Talk a Lot
Nightly Chronicles: Unveiling Depths and Resilience in 'Talk a Lot'Lyrics
See me tonight like I'm Leno
Comparing the act of being seen tonight to being noticed or acknowledged by using the reference of Jay Leno, a well-known figure in entertainment.
Real like my Dad was Geppetto
Expressing authenticity akin to Geppetto, the character from "Pinocchio" known for creating Pinocchio, relating to the artist's genuine nature.
Leave a man under the meadow and dip
Suggesting leaving someone behind or abandoning them in a hidden place like a meadow and then withdrawing or distancing oneself.
No one seen shit cause I said so
Implies the artist has control over the narrative, deciding what others see or perceive.
Me and the roll, we go way back
Referring to a strong and enduring connection or familiarity with a lifestyle or certain habits.
I got the toll, you should pay that
Asserting ownership or control over a situation and suggesting that others should compensate or fulfill their obligation.
I got no soul, its so cold where I stay at
Describing a lack of emotional depth or feeling, and a cold atmosphere in the place where the artist resides.
I put him down, he should stay flat
Metaphorically putting someone down or undermining them, insisting they remain subdued or inactive.
No room left in my agendas
Stating that there is no more space or time available in the artist's schedule for additional commitments.
Counting so much I use PEMDAS
Referring to performing calculations extensively, utilizing the order of operations in mathematics (PEMDAS).
Yeah
An interjection affirming a previous statement or thought.
I'm overseas like the pandas
Comparing oneself to being abroad or in foreign locations like pandas, which are not native to many places.
You ain't done half what my pen does
Boasting about the superior accomplishments achieved with the artist's pen (writing abilities).
Moneys so hot like Aramco
Comparing the heat of money to Aramco, a company involved in the oil and energy sector, suggesting wealth and financial success.
I left my pack in the bando
Referring to leaving a pack (presumably drugs) in a bando (abandoned house or place used for illegal activities).
Been in the sun, I'm not tan though
Expressing not having acquired a tan despite being in the sun, possibly metaphorical for not conforming to expectations.
I might go fly to Orlando
Contemplating traveling to Orlando, implying a desire to escape or explore new opportunities.
Used to feel the rumble in my tum tum
Describing a shift from experiencing hunger or discomfort to receiving a large amount of money at once.
Now I get the money in a lump sum
Reflecting on how people used to perceive the artist as unintelligent or naive.
People used to think I was the dumb one
Recalling advice to set low expectations, contrasting with the current situation where people seek favors or handouts.
Tellin me to shoot low
Previously being pessimistic or advising caution, now wanting to benefit from the artist's success.
Now they wanna bum some
Observing a past period of feeling stagnant or uninspired without any positive influence.
I was lookin up and it would stay grey
Describing a persistent feeling of gloominess or lack of improvement despite looking upward.
Never needed nobody to say hey
Emphasizing self-sufficiency and not requiring validation or acknowledgment from others.
Used to be excited for my pay day
Recollecting a past time of anticipation and excitement for receiving payment or salary.
Always had to wait long
Highlighting a previous pattern of having to endure long waiting periods for payment or compensation.
Now it's every day pay
Indicating a transition to receiving payment on a daily basis, signifying improved financial stability or success.
See me tonight like I'm Leno
Reiteration of the desire to be noticed or acknowledged, similar to line 1, using Jay Leno as a reference.
Real like my Dad was Geppetto
Reiterating the genuineness or authenticity akin to Geppetto as mentioned in line 2.
Leave a man under the meadow and dip
Repeating the act of leaving someone behind and then distancing oneself while having control over what others perceive.
No one seen shit cause I said so
Reiterating the artist's control over what others perceive or know about a situation.
Me and the roll, we go way back
Reiterating a longstanding relationship or familiarity with a lifestyle or habits.
I got the toll, you should pay that
Reiterating the artist's ownership or control over a situation and expecting others to fulfill their obligations.
I got no soul, its so cold where I stay at
Reiterating a lack of emotional depth or feeling in the artist's current environment.
I put him down, he should stay flat
Reiterating the act of metaphorically putting someone down or keeping them subdued.
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