10 Years
A Decade of Redemption: Unraveling Life's Struggles Through Nikita Rodriguez's '10 Years'
Lyrics
I got a story to tell
The speaker has a story to share.
It involves some people that I know quit well
The story involves people the speaker knows well.
She saw dollar signs and then got spelled
Someone saw an opportunity for money and got caught in a spell or temptation.
Chose the easy way out with a ticket to hell
They chose an easy but morally wrong path, symbolized as going to hell.
Ring ring then I answer my phone
The speaker answers their phone.
Had a message on the other line that changed the tone
A message on the phone changes the mood or situation.
Changed my hole life and changed the zone
It significantly altered the speaker's life and surroundings.
Already lost a sister now another one is gone
The speaker has lost one sister and now another one is also gone (possibly imprisoned).
Gone behind bars in the junge
The sister is now behind bars, likely in a difficult situation.
Cant believe she`s locked up in the jungle
The speaker finds it hard to believe the sister is incarcerated in such a challenging environment.
That really got me humble thinking about that shiit
Reflecting on the situation humbles the speaker.
Now I commit I have to deal with this
The speaker acknowledges the need to confront and manage this situation.
It took me eight long years to get you out of there
It took a long time (eight years) to resolve this issue and get the sister out.
It would only take a minute if I was a millionaire
If the speaker were wealthy, the process would have been quicker.
Cos its all about that money and curruption i swear
The speaker emphasizes the corrupt nature of situations revolving around money.
Fuck the system aint fair
The speaker expresses disdain for an unfair system.
Ten years, for ten years
A repetition of the duration of ten years, indicating a significant passage of time.
Speak of the devil and he will appear
Refers to the idea that mentioning negativity can bring it into reality.
Dont get gready stay awake stay clear
Advises against greed and emphasizes staying cautious and clear-headed.
Learn from your mistakes be smart have no fear
Encourages learning from past errors and being brave.
Ten years, for ten years
Reiteration of staying cautious, learning, and being fearless.
Speak of the devil and he will appear
-Dont get gready stay awake stay clear
-Learn from your mistakes be smart have no fear
-Flying in and out from Bolivia to Norway
Describes involvement in activities spanning Bolivia to Norway, earning money, and having supportive friends.
Hustlin like a champ to collect that money all day
-Lucky that I am I have a laywer that is ok
-And a group of homies that support me always
-Always being loyal to my people
-Treat them with respect cos we are all equal
-Shout out to my homie thats addicted to that needle
-This is my sequal I do this for my people
-Even tho we're different we are quite the same
Emphasizes similarities and shared experiences among different individuals within the same family.
Same mother same brothers same crazy Lorraine
-Same father same sister who died in pain
-Same attitude about changing the game
-I've always been real never scared to fail
The speaker prides themselves on being authentic and unafraid of failure.
I got you out of jail but you still on bail
Despite efforts to assist someone out of jail, they are still entangled in the system.
Breathe in and exhale cos your ready to rumble
-Even tho' your free your stuck in the jungle
-Ten years, for ten years
Repetition of earlier advice regarding caution, learning, and courage.
Speak of the devil and he will appear
-Dont get gready stay awake stay clear
-Learn from your mistakes be smart have no fear
-Ten years, for ten years
-Speak of the devil and he will appear
-Dont get gready stay awake stay clear
-Learn from your mistakes be smart have no fear
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