Lyrics
Yeah, uh, yeah yeah, uh yeah
Expression of agreement and affirmation.
Uh, yeah uh, uh, uh
Repetition of affirmations and expressions.
Brodie rocked the burnt Wallys on the ave
Reference to someone (Brodie) wearing worn-out Wallys (shoes) on the avenue.
Mixing Grabba with the flowers out the pack
Mention of mixing Grabba (tobacco) with flowers from a pack.
New bags, different cycles
Reference to new bags and different cycles, possibly symbolizing change.
Seen the light and peeped a few scabs
Reflection on past experiences, acknowledging scars (scabs) and lessons learned.
Wild yout cynicism made me lose track, taxed
Impact of negative influences (cynicism) causing a loss of direction.
Mission brought me back
A mission or purpose that brought the speaker back to focus.
See the glimmer on the glass
Observation of a glimmer on glass, symbolizing hope or clarity.
Walking, wonder if today gon' be the last
Contemplation on the uncertainty of life and the possibility of today being the last day.
In the mirror like
Self-reflection in the mirror.
I know it's me that's looking back
Acknowledgment of one's own identity and self-awareness.
Scuffed, scratched
Description of a worn and damaged appearance.
Patched holes in my coat fast another cup
Repairing coat holes quickly, symbolizing addressing personal issues promptly.
An empty bottle I threw in thе trash
Disposing of an empty bottle, possibly indicating a desire for a fresh start.
Time fast, could be no tomorrows in a flash
Awareness of the fleeting nature of time.
Yestеrday I follow faith until I found a path
Discovery of a path after following faith, despite challenges.
Wore me down bad, yeah I need that motivation
Recognition of the need for motivation after being worn down.
New ties in my life but I couldn't gauge em
Introduction of new connections in life with uncertainty about their impact.
Whole time I was tryna keep my spirit safer
Striving to maintain spiritual well-being amidst negative energy.
Bad energy around me, had to burn the sage up
Clearing negative energy by burning sage.
Used to see you all the time
Observation of a change in relationships, feeling like a stranger.
Now I'm like a stranger
Recalling a past when the speaker was familiar with someone.
Wanted me to listen and I wouldn't stay up
Failure to listen to someone, resulting in a sense of detachment.
Way up
Advancement in life, moving upward.
Walking slow, I had to pick the pace up
Increasing pace to match life's demands.
Seventeen, I used to hit the
Recollection of being seventeen and getting a haircut.
Bumper for the taper
Engaging in activities for personal grooming.
Can't remember when I ain't go
Uncertainty about the last time the speaker didn't go somewhere.
Teachers told me I was smart
Teachers acknowledging the speaker's intelligence.
As if I ain't know
Irony in teachers stating the obvious about the speaker's intelligence.
Used to wear the same clothes
Recollection of a time when the speaker had limited clothing options.
Closet full of gear, pissing off my momma
Displeasing the speaker's mother with a closet full of clothing.
Did a lot to put us here
Acknowledgment of personal efforts contributing to the present.
Stories that I couldn't share
Unshared stories and experiences from the speaker's past.
As a yout, I learned to look aware
Learning to be observant and vigilant as a youth.
Show no fear
Encouragement to show no fear despite challenges.
They all around us and they don't play fair
Recognition of challenges and adversaries in the environment.
Spent all day there, shit gon' take years
Commitment to a prolonged effort with an understanding that success takes time.
Uh, uh, uh don't play fair
Reiteration that life doesn't play fair.
Uh and they don't play fair, uh
Repetition of the idea that challenges in life are unfair.
Uh (Gon' take years) don't play fair
Reiteration that facing challenges will take a considerable amount of time.
Spent all day there, uh uh, uh
Confirmation that the effort will indeed take years.
Won't take years (Won't take years)
Final affirmation that the journey will be lengthy.
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