Survivor
Survivor's Journey: Triumph Through Trials
Lyrics
I'm a survivor, Ive been around the block,
I've persevered through challenges and experiences.
I'm a survivor. Ive been around the block.
Reiteration of resilience despite difficulties.
I'm survivor yeah
Emphasizing survival and endurance.
Well its not about the industry,
The song's focus isn't about the music industry.
And its not about the things that I been through like nozzin' Jay Z.
Referencing experiences different from those of Jay Z.
See I seen alot of things on the road to destruction, addicted to this rap game standing up and busting,
Having encountered various challenges in pursuit of a rap career.
This ain't a come back, this ain't a second coming
Clarifying it's not a return or resurgence.
We took a real loss when John back stops strumming!
Referencing a significant loss due to someone named John's absence.
America's in trouble, the music is dying, they said some things about me now the rap game is lying!
Commentary on the declining state of American music and personal attacks affecting the rapper's career.
I'm A survivor, Ive been around the block, I'm a survivor, I'm coming out of the block, I'm a survivor, and yet you know I wont stop! I'm a survivor, I cant escape the block! I'm a survivor! What you got? what you got? What you got? what you got? I'm a survivor, you dont want it, you dont want it, you dont want it!
Reiteration of being a survivor, unwilling to cease despite challenges.
From sold out stages to seconds from my life, to rolling with madonna, to wrecking on my bike, there are some things I regret, and some I dont, and some I dont!
Reflecting on past experiences with both regret and contentment.
I went from styles of the 90's to Dickies and short toes, no matter what I'm wearing, I'm still in a hell hole, escaped suicide from that gun on my dresser, I look into my daughter's eyes that relieves the pressure!
Transitioning through different styles and personal struggles, finding solace in familial love.
I'm A survivor, Ive been around the block, I'm a survivor, I'm coming out of the block, I'm a survivor, and yet you know I wont stop! I'm a survivor, I cant escape the block! I'm a survivor! What you got? what you got? What you got? what you got? I'm a survivor, you dont want it, you dont want it, you dont want it!
Repeating the determination to persist despite difficulties.
First the love you then they hate, sign you then they rape you, treat you like a sport, pump, fake you then they shake you!
Commentary on the industry's treatment of artists, using them and discarding them.
I dont want your, cause I'm far from the norm, I cant take what you give I'd have made it through the storm! I want the whole world to know me straight through my songs, baby when I die, let the songs live on!
Expressing a desire for authenticity and recognition beyond superficial treatment, wishing for a lasting legacy through music.
Cause I'm survining, now ya know I wont stop, I'm survivng, I'm coming out of the block!
Reasserting resilience and determination to keep going.
I'm A survivor, Ive been around the block, I'm a survivor, I'm coming out of the block, I'm a survivor, and yet you know I wont stop! I'm a survivor, I cant escape the block! I'm a survivor! What you got? what you got? What you got? what you got? I'm a survivor, you dont want it, you dont want it, you dont want it!
Final emphasis on survival and the rejection of challenges that may come.
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