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Journey of Dreams: Mike Posner's Odyssey Through Life's Labyrinth
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No, no
Repetitive expression of negation, possibly reflecting a sense of denial, disagreement, or internal conflict.
No, no, no, no
-No, no
-No, no, no, no
-No, no
-No, no, no, no
-No, no
-No, no, no, no
-Life's crazy
Introduction to the theme of life being unpredictable or chaotic.
My parents worry 'bout me
Parents expressing concern about the speaker's well-being.
'Cause I didn't talk to nobody, just made beats
Speaker's focus on creating music, isolating themselves from others.
And now I get paid by the syllable
Earning money through his craft, acknowledging the difficulty in the music industry.
Gotta thank 'em though I know it can be difficult
Gratitude expressed for parental support despite challenges.
As I tip-toe in and out of zip codes
Traveling across various locations with a purpose of love.
All on the mission to love, that's what I live for
Life's mission is centered around love.
I got big dreams, ma, I got big goals
Having ambitious dreams and goals.
You seen my old ones now because I live those
Reflecting on past accomplishments and experiences.
You've gotta admit ma
Encouraging acknowledgment of the speaker's achievements.
I told you I was gonna get in to Duke
Specific examples of achieving stated goals, emphasizing reliability.
And I did, ma
-I told you I would get signed and I did, ma
-Look at this, ma, look at this, ma
Proudly showing success to the speaker's mother.
No, no
Reiteration of denial, possibly emphasizing inner conflict or struggle.
No, no, no, no
-No, no
-No, no, no, no
-All my friends feel trapped and afraid
Speaker's friends feeling trapped and fearful.
I close my eyes and try to imagine a way
Attempting to find a positive way to overcome challenges through imagination.
To wash all my old patterns away
Desire to break away from old habits or patterns.
I had to stop smokin' 'cause it scattered my brain
Decision to quit smoking due to its negative impact on focus.
"Fuck bitches," it's what my favorite rappers would say
Contrasting personal beliefs with the attitudes of favorite rappers.
I'd say there's something beautiful after the pain
Finding beauty in life despite hardships.
After the pain, this can't be real
Questioning the reality of positive outcomes after enduring pain.
Turn out the ladder to fame
Metaphorically depicting the pursuit of fame as a never-ending cycle.
Is a hamster wheel
Realization of the repetitive nature of the quest for success.
When we played the Palace my parents were first row
Memorable moment of performing in front of parents.
That's a feeling that I don't even have words for
Unable to describe the intense emotions experienced during the performance.
I did my song, went backstage, and drank a Henny bottle
Engaging in celebratory activities after a successful show.
Picked up my phone and then I started texting any model
Using technology to connect with others after the performance.
I used to put a target on every cute face
Reflecting on past behavior of objectifying others.
And keep plan B-Pills in my suitcase
Practical preparations for unexpected situations (plan B-Pills).
"That's gross, time to grow," that's what Ronny said
Internal realization prompted by a friend's advice to mature.
Man, Wille just called, "Dawg, Ronny's dead"
Sudden revelation of a friend's death, indicating the fragility of life.
I'm tryna stumble to truer view
Seeking a clearer understanding of life's purpose.
I'm noticing that sky is a bluer hue
Appreciating the beauty and positivity in the world.
It's time to get to work, that's what doers do
Embracing a proactive approach to life, emphasizing action.
I'm looking in the mirror, like "Who are you?"
Reflecting on personal identity and self-discovery.
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