Lyrics
Shawty I been workin' so long tryna heal my soul
Expressing a prolonged effort to mend inner wounds.
Cause hurt folk just gon' hurt folk
Recognizing a cycle where hurt individuals tend to cause hurt to others.
Pray that I'm forgiven for my sins
Seeking forgiveness for past wrongdoings.
I be petty as a bitch
Admitting to moments of being petty or small-minded.
Hella flaws I still gotta work on
Acknowledging personal imperfections that still require improvement.
Young nonchalant nigga with a couple dozen triggers
Describing oneself as a young person seemingly unaffected by many triggering factors.
Got a knack for dismissin' my issues
Having a tendency to ignore or overlook personal problems.
I was lookin' in the mirror
Looking at oneself in the mirror, possibly seeking self-reflection.
Couldn't see it any clearer
Seeing oneself more clearly through introspection.
My reflection gon' tell me I Miss You
Interpreting one's reflection as a reminder of a missed connection or relationship.
I put one hand up on my hip
Repeated lines indicating a comfortable or confident posture and attitude.
Nother one to grip my stack
-When I dip I feel a shift
-Ooh I like it just like that
-I put one hand up on my hip
-Nother one to grip my stack
-When I dip I feel a shift
-Ooh I like it just like that
-So if I got sum'n to say, Say It
Encouraging openness and directness in communication.
And if I got sum'n to prove, Prove It
Emphasizing the importance of proving oneself if needed.
Cause wasn't no guarantee
Highlighting uncertainty about future outcomes.
That I was gon be here standing next to you
Expressing surprise or gratitude for being present in a specific situation.
Said if I got sum'n to say, Say It
Encouraging speaking up when necessary.
Cause I aint got nothin' to lose
Feeling as though there's nothing significant to risk.
And ain't no guarantee you get the life you want
Stating that life's outcome isn't guaranteed to match desires.
It's bout the life you choose
Emphasizing the importance of choices in shaping one's life.
Said the proof is in the pudding
Referencing evidence or validation of a claim or statement.
And the blessings in the butter
Suggesting rewards or positive outcomes from efforts made.
I been doing what you couldn't
Implying overcoming challenges that others couldn't.
I been cruising through the clutter
Successfully navigating through chaos or confusion.
Niggas better pay attention
Advising others to pay attention and take things seriously.
Niggas better pay in full
Emphasizing the need for complete commitment or payment.
Get up out the kitchen if you came to play it cool
Warning against being insincere or playing it cool.
I'm a legend in the making
Self-assertion of being a notable figure in the making.
I'll always stay connected
Commitment to maintaining connections or relationships.
This won't be the last you heard
Implying that this won't be the final or ultimate statement.
Say the word, this here perfection
Asserting perfection or excellence in one's endeavors.
Ain't a reverend or a preacher
Describing a personal identity without formal religious associations but with strong beliefs.
Country prophet with a passion
Expressing dedication and passion for a purpose or cause.
I'm a keep it on a hundred
Committing to honesty and sincerity.
On the way to everlasting
Striving for an eternal or unending impact.
Everybody got a story
Acknowledging that everyone has a personal narrative or history.
I'm just here to tell mine baby
Asserting the intention to share one's own story.
Georgia peach from the East
Referencing origin or roots from Georgia.
Lithonia gon' ride baby
Implying loyalty or dedication to a place or identity.
I put one hand up on my hip
Repeated lines indicating a comfortable or confident posture and attitude.
Nother one to grip my stack
-When I dip I feel a shift
-Ooh I like it just like that
-I put one hand up on my hip
-Nother one to grip my stack
-When I dip I feel a shift
-Ooh I like it just like that
-So if I got sum'n to say, Say It
Repeated lines emphasizing the importance of speaking up and the significance of personal choices in shaping one's life.
And if I got sum'n to prove, Prove It
-Cause wasn't no guarantee
-That I was gon be here standing next to you
-Said if I got sum'n to say, Say It
-Cause I aint got nothin' to lose
-And ain't no guarantee you get the life you want
-It's bout the life you choose
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