Reciprocate
Reciprocate: A Musical Tale of Struggle and Generosity
Lyrics
I wish I had more money in'na bank
I desire to have more money in my bank account.
(Bank on'nat)
(Emphasis on the previous statement)
Instead I'm stayin' broke while they get paid
Contrastingly, I remain financially struggling while others are earning.
(Look, they mad already)
(Acknowledging potential resentment from others)
Every day I'm grindin' like a dancer
Every day, I work hard, likening it to the dedication of a dancer.
(Get ya mind out the gutta)
(Encouraging a shift in mindset)
'Cause I got three arrows and they hungry
I face challenges with determination (three arrows) that hunger for success.
(Eat everything up like cancer. I shouldn't of said that, I hate cancer)
(Apologizing for an insensitive comment about cancer)
When you gon' serve me? (Serve)
Asking when someone will reciprocate a service to me.
I'm always servin' you (Serve)
Asserting that I am always providing service to them.
When you gon' serve me? (Serve)
Repeating the question about receiving reciprocal service.
I'm always servin' you (Serve)
Reiterating that I consistently serve them.
When you gon' serve me? (Serve)
Continuing the theme of seeking reciprocal service.
I'm always servin' you. (Serve)
Emphasizing that I am consistently serving them.
When you gon' serve me?
Repeating the question about when they will reciprocate.
Reciprocate
Introducing the central theme of the song: reciprocity.
Reciprocate
Repeating the call for reciprocity.
Reciprocate
Reiterating the need for reciprocal actions.
Reciprocate
Emphasizing the importance of reciprocity.
She tired of puttin' money in'nat plate
Describing a person tired of contributing to something without returns.
(She ain't got it, they told her she sowin')
(Highlighting societal judgments on her actions)
Then trynna figure out how she gon' ate
Facing difficulties in figuring out how to sustain herself.
(She ain't rob God tho)
(Clarifying that she hasn't stolen from God)
He only trynna take care of his seeds
Describing a person striving to care for their children.
(They sayin' he gotta plant some, to take care of them)
(Advising on the necessity of investing for the future)
They playin' on his heart with them good deeds
Pointing out that good deeds are being taken advantage of.
(You ain't hear that from me, wait, yes you did)
(Acknowledging the irony of the statement)
When you gon' serve me? (Serve)
Repeating the question about receiving reciprocal service.
I'm always servin' you (Serve)
Affirming that I am always serving them.
When you gon' serve me? (Serve)
Repeating the question about reciprocal service.
I'm always servin' you (Serve)
Reiterating that I consistently serve them.
When you gon' serve me? (Serve)
Continuing the theme of seeking reciprocal service.
I'm always servin' you. (Serve)
Emphasizing that I am consistently serving them.
When you gon' serve me?
Repeating the question about when they will reciprocate.
Reciprocate
Reinforcing the central theme of the song: reciprocity.
Reciprocate
Repeating the call for reciprocity.
Reciprocate
Reiterating the need for reciprocal actions.
Reciprocate (Serve)
Concluding with a direct plea for reciprocal service.
I know that, people gon' be mad though
Acknowledging that some people will be upset due to ignorance or lack of awareness.
'Cause, you know, they sleep
Observing that some individuals are not aware and are still sleeping.
They ain't woke
(Emphasizing the importance of being woke or aware)
But I'm sayin', like
Expressing that the message is not directed at everyone.
You ain't gotta be mad if
Clarifying that there's no need for anger if the message doesn't apply to the listener.
I ain't talkin' bout you
Stating that the message is not about the listener.
So, yea
Concluding the lyrics.
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