Midnight Oil
Thriving Through Chaos: Singh the Rapper's Midnight Oil Message
Lyrics
Think I'm getting closer to a breakthrough
Expressing a sense of progress and advancement towards a breakthrough.
Definitely closer to my grave too
Acknowledging the proximity to one's mortality, possibly emphasizing the risks taken.
Giving all I've got until deficiency
Demonstrating dedication by giving maximum effort despite potential shortcomings.
Keeping on my tens off the energy
Maintaining focus and resilience by avoiding distractions and preserving energy.
Nothing worth the grind is on your timing are you
Highlighting the independence of personal achievements, not dependent on others' timelines.
Everybody's got a place so don't go chasing
Advising against pursuing goals haphazardly and emphasizing the importance of finding one's place.
I've got patience and a pension for the drive
Expressing patience and commitment to long-term goals, with a reference to perseverance.
I'm a keep on singing and rapping until I'm
Commitment to continue creating music and expressing oneself through singing and rapping.
Until I'm dead, been a mess
Recognition of personal struggles and challenges, acknowledging imperfection.
In my head it's more than just stress, see
Stressing that the mental burden goes beyond mere stress, indicating deeper complexities.
Feeling heavy, might just sleep on the floor
Feeling overwhelmed and considering drastic actions like sleeping on the floor.
Count my blessings, stay imagining more
Expressing gratitude for current blessings while aspiring for more.
This my life that I've been risking to avoid being poor
Acknowledging the risks taken to avoid poverty and the significance of personal choices.
In the studio I'm free so I turn one source
Highlighting the freedom and creativity experienced in the studio, using it as an outlet.
It's a force no doubt about it when it rains then it pours
Acknowledging external forces that test resilience, using "rain" as a metaphor for challenges.
But nothing's easy when you're flowing you'll be pressing on sores
Stating that artistic expression is challenging, with references to pressing on metaphorical sores.
Down in the boot we lived in chaos all the time
Describing a chaotic living situation in the past, likely overcoming challenges in the process.
We see profits where most others see a price
Seeing opportunities where others see obstacles, demonstrating a positive mindset.
Most the time we burn the midnight oil, but I'll
Emphasizing the consistent hard work and dedication during late hours, the "midnight oil."
Take the risk my people thrive in the storm
Willingness to take risks for the benefit of the community and collective prosperity.
Think I'm getting closer to a breakthrough
Reiterating the theme of progress towards a breakthrough.
Definitely closer to my grave too
Reemphasizing the recognition of life's fragility and the urgency to achieve goals.
Giving all I've got until deficiency
Continuing to give maximum effort despite potential deficiencies or challenges.
Keep on my tens off the energy
Maintaining focus and preserving energy for the challenges ahead.
Nothing worth the grind is on your timing are you
Reiterating the idea that valuable achievements are not bound by external timelines.
Everybody's got a place so don't go chasing
Advising against aimless pursuits and encouraging individuals to find their purpose.
I've got patience and a pension for the drive
Expressing a combination of patience and determination in pursuing goals.
I'm a keep on singing and rapping until I'm
Commitment to continue artistic expression through singing and rapping.
Live and grow my pay check blows up
Expressing growth in financial success and the positive impact on personal well-being.
Just show up show out and sure enough
Encouraging confidence in showing up and standing out, with success as a natural outcome.
I tap in still dark in the morning
Reference to a continued effort, even during challenging times represented by darkness.
God said learn, won't trap fishes for him
Relaying a message from a higher power, emphasizing learning and avoiding harmful actions.
First I wasn't lucky y'all would laugh at me
Reflecting on past struggles and the shift in others' attitudes as success is achieved.
Now I'm earning money y'all are mad at me
Noting the change in dynamics where others resent success after initial ridicule.
I'm the Mr. Potter to my fantasy
Comparing oneself to Mr. Potter, a character with power and control, in a self-affirming manner.
Got the whole Fam covered like a canopy
Ensuring the well-being and protection of the entire family, symbolized by a canopy.
Y'all just go to church to throw the shade
Criticizing the insincere actions of those who attend church to cast judgment or negativity.
I ain't playing you I play the game
Differentiating between serious engagement with life and merely participating in societal norms.
Winning takes your time it's worth the wait
Stating that achieving victory requires time investment and is worthwhile.
I'm a make them pay for what I say
Asserting the power of words and a determination to hold others accountable for their actions.
Watch me do it
Declaring confidence in the ability to
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