Lost In Time
Glimpses of Life: Ski Mask's Reflection on Glitter and Bitterness
Lyrics
All in life that glitters, bitter, ain't gold
All that appears attractive in life may not bring happiness; appearances can be deceiving.
Glitter, bitter, oh, ain't gold
Similar to line 1, emphasizing that what seems appealing may have negative aspects.
'Cause we been here before, oh
Reflecting on past experiences, suggesting a sense of familiarity or repetition.
have you felt like you been here before?
Prompting the listener to consider if they have experienced a situation before.
told you sacrificin' energy for a hoe
Advising against investing energy in relationships with questionable individuals.
we been here before, told you
Reiterating a warning or lesson from the past, emphasizing the familiar nature of the situation.
All in life that glitters, it could taste bette
Similar to lines 1 and 2, cautioning that not everything attractive is valuable or worthwhile.
no, it ain't no gold
Stating explicitly that not everything appealing is as precious as gold.
All in life that glitters, it could turn bitter
Highlighting the potential for attractive aspects of life to turn negative or unpleasant.
it could turn mold
Emphasizing the transformative nature of life experiences, comparing it to the growth of mold.
Summer turned to winter, Christian turned to sinner
Describing a significant change or transformation from a positive state to a negative one.
Change just like an actor, though
Comparing personal changes to the role-playing of an actor, suggesting a dynamic and evolving identity.
Déjà vu
Referencing the feeling of experiencing something already witnessed or lived before (déjà vu).
So I proceed to say so
Continuing the acknowledgment of a repeated experience, expressing a sense of recognition.
Oh, have you felt like you been here before?
Reiterating the question of familiarity, asking if the listener has encountered a similar situation.
Don't you sacrifice the energy for a hoe
Advising against sacrificing personal energy for a romantic relationship that may not be worthwhile.
We'll replace the holes in your soul, temporarily
Suggesting a temporary solution to fill emotional gaps or voids in one's life.
All in life that glitters, it could taste bette
Repeating the caution about the deceptive nature of attractive things in life.
no, it ain't no gold
Reiterating that not everything attractive is as valuable as gold.
All in life that glitters, it could turn bitter
Re-emphasizing the potential for attractive aspects to turn negative or undesirable.
it could turn mold
Comparing life changes to the transformation of mold, suggesting an undesirable alteration.
Summer turned to winter, Christian turned to sinner
Continuing the theme of significant transformations, using religious imagery with the concept of sin.
Change just like an actor, though
Comparing personal changes to the role-playing of an actor, reinforcing the idea of a dynamic identity.
Déjà vu
Reiterating the feeling of déjà vu, suggesting a cyclical or repetitive nature of experiences.
So I proceed to say so
Concluding the repetition and suggesting a proactive approach to acknowledging the familiar.
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