D'Angelo
Rising Above Adversity: Quentin Miller's Michael Jordan Wave
Lyrics
When you the one the world look at
Being the focus of the world's attention.
When you the one that never
Realizing one's significance after others acknowledge it.
Knew you was the one
Discovering one's importance, possibly unexpectedly.
Until the world put that
The world recognizing and labeling someone with a title.
Title on you, I been on this
Personal experience of being on a wave of success.
Micheal Jordan wave
Referencing the iconic Michael Jordan's influence.
Way before the jumpman came
Being ahead of the trend before it becomes popular.
The MJ that got cut from the team
Parallel with MJ's early struggles and eventual success.
Look at me now, i'm in the league and
Reflecting on personal achievement and recognition.
It's the funniest thing
Ironically noting others' reluctance to acknowledge success.
Niggas ain't want me to be seen, ah man
Dealing with skepticism and resistance from others.
I know how bad shit feels
Understanding the emotional weight of challenging situations.
I took y'all joy, I know how sadness feels
Acknowledging the impact of one's actions on others.
From inside out, I know how bad shit's been
Experiencing difficulties and challenges firsthand.
My daughter' momma car broke down
Helping others in times of need, showing generosity.
Til' it's fixed I let her have my whip
Offering support and assistance to someone close.
I'll Lyft
Willingness to use alternative means for transportation.
I'm more conditioned to take that hit
Being resilient and prepared to endure hardships.
Sacrifice is part of life
Acknowledging that sacrifices are inherent in life.
You gotta take that shit from now on
Accepting and facing challenges as part of life's journey.
I leave town the whole squad come with
Emphasizing loyalty and unity with a group.
1317 til I take my last breath, I'm saying
Commitment to a group or cause until the end of life.
Never try to flex for a blog post
Avoiding pretense or showing off for social media validation.
I value my integrity a lot more
Valuing personal integrity over public perception.
When rap is no longer fun
Recognizing the importance of enjoyment in the creative process.
That's when I stop goin'
Stopping creative pursuits when they cease to be fulfilling.
I'm not forward if I'm in
Avoiding stagnation and lack of progress in one's endeavors.
It and I'm not growin'
The necessity of personal and creative growth.
I gotta leave Maddy something 'fore I leave
Ensuring a legacy or something valuable for loved ones.
I gotta see my family getting
Fulfilling the needs and desires of family members.
What they want and need
Providing for family members to achieve their goals.
ACA-3 that's what they wanna see
Referencing a desire for financial success and stability.
I put my all in these beats
Dedicating significant effort and passion to creative work.
What else they want from me?
Expressing the commitment and effort put into music.
D'angelo flow, yeah, how it
Comparing the flow or style to that of D'angelo.
Feel? That D'angelo flow, yeah
Reflecting on the feel and style of D'angelo's music.
Rap game, Michael Angelo, oh Lord
Drawing parallels between the rap game and Michael Angelo's artistry.
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