Alchemy
Redefining Value: Transforming Scarcity into Abundance
Lyrics
It's like turning nothing into everything
Expressing the transformative nature of creating something significant from nothing.
Starting with scraps and redefining what society thinks is quality
Starting with limited resources and redefining societal standards of quality.
Like who thought up the golden standard, the haves?
Questioning the origin of societal norms, particularly the concept of the "golden standard" and the privileged class.
The have nots ask not what you can do for them but what have you done?
Highlighting the importance of personal achievements rather than expecting help from others.
When you're sick and you're tired and you're hungry and you're thirsty
Describing challenging situations—sickness, tiredness, hunger, and thirst.
And you take that first bite or drink, you sip slow
Savoring the relief of addressing basic needs after prolonged deprivation.
Because truth is harsh and it burns, but it's also addictive
Reflecting on the dual nature of truth—harsh and burning, yet addictive.
You want more 'til you
Desire for more truth despite its harshness.
(Drink, more, water)
Encouraging the act of drinking more water, symbolizing seeking more truth or knowledge.
Flooded the market, murdering flows it's blood on the carpet
Metaphorically flooding the music scene with superior skills, leaving an impact.
A crime scene, gave 'em the light
Using light metaphorically to reveal and expose, potentially through music.
Wait 'till I turn on the high beams
Anticipating a heightened level of visibility and success.
Niggas ain't seeing me
Claiming superiority and being unmatched by others.
Drunk off this water you might just see three of me
Intoxicated by success, emphasizing the impact of his presence.
Don't greet me as God, my nigga I ain't no deity
Rejecting being treated as a god, asserting human identity.
Take off them water wings, I'm losing water weight, I been on creatine
Metaphorically shedding excess weight, possibly toxic influences, through personal growth.
Curing my countenance, creating this gold from the lead in my pencil
Transforming negative experiences into valuable insights, like an alchemist turning lead into gold.
I think I'm a alchemist, and it's gon take courage no cowardly dogs
Identifying as an alchemist, requiring courage in the face of challenges.
In the pound, we don't want 'em round
Rejecting negative influences or individuals in one's circle.
No love lost or found, don't give a fuck bout a clown
Emphasizing independence and indifference to criticism.
Bit 'em with the Pros conversation profound
Engaging in profound conversations with accomplished individuals.
I was down on my luck but I'm still myself
Overcoming challenges and remaining true to oneself.
Drinking all this water tryna heal myself
Using water metaphorically for healing and personal growth.
Know I keep it real even steal homie
Commitment to authenticity, even in challenging situations.
Just want you to feel It I don't really ever feel myself
Expressing a desire for others to feel and understand his art.
Remember when I had to find a meal myself
Recalling past struggles and the quest for sustenance.
Fresh out of jail, crashed at my nigga Slims
Describing a supportive friend after a challenging experience.
He ain't think twice bout the shit
Highlighting true friendship and loyalty.
The move was a roll of the dice
Embracing uncertainty and taking risks in life decisions.
Know the lord on my side cause them 63rd nights was a bitch
Referencing difficult nights and relying on faith for strength.
Always knew that life wasn't this though
Acknowledging the disparity between expectations and reality.
Still had to get right with the wrist wrote this though
Recognizing the need for personal growth and improvement.
With a little light and a pistol
Using light and a pistol metaphorically, possibly as tools for self-improvement or success.
Lowkey, peep how he keep the peace, you know me
Emphasizing a peaceful and low-profile approach to conflict resolution.
They say I be talking bout water too much
Addressing criticism about focusing on certain themes too much, possibly water as a metaphor.
You hear that? Ha ha
Indifference to criticism, symbolizing the minimal attention given to negative opinions.
That's how many fucks I could give
Expressing a lack of concern or care about external judgments.
Still I got love for a hater, would give up a rib
Maintaining love for those who dislike or criticize, even willing to sacrifice for them.
They say they confused about ginger ale
Addressing confusion about a symbolic reference—ginger ale.
Well come have a sip when it's chill
Inviting others to experience and understand a particular aspect when conditions are favorable.
Y'all need to chill
Encouraging others to relax or calm down.
People tell me I'm that nigga now
Acknowledging external perceptions of success, possibly without validation.
I know none of that shit is real
Recognition of the discrepancy between public image and personal reality.
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