NICE SONG. Really I agree. I believe its about being true to yourself and also forshadowing him leaving the rap game. Him stating how hard it is too be a superstar and saying that most people even though its a stresser and they arent getting what they want and the games having a negative effect and dangerous effect on them they dont want to leave the spot light. (second verse "most of us dont want it to fade, we want it to braid meanin we want it to grow meanin we want it to stay) also really good reference comparing hairstyles and lifestyles. like a fade makes your hair go away i.e. a low haircut but a braid entertwines your hair and makes it grow just like what some do with the dangerous spot light life. also the governor part I think is like him saying you alomst get a relief ( which is death in the metaphor but I dont think he wants to die.) but they keep him in his cage ( the spotlight but not hit by the beam or really laser of the spotlight) but even though his life was just spared the audience doesnt care because they want a show. With Lupe saying hes only going to do one last Album this song is almost like a pre eulogy to his carrer in mainstream music......my god that man is amazing!
NICE SONG. Really I agree. I believe its about being true to yourself and also forshadowing him leaving the rap game. Him stating how hard it is too be a superstar and saying that most people even though its a stresser and they arent getting what they want and the games having a negative effect and dangerous effect on them they dont want to leave the spot light. (second verse "most of us dont want it to fade, we want it to braid meanin we want it to grow meanin we want it to stay) also really good reference comparing hairstyles and lifestyles. like a fade makes your hair go away i.e. a low haircut but a braid entertwines your hair and makes it grow just like what some do with the dangerous spot light life. also the governor part I think is like him saying you alomst get a relief ( which is death in the metaphor but I dont think he wants to die.) but they keep him in his cage ( the spotlight but not hit by the beam or really laser of the spotlight) but even though his life was just spared the audience doesnt care because they want a show. With Lupe saying hes only going to do one last Album this song is almost like a pre eulogy to his carrer in mainstream music......my god that man is amazing!