Lyrics
They quit before we started setting the stage
Refers to others giving up before the speaker even started; possibly about challenges in the beginning.
I ain't had a choice my whole family prayed
The speaker's lack of choice in life, with the family relying on prayers for guidance.
When everyone escaped I stayed
The speaker's resilience, staying when others left, indicating a determination to face challenges.
Cause I never was the type to walk with the parade
The speaker's nonconformity and independence, not following the crowd or conforming to societal expectations.
Negative wishes are not permitted through the sage
Prohibition of negative thoughts or wishes through the sage, suggesting a focus on positivity.
Beautiful bitches always end up being betrayed
A cautionary note about the betrayal often experienced by those considered beautiful.
Relationship strong but the edges are frayed
Describes a relationship that has strength but is showing signs of wear and tear (frayed edges).
Life is a bitch but her edges are laid
A metaphorical statement about life being challenging but still well-managed (edges laid).
I remember being young not having much for fun
Recollection of a modest and less enjoyable childhood.
We would skip small stones off the top of the pond
Childhood memories of simple pleasures, like skipping stones on a pond.
And I was happy it was never too long
The speaker finding happiness in the moment, but recognizing its fleeting nature.
Before the rocks and all the happiness were both long gone
Alludes to the inevitable loss of innocence and happiness as time passes.
We just had to make it
A determination to persevere despite challenges.
When the kids in all my classes would say I don't belong
Dealing with feelings of not fitting in during school years.
I just had to be strong
The necessity of strength during times of adversity and exclusion.
Just like my bike at that age I ain't had shit to lean on
A comparison between the speaker's reliance on a bike for support in childhood and lacking support from other sources.
And when I lost my dad I lost some shit to depend on
The speaker losing a father and a source of dependency.
But I ain't lost a bag so I'm the one they depend on
The speaker becoming self-reliant, being the one others depend on.
I remember thinking I was rich buying Grey Poupon
Reflecting on past thoughts of wealth and luxury.
I remember buying 5 things and using like 20 coupons
Recollection of frugal habits, possibly during financially challenging times.
I saw my granny face could tell that she didn't have long
A moment of recognizing a loved one's impending death.
And this a relay race except for they punt the baton
Metaphorically comparing life to a relay race, acknowledging the passing of responsibility.
I ain't really mean to make a sad song
A disclaimer about the unintentional sadness in the song.
They quit before we started setting the stage
Repetition of line 1, emphasizing the idea of starting something despite challenges.
I ain't had a choice my whole family prayed
Reiteration of line 2, highlighting the role of family prayers in decision-making.
When everyone escaped I stayed
Repetition of line 3, reinforcing the speaker's commitment to staying through difficulties.
Cause I never was the type to walk with the parade
Reiteration of line 4, emphasizing individuality and nonconformity.
Negative wishes are not permitted through the sage
Repetition of line 5, underscoring the importance of positive thinking.
Beautiful bitches always end up being betrayed
Reiteration of line 6, warning about potential betrayal in relationships.
Relationship strong but the edges are frayed
Repetition of line 7, emphasizing the challenges within a strong relationship.
Life is a bitch but her edges are laid
Reiteration of line 8, summarizing life's challenges but expressing a sense of control.
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