Glass House
Glass House: A Journey Through Youth and Struggle
Lyrics
Nothing was the same i ain’t talkin' bout no Drake
Changes have occurred, and it's not the same as before; reference to rapper Drake but unrelated to his song "Nothing Was the Same."
Sippin' on this red
Drinking a red substance.
Miss the purple like it’s grape
Missing the purple substance, likening it to grape flavor.
I’m dressed like the general all pre nigo bape
Dressed like a general, wearing clothing from the brand Nigo Bape.
Wood grain and I need dat old candy paint
Desire for a car with wood grain and an old-style candy paint.
Woke up with a nose bleed
Woke up with a nosebleed.
I got cold feet
Experiencing nervousness or hesitation.
She say she miss the old me
A girl says she misses the person's old self.
Now she don’t know me
She no longer recognizes the person.
I got it by my lonely
Success achieved independently.
Super dolie
Confident and self-reliant.
I need the bucket rose seats
Desire for luxury, specifically rose-colored bucket seats.
Let the doors preach, let the fuckin' doors
Metaphorical reference to letting the car doors convey a message.
And my dad said if you got a glasshouse
Advice from the speaker's father: be cautious when talking about others in a glasshouse (vulnerable situation).
Talkin' all that shit u better watch ya mouth
Warning to be careful with words.
Yeah my brother kept the burner right there in the house
Recollection of a brother keeping a gun at home.
Yeah my mama ain't no shit that’s what shit about
Reflecting on a tough upbringing, with a mother who faced challenges.
Yeah
Repetition for emphasis or rhythm.
Cruising down the 95
Driving on the Interstate 95.
Born in 98
Born in 1998.
Shawty super duper fine
Describing a very attractive woman.
I cant do no dates
Not interested in traditional dating.
I done put in all my time
Invested a significant amount of time into something.
I done seen my fate
Contemplating one's destiny or future.
I done seen the crooked lines
Encountered challenges and deception.
I done seen the fake
Experienced falsehood and insincerity.
Ay, it don't matter, it don't matter
Expressing indifference or resilience.
Feel like nudy when i slide in the SRT
Feeling confident and stylish like rapper Young Nudy while driving a high-performance car (SRT).
Feel like skateboard P, in my new ice creams
Feeling stylish and successful like rapper Pharrell Williams ("skateboard P") with new possessions.
Ay, I ride with my same dogs
Staying loyal to friends despite challenges.
Shit go left, ima still be with my same dogs
Remaining loyal even if circumstances turn difficult.
I don't trust no nigga, niggas watch yo bankroll
Being cautious and not trusting others with financial matters.
30 got my back
Having support or protection from a .30 caliber firearm.
Keep that shit on tap
Keeping something readily available or prepared.
Keep that drip on tap
Maintaining a stylish and impressive appearance.
I see through these niggas not impressive
Seeing through people's lack of authenticity without being impressed.
Damn, if he got a problem they gone press him
If someone has a problem, others will confront or challenge them.
Ay, please don't try to lie bout yo intentions
Requesting honesty about someone's intentions.
Ay, I want something from you, ay ay
Expressing a desire for something from someone else.
Yeah they want something from me what a surprise, ay ay
People wanting something from the speaker, which is not surprising.
Look into my eyes, see dollar signs, ay ay
Looking into the speaker's eyes reveals signs of wealth.
Ay Ay Ay
Repetition for emphasis or rhythm.
Slide down in the coupe this shit bullet proof
Driving in a bulletproof car.
This 100 proof
Referring to a strong alcoholic beverage, emphasizing authenticity.
Aint no interlude
No interruptions or breaks in the speaker's success.
Ay, you know where I come from this shit isn’t new
Reminding the audience of the speaker's origins and experiences.
Ay, you know i'm from 5-7 i'm living proof
Confirming
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