Lyrics
It's the
Introduction, setting the stage for the theme of melanin.
Vaseline for my brown skin
Metaphorically referring to Vaseline as protection for brown skin.
Momma told me learn to swim you'll never fall in
Mother's advice to navigate challenges ("learn to swim") and avoid pitfalls.
And I done been to hell and back for my callin'
Expressing the hardships endured for one's calling or purpose.
I done seen some dark nights for my melanin
Referencing difficult experiences endured due to the individual's melanin (skin color).
I'm in my cold ways been plotting in December
Planning and scheming during tough times in December.
I've seen so many faces never change I'm like the weather
Noticing that certain people remain unchanged, likening it to the consistency of weather.
I've dreamed of many places but can't forget her
Having dreams of various places but unable to forget a significant person.
I'm hating the material let's get away forever
Expressing a desire to escape from materialism permanently.
One time they gon' hate on the truth
Anticipating criticism for speaking the truth.
I don't need the love now so this song is for you
Not currently seeking love, dedicating the song to someone special.
You know they love it when you down and got it on mute
Noting that people enjoy seeing others in difficult times.
I been making new songs but they sound overdue
Creating new music, acknowledging a delay in releasing songs.
Life's twisted
Reflecting on the complexity and challenges of life.
Gets worse when you older
Life becoming more challenging with age.
This a very deadly game I can't pass the controller
Describing life as a dangerous game that cannot be paused.
I been running from my demons so I gas on a motor
Running away from personal challenges with determination ("gas on a motor").
If I give you all my secrets do you promise to hold 'em
Considering sharing personal secrets with the condition that they will be kept confidential.
I been running from my demons so I gas on a motor
Reiteration of running from personal challenges with determination.
If I give you all my secrets do you promise to hold 'em
Reiteration of the consideration to share personal secrets.
This got me thinking bout the
Prompted to think about desires, dreams, and aspirations.
Places that I wanna go
Reflecting on desired places to visit.
Feelings that I never show
Acknowledging hidden emotions not openly expressed.
People that I wanna meet in life that you would never know
Expressing a desire to meet people whose significance may not be apparent.
I'm the type to rap just what I feel and would never show it
Preference for honest and genuine expression in rap.
Finally got that chance I want in life I'm praying I don't blow it
Grateful for an opportunity in life, hoping not to squander it.
Remember days I couldn't even write bars now everything is flowing
Progress in songwriting, overcoming past difficulties.
Working on my mental and my body got me feeling golden
Focusing on mental and physical well-being, feeling positive.
Different motions random emotions come out I can't control 'em
Experiencing various and uncontrollable emotions.
Feeling like I'm healing only lord knows what I'm
Emphasizing a sense of healing with a recognition of a higher power.
Wait
A pause, leading to contemplation.
Feeling like I'm healing only lord knows what I'm dealing with
Reiteration of the healing process and the unknown challenges being faced.
Always cross my Ts and dot my Is that's great penmanship
Pride in meticulous attention to detail in writing ("cross my Ts and dot my Is").
I don't really do the vacations but we can take a trip
Not a fan of vacations but open to shared experiences.
Shorty love my vibe when she with me her ex she never miss
Positive interaction with someone new, contrasting with her past relationship.
She pulled up on me like four in the morning just to get a kiss
A late-night encounter with romantic undertones.
All them days we used to chill and hang is what I really miss
Nostalgia for past times spent together.
Now I'm taking shots at all my haters I let 'em politic
Taking a proactive stance against detractors.
Used to rock them waves under a cap that make you sea sick
Recalling a past hairstyle ("waves under a cap") with a playful reference to making others seasick.
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