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Yeah
Expression of affirmation or agreement
Yeah, uh
Continuation of affirmation or agreement
Uh, yeah, yeah
Reiteration of affirmation
Yeah, uh
Confirmation or agreement
Yeah, yeah
Further affirmation or agreement
This small circle ain't for shits and giggles, it's protection
Emphasizes that the small circle is not for casual reasons but for protection
My energy my biggest weapon
States that personal energy is a significant weapon
A sentiment I understood when I was less irreverent
Reflects on understanding the value of sentiment as one becomes less disrespectful
Battles fought with one sword
Describes battles fought with a singular focus or approach
I knew to never chase the pendant
Advises against pursuing materialistic symbols, like a pendant
Mind and body, one accord
Emphasizes unity between mind and body
Open the door, but keep the screen locked
Suggests being cautious and selective in opening up while maintaining protection
The awards come when I'm not tryn' seek a reward
Acknowledges that recognition and awards come when not actively seeking them
Release resentment of the soul I was before
Expresses the release of resentment towards one's past self for personal growth
'Cause growth ain't one direction, it's a tour
Highlights that growth is a multidirectional journey
Old enough to know I need affection, that's for sure
Acknowledges the need for affection based on maturity
That's for sure
Reiteration of the certainty of the need for affection
That's for sure, yeah
-That's for sure
-That's for sure
-That's for sure
-That's for sure
-Uh, yeah, look
Introduction of a new perspective or topic
Keeping the stainless by the window
Describes keeping a weapon ("stainless") by the window for protection
Loyalty to my kinfolk
Expresses loyalty to family ("kinfolk")
Mama ingrained everything I thought was new info
Indicates that the speaker's mother influenced their knowledge and beliefs
Forced to live in this skin cloak
Conveys a sense of being forced to live with certain challenges or characteristics
Forced to live in this state stepping in and out of this limbo
Describes the experience of navigating between states of being, possibly metaphorical
Forcing myself to exit my comfort zone
Expresses the necessity of pushing beyond one's comfort zone
All that's been going on when it comes to big growth
Reflects on significant personal growth
And recognizing the absence of keys
Acknowledges the absence of support or guidance ("keys")
People that never knew me asking what happened to me
Addresses inquiries from those unfamiliar with the speaker's experiences
I was gon' get thrown if I ain't fasten the seat (yeah)
Describes a potential danger that was avoided through quick action
And patience and compassion gon' keep me in the lead
Recognizes the importance of patience and compassion for personal growth and leadership
But I mean spiritually
Emphasizes spiritual well-being over materialistic pursuits
'Cause all this capital is fake, they tryn' distract us with greed
Criticizes the distracting nature of material wealth and suggests it as a form of manipulation
My niggas hungry due to this classic but fascist regime
Comments on the impact of a societal system that creates hunger and inequality
And I'm chasing ashes if exhaustion the dream
Acknowledges the pursuit of success at the cost of exhaustion
And I'm exhausting the seams
Expresses the strain or stress experienced, possibly due to societal issues
From running running from these fucking police
Describes evading law enforcement ("fucking police")
They tryn' dead me 'cause I'm Black with a gleam
Suggests a threat or danger due to racial profiling
Can't nothing cease a nigga back on the scene
Asserts resilience and the inability to be stopped or halted
Who want the action got the lights and the team
Poses a challenge or readiness for action with lights and a team
Who want the action got the lights and the team, uh
Reiteration of the readiness for action with lights and a team
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