Lyrics
Let's go
Expression of readiness or enthusiasm to begin.
Shmoneymo
Introduction of the artist's name, "Shmoneymo."
1, 2, 3, 4
Numerical counting for rhythmic effect.
Shmoneymo, where'd ya go?
Question about Shmoneymo's whereabouts.
Where'd ya go?
Repetition emphasizing the question about Shmoneymo's location.
Where'd ya go?
-We don't stop for nothin' though
Declaration of persistence and determination.
We don't stop for nothin' though, nothin' though
Reiteration of not stopping for anything.
We don't stop for nothin' though
Continued emphasis on perseverance.
We ain't stoppin'
Assertion of not stopping, emphasizing determination.
We ain't stoppin'
-We ain't really stoppin' for nothin'
Emphasis on not stopping for any obstacles.
I swear we bound to get somewhere
Confident declaration of the belief in achieving success.
I swear we bound to do somethin', OK
Positive affirmation of accomplishing something significant.
I just took a big, fat step back
The speaker took a significant step back, indicating reflection or reconsideration.
Oh my God
Expression of surprise and questioning about the action taken.
How did I just do that?
-It didn't happen overnight
Acknowledgment that success doesn't happen overnight.
I really been going bananas
Metaphorical expression of going crazy or working extremely hard.
I really been going in circles
Metaphor for feeling stuck or going in circles.
I really won't doing what I was supposed to
Admission of not following the intended path or responsibilities.
They really thought that I would fall off
Reference to others doubting the speaker's success.
That's when I decided I would pop off
Decision to prove doubters wrong and achieve success.
I ain't thinking 'bout it
Disregard for negative thoughts or doubts.
What about it?
Rhetorical question about the significance of the situation.
What if I wasn't meant to do it
Contemplation on the purpose or destiny of the speaker.
Would we still be getting to it? No
Question about the continuation of current endeavors if not meant to be.
I don't like these toxic people
Expression of dislike for negative and harmful individuals.
Tell me what did I do to deserve this
Questioning the reasons for facing challenges or negativity.
Tell me what did I do to deserve it
-Was it even worth it?
Reflection on the worthiness of the struggles faced.
Tell me, was it worth it?
-I say things I don't mean when I'm hurtin'
Admission of saying things unintentionally when in pain.
When I'm hurtin'
Reiteration of speaking without intention during difficult times.
Had to go close the curtains
Symbolic act of closing off from negativity or external influences.
I been sleep deprived, anxious 'bout the future
Expression of experiencing sleep deprivation and anxiety about the future.
But I had to tell myself that everything is finna be alright
Self-reassurance that everything will be alright despite challenges.
Alright
-Yeah, Shmoneymo
Reiteration of not stopping for anything, with the inclusion of the artist's name.
We don't stop for nothin' though
Repeated emphasis on determination and persistence.
We don't stop for nothin' though, nothin' though
Continued declaration of not stopping for any obstacles.
We don't stop for nothin' though
Reiteration of the commitment to keep going.
We ain't stoppin'
Assertive declaration of not stopping, emphasizing determination.
We ain't stoppin'
-We ain't really stoppin' for nothin'
Emphasis on not stopping for any obstacles.
I swear we bound to get somewhere
Confident declaration of the belief in achieving success.
I swear we bound to do somethin', OK
Positive affirmation of accomplishing something significant.
I just took a big, fat step back
Reiteration of taking a significant step back, suggesting reflection.
Oh my God
Expression of surprise and questioning about the action taken.
How did I just do that?
-I just took a big, fat step back
Repetition and emphasis on taking a significant step back.
I just took a big, fat step back
-I just took a big, fat step back
Final emphasis on the speaker's significant step back.
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