Lyrics
If you make yourself more than just a man
If you elevate yourself beyond mere humanity
If devote yourself to an ideal
If you dedicate yourself to an ideal
And if they can't stop you
If they cannot hinder your progress
Then you become something else entirely
You transform into something entirely different
Rolling rolling, you got to roll the dice
Emphasizes the importance of taking risks in life
Play the cards you're dealt that's just the way of life
Accept the circumstances you're given, as it is part of life
Put your all in too it do not rush
Commit fully and don't hurry
Po, po, po, poker face, go ahead and play your bluff
A reference to playing poker and maintaining a composed expression
Rolling rolling, you got to roll the dice
Reiteration of the importance of taking chances
Play the cards you're dealt that's just the way of life
Advises dealing with the situations life presents
Put your all in too it do not rush
Encourages giving your best effort without rushing
Po, po, po, poker face, go ahead and play your bluff
Refers to maintaining a poker face, suggesting strategic decision-making
Gotta start believing in myself
Stressing the importance of self-belief
If I don't, then no one will
If the individual doesn't believe in themselves, others won't either
My farther's gone, the pain was deep
Expresses deep emotional pain from the loss of a father
But only time will heal
Time is the ultimate healer of emotional wounds
Years have passed
Despite the passage of time, challenges persist
Still the same old problems
Music serves as a therapeutic outlet for the artist
The music is my therapist
Music's impact is compared to a weapon, emphasizing its potency
Melodies hit like weapon
Metaphor for facing and overcoming challenges
When I shoot, I never miss
Confidently facing challenges with precision
Had many dark nights i'm tryna leave it in the, past though
Reflecting on difficult experiences and aiming to move forward
Fade it into ash, nothing left, empty the ammo
Symbolic reference to leaving behind negativity
Carried all this weight, on my shoulders like I'm Rambo
Enduring burdens akin to a resilient character (Rambo)
Increase my air miles, caught a flight to O.R.Tambo
Traveling extensively, seeking new experiences
Tell me why they hating on me
Questioning why others are envious or critical
Going telling porkies on me
Accusations of spreading lies about the individual
Call me dog, you faking homie
Being called disloyal or fake within the social circle
In my circle preying on me
Expressing vulnerability to deception within close relationships
While my grandma praying for me
Contrast between negativity from some and positive prayers from others
Rolling rolling, you got to roll the dice
Reiteration of the theme of taking risks and facing uncertainties
Play the cards you're dealt that's just the way of life
Dealing with the cards life hands out
Put your all in too it do not rush
Encouraging full commitment without rushing decisions
Po, po, po, poker face, go ahead and play your bluff
Referencing poker face again, emphasizing strategic choices
Rolling rolling, you got to roll the dice
Emphasizing the cyclical nature of life's challenges
Play the cards you're dealt that's just the way of life
Reiterating the need to navigate life's circumstances
Put your all in too it do not rush
Encouragement to invest fully without rushing
Po, po, po, poker face, go ahead and play your bluff
Poker face reference, reinforcing strategic decision-making
What you really fear is inside yourself
Internal fears, suggesting self-doubt and potential for both good and bad actions
You fear your own power, fear your anger
Fear of one's own capabilities, including anger and power
The drive to do great or terrible things
Recognition of the internal struggle to achieve greatness or succumb to negativity
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