What's Next
Rising Above: Young Lit Hippy's Journey Through Struggles and Triumphs
Lyrics
I cease to exist if I don't move like this
The speaker feels the need to keep moving to maintain their existence.
Can't afford to make mistakes anymore
There's a sense of urgency; mistakes are no longer affordable for the speaker.
They use their power for aggression yeah these words can be a weapon
Power is used aggressively, and words can be harmful as weapons.
Consequences no we really can't afford
The consequences of actions are high, and the speaker emphasizes the inability to afford them.
This for the ones that doubted on me
Dedicated to those who doubted the speaker.
I only had to battle with me
The speaker's main battle is with oneself, overcoming personal challenges.
Working long and staying low key
Hard work and keeping a low profile have been crucial for the speaker.
I really had to travel on E
The speaker has faced challenges with limited resources.
Got one meal to eat nigga
Emphasizes a scarcity of resources, specifically meals.
Can't be around these leech niggas
The speaker can't be around people who take advantage or exploit.
They're looking for the fame though
Others seek fame, but the speaker values authenticity over popularity.
That clout and I ain't no preach nigga
The speaker doesn't preach but doesn't seek attention for popularity.
But sacrifice your morals for some fame now that's a reach nigga
Warning against sacrificing morals for fame.
Nah I can't be around that shit y'all mutha fuckas hold me back anymore
The speaker distances from negative influences holding them back.
And I'm gonna overreact
Expect an intense reaction from the speaker.
I know it be late but I'm still chilling
Despite it being late, the speaker is still relaxed or calm.
She know, late nights yeah you know the feeling
Reference to late-night experiences and emotions.
Hit it every time last the 9th inning (Oh yeah)
Implies success in intimate relationships, lasting until the end.
If this isn't real then who really winning?
Questioning the authenticity of success in the face of challenges.
There's problems in the world it's hard to lighten up
Acknowledges the world's problems, making it difficult to stay positive.
In the studio I'm gonna light it up
In the studio, the speaker finds solace in creating and expressing.
Use to wait my turn now I'm turning up
From waiting for an opportunity, the speaker is now taking charge.
Use to thought I know but didn't learn enough
Realization that past assumptions were insufficient.
Call me in a session I ain't picking up but you can text
The speaker is less available for unnecessary calls but open to texts.
I was down now I'm coming up and I be... well you already know
The speaker has overcome challenges and is progressing.
What's Next
Repetition emphasizing the speaker's focus on the future and what comes next.
What's Next
-What's Next
-Yeah you already know
-Whats Next
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-Yeah you already know
-I'm in a good position now
The speaker is in a favorable position now.
If I quit I would've let them down
Quitting would disappoint others, motivating the speaker to persevere.
And I could never live that down
The speaker cannot bear the idea of living with the regret of quitting.
It's crazy what's important when it comes down to it
Reflects on the importance of certain things when facing adversity.
And the moment that it all falls down you know
At the point of collapse, priorities become clear.
I've been lost in my emotions I've been loosing control
The speaker has struggled with emotions and control.
And at that moment no I couldn't see the other side
In moments of struggle, it's challenging to see beyond the immediate difficulties.
I was fighting with my demons and the white lines
Acknowledges battling inner demons and substance abuse.
And I took a hit every stop sign
Recklessness in trying to make sense of life.
Trying to make sense of why
Reflecting on the confusion and searching for meaning.
Life is just a balance on a thin line
Life is a delicate balance, walking a thin line.
I know it be late but I'm still chilling
Repetition of the chorus, underlining the focus on the future and what's next.
She know late nights yeah you know the feeling
-Hit it every time last the 9th inning (Oh yeah)
-If this isn't real then who really winning?
-There's problems in the world it's hard to lighten up
-In the studio I'm gonna light it up
-Use to wait my turn now I'm turning up
-Use to thought I know but didn't learn enough
-Call me in a session I ain't picking up but you can text
-I was down now I'm coming up and I be... well you already know
-What's Next
-What's Next
-What's Next
-Yeah you already know
-What's Next
-What's Next
-What's Next
-Yeah you already know
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