Lyrics
I be fallin', fallin', fallin' in my dreams
The speaker repeatedly experiences a sense of falling in their dreams.
I got roses on my sleeves and scrapes all on my knees
Metaphorical imagery: Roses on sleeves symbolize beauty or adornment, while scrapes on knees represent hardship or struggle.
They be droppin', droppin', droppin' outta college
People are dropping out of college.
No money in them wallet, you that they be ballin'
Those dropping out lack money but are perceived as successful ('ballin').
I be fallin', fallin', fallin' in my dreams
Reiteration of the speaker falling in dreams.
I got roses on my sleeves and scrapes all on my knees
Repetition of the metaphorical imagery of beauty and struggle.
They be droppin', droppin', droppin' outta college
Continuation of people dropping out of college.
No money in them wallet, you that they be ballin'
Reiteration of financial struggle despite outward appearance.
I'm insecure, I never ever wanted it
The speaker feels insecure and never desired this state.
I'm still obscure, you know I always have it
The speaker has been and continues to be in an unclear or unknown state.
They still immature, it's like it's automatic
Others around the speaker remain immature as if it's a routine.
But I still endure, you know it has no bеnefits
The speaker endures these circumstances despite the lack of benefits.
I'm insecure, I nеver ever wanted it
Reiteration of feeling insecure without wanting it.
I'm still obscure, you know I always have it
Continuation of the unclear or unknown state.
They still immature, it's like it's automatic
Repetition of others' immaturity as if it's automatic.
But I still endure, you know it has no benefits
The speaker continues to endure despite the lack of benefits.
And you know it has no benefits
Highlighting the absence of benefits in the situation.
And I don't feel the same when you know it always happens
The speaker's feelings remain unchanged despite a recurring pattern.
And you know I never wanted it
Expressing a lack of desire for the situation.
I don't know about you but I wish I didn't have it
The speaker wishes to be free from the circumstances.
And you know it has no benefits
Reiteration of the absence of benefits.
And I don't feel the same when you know it always happens
Reiteration of unchanged feelings despite recurrence.
And you know I never wanted it
Reiterating the lack of desire for the situation.
I don't know about you but I wish I didn't have it
The speaker desires to be free from the circumstances.
I be fallin', fallin', fallin' in my dreams
Repetition of falling in dreams.
I got roses on my sleeves and scrapes all on my knees
Reiteration of metaphorical imagery of beauty and struggle.
They be droppin', droppin', droppin' outta college
Continuation of people dropping out of college.
No money in them wallet, you that they be ballin'
Emphasizing financial struggles despite appearances.
I be fallin', fallin', fallin' in my dreams
Repetition of falling in dreams.
I got roses on my sleeves and scrapes all on my knees
Reiteration of metaphorical imagery of beauty and struggle.
They be droppin', droppin', droppin' outta college
Continuation of people dropping out of college.
No money in them wallet, you that they be ballin'
Reiteration of financial struggles despite appearances.
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