Lyrics
Class is in session
Expressing readiness for a learning experience or imparting knowledge.
I use this music to move through these years of adolescence
Using music as a tool to navigate through the challenges of adolescence.
When peers was at a distance and family was missing
Reflecting on a time when friends were distant and family was absent.
All I, had in possession was overwhelming depression
Having only overwhelming depression as a possession.
Had to hide away my dreams from even me
Concealing dreams even from oneself.
Back then when this music was the only thing feeding me
Dependence on music as a source of sustenance.
When happiness of others used to feel like they teasing me
Feeling isolated when witnessing others' happiness.
Like why they get to smile while my problems been eating me
Questioning why others can smile while personal problems are consuming.
Like do y'all got the decency bring me back like an EMT
Requesting decency and help like an emergency medical technician (EMT).
Next to blow like a TNT but like nobody seeing me
Aspiring to rise like dynamite (TNT) but feeling unnoticed.
I'm stuck inside this dungeon I ain't talkin bout D&D
Metaphorically trapped in a challenging situation, not the game Dungeons & Dragons.
Drag these skeletons out the closet I'm finally free to be
Liberating oneself by confronting and revealing hidden struggles.
Who they said that I would be, or said that I should be
Defying others' expectations and societal norms.
Since back when we was puttin back packs in the cubbies
Recalling a time when backpacks were placed in cubbies, symbolizing a younger age.
I dream about a life of success it's so lovely
Dreaming of a successful life that seems appealing.
The pain of everyday stressing wouldn't be on me
Expressing a desire to escape the daily stress and pain.
On my shoulders I shrug it you either hate it or love it
Indifference to opinions, either being loved or hated.
The underdogs on top they couldn't win it or cover
Underlining the success of underdogs despite skepticism.
The spread is food for the soul, i let these fools get ahold
Comparing wisdom to food for the soul, sharing experiences gained on the road.
Of some of this wisdom accumulated while out on the road
Acknowledging that some may dislike the acquired wisdom and change their attitude.
I know some people had grew to hate it they changing they tone
Recognizing people's varying reactions to personal growth.
I know some look at this pure amazement and say that I'm cold
Being observed with amazement, possibly due to transformation.
I know some look at me dead in my eyes and lie somethin bold
Encountering bold lies when looked in the eyes.
I can't lie I did the same too I reap what I sew
Admitting to the same act of lying as others, facing consequences.
I pray I never let go, grip on humanity close
Expressing a prayer to maintain a strong grip on humanity.
Ain't in my nature to quit, I guess the man in me knows
Stating determination not to quit, acknowledging a leadership role of women in life.
Then again women in my life they played a leadership role
Reflecting on the influence of women in shaping one's understanding of life.
So who am I to say that line when I seen just how it goes
Recognizing the variability of life experiences and refraining from making definitive statements.
I pray I keep in line with what I hold true in my heart
Expressing a hope to stay true to personal beliefs and values.
I pray the listeners can see just what I put in my art
Hoping that listeners can perceive the sincerity and effort put into the art.
I pray I finish with the same fire I had in the start
Praying for the same passion and fire that started the journey to persist until the end.
I pray they know this really me and I ain't playin a part
Emphasizing authenticity, asserting that the presented self is genuine.
Look, its Sef
Signing off with the artist's name, Sefa.
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