Lyrics
Remember when we used to be like
Reflecting on a past when the speaker and someone else had a close connection.
We could get that speed right
Recalling a time when they could achieve things swiftly.
9 to 12 on each night
Referring to a specific time period, 9 to 12 at night.
Remember how you used to D right
Recalling how the other person used to "D," possibly a dance or a particular action.
Held it in just real tight
Describing how the person used to hold something tightly.
Make it bust on each time (each time)
Expressing a memory of an intense experience, possibly related to a climax or excitement.
Remember when we went to concerts
Recollection of attending concerts and discussing performers.
Talking 'bout who's on first
Referencing a classic "who's on first" scenario, perhaps a playful conversation.
Waiting for the encore
Waiting for the encore, implying anticipation and enjoyment.
I know this year don't really feel right
Acknowledging that the current year feels off or wrong.
Wanna leave it behind
Expressing a desire to leave the current situation or feeling behind.
We don't want no rewind
Rejecting the idea of going back in time, wanting to move forward.
All, all my life
Reflecting on the speaker's entire life.
I've, I've been down
Admitting to facing challenges or hardships throughout life.
All I want to be is free
Expressing a desire for freedom.
All I want is peace
Stating a simple wish for peace.
Follow the distant lights
Encouraging the listener to follow distant lights, possibly symbolizing guidance or aspirations.
Follow the distant lights
-Follow the distant lights
-Follow the distant lights
-Follow the distant lights
Reiteration of the encouragement to follow distant lights.
Follow the distant lights
-Follow the distant lights
-Follow the distant lights
-You told me how to keep my lean right
Learning advice on maintaining balance or composure.
Walk up out the scene like
Exiting a situation confidently.
I deserve to be right (be right)
Asserting the right to be in a favorable position.
You give me confidence in me right (right)
Receiving confidence and insights, emphasizing positive beliefs and needs.
I was on the decline (decline)
-Preaching my beliefs right (beliefs right)
-My mama told me I got insight (insight)
-Microphones that speak right (speak right)
-I got what they need right (need right)
-I got the patience with my free time (free time)
Expressing patience, waiting for the right moment, and engaging in certain activities.
Waiting for the key time (key time)
-Shooting from the three line (three line)
-All, all my life
Reiteration of facing challenges and desiring freedom and peace.
I've, I've been down
-All I want to be is free
-All I want is peace
-Follow the distant lights
Continuation of the encouragement to follow distant lights.
Follow the distant lights
-Follow the distant lights
-Follow the distant lights
-Follow the distant lights
-Follow the distant lights
-Follow the distant lights
-Follow the distant lights
-I have to imagine that, the kids, the youth, they will start
Expressing hope that the younger generation will continue to enjoy music, dance, and freedom of expression despite challenges.
I don't believe that music, dancing, the freedom of expression
-Will be supressed for much longer
-It can't, that's against human nature
-I believe that the future is near
Belief that the future, with these expressions, is imminent.
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