The first verse is about the rise of an up and coming star. (Hope and Dreams)
The second verse is about a whore who does what she does to live 'the life', but in the end she is slowly getting used. (Loss of innocence)
The third displays the singers morality and disgust as he watches these events unfold from the background. Like as if its a road that leads nowhere. (Decadence)
The final verse provides commentary about how these 3 stories merge together. "I dont know where i'm going" is the dilemma here. To me, he could join in on the game as its the most immediate option available, or he could try to seek a higher road, something perhaps more ethereal and idealistic than just banging hoes and making money.
The chorus segues into these different verses nicely, as after all it is one big story that is told from 3 different view points.
In my opinion this is one of P.Diddys darkest songs, but also one of his most beautiful. The piano and bassline is so awesome!
The first verse is about the rise of an up and coming star. (Hope and Dreams)
The second verse is about a whore who does what she does to live 'the life', but in the end she is slowly getting used. (Loss of innocence)
The third displays the singers morality and disgust as he watches these events unfold from the background. Like as if its a road that leads nowhere. (Decadence)
The final verse provides commentary about how these 3 stories merge together. "I dont know where i'm going" is the dilemma here. To me, he could join in on the game as its the most immediate option available, or he could try to seek a higher road, something perhaps more ethereal and idealistic than just banging hoes and making money.
The chorus segues into these different verses nicely, as after all it is one big story that is told from 3 different view points.
In my opinion this is one of P.Diddys darkest songs, but also one of his most beautiful. The piano and bassline is so awesome!