Sleeping By The Gun
Sleeping by the Gun: Reflections on Life's Struggles and Resilience
Lyrics
Just another night thinking 'bout the shit we done
Reflecting on past actions and choices during another night.
Do not cross the site, living this life like a run
Living life recklessly, avoiding consequences.
Can I get the right fight, can I see the sun?
Seeking the right path and longing for a positive outcome.
Ain't nothing about it, I'm still sleeping by the gun
Despite the desire for change, still trapped in a dangerous lifestyle.
Fuck you tryna freeze mine, always been the cold one
Resisting attempts to control or manipulate.
I know I am divine, all my people gon' won
Aware of personal divinity, with confidence in the victory of their people.
This would make a headline, I misbelieve the sun
Disbelief in positive news, anticipating negative headlines.
'Cause ain't nothing about it, I'm still sleeping by the gun
Reiteration of being stuck in a dangerous lifestyle.
Fuck I'm tryna swim when the water's getting hotter?
Questioning the point of facing difficulties.
If you don't speak dollar, keep it for your jotter
Value in financial terms, suggesting a materialistic perspective.
I don't wear no color, darker than the blacker
Choosing not to align with any particular group or identity.
These days really make a polar
Current times being unpredictable and tumultuous.
Mad heatha, keep a lie behind the molar
Maintaining a tough exterior while hiding emotions.
Don't say nada, everybody's a patroller
Remaining silent in the face of potential trouble.
Beware of the dog, son, beware of the holler
Warning of potential danger, urging caution.
Ain't nobody gonna save you, even not the blotter
No one will come to your rescue, not even authority figures.
I knew many plotters, now I trust the lesser
Learning from past experiences, trusting fewer people.
I saw the less I speak the more I'm clever
Being wise by speaking less and observing more.
Safe is for bad robbers, jewels in the clobber
Safety is for those attempting illegal activities; valuables are hidden.
Raw pressure, pharaoh's figure, I hold the trigger
Feeling the weight of responsibility and power.
Just another night thinking 'bout the shit we done
Repetition of the theme of reflection on past actions.
Do not cross the site, living this life like a run
Continuing to live life on the edge, avoiding consequences.
Can I get the right fight, can I see the sun?
Yearning for a meaningful fight and a glimpse of hope.
Ain't nothing about it, I'm still sleeping by the gun
Despite desires for change, still stuck in a dangerous lifestyle.
Fuck you tryna freeze mine, always been the cold one
Resistance against attempts to control or manipulate.
I know I am divine, all my people gon' won
Affirmation of personal divinity and confidence in victory.
This would make a headline, I misbelieve the sun
Anticipation of negative news, questioning the existence of positivity.
'Cause ain't nothing about it, I'm still sleeping by the gun
Reiteration of being trapped in a dangerous lifestyle.
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