Promise You Won't
Unveiling the Grit: negative zero's Anthem of Determination
Lyrics
I'm tired of giving out handouts
I'm exhausted from freely providing assistance
For these bitches that is too afraid to get their fucking hands dirty
Referring to people who avoid getting involved in challenging or risky tasks
Don't think I got it all planned out
Assuring that the speaker doesn't have everything planned out
But this is my only option / shit man, I'm almost 30
Expressing limited options as the speaker approaches the age of 30
Bet I'll take the same route
Committing to taking a similar path or approach
Build it / let it / breakdown / giving you a taste
Describing a cycle of building, letting it happen, breaking down, and sharing a sample
I hope you see we working
Expressing the hope that others recognize the speaker's efforts
Does my presence here make ya'll nervous
Questioning if the speaker's presence makes others uneasy
No hands on the wheel / yes, I'm swerving
Acknowledging lack of control (no hands on the wheel) and erratic behavior (swerving)
In the grass, I see ya'll lurking
Awareness of others observing or plotting against the speaker
Bullets in a haze through the smoke / I disperse them
Describing gunfire and dispersion of threats through smoke
Rodents in the ground / be aware of what your worth is
Metaphorical reference to being aware of one's value
Can't run far when you hang around the surface
Warning about the limitations of staying near the surface (superficial)
Knife in the back / only show you where the dirt is
Metaphorically pointing out betrayal and revealing hidden motives
My crew deep, we don't hang around the surface
Emphasizing a close-knit group that avoids superficial interactions
Critique what you speak / spit fire out the furnace
Evaluating and criticizing spoken words with fiery intensity
Wait a minute g, you want some stripes, you gotta earn 'em
Stating that earning respect or recognition requires effort and accomplishment
Talk ain't cheap / technique got you nervous
Highlighting the value of words and expressing discomfort or anxiety
Fuck with NZ, leave you crying and squirming
A warning that associating with the speaker may lead to emotional distress
I'm tired of giving out handouts
Repeating the sentiment of being tired of freely giving assistance
For these bitches that is too afraid to get their fucking hands dirty
Reiterating frustration with those unwilling to engage in challenging tasks
Don't think I got it all planned out
Reassuring that the speaker lacks a fully planned-out future
But this is my only option / shit man, I'm almost 30
Reiterating limited options as the speaker approaches 30 years old
Bet I'll take the same route
Recommitting to taking a similar path or approach
Build it / let it / breakdown / giving you a taste
Repeating the cycle of building, letting it happen, breaking down, and sharing a sample
I hope you see we working
Reiterating the hope that others recognize the speaker's efforts
Does my presence here make ya'll nervous
Reiterating the question about the speaker's presence causing unease
No hands on the wheel / yes, I'm swerving
Reaffirming lack of control and erratic behavior
In the grass, I see ya'll lurking
Reiterating awareness of others observing or plotting against the speaker
Bullets in a haze through the smoke / I disperse them
Repeating the description of gunfire and dispersion of threats through smoke
I am not sure how you make me feel, oh
Expressing uncertainty about the emotions evoked by someone
I don't want this to disappear, oh
Desiring for a connection not to fade away
Can you promise that you won't leave?
Seeking assurance that the person won't leave
I am not sure how you make me feel, oh
Reiterating uncertainty about the emotions evoked by someone
I don't want this to disappear, oh
Expressing a desire for a connection not to fade away
Can you promise that you won't leave?
Reiterating the request for assurance that the person won't leave
Can you promise that you won't leave?
Repeating the plea for assurance that the person won't leave
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