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Yeah
Expressing agreement or acknowledgment.
Back with Boi-1da
Indicating collaboration with Boi-1da, a producer.
Chomp 2.5
Referring to the Chomp 2.5 album or project.
They say the best way to complain about something' is to make your own
Advocating the act of creating instead of complaining.
So, that's what I'll do, haha
Expressing the intention to create despite challenges.
SANTIAGO on the way
Anticipating Santiago's arrival, possibly an upcoming project.
But until then, let me ball y'all up real quick
Expressing confidence and readiness to impress.
Listen
Indicating a transition to the main content.
Yeah, beats from Boi-1da, this shit got me reminiscin' (yeah)
Appreciating beats from Boi-1da and reflecting on past memories.
Used to dream about the life I'm livin'
Recalling dreams of the current lifestyle.
I need a minute (for real)
Expressing the need for a moment to process.
But I rarely get a second to put me first
Acknowledging limited self-care opportunities.
Fucked a lot of women but I chalk it up as research
Treating past relationships as learning experiences.
Told her I need head first, I can't just jump in feet first
Expressing a preference for thoughtful interactions.
Like before I look forward, can you throw that thing in reverse (can you?)
Seeking introspection before moving forward.
Hundred in a day off of hoodies, hats and t-shirts
Boasting about financial success through merchandise sales.
The truth doesn't need to be rehearsed
Emphasizing the authenticity of speech.
That's why I speak first and think later
Prioritizing speaking without overthinking.
Developed a thick layer (yeah)
Developing emotional resilience and self-protection.
Built the Great Wall of me, professional brick layer
Building emotional barriers and toughness.
Intentional risk taker
Deliberately taking calculated risks.
Successional hitmaker (plaques)
Being consistently successful in producing hits.
Safe to say it's in my nature, boy, like Ric Flair (woo)
Comparing nature to the flamboyant wrestler Ric Flair.
Liz Taylor, the way that most of y'all are dead late on me (late)
Referencing Liz Taylor, highlighting others being late to recognize talent.
Lost thirty pounds but I still had dead weight on me
Dealing with challenges, shedding metaphorical weight.
Press play on me, you'll hear the future, that was 2012
Claiming to represent the future since 2012.
Emails sent to bloggers off my parent's computer (for real)
Recalling humble beginnings, reaching out to bloggers.
Could've played it cooler, but I knew I'm too dope, boy (boy)
Choosing confidence over modesty.
To fly under raps radar, didn't lose hope, boy
Maintaining hope and perseverance despite challenges.
Flew past the pigeons and the planes, I'm on Pluto, boy (or Mars)
Achieving great success, surpassing obstacles.
Talkin' to the moon like I'm Bruno, boy
Referencing talking to the moon like Bruno Mars.
Spending 20k a night in Montenegro on the Adriatic
Indulging in luxury, spending large sums in Montenegro.
Dollars doesn't stop the family drama though, I hate theatrics (damn)
Expressing frustration with family drama despite financial success.
I'm just a Libra tryna balance it all (yeah)
Identifying as a Libra, seeking balance in life.
5'6", but I never met a challenge too tall (yeah)
Highlighting personal resilience regardless of height.
Who called? Steve Stoute
Mentioning a call from Steve Stoute.
Who called? Scott Storch
Mentioning a call from Scott Storch.
I got four heads of radio on deck like Thom Yorke
Having influential figures in radio supporting.
Old flings tryna creep back up (back up), stay put
Referring to past relationships resurfacing.
Caught her runnin' up the hills in L.A. like Kate Bush
Describing someone chasing after fame in L.A.
Wait, look (look), I'm the truth, these rappers feeding you lies (lies)
Asserting authenticity, criticizing other rappers' dishonesty.
Talkin' to God feels like I'm really talkin' to me in disguise (for real)
Feeling a deep connection with God, suggesting self-discovery.
Yeah, I grant my own wishes 'cause I think I can (I can)
Empowering oneself by fulfilling personal desires.
See, my life is just a reflection of who I think I am
Viewing life as a reflection of self-perception.
I mean who I know I am
Emphasizing self-awareness and identity.
Yeah
Reinforcing the idea that life reflects one's self-perception.
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