Open Your Eyes Interlude
Revelations: Embracing Life's Control
Lyrics
Yeah
Expression of agreement or acknowledgment.
Just let that ride out a lil' bit more
Request to continue the music for a short while.
Uh
Introduction, indicating a transition or shift in the narrative.
Look
Setting the stage for the following reflections or observations.
Just when I thought I had it all figured out
Reflection on a moment when the speaker believed they had everything figured out.
God showed me he's the one in control
Recognition that a higher power (God) is ultimately in control of one's life.
Life ain't hit you hard until it hit your soul
Life's challenges become profound when they affect the core of one's being.
Like Ray Charles, I don't see nobody when I'm in the zone
Comparison to Ray Charles, suggesting a focus on personal goals despite external distractions.
I ain't have jack I had to hit the road
Reflecting on a past period of financial struggle and the necessity to take decisive action.
Yeah, getting older but I still got plenty goals
Acknowledgment of aging but determination to pursue numerous goals.
That I didn't reach when I was 24
Regret about unaccomplished goals at a younger age.
Couple things and people had to get exposed
Reference to exposing truths about certain things and people.
Experience will teach you things you didn't know
Recognition of the enlightening power of life experiences.
Now I know, now it's time to get rid of the nonsense
Decision to eliminate irrelevant or distracting elements from life.
Filling in the gaps for the missions unaccomplished
Filling gaps in one's life related to unaccomplished goals or missions.
Going where you can't go, even with a compass
Pursuing paths not easily accessible, even with guidance.
Busy working on me, bitches calling me pompous
Focus on personal growth, indifferent to external judgments.
Niggas hittin' my phone like Stevey Steve what the vibes is?
Others reaching out to the speaker about their current state or mindset.
They don't really see what I'm trynna create is timeless
Assertion that the speaker's creative endeavors transcend time.
Act like they investing in me but want me in bondage
Perception of false support or investment with hidden intentions.
Trynna take the credit, but I'm the one who designed this
Claiming credit for one's creative work and design.
There ain't no correspondence
Emphasis on the lack of communication or connection with certain individuals.
No similarities in our views I'm sorry just being honest
Declaring honesty about differences in perspectives with apologies.
To the ones who doubted, just know I'm working in silence
Acknowledging past doubts and expressing commitment to silent, consistent effort.
Swore I'll never stop and I ain't breaking that promise
Firm commitment to persisting and keeping promises.
So watch me elevate
Declaration of personal growth and elevation.
I'm here to motivate
Stating the intention to inspire and uplift others.
Still sick with it, I'm going up like the covid rate
Simile describing upward progress akin to the rise in COVID cases.
Cold like Minnesota State
Metaphorically comparing personal demeanor to the coldness of Minnesota.
Still watching out for the cobra snakes provoking hate
Remaining vigilant against deceptive or provocative influences.
Poisonous vibes
Reference to negative influences or energy.
No matter how they feel the boy gonna' rise
Confidence in overcoming challenges and rising above opinions.
Life's a roller coaster just enjoy the ride
Philosophical perspective on life as a series of highs and lows.
Through the ups and downs, it'll open your eyes
Encouragement to gain insight and wisdom from life's experiences.
Yeah, and that's real
Reiteration of the truth and authenticity of the speaker's words.
Yeah, that's facts
Affirmation of the preceding statements as undeniable facts.
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