Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
I did my best with the worst
You can't say I never tried
I had less and made it work
I ain't sleeping on my grind
Turnt a gram into a grand
I was born to play with fire
Told my mans and he said fam
But he still got left behind
I just did the fucking work
Man it's really black and white
Them hard choices really hurt
Man it's really black and white
We had niggas on a shirt
Man it's really black and white
You titanic I'm the berg
Man it's really black and white
You gone do it or you not all I know is grind and grind
Your excuses cloud the truth shit like that what's got me tight
We got goals they look the same
No offense you not my type
You the nigga missing business if you miss out on a ride
I'm a ninja for the big bucks
I make shit shake every time
Need my kids tough like I'm Grisha
I make monsters out of mine
Niggas broke cause they accept it
It don't make sense in my mind
Need my pockets extra fat
And all my bitches extra fine
Had to cut some niggas off
I had to cut some bullshit back
Had to cut myself a check
I couldn't cut myself no slack
If you knew everything you wanted would cost everything you have
Would you still act like you want it that bad
Lil Ms. Bundles say I'm heartless
But she know that I don't mind
Cause she know that if I love you I'm gone always hold you down
I'm the one to get shit done up
All results out on this side
If it ain't drugs or sex positions
I don't care what niggas trying
I just do it do it do it
Like I'm Cherish or Big Sean
You need heartbreak and mistakes to show the path you should be on
I take my L's to the face
Enjoy the smoke and move along
I ain't tripping I'm just different
How I'm living might be wrong
Stoic as ever I just smoke til I'm clever
Life's what you make it and I'm making mine better
Life black and white like a chickadee feather
Or Drake, Cole and Logic all on a song together
The game old but ain't no gray in that bitch
Way I'm living, it don't pay, then I can't play in that bitch
We broke up, she broke, I'm up and I could hate on the bitch
But the pain these bitches gave me is what's been making me rich
I don't care for validation baby I know who I am
I appreciate the love but I know that can be a scam
I just process and push forward it's made me a better man
Better days ahead all you need is a chance, here I am
I did my best with the worst
You can't say I never tried
I had less and made it work
I ain't sleeping on my grind
Turnt a gram to a grand
I was born to play with fire
Told my man's and he said fam
But he still got left behind
I just did the fucking work
Man it's really black and white
Them hard choices really hurt
Man it's really black and white
We had niggas on a shirt
Man it's really black and white
You titanic I'm the berg
Man it's really black and white
Don't give up on yourself
You can't say I never tried
I had less and made it work
I ain't sleeping on my grind
Turnt a gram into a grand
I was born to play with fire
Told my mans and he said fam
But he still got left behind
I just did the fucking work
Man it's really black and white
Them hard choices really hurt
Man it's really black and white
We had niggas on a shirt
Man it's really black and white
You titanic I'm the berg
Man it's really black and white
You gone do it or you not all I know is grind and grind
Your excuses cloud the truth shit like that what's got me tight
We got goals they look the same
No offense you not my type
You the nigga missing business if you miss out on a ride
I'm a ninja for the big bucks
I make shit shake every time
Need my kids tough like I'm Grisha
I make monsters out of mine
Niggas broke cause they accept it
It don't make sense in my mind
Need my pockets extra fat
And all my bitches extra fine
Had to cut some niggas off
I had to cut some bullshit back
Had to cut myself a check
I couldn't cut myself no slack
If you knew everything you wanted would cost everything you have
Would you still act like you want it that bad
Lil Ms. Bundles say I'm heartless
But she know that I don't mind
Cause she know that if I love you I'm gone always hold you down
I'm the one to get shit done up
All results out on this side
If it ain't drugs or sex positions
I don't care what niggas trying
I just do it do it do it
Like I'm Cherish or Big Sean
You need heartbreak and mistakes to show the path you should be on
I take my L's to the face
Enjoy the smoke and move along
I ain't tripping I'm just different
How I'm living might be wrong
Stoic as ever I just smoke til I'm clever
Life's what you make it and I'm making mine better
Life black and white like a chickadee feather
Or Drake, Cole and Logic all on a song together
The game old but ain't no gray in that bitch
Way I'm living, it don't pay, then I can't play in that bitch
We broke up, she broke, I'm up and I could hate on the bitch
But the pain these bitches gave me is what's been making me rich
I don't care for validation baby I know who I am
I appreciate the love but I know that can be a scam
I just process and push forward it's made me a better man
Better days ahead all you need is a chance, here I am
I did my best with the worst
You can't say I never tried
I had less and made it work
I ain't sleeping on my grind
Turnt a gram to a grand
I was born to play with fire
Told my man's and he said fam
But he still got left behind
I just did the fucking work
Man it's really black and white
Them hard choices really hurt
Man it's really black and white
We had niggas on a shirt
Man it's really black and white
You titanic I'm the berg
Man it's really black and white
Don't give up on yourself
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