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I've seen a lot pay it forward, barely any pay it back
I've observed many people perform acts of kindness without expecting anything in return, while few reciprocate.
Real life that's amazing, on the street that shit be whack
Real-life situations that are impressive may not be as positive when observed in less privileged areas.
You can stand on your business but then carry it on your back
You can succeed in your endeavors, but it comes with a burden that you must carry.
Gotta know there's some baggage that you can't just go detach
There are consequences and emotional baggage that cannot be easily detached from certain experiences.
Cause life's full of aftermaths, if you don't learn it then you're gonna get it after class
Life is filled with repercussions, and not learning from them leads to facing them later.
Taught by the devil but the fiends gave us half the class
Life lessons are often learned from negative influences or experiences.
You learn how to cook, but a knife gives the master class
Skills can be acquired, but there's a darker side represented by the metaphor of a knife.
So blood's thick, yes, water's thicker when shit's just distorted
Family bonds are strong, but challenging circumstances can distort relationships.
That street vision makes you lose sight of what's important
Being too focused on street life can lead to losing sight of what truly matters.
In this life you don't just get heart, you gotta forge it
In life, resilience is not given; it must be developed through challenging experiences.
But some niggas couldn't get heart, they went and forged it
Some individuals adopt toughness artificially because they couldn't naturally develop resilience.
So tell me what's the aftermath, what's the result
Questioning the consequences and outcomes of one's actions.
All that shit looking the same, what's the revolt
Everything appears similar; a desire for change or rebellion against the status quo.
Pay for the game with the pain, it's all for show
Paying the price for success or progress often involves enduring pain and hardship.
We ain't the same, we ain't the same, that's all a joke
Highlighting differences and asserting uniqueness compared to others.
So if I pray for forgiveness, but premeditate my sinnings
Exploring the conflict between seeking forgiveness and knowingly committing sins.
Can I call these blessings, or they just the devil's winnings
Questioning whether the positive outcomes are truly blessings or just the result of negative actions.
Can you give your mum the world if another lost their living
Contemplating if one can provide for their loved ones at the expense of others' suffering.
Many questions for myself, answers in the beginning
Reflecting on personal questions with initial answers found at the beginning of one's journey.
And I'm just looking for changes
Expressing a desire for change in life.
I tried to make sense of it All
Attempting to make sense of everything in life.
Theres sense but now I'm aimless
Feeling lost and without a clear purpose.
you need to go to hit your target
Encouraging action to achieve goals.
So go and aim it
Urging to take action and aim for one's targets.
if the sky was the limit, the earth wouldn't have neighbours
Suggesting that limitations are self-imposed; the sky is not the limit.
If earth wasn't hell, the devil wouldn't have stayed here
Speculating on the challenging nature of life and the devil's presence in difficult situations.
You hear me
Reiterating a point about the difficulties of life.
I said if earth wasn't hell, the devil wouldn't have stayed here
Repeating the idea that Earth's challenges are akin to hell, a place where the devil would stay.
I've seen a lot pay it forward, barely any pay it back
Reiteration of the observation of people being generous without expecting reciprocation.
In real life that's amazing, on the street that shit be wack
Contrasting the positive aspects of real life with the harshness observed on the streets.
You can stand on your business but then carry it on your back
Emphasizing the need to take responsibility for one's actions and decisions.
Gotta know there's some baggage that you can't just go detach
Reiterating the presence of emotional baggage that cannot be easily detached.
I've seen a lot pay it forward, barely any pay it back
Reiteration of the theme of generosity and the lack of reciprocation.
In real life that's amazing, on the street that shit be wack
Repeating the contrast between positive aspects in real life and the harshness on the streets.
You can stand on your business but then carry it on your back
Re-emphasizing the importance of taking responsibility for one's actions.
Gotta know there's some baggage that you can't just go detach
Reiterating the presence of emotional baggage that cannot be easily detached.
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