Lyrics
They said I'm acting different, I'm not the dude I used to be
Expressing a perception from others that the speaker has changed from their previous self.
And every time I come around I don't even sound like I'm me
Noticing a shift in the speaker's identity, especially in the way they sound or present themselves.
My demeanor been switching cause I'm hitching this ball and chain
Attributing the change in demeanor to the burden of a metaphorical "ball and chain," possibly symbolic of responsibilities or challenges.
And with SKITCH in the picture itching to hit the hall of fame
Mentioning the desire for recognition and success ("hitting the hall of fame") with SKITCH (presumably the artist) playing a significant role.
No shit I'm acting different, I've been agitated
Acknowledging agitation as a factor in the observed change in behavior.
I had to pull the soul within me now I'm activated
Highlighting a transformation or activation of the speaker's inner self.
Look what I have created and what the kid's accomplished
Proudly noting the speaker's achievements and creations.
And though my raps was basic, I still spit it honest
Reflecting on past simplicity in rap but emphasizing honesty in expression.
Maybe I'm acting different but that make perfect sense to me
Justifying the perceived change as a natural progression that aligns with personal growth.
Cause since I've grown I've just shown I ain't tense as I used to be
Asserting a change in tension levels as a result of personal development.
I've been a witness to my come up, every minute I've invested
Observing and appreciating the speaker's progress and dedication over time.
I can see it situating, everything I manifested
Acknowledging the manifestation of goals and achievements.
But it happened different than any way I thought it would
Expressing surprise at the unpredictability of how success unfolded.
They reacting different, nobody said what I thought they should
Noting varied reactions from others, possibly different from the speaker's expectations.
But I stood on my two feet, I plunged in deep, and shed my shame
Affirming resilience and personal growth by standing firm, diving into challenges, and overcoming shame.
I'm here to last and life move fast, dog in my past I bled the same
Emphasizing enduring hardships from the past and the shared human experience of pain.
But I guess I've changed, I guess I've changed, I guess I've changed
Reiterating the acknowledgment of change in the speaker.
I guess I, I guess I, I guess I've changed, I guess I've changed,
Repeating the theme of acknowledging personal change.
I guess I've changed, I guess I, I guess I, I guess I'm acting different
Accepting and owning the observed differences in behavior.
They said I'm acting distant and that I'm rapping ignant
Responding to the perception of being distant and criticized for "rapping ignant" (ignorant).
Like this a fad or figment, that's sad isn't it, damn
Highlighting the sadness in the misconception that the speaker's expression is a passing trend or imaginary.
I guess I'm acting different, but what's the difference
Pondering the observed difference without a clear understanding of what distinguishes the current state from the past.
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