Lyrics
I left the building, so fly got that tunnel vision, but I still cry
Expressing departure with confidence ("left the building") and a focused mindset ("tunnel vision"), despite internal emotional struggles ("still cry").
I'm tryna fight the system before my soul flies
Expressing a desire to resist societal norms or challenges ("fight the system") before facing an existential transition ("soul flies").
I left the building, so fly got that tunnel vision, but I still cry
Reiteration of the departure and the juxtaposition of confidence ("so fly") and vulnerability ("still cry").
I'm tryna fight the system before my soul flies
Reiterating the resolve to confront societal issues before facing an unknown fate ("soul flies").
I been thinking bout my pay so what
Contemplating one's earnings and questioning its significance.
Out we perch you heard the master say go to work
Referring to a command to work, possibly emphasizing the importance of labor or effort.
Working on a different kind of pace, no rush
Adopting a different, more deliberate pace in life, rejecting haste.
Rushing cause I need my momma's prayers so much
Expressing a need for maternal support through prayers.
Watching all my favours, I endured no much
Reflecting on endured challenges and difficulties ("favours") without complaint ("no much").
Touching all my labours, looking stern, no bluff
Acknowledging efforts ("labours") with a serious and sincere demeanor ("looking stern, no bluff").
Bluffing when they say I'll never shine, no fuss
Rejecting negativity or doubts about personal success ("never shine, no fuss").
Forces on my way, I flipped and turned, I got worse
Encountering challenges ("forces") and undergoing a transformation, possibly for the worse.
I left the building, so fly got that tunnel vision, but I still cry
Repeating the theme of confident departure ("left the building") with determination ("tunnel vision") and acknowledging emotional struggles ("still cry").
I'm tryna fight the system before my soul flies
Reiterating the commitment to resist societal issues ("fight the system") before facing a potential transition ("soul flies").
I left the building, so fly got that tunnel vision, but I still cry
Reiteration of the departure and the coexistence of confidence ("so fly") and vulnerability ("still cry").
I'm tryna fight the system before my soul flies
Emphasizing the determination to confront societal challenges before facing an uncertain fate ("soul flies").
I left the building, so fly got that tunnel vision, but I still cry
Expressing confidence in departure ("left the building") with a focused mindset ("tunnel vision") despite internal emotional struggles ("still cry").
I'm tryna fight the system before my soul flies
Reaffirming the commitment to resist societal norms or challenges ("fight the system") before an impending existential transition ("soul flies").
I left the building, so fly I got that tunnel vision, but I still cry
Emphasizing the confident departure ("left the building") with a focused mindset ("tunnel vision") and acknowledging ongoing emotional struggles ("still cry").
I'm tryna fight the system before my soul flies
Reiterating the determination to confront societal issues before facing an unknown fate ("soul flies").
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