Lyrics
It seems like just yesterday, I was a little kid
Reflecting on childhood, feels like it was just yesterday.
Growing up in the hood. Please, don't remind me what I did
Recalling upbringing in a challenging neighborhood, reluctant to remember past actions.
That was so long ago, how can I represent
Struggling to represent one's past due to the significant time gap.
That's what they ask me, sleep with one open eyelid
Facing scrutiny about past actions, feeling the need to be vigilant.
Learned trust from one and dones; this is reminiscent
Learning not to trust easily, influenced by experiences of betrayal.
A hit this hard, man, it will surely leave a dent
An impactful hit, likely from life's challenges, leaving a lasting mark.
The man of steel, the man of will, abandon ship
Comparing oneself to Superman, resilient but considering abandoning challenges.
I'm going overboard, just, tryna make a hit
Feeling overwhelmed and risking everything to achieve success.
Let me predict? premonitions in the end
Mentioning premonitions about the future, uncertain about predicting outcomes.
Probably not, but I'ma try my best to win
Expressing determination to try one's best despite potential failure.
Might not solve all my problems, but it's gonna give
Believing that making a hit may provide additional time and opportunities.
Myself some extra time, means to ends to pretend
Using means to achieve ends, possibly resorting to pretense.
Mama told me, I could be Batman
Recalling advice from the mother, encouraging strength and the belief that nothing is wrong. Repetition for emphasis.
Mama told me, I could be strong
-Mama told me, I could be that man
-Mama told me, nothing was wrong
-Mama told me, I could be Batman
-Mama told me, I could be strong
-Mama told me, I could be that man
-Mama told me, nothing was wrong
-She taught me speak up, and fight when they say stop
Encouragement to speak up and fight against obstacles, with a recognition of the transience of success.
Because everything's that becomes ripe is bound to rot
Emphasizing the importance of staying true and real despite inevitable challenges.
The way I feel, just keep it real, and keep it Rock
Expressing emotional insecurity and the need for protection.
Insecure, always ill, I need a lock
Describing the genre as hip hop with a touch of pop, and the speaker's style akin to rock.
This is hip hop, a lil Pop
Acknowledging insecurities and the need for a change, a metaphorical "taking off."
And this is rock, like how I talk
Comparing the toughness of the journey to needing a metaphorical "sock."
I need a sock, cold feet, time to take off
Expressing discomfort or hesitation, acknowledging the challenges of reaching the top.
I gotta be a pain in the butt, to be on top
Accepting the need to be a source of disruption to achieve success.
But if I go, let things be known, I did a lot
If the speaker departs, asking for acknowledgment of their achievements and planting seeds for future success.
Be proud of me, let it go, and sow the crop
Encouraging pride in the speaker's accomplishments and moving forward.
If you'd do this, you'll reap the goal, to grow hip hop
Promoting collective effort for the growth of hip hop.
I couldn't ask for more, revolting's all I've got
Expressing contentment with the rebellious nature and achievements.
Mama told me, I could be Batman
Reiteration of the mother's advice, emphasizing the potential to be Batman, strong, and without faults.
Mama told me, I could be strong
-Mama told me, I could be that man
-Mama told me, nothing was wrong
-Mama told me, I could be Batman
-Mama told me, I could be strong
-Mama told me, I could be that man
-Mama told me, nothing was wrong
-Mama told me, I could be Batman
-Mama told me, I could be strong
-Mama told me, I could be that man
-Mama told me, nothing was wrong
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