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Reflections of Resilience: Northside Rocky's Journey Through Adversity
Lyrics
Hook:
Hook: The recurring chorus setting the tone for the song, expressing the tumultuous nature of the year experienced by the artist.
This year been crazy to me
Reflecting on the chaos and challenges faced during the year.
The picture ain’t perfect know it’s hard to believe
Recognizing imperfections in life, despite outward appearances, acknowledging it might be hard for others to believe.
Been hurt so many times I were my heart on my sleeve
Having been emotionally wounded numerous times, being emotionally vulnerable and exposed.
Reflections in the mirror show me all I can be
Self-reflection through the mirror, seeing one's potential and identity.
Now I’m on a different level I’m so far out ya league
Feeling elevated to a higher status or position, possibly beyond the reach of others.
Know it’s hard to compete
Acknowledging the difficulty of competing or comparing oneself to others.
No food left on the table
Metaphorical scarcity, possibly indicating a lack of resources or opportunities.
All my dogs gotta eat
Ensuring that those close to the artist are taken care of and provided for.
And this world is getting cold wana see me fall like the leaves
Perceiving the world as hostile, wanting to witness the artist's downfall.
And my right hand homie switch up
A close friend or ally betraying the artist, causing disbelief and emotional strain.
Shit was hard to believe
An expression of disbelief or difficulty in accepting the betrayal.
Yea
A transitional line without specific content.
Verse:
Beginning of the verse section.
Situation switching up
Signifying a change in circumstances or environment.
Management tried stepping and took control bout fucked me up
A management change causing distress and disruption in the artist's life.
But I can’t even lie and act like my numbers ain’t double up
Despite the challenges, the artist's success or achievements have doubled.
Just had to find myself cuz still got that feeling in my gut
Internal feelings persist despite external success; the artist needs self-discovery.
Cuz I’m the only one I really trust
Asserting the artist's trust in oneself above all others.
Year full of mistakes Im bouncing back that’s just to sum it up
Summarizing a year filled with mistakes but promising a rebound.
City on my back I’m in the Bull we biuta run a muc
Feeling responsible for the city or community, ready to run and achieve.
Guess I’m feeling numb to all this drama I been out of touch
Desensitization to the drama and disconnect from the troubles faced.
HOOK:
Reiteration of the hook, reinforcing the turbulent nature of the year.
This year been crazy to me
Continuing to reflect on the tumultuous nature of the year.
The picture ain’t perfect know it’s hard to believe
Reemphasizing the imperfect nature of life and its challenges.
Been hurt so many times I were my heart on my sleeve
Reiterating the emotional vulnerability experienced due to past hurt.
Reflections in the mirror show me all I can be
Reaffirming self-discovery and recognizing personal potential.
Now I’m on a different level I’m so far out ya league
Reiterating the feeling of being in a different, elevated position compared to others.
Know it’s hard to compete
Restating the difficulty of comparison and competition.
No food left on the table
Symbolic scarcity of resources or opportunities.
All my dogs gotta eat
Prioritizing the needs of close ones over personal struggles.
And this world is getting cold wana see me fall like the leaves
Feeling the world is harsh and wanting to witness the artist's downfall.
And my right hand homie switch up
Expressing betrayal by a close friend or ally.
Shit was hard to believe
Reiteration of the difficulty in accepting the betrayal.
Yea
Ending with a transitional line without specific content.
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