I'm staring at the ceiling, thoughts heavy, feeling weak, Like a storm inside my chest, but I ain't tryna speak. Fighting with the mirror, can't even recognize my face, Lost in the shadows, tryna find a way to escape. Woke up to the silence, ain't no joy in the air, Used to chase my dreams, now I’m just too scared to care. I’m stuck in this battle, it’s a war I can't win, Darkness in my head, it keeps pulling me in. Used to write my pain down, now the pen don't feel the same, Pages filled with sorrow, but I can't remember the name— Of the person I used to be, back when hope had a place, Now it’s empty, and I’m lost in this endless chase. I’m fighting with the demons in my head, I can't break free, Wonder if they see me drowning in the sea. Used to dream big, now I’m lost inside this fog, Trying to climb out, but it feels like I’m stuck in the bog. Pain’s a cycle that I can't break, I’m feeling trapped, Lookin’ for the sunlight but the clouds keep comin’ back. I need a way out, need to find some peace, But depression’s got me chained, it won't release. I'm tryna call for help, but I don’t know what to say, Feel like I’m drifting further every single day. Told myself I’d be strong, but I can’t fake it no more, This mask is getting heavy, and I can’t ignore the war. I try to be real with my people, but they don’t get it, Saying, "You’ll be fine," but I’m like, "Man, you don’t get it." I’m drowning in my thoughts, I’m suffocating inside, But I keep it all bottled, 'cause I’m scared of the ride. Like every time I smile, it’s a lie I gotta sell, Ain’t nobody know the hell I’m living in this shell. I’m looking for some answers, but they hiding in the dark, I’m tryna find the spark, but I don’t know where to start. I’m fighting with the demons in my head, I can't break free, Wonder if they see me drowning in the sea. Used to dream big, now I’m lost inside this fog, Trying to climb out, but it feels like I’m stuck in the bog. Pain’s a cycle that I can't break, I’m feeling trapped, Lookin’ for the sunlight but the clouds keep comin’ back. I need a way out, need to find some peace, But depression’s got me chained, it won't release. But I keep pushin', one step at a time, Even when the weight of the world feels like a climb. I know it’s dark, but maybe I’ll find a way to shine, Just gotta hold on, ‘cause this pain don’t define mine. I still got dreams, I still got hope, I’m gonna find a way to climb this rope. I ain’t giving up, even though it’s hard, I’m gonna rise again, keep fightin’ through these scars. I’m fighting with the demons in my head, I can't break free, Wonder if they see me drowning in the sea. Used to dream big, now I’m lost inside this fog, Trying to climb out, but it feels like I’m stuck in the bog. Pain’s a cycle that I can't break, I’m feeling trapped, Lookin’ for the sunlight but the clouds keep comin’ back. I nee
J Cole
English
The lyrics convey a deep sense of struggle, pain, and introspection. They depict feelings of depression, hopelessness, and the desire for escape, contrasted with a lingering hope for recovery and resilience. The emotional arc suggests both vulnerability and strength.
This song can be applied in scenarios where individuals are dealing with mental health struggles, offering a relatable narrative for those experiencing depression and anxiety. It can be used in therapeutic settings or as a part of support group sessions for discussing emotional challenges.
The song uses vivid imagery and metaphor to express inner turmoil, employing techniques like internal rhyme and a conversational flow that invites listeners into the artist's experience. It cleverly juxtaposes darkness with moments of light, empathically portraying the battle with mental health.
You ask me to tell you everything but you stop me from doing my favorite thing. It’s not that I don’t love you now but I got to have some secrets in life, something I cheer, something I day dream of. You say I am losing focus, but the truth is, I am not even getting into things. Sometimes I feel overwhelmed of adhering to be that perfect girl, but I have got a playful side too
[Verse] Brick walls, chipped paint, halls smellin' funk, Test scores low, dreams stuck in the trunk. Lunch money tight, ramen for dinner, Life's like a game, but we ain't all winners. [Verse 2] Sneakin' in late, dodgin' the dean, Homework crumpled, messin' up the routine. Old textbooks, information outdated, Feelin' like success is highly overrated. [Chorus] In the school of hard knocks, we try to rise, Eyes on the prize but the struggle won't disguise. Books in our bags, weights on our backs, Climbing up a ladder full of missing rungs and cracks. [Bridge] Teachers preach dreams, but the walls press in, Trying to keep faith but it's wearing thin. Graffiti on the desks, notes in the margins, Voices echo, but nobody's in charge, man. [Verse 3] Part-time job, grindin' through the shifts, Mind on the hustle, heart in the mists. Friends drop out, streets pull 'em away, Holdin' onto hope, but can't make it stay. [Chorus] In the school of hard knocks, we try to rise, Eyes on the prize but the struggle won't disguise. Books in our bags, weights on our backs, Climbing up a ladder full of missing rungs and cracks.
