Smoking Kills
Smoking, Struggles, and Inner Turmoil: Tony DeShayes' Poignant Reflection
Lyrics
Mama hate it that I'm smoking everyday
Mama disapproves of my daily smoking habit.
Drugs in my system dumbing down what I say now
Drugs in my system are affecting my speech and cognition negatively.
Mama hate it that I'm smoking everyday
Repetition of Mama's disapproval of daily smoking.
Drugs in my system dumbing down what I say now
Reiteration of the impact of drugs on speech and cognition.
Watchu know about hatin' where you stay
Questioning others' understanding of hardship in their living situation.
Food up on ya plate but you barely getting paid now
Observation of having food but struggling financially.
And watchu think about everything they say
Asking for opinions on the criticisms received.
Talkin' bout they hate but I'm steady getting praise now
Despite hate, receiving praise steadily.
Too many focused on what they gotta say now
Critique of those overly concerned with others' opinions.
That's why you busy getting faded ?
Questioning the listener's engagement in substance use.
Too bad you busy getting faded.
Expressing regret for the listener's involvement in substance use.
That's why you busy getting faded?
Reiteration of questioning the listener's substance use.
Well, go ahead baby just get faded
Encouraging the listener to continue getting high.
Damn
Expression of emotion (e.g., frustration, disbelief).
All I gotta say is
Introducing a forthcoming statement.
About it
Addressing the subject of the forthcoming statement.
I got a bad feeling about it
Expressing a negative premonition about a situation.
I got a bad feeling about it
Reiteration of a negative premonition.
I got a bad feeling about it
Repetition of the negative premonition.
Mama hate it that I'm smoking everyday now
Reiteration of Mama's disapproval in the present.
RIP Abuelita to the smoke though
Mention of the grandmother's death related to smoking.
Mama hate it that I'm smoking everyday now
Reiteration of Mama's disapproval in the present.
When I think about it make wanna smoke more
Desire to smoke more when contemplating the situation.
Mama hate it that I'm smoking everyday
Repetition of Mama's current disapproval.
Drugs in my system dumbing down what I say now
Reiteration of the impact of drugs on speech and cognition.
Watchu know about hatin' where you stay
Questioning others' understanding of hardship in their living situation.
Food up on ya plate but you barely getting paid now
Observation of having food but struggling financially.
That's why I'm headed to the bank now
Expressing focus on financial goals by heading to the bank.
Cashed my first check I'm too focused on that stakes now
Success in cashing the first paycheck and emphasis on financial goals.
How you eating' off my plate now
Asserting ownership and success, possibly directed at critics.
Keep that same energy when I ain't had the change then
Encouraging consistency in attitude, regardless of personal success.
Slave to the system but I'm rocking different chains on my neck
Reference to societal constraints but exhibiting personal freedom.
Praying for The Garden up this summer put that on the set
Hoping for success in a significant endeavor during the summer.
All I gotta say is
Repetition of the expression of emotion (e.g., frustration, disbelief).
About it
Reiteration of addressing the forthcoming statement.
I got a bad feeling about it
Expressing a negative premonition about a situation.
I got a bad feeling about it
Reiteration of a negative premonition.
I got a bad feeling about it
Repetition of the negative premonition.
I got a bad feeling about it
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