Food for Thought, Pt. 1
Soulful Reflections: Young Scoe's Message of Resilience and Struggle
Lyrics
This that food for thought
This is reflective content that stimulates thinking.
Forever feeds one
Suggesting that the content provides sustenance for the mind continuously.
To my niggas still in jail
Dedicated to friends still incarcerated.
This For each one
This is for each incarcerated individual.
And my family up in heaven hold it down until we come
Refers to deceased family members watching over until reunification.
Ain't nowhere you finna run when kingdom come
No escape when facing consequences, possibly related to crime or judgment.
He just tryna make a buck
A person trying to make money in challenging circumstances.
In the middle of the slums
In a disadvantaged neighborhood.
Where I come from it's either drugs or it's drums
Options are limited to illegal activities or musical pursuits.
So he out for the night to get him some
Engaging in potentially harmful activities for survival.
Serving straight to phenes for addition to the sums
Selling drugs to users contributing to the overall income.
When shots rang out it's a marathon to run
When danger arises, it's a long struggle to escape.
Are you alright that's a message to her son
Concern for the well-being of a loved one during challenging times.
Out all night say she don't know I got the gun
Keeping secrets from loved ones, possibly involving weapons.
Don't go towards the light he caught a slug In his lung
Advice to avoid danger, referencing a gunshot injury.
Food for thought forever feeds one
Reiterates that the content is profound and enduring.
To my niggas strugglin change gon come
Encouragement for friends facing difficulties, anticipating positive change.
I know it's been tough but shit you can't let up
Acknowledging challenges but urging persistence.
Don't step outta the rotation when you next up
Warning against missing opportunities when success is near.
Don't no false sense of security do what a vest does
Caution against false security, emphasizing the importance of protection.
Ain't no armor in existence that could protect us
No protection is foolproof against societal violence.
From violence against us
Highlighting the prevalence of violence against a specific group.
But it's honor in the struggle never money over love
Choosing honor in the struggle over prioritizing money over love.
And to paint the bigger picture need a different paint brush
To depict the larger context, a different perspective is needed.
You won't see me fake nothin
Commitment to authenticity, not pretending to have all the answers.
Like I got it figured out pretend I ain't rush
Rejecting the facade of having life figured out and not rushing success.
But if you can relate raise ya glasses and touch
Encouraging those who can relate to raise their glasses in solidarity.
Tryna put food on the table when you fed up
Striving to provide for oneself and family despite challenges.
Food for thought forever feeds one
Reiteration of the enduring and nourishing nature of the content.
The real is on decline so I pray I reach one
Expressing concern about the decline of authenticity.
Uh And teach one it's different for each one
Emphasizing the importance of both learning and teaching.
But we share one thang why do wrong feel right
Puzzlement about why immoral actions may feel gratifying.
Don't it feel so strange problems and vices
Highlighting the strangeness of enjoying problems and vices.
These women be enticing
Attraction to women despite potential negative consequences.
So we spend a fortune on sneakers n ices
Spending lavishly on material possessions in pursuit of attention.
Hoping that we might get
Hoping for acknowledgment and approval.
Noticed go home wit a nice slim
Desiring a physically appealing partner.
Body liquid nitrogen
Reference to a preserved appearance using liquid nitrogen.
Right until the night spent
Nightlife activities until the early morning.
Then back to the flight path
Continuation of a fast-paced and intense lifestyle.
No hard feelings baby girl I live my life fast
No hard feelings about relationships and experiences.
The cards I was given
Resilience and determination in facing life's challenges.
I won't fold
Commitment to not giving up or yielding under pressure.
I might add
An additional assertion about the future not being determined by the past.
My future never defined by days past
Emphasizing that one's future is not defined by previous days.
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