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Oow-wow, woulda thought by now
Expressing surprise or disappointment at not having achieved success by this point in time.
That I'd be way passed these days
Expected to have surpassed certain challenges or phases in life by now.
By now that my top'd be down
Anticipating a more luxurious lifestyle, symbolized by having the convertible top down on a new black Mercedes.
On my brand new black Mercedes
Continuation of the desire for success and material achievements.
Thought I woulda made it by now
Repetition emphasizes the disappointment or frustration of not achieving the expected level of success.
Thought I woulda made it by now
-Thought I woulda made it by now
-Thought I woulda made it by now
-Working 9 to 5, saving to survive
Describing the daily grind of working, saving, and trying various strategies to improve financial and personal situations.
Pay the bills and put a little to the side
-Anything to nudge the hustle I would buy
-Anything I thought would work is what I tried
-At times all my hope was by a thread
Reflecting on moments of despair, external pressure to give up on dreams, and the lingering impact of parental advice.
"Quit the dream and get a job," what momma said
-In that moment, I was wishing for her death
-Six years later she still echoes in my head
-But of course, nobody else was gon' believe
Expressing the lack of external support and the struggle to progress despite considerable effort over the years.
Not as long as all this sh*t has taken me
-Working years trying to climb up to the peak
-Looking down to see I'm not as far I'm supposed to be
-So people still talkin' and they make fun
Acknowledging criticism and mockery from others but asserting that lack of success does not equate to failure.
But it don't mean I failed cuz I ain't won
-Would've took another path, but there ain't none
-It's hard to make it out where I came from
-Oow-wow woulda thought by now
Repetition of the desire for success, suggesting a persistent longing for a different reality.
That I'd be way passed these days
-By now that my top'd be down
-On my brand new black Mercedes
-Thought I woulda made it by now
-Thought I woulda made it by now
-Thought I woulda made it by now
-Thought I woulda made it by now
-All I ever did was wake up, work, and wait
Expressing impatience and questioning the effectiveness of current efforts in achieving success.
Takes forever trying to make it through mistakes
-Asking how much longer this sh*t gonna take
-And is my energy and money right places
-I sacrificed a fifty-page list
Listing sacrifices made in pursuit of success, including relationships, mental health, and personal happiness.
Having friends, having fun, relationships
-Any affection, any love, or having kids
-Mental health and every ounce of happiness
-Anything you love could add it to my list
-I could have it too, too busy chasing this
-Lived life puzzled 'cause I never seemed to fit
-Every choice I made was forced to be a risk
-Kept it moving through the blood, the sweat, the tears
Highlighting the continuous effort and perseverance, despite setbacks and unmet expectations.
All that liquid that came out, it lubed my gears
-Every year saying this'll be my year, damn
-I been saying that for years
Expressing frustration at the repeated proclamation that each year will be the year of success without tangible results.
Grandma say she proud where I came from
Receiving acknowledgment from family for avoiding common pitfalls but still dealing with emotional challenges.
Ain't locked up or shot up or on page one
-Anger and depression but I ain't hung
-(Here's why) A different cloth what I'm made from
-Oow-wow woulda thought by now
Reiteration of the initial surprise or disappointment at not having achieved success by this point.
That I'd be way passed these days
-By now that my top would be down
-On my brand new black Mercedes
-Thought I woulda made it by now
-Thought I woulda made it by now
-Thought I woulda made it by now
-Thought I woulda made it by now
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