Clapper στο χέρι, μα δεν κόβεις εισιτήρια, Deadpool στο στυλ μου, μοιράζω σφαίρες στα χαρτιά. Προστατεύω την αλήθεια, όχι την εικόνα σου, έτοιμος για diss, και ρίχνω το όνομά σου. Μιλάς για προστάτης, μα είσαι μόνος σου εχθρός, σαν Deadpool που ξέχασε ποιος είναι ο σκοπός. Clapper στο παιχνίδι, χειροκροτούν οι mods σου, μα είναι όλα ψεύτικα, κι εγώ κερνάω το φως σου. Προστατεύεις τι; Μια άδεια φιλοσοφία; Λες πως είσαι πρώτος, μα έχεις μόνο απουσία. Η βάση σου γελάει, γιατί ξέρει τι είσαι, μια φιγούρα με φωνή, μα χωρίς καμία λύση. Deadpool το flow μου, πάντα ανεξέλεγκτο, Clapper στο beat, κάθε στίχος επικίνδυνο. Προστατεύω την αλήθεια, όχι την ψευδαίσθηση, γιατί εγώ είμαι real, κι εσύ χάνεις την αντίληψη. Μιλάς για mods και fam base, μα γελάω μ’ αυτά, σου λείπει το substance, έχεις μόνο σκιά. Κάθε σου coin το μετράς σαν θρίαμβο, μα η φήμη σου πέφτει, κι ο ήχος της αθόρυβος. Deadpool στο mindset, ανίκητος στη σκηνή, και το μόνο που σώζω, είναι η δική μου ψυχή. Clapper με χειροκροτούν γιατί ξέρουν τι φέρνω, κι εσύ απλά κοιτάς, καθώς το στέμμα σου παίρνω. Deadpool το flow μου, πάντα ανεξέλεγκτο, Clapper στο beat, κάθε στίχος επικίνδυνο. Προστατεύω την αλήθεια, όχι την ψευδαίσθηση, γιατί εγώ είμαι real, κι εσύ χάνεις την αντίληψη.
[Verse 1] The world fell silent, broken and torn, Echoes of laughter, now memories worn. Once bustling cities, now hollow and gray, Ashes of love in the light of decay. [Pre-Chorus] But through the ruins, a spark still ignites, A fragile hope in the cold, endless night. [Chorus] Shadows and fire, we carry the pain, Through the storms and the blood-soaked rain. When the world turns to dust, will we still remain? Holding on, holding on, through shadows and fire. [Verse 2] Each step we take, the weight pulls us down, Ghosts of the past in every ghost town. But your voice breaks the silence, your light cuts the haze, A reason to fight through these desolate days. [Pre-Chorus] The darkness is heavy, but we won't let it win, This fragile bond is where it begins. [Chorus] Shadows and fire, we carry the pain, Through the storms and the blood-soaked rain. When the world turns to dust, will we still remain? Holding on, holding on, through shadows and fire. [Bridge] I see the fear, I feel the loss, We bear the weight, we bear the cost. But I won't let go, won't let you fall, Even as the world burns, I'll give it my all. [Outro] Shadows and fire, hearts intertwined, In the ashes, a reason to find. Through the ruins, through the mire, We’ll survive, through shadows and fire. (Faint strings fade into silence, symbolizing the quiet resilience of the journey.)
I'm staring at the ceiling, thoughts heavy, feeling weak, Like a storm inside my chest, but I ain't tryna speak. Fighting with the mirror, can't even recognize my face, Lost in the shadows, tryna find a way to escape. Woke up to the silence, ain't no joy in the air, Used to chase my dreams, now I’m just too scared to care. I’m stuck in this battle, it’s a war I can't win, Darkness in my head, it keeps pulling me in. Used to write my pain down, now the pen don't feel the same, Pages filled with sorrow, but I can't remember the name— Of the person I used to be, back when hope had a place, Now it’s empty, and I’m lost in this endless chase. I’m fighting with the demons in my head, I can't break free, Wonder if they see me drowning in the sea. Used to dream big, now I’m lost inside this fog, Trying to climb out, but it feels like I’m stuck in the bog. Pain’s a cycle that I can't break, I’m feeling trapped, Lookin’ for the sunlight but the clouds keep comin’ back. I need a way out, need to find some peace, But depression’s got me chained, it won't release. I'm tryna call for help, but I don’t know what to say, Feel like I’m drifting further every single day. Told myself I’d be strong, but I can’t fake it no more, This mask is getting heavy, and I can’t ignore