Lyrics
Son, nights are getting longer and the days are gettin hard again
Son, nights are becoming more challenging, and the days are becoming difficult once again.
I'm looking in the mirror and I see just Aye, Yo I said
Self-reflection in the mirror reveals a realization, prompting the speaker to say "Aye, Yo."
The nights are gettin longer and the days are gettin hard again
Reiteration of the increasing challenges during nights and hard days.
I'm looking in the mirror and I see just what my heart against
The mirror reflects the inner struggles and conflicts within the speaker.
Had to slow my role 'cause I could never play that part again
A decision to change behavior, avoiding past mistakes and not repeating certain roles.
I put that on my soul and now I'm giving it my all again
A commitment to give one's best efforts, putting dedication into the endeavors.
One, time for the one time
A reference to seizing the moment, emphasizing a singular opportunity.
Kickback, straight to the face help me unwind
Relaxation and release of stress, possibly through facing challenges directly.
I pay attention when the sun rise
Awareness and attentiveness to the sunrise, symbolizing hope and renewal.
Seen a lot of evil I could never let my love die
Acknowledgment of witnessing malevolence but refusing to let love diminish.
And I could never let my faith fade
Determination to preserve one's faith despite challenges.
Probably made some K's when I was coming up in eighth grade
Reflection on financial gains and challenges faced during adolescence.
When they robbed the house I can't believe he broke my safe space
An incident of burglary violating the speaker's personal space, possibly a metaphor for betrayal.
Investing in my kicks a couple thousand just to stay laced
Investing in personal style and appearance, spending a significant amount for self-presentation.
Maintain, they tell me to stay dangerous
Advisory to maintain a dangerous edge while navigating life.
Need some new options I don't like the ones they gave to us
Expressing dissatisfaction with limited choices and seeking new possibilities.
If you my woman I can't play wit you
A commitment to treat a romantic partner with seriousness and respect.
Treat you like my brother if I prayed wit you
Equating the treatment of a romantic partner to that of a brother during prayer.
New year, uh same issues
Highlighting the persistence of problems into the new year.
Crying new tears with the same tissues
Expressing emotional distress, shedding tears with the same emotional wounds.
Wipe away, uh uh I rather skip to night today
A preference to skip to nighttime, possibly avoiding or escaping the challenges of the day.
I rather fly away and change my name, my face, and license plate
Expressing a desire for radical change, wanting to escape and redefine identity.
Ima fly away, watch me fly away
Reiteration of the desire to fly away, emphasizing the yearning for freedom.
Yeah, Clipse
A signature sign-off or acknowledgment of the artist, "Clipse."
The nights are gettin longer and the days are gettin hard again
Repetition of the theme of increasing challenges during nights and hard days.
I'm looking in the mirror and I see just what my heart against
The mirror reflects the continued internal struggles and conflicts.
Had to slow my role 'cause I could never play that part again
A commitment to avoid repeating past mistakes and roles.
I put that on my soul and now I'm giving it my all again
A reiteration of giving one's all and putting in maximum effort.
Nights are gettin longer and the days are gettin hard again
Repetition emphasizing the prolonged challenges during nights and hard days.
I'm looking in the mirror and I see just what my heart against
Reflection in the mirror reinforces the ongoing internal struggles.
Had to slow my role 'cause I could never play that part again
Reiteration of the decision to avoid certain roles and behaviors.
I put that on my soul and now I'm giving it my all again
A reaffirmation of dedicating oneself fully to the efforts once again.
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