaging in similar behavior, reflecting a shared environment.
On other blocks acting cool
Friends acting cool in different locations, contributing diversity to life.
They added colour to a world so black and white
Adding vibrancy to a seemingly monochrome world.
I draw the prettiest scene with a pen and a zig zag
Creating beautiful imagery with a pen and unconventional style.
I saw the prettiest things setting fire to the zig zag
Appreciating beauty even in destructive actions, possibly as a form of rebellion.
My tip is too fine to ever make the ink splat
Expressing precision and skill in creative pursuits.
But they love wide brushes
Noticing societal preference for broader, more conventional expressions.
How he came and did that?
Questioning the impact of one's actions and their reception by others.
So I jumped in the water tryna' make a splash
Repetition of the theme of being overwhelmed, feeling inadequate, and struggling to stay afloat.
I was too shallow to dive and too small to crash
-I got caught in the current
-I was too dense to float
-I got water in my lungs where there's supposed to be smoke
-So I jumped in the water tryna' make a splash
-I was too shallow to dive and too small to crash
-I got caught in the current
-I was too dense to float
-I got water in my lungs where there's supposed to be smoke
-I sit still as the water falls on me
Embracing the calming effect of accepting life's challenges.
The crash is powerful, yet so strangely calming
Finding solace in the paradoxically calming force of impactful disruptions.
It would help me put every little thought away
Using disruptions to escape from intrusive thoughts.
I just love blurring lines between hours and days
Valuing the blurred distinction between time periods.
They ask about my influences earnestly
Addressing questions about personal influences and recognition in the music industry.
I ask them if they think that I sound like MD
-Oh haha you know that guy?
-You heard of 'em?
-My ripple in space time managed to hit something?
Reflecting on the impact and recognition achieved in a limited space.
My small splash here on this little pond
-Where there's plenty of fish but just no time to bond
Describing a social environment with abundant opportunities but limited connections.
They say "time away makes a heart grow fond"
Exploring the consequences of absence, emphasizing the permanence of time.
I only know time away's why they forgot
-And time don't apologise even when it gets caught
-It's not always well spent but shit, it's never lost
-Honestly don't love me for something I'm not
Encouraging genuine love and acceptance, not based on false perceptions.
Cuz' then it's not really me up there with all your thoughts
Warning against idealizing someone beyond their true self.
As much as I'd love to be an empty frame
Expressing a desire to be a canvas for others to fill with meaningful experiences.
For you to fill up with things that remind you of my name
-Kept tailoring myself to fit on another body
Reflecting on the impact of conforming to others' expectations, losing one's identity.
Going from body to body I became a nobody
-So I jumped in the water tryna' make a splash
Reiteration of struggles and challenges, feeling overwhelmed but unable to fully submerge.
I was too shallow to dive and too small to crash
-I got caught in the current
-I was too dense to float
-I got water in my lungs where there's supposed to be smoke
-So I jumped in the water tryna' make a splash
-I was too shallow to dive and too small to crash
-I got caught in the current
-I was too dense to float
-I got water in my lungs where there's supposed to be smoke
Expressing the intrusion of life's challenges into personal space, disrupting expected tranquility.
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