Detroit
Rising from the Ashes: Yung Sarim's Detroit Narrative
Lyrics
Yeah
Expression of agreement or acknowledgment
Yung Sarim
Introduction of the artist, Yung Sarim
Going one state north for this one
Announcement of a geographical shift, moving one state north
Yeah yeah yeah let's go
Enthusiastic encouragement to proceed
On some Detroit shit
Declaration of the song's theme related to Detroit
Flint Michigan
Reference to Flint, Michigan
Yeah
Repetition for emphasis
Yeah yeah yeah
-Only time you seen me fold I was washing my designer shirts
Reflection on resilience and overcoming challenges
Only time you seen me choke I was rocking chains so big they hurt
-Only time you seen me broke I swear my heart was split in thirds
-And if you seen me dodge the smoke just know that that'll be a first
-I'm like Bobby Portis eyes getting big for a Buck
Comparisons to basketball players and success in music
Cleveland Cavalier the way I got your city showing Love
-Call me Yum Westbrook cause I'm used to triple dubs
-Baad Muzik superteam yeah the way we tripled up
-Yeah bring the bass in
Encouragement for a musical element (bass) to be introduced
I remember rapping in the basement
Recollection of humble beginnings and current success
Now I'm bag chasing
-Liam Neeson way I seen the throne is for the Taken
-Floating on this beat I'm rapping from a space station
-Beat going ape shit like Mike Will made it
Comparison of beat intensity to a popular producer, Mike Will
In the field like Jamarr but I'm never chasing
Metaphorical reference to being in the field and coping with struggles
Fighting off my demons with the blunt I got to face it
-Your pathetic ass could never be an A list you see what I'm saying
Assertive statement about status and success
I know that gas good, we roll like backwoods
References to substance use and street life
Our prices going up, y'all boys some bastards
-Y'all getting served some, you ain't no custo
-I wasn't shaving nun but I'm still cutthroat
-We bring a bus load, yeah that's us bro
Assertive statements about group identity and entry
No need to lock the back we kicking in the front door
-I need an early night the people need an encore
Desire for a positive response from the audience
I'm going monster, yeah
Declaration of a bold approach
Only time you seen me fold I was washing my designer shirts
Reiteration of resilience and overcoming challenges
Only time you seen me choke I was rocking chains so big they hurt
-Only time you seen me broke I swear my heart was split in thirds
-And if you seen me dodge the smoke just know that that'll be a first
-Pull up at the curb
Reference to leaving someone stranded, needing a nurse
Leave you like the raptors, you gone need a Nurse
Acknowledgment of a disastrous situation and a lesson learned
This is a disaster, how did it occur
-Yeah you could've asked but you know we live and learn
-Got to get new tires we been doin too much swerving
Metaphor for reckless behavior and its consequences
Moving in a herd all because the shit you heard bitch
Explanation of group behavior influenced by rumors
Call me Dion Waiters way I'm geeked on the plane
References to substance use and an encounter with a woman
Thinking bigger picture I don't worry 'bout no frame
-And the cash bags look like we forgot to take the trash out
-Ask for a half and she bring a quarter back
-Yeah I think I'm gonna pass out
Expression of confidence and success in lifestyle
Balling like an all star I ain't talkin Smash Mouth
-Yeah we milk your gang yeah we turn 'em to a cash cow
-And we playing pool, I'm off the deep end
Engagement in leisure activities and romantic interest
I'm trying to get to know you better by the weekend
-We watched the sunset together out in Phoenix
-That shit was scenic cause you know the
Appreciation of a picturesque moment
Only time you seen me fold I was washing my designer shirts
Final repetition of resilience theme and overcoming challenges
Only time you seen me choke I was rocking chains so big they hurt
-Only time you seen me broke I swear my heart was split in thirds
-And if you seen me dodge the smoke just know that that'll be a first
-Only time you seen me fold I was washing my designer shirts
Reiteration of resilience and overcoming challenges with anticipation
Only time you seen me choke I was rocking chains so big they hurt
-Only time you seen me broke I swear my heart was split in thirds
-And if you seen me dodge the smoke just know that that'll be a
-First
Conclusion with a sense of achievement, marking a first
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