Impossible
Rising from Trenches: A Journey Through Challenges and Triumphs
Lyrics
I know you deep down in the trenches and your pockets are hurting
The speaker acknowledges someone facing challenges and financial difficulties.
I told her stick with me forever and I'll make it all worth it
The speaker promises a better future, suggesting that enduring difficulties will be worthwhile.
Labels call they want my name in that cursive
Record labels express interest in the speaker's artistic identity represented by their signature (cursive).
I've been driven since before I took the test for my permit
The speaker has been ambitious since before obtaining a driver's permit.
They always told me this shit would be impossible
The speaker recalls being told that achieving success in their endeavors would be extremely challenging.
Flooded diamonds member when I used to cop the gold
Reflecting on the past when the speaker used to buy gold, contrasting with their current status of having diamond jewelry.
I was dining on ramen and now its lobster rolls
A contrast between struggling with inexpensive meals like ramen and now enjoying more luxurious ones like lobster rolls.
And now I'm grinding for the paper
The speaker is currently focused on working hard to earn money.
Grab my cap n gown I'm outie
Celebrating graduation with a cap and gown.
Two pistols mustang and sally
Mention of two pistols and a Mustang named Sally, possibly symbolizing elements of the speaker's journey.
Making hits like it's a rally
The speaker is consistently producing successful songs, likening it to a rally of hits.
Bad bitch on me actin rowdy yeah
The speaker has an attractive and confident woman with them.
Fuck all the talking Imma show em I'm about it yeah
The speaker is determined to prove their abilities through actions rather than words.
Don't show me love if your the one who always doubted yeah
A request not to express love if the person was a doubter in the past.
I hear them 808s they take the pain away
Referencing the therapeutic effect of bass (808s) in music, easing emotional pain.
Told myself I'd take a shot can't let my dreams all fade away
The speaker won't let their dreams fade away and is determined to take a chance.
They can talk but They don't see the way I'm grinding day to day
Despite criticism, the speaker is committed to the daily grind, emphasizing hard work.
Up and coming cant forget about the ones who paved the way
Recognition of those who paved the way for the speaker's success in the music industry.
I hear them 808s they take the pain away
Reiteration of the soothing impact of bass in music.
Told myself I'd take a shot can't let my dreams all fade away
Commitment to pursuing dreams and not allowing them to fade away.
They can talk but They don't see the way I'm grinding day to day
Continued dedication to hard work despite external opinions.
Up and coming cant forget about the ones who paved the way
Acknowledging and remembering those who paved the way for the speaker's success.
I know you deep down in the trenches and your pockets are hurting
Repetition of the initial observation of someone facing challenges and financial difficulties.
I told her stick with me forever and I'll make it all worth it
Reiteration of the promise to make the struggles worthwhile.
Labels call they want my name in that cursive
Repeat of the record labels expressing interest in the speaker's identity.
I've been driven since before I took the test for my permit
Reiteration of the speaker's long-standing ambition.
They always told me this shit would be impossible
Repetition of the idea that achieving success was deemed impossible by others.
Flooded diamonds member when I used to cop the gold
Recollection of past experiences of buying gold jewelry.
I was dining on ramen and now its lobster rolls
Reiteration of the contrast between struggling with inexpensive meals and enjoying luxury.
Now I'm grinding for the paper uh
Emphasis on the current focus of working hard for financial success.
They always telling me that she would be the Death of me
Others warn the speaker that a particular person could be detrimental to their well-being.
I Put my all into it till there's nothing left of me
The speaker invests everything into their endeavors until there's nothing left.
Mixing henny with my sorrows ain't the recipe
Drinking away sorrows with henny is not a solution to the speaker's problems.
Member when she told me me and her were destiny
Recollection of a past belief that the speaker and someone else were destined to be together.
She rip apart my heart you can call it surgery
A metaphorical description of heartbreak, comparing it to surgical intervention.
Knew it from the start she would end up hurting me
The speaker knew from the beginning that the relationship would cause emotional pain.
But now my vision clear before it was a blur to me
Clarity now replaces a previously blurry vision of the speaker's situation.
I knew it from the start that she would end up hurting me
Reiteration of the early awareness that the relationship would bring emotional distress.
I hear them 808s they take the pain away
Repeated mention of the therapeutic effect of bass in music.
Told myself I'd take a shot can't let my dreams all fade away
Commitment to taking a chance and not letting dreams fade away.
They can talk but They don't see the way I'm grinding day to day
Commitment to hard work despite external opinions.
Up and coming cant forget about the ones who paved the way
Reminder to recognize and honor those who paved the way for success.</td
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