Lyrics
Purpose is greater than pleasure
Purpose is emphasized over seeking pleasure.
I feel great under pressure
The artist thrives and feels positive in challenging situations.
I could do it alone
The ability to accomplish things independently is acknowledged.
But we do it better together
Collaboration is highlighted as a more effective way to achieve goals.
That’s how I treat my endeavors
The artist approaches his pursuits with a collaborative mindset.
I always needed to learn
A willingness to learn is expressed.
But never needed a lecture
The artist values learning through experience rather than lectures.
And in case you need a refresher
A reminder is given for those who may need a recall of information.
I’ve been on the east side
Geographical reference to the east side, suggesting a specific location or experience.
Keep tryin’
An encouragement to persist despite challenges.
Riding with my Mona Lisa
The artist mentions riding with his "Mona Lisa," hinting at a significant companion or muse.
Ya see why
A prompt to recognize the reason for the mentioned companionship.
Mind spin like ballerinas
The artist's thoughts are compared to the intricate movements of ballerinas.
Thrift shop
A reference to a thrift shop, possibly indicating a humble or unconventional approach.
Got it feeling like a free style
A sense of improvisation and freedom is associated with the artist's experiences.
Mean while
An expression of time passing while being engaged in various activities.
I’ve been on the go
Being active and on the move is mentioned.
How could they not know?
A rhetorical question regarding awareness of the artist's experiences.
I spent six hundred thousand minutes on it
Quantification of time spent on a particular endeavor.
I been through the gauntlet
A reference to enduring challenging situations.
I’ve felt unloved and unimportant
Feelings of being unloved and unimportant are acknowledged.
An array an assortment of feelings
A diverse range of emotions is mentioned.
I’ve had people break my heart and deny they involvement
Experiences of heartbreak and denial are described.
I’ve had days feel the longest and nights the darkest
The artist reflects on both long and dark periods of time.
I’ve had greats tell me that I’m the rawest
Recognition from respected individuals is mentioned.
I’ve had verses feel like the middle of august
A comparison of verses to a specific time of the year.
I’ve been in rooms filled with greatness and you just try to absorb it
Being in the presence of greatness and absorbing it is acknowledged.
I know people who truly believe being fake is important But what they’re chasing is morbid
Critique of those who prioritize fake personas is expressed.
I get it your place is enormous, flex if you wish
An observation of opulence and a desire for recognition.
I wish I could get a paid endorsement, to bless you with this
A wish for financial support and endorsement to share the artist's message.
Steady trying to break you a portion, for setting up tricks
The effort to provide a portion of success to others is mentioned.
You would have gotten away with it to, but those meddling kids
A playful reference to solving problems, possibly with a nod to pop culture.
I’ve been on the east side
Reiteration of being on the east side.
Keep tryin’
Encouragement to persist, similar to line 10.
Riding with my Mona Lisa
Repetition of riding with the "Mona Lisa."
Ya see why
A prompt to recognize the reason for the mentioned companionship, repeated from line 12.
Mind spin like ballerinas
Reiteration of the mind's complexity compared to ballerinas.
Thrift shop
Recurrence of the thrift shop reference.
Got it feeling like a free style
Reiteration of a freestyle feeling from line 15.
Mean while
Repetition of the notion of being on the go, similar to line 17.
I’ve been on the go
Repetition of the rhetorical question regarding awareness.
How could they not know?
Reiteration of the artist's experiences and a question about others' awareness.
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