Lyrics
Uh ok yeah
Expression of agreement or acknowledgment, setting the tone for the following lyrics.
I let the words of another man
Acknowledging influence from another person's words.
Bring me down to the ground of this desert sand
Feeling brought down to a low point in a challenging situation, represented by "desert sand."
I’m going through it in the valley
Experiencing difficulties in life, metaphorically described as going through a valley.
Yeah yeah
Repetition for emphasis, possibly indicating a challenging situation.
There’s shadows lurking in this alley
Suggesting potential dangers or challenges in the current situation.
Ok let’s go
Expression of readiness or determination to move forward.
Thought I didn’t matter at all
Reflecting on feelings of insignificance.
I got drive and the sauce
Asserting personal drive and style, facing a temporary setback.
It’s just my engine hit a stall
Facing obstacles, likening it to a temporary pause in personal progress.
So appalled
Expressing shock or disappointment, possibly in reaction to a challenging situation.
Who’s gon’ catch me when I fall?
Raising a question about who will support or catch the speaker in times of difficulty.
Pick up pieces off the floor
Dealing with the aftermath of a difficult situation, picking up the pieces.
Who’s gon’ answer when I call?
Pondering who will respond or provide support when needed.
Help me God
Seeking assistance or guidance from a higher power, possibly in a moment of desperation.
Hit the asphalt, I’m running
Running forward with determination, hitting the metaphorical asphalt.
The shimmer so bright I’m stunting
Experiencing success or attention, symbolized by the bright shimmer.
Y’all know I’m way too stunning
Confidently acknowledging personal attractiveness or success.
Pinky ring shine like honey
Highlighting the beauty and value of personal possessions, like a shining pinky ring.
That’s my cousin, my bro
Acknowledging close relationships with family members.
Friends are the fam I’ve chosen
Choosing friends as a form of family, indicating the importance of chosen relationships.
Out with the old I’m growing
Growing and evolving by leaving behind the past.
Outfit looking so grown
Describing a mature and sophisticated appearance.
Outlook filled with the hope
Optimistic outlook filled with hope for the future.
Alpha Omega my poem
Referring to the speaker's identity and the potential for positive change.
Be that change for our home
Encouraging the speaker to be a positive force for their home or community.
Can’t get far on my own
Recognizing the limitations of individual effort, emphasizing the need for collaboration.
I won’t give up my soul
Commitment to maintaining personal integrity and values.
I might make a lil’ pose
Playfully acknowledging the possibility of posing for attention.
But you can’t make me a clone
Asserting individuality and resistance against imitation or conformity.
If I could follow any dream that’s a blessing
Expressing gratitude for the opportunity to pursue dreams.
Told me I could do much better if I
Receiving advice to improve by keeping a low profile.
Shut up and keep my head down
Rejecting the notion of needing approval or permission from others.
No longer needing your permission
Asserting independence and self-reliance.
I was so conditioned to think that
Reflecting on past conditioning that hindered self-expression.
I could do much better if I wasn’t doing me, no
Rejecting the idea of conforming to others' expectations and emphasizing authenticity.
Doubt they can do it like me, Doubt they can do it like me
Expressing doubt in others' ability to match the speaker's uniqueness.
They told me I could do much better if I wasn’t doing me, no
Reiteration of the rejection of conformity and doubt in others' capabilities.
Doubt they can do it like me, Doubt they can do it like me
Repeating the doubt in others' ability to emulate the speaker.
They told me I could do much better if I wasn’t doing me, no
Continuation of the rejection of conformity and assertion of individuality.
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