Lyrics
My dad said, don't be misled cause you gotta understand
My dad advises against being misled and emphasizes the importance of understanding.
I'll tell you, son, the day will come when you gotta be The Man
Father tells the speaker that a day will come when he must step up and be "The Man."
Remember this, my only wish is that you take the time
The speaker's only wish is for the listener to take the time to discover their true self.
To realize what's deep inside and never cross that line
Encouragement to recognize one's inner self and never cross moral boundaries.
I'm reachin' back for those memories
Reflecting on past memories and experiences.
All those good days gone are who I used to be
Expressing a transformation from the past, leaving behind the person the speaker used to be.
Every man has to understand his role
Highlighting the importance for every man to understand and embrace his role in life.
I'll tell you once, I won't tell you twice cause I'm about to lose control
A warning that the speaker is reaching a point of losing control and won't repeat the advice.
That day came like a hurricane, I knew just where I stood
Recalling a crucial moment ("hurricane") where the speaker gained clarity on their position.
In an alleyway on Judgement Day, they hunted cause they could
A reference to a challenging situation on Judgement Day in an alleyway where the speaker was hunted.
Three men a knife, a fight for life, and the blood began to spill
Describing a violent confrontation involving three men, a knife, and spilled blood.
Two men were dead, the third he bled, and the fourth he learned to kill
Outcome of the fight, with two dead and the third learning the harsh reality of killing.
I'm reachin' back for those memories
Reiterating the act of looking back at memories, suggesting their significance.
All those good days gone are who I used to be
Continuing the theme of leaving behind the past and personal transformation.
Every man has to understand his role
Re-emphasizing the importance of understanding one's role in life for every man.
I'll tell you once, I won't tell you twice cause I'm about to lose control
Repeating the warning about losing control and the reluctance to provide advice more than once.
Yeah, yeah
An expression, possibly indicating a pivotal or intense moment in the narrative.
I'm reachin' back for those memories
Reiteration of the speaker reflecting on past memories and the changes in their identity.
All those good days gone are who I used to be
Continuing the theme of personal evolution and the speaker's departure from their former self.
Every man has to understand his role
Re-emphasizing the importance of understanding one's role, echoing earlier advice.
I'll tell you once, I won't tell you twice cause I'm about to lose control
Repeating the warning of imminent loss of control and the one-time nature of the advice.
Yeah
An interjection, possibly signaling a shift in the narrative or emotional tone.
I'm reachin' back for those memories
Revisiting the act of reflecting on past memories, suggesting their ongoing significance.
All those good days gone are who I used to be
Continuing to emphasize the transformative journey and leaving behind the past self.
Every man has to understand his role
Reiterating the importance of understanding one's role in life for every man.
I'll tell you once, I won't tell you twice cause I'm about to lose control
Repeating the warning of losing control and the speaker's refusal to provide advice more than once.
And I said
A conclusive statement, possibly summarizing the overall message or theme of the lyrics.
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