In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
Right now I just wanna say thank you, (thank you)
For your downloads, ya streams, ya hard copies
Whatever means of purchase
Even if you bootlegged this joint I appreciate you
We 4 projects in, a whole lot more to go
Thanks for all the support for riding out wit ya nigga
Despite what you may think or what you may have heard
I am
Top 5 dead or alive
Everything is real ain't nothing cozy
Fresher than a young nigga mind of a OG
Inhale exhale yea cherish every breath
Shinin' like I just came home but I never left
Most of them is lovin' me some of them hatin' me
Say hes underrated dependin' on whose ratin' me
I be destroyin' niggas on tracks blatantly
Basically I'm patiently waitin' for a vacancy
It ain't hard to tell they all scared to challenge 'em
Money power respect I learned how to balance them
Water melon over the pump the hood silencer
Couple hundred thousand a month is a good calendar
Yea they love to hear the don speak
That's because my dialog ain't in arms reach
Nah I ain't wit the coward ish
First the skinny jeans now they wearin' blouses
Don't ever confuse wireless for powerless
A nice red wine haze and a sour mix
I'm in the trap wit the blicky
Cigarettes pills and the sticky
If you need somethin hit me
When it's poppin I breeze quickly
To ya door step if ya coppin at least 50
Never mix my feelings wit my dealings
I'm house shoppin' for wood floors high ceilings
200 or more on the dash if I'm wheelin'
Really these just niggas is mad 'cause I'm chillin'
Face on the masters mother pearls
I maintain 'cause I dominated the underworld
If you sick to ya stomach that mean you wanna earl
The moon and the stars tell you that son is thorough
I'm gettin' better every week
And I don't talk too much the longevity will speak
They ain't selling you nothing
You think its better 'cause its cheap
With the push of a button I'll get you wet up in the street
Its never been even I'm one of the best breathin'
Ya red shirts might be ready by next season
The spread's too high is nothing I just tease 'em
More celebratin' this year and less grieving
But I'm always down for a funeral
For a nigga hatin' while I'm tryna do my numerals
Screw faces side glances
6 shooter headshots 5 chances
25 large or 5 dances
As you can see I'm fascinated wit the finances
Nah he don't play
And he'll forever be top 5 DOA nigga!
I am, Top 5 Dead Or Alive
For your downloads, ya streams, ya hard copies
Whatever means of purchase
Even if you bootlegged this joint I appreciate you
We 4 projects in, a whole lot more to go
Thanks for all the support for riding out wit ya nigga
Despite what you may think or what you may have heard
I am
Top 5 dead or alive
Everything is real ain't nothing cozy
Fresher than a young nigga mind of a OG
Inhale exhale yea cherish every breath
Shinin' like I just came home but I never left
Most of them is lovin' me some of them hatin' me
Say hes underrated dependin' on whose ratin' me
I be destroyin' niggas on tracks blatantly
Basically I'm patiently waitin' for a vacancy
It ain't hard to tell they all scared to challenge 'em
Money power respect I learned how to balance them
Water melon over the pump the hood silencer
Couple hundred thousand a month is a good calendar
Yea they love to hear the don speak
That's because my dialog ain't in arms reach
Nah I ain't wit the coward ish
First the skinny jeans now they wearin' blouses
Don't ever confuse wireless for powerless
A nice red wine haze and a sour mix
I'm in the trap wit the blicky
Cigarettes pills and the sticky
If you need somethin hit me
When it's poppin I breeze quickly
To ya door step if ya coppin at least 50
Never mix my feelings wit my dealings
I'm house shoppin' for wood floors high ceilings
200 or more on the dash if I'm wheelin'
Really these just niggas is mad 'cause I'm chillin'
Face on the masters mother pearls
I maintain 'cause I dominated the underworld
If you sick to ya stomach that mean you wanna earl
The moon and the stars tell you that son is thorough
I'm gettin' better every week
And I don't talk too much the longevity will speak
They ain't selling you nothing
You think its better 'cause its cheap
With the push of a button I'll get you wet up in the street
Its never been even I'm one of the best breathin'
Ya red shirts might be ready by next season
The spread's too high is nothing I just tease 'em
More celebratin' this year and less grieving
But I'm always down for a funeral
For a nigga hatin' while I'm tryna do my numerals
Screw faces side glances
6 shooter headshots 5 chances
25 large or 5 dances
As you can see I'm fascinated wit the finances
Nah he don't play
And he'll forever be top 5 DOA nigga!
I am, Top 5 Dead Or Alive
Lyrics submitted by Mellow_Harsher
First 48 (Intro) Lyrics as written by Jason Phillips
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Sentric Music, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave
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