Lyrics
VERSE 1:
Introduction to the first verse.
Don’t wanna sleep in
Expressing a reluctance to sleep, driven by a sense of having something to prove.
Cuz I got something to prove
Emphasizing the need to take action on things disliked to make progress.
I gotta take what I hate and finally make a move
Commitment to overcoming challenges and making positive changes.
I think of you and
Thoughts about someone significant, possibly motivating or influential.
All the shit you don’t do
Reflecting on perceived shortcomings of the mentioned person.
Well imma make hella sure that I don’t become you, ha!
Determined to avoid becoming like the person mentioned in line 6.
Have no regrets yea Ill tat up my chest
Commitment to living without regrets, even willing to tattoo reminders on the chest.
I’ll never forget what it’s like to be in debt, been
Recalling the experience of being in debt and the lasting impact it had.
Stabbed in the back bet I show you what happens
Expressing resilience in the face of betrayal and negativity.
Pass me the mic and I’ll show you with actions
Confidently stating the ability to demonstrate actions through music (mic).
PRE: (2x)
Introduction to the pre-chorus, repeated twice.
I feel this pain you already know
Acknowledging and expressing emotional pain.
Turn that to gains let my money show
Turning pain into gains, using success as a way to display personal progress.
I’ve got these things that I can’t let go
Ownership of personal struggles that cannot be easily let go.
Watch me turn this life into something that you could never own
Expressing determination to transform life into something unique and unattainable by others.
HOOK: (2x)
Introduction to the hook, repeated twice.
So fight and fight and die for the things you know you’ll love
Encouraging a fierce fight for the things loved, implying a willingness to sacrifice.
Do what you think is right and see life do what you want
Advising to do what is perceived as right and to live life on one's own terms.
VERSE 2:
Introduction to the second verse.
So give me all the scars I’m a human being
Willingness to accept emotional scars as a part of being human.
Cover them with tattoos so you can’t see
Using tattoos to hide or cope with emotional scars.
Knew it from that start you had problems with me
Recognizing early problems in a relationship or interaction with someone.
And the things I could be
Contemplating missed opportunities or aspects of personal potential.
I just wish I had seen
Expressing a wish for foresight in recognizing missed opportunities.
PRE: (2x)
Introduction to the pre-chorus, repeated twice.
I feel this pain you already know
Reiteration of feeling emotional pain.
Turn that to gains let my money show
Turning pain into gains, reinforcing the theme of personal growth.
I’ve got these things that I can’t let go
Ownership of personal struggles that are challenging to release.
Watch me turn this life into something that you could never own
Reaffirming the determination to create a life beyond others' reach.
HOOK: (2x)
Introduction to the hook, repeated twice.
So fight and fight and die for the things you know you’ll love
Encouraging a relentless fight for beloved things, even unto death.
Do what you think is right and see life do what you want
Advising to follow personal convictions and desires in life.
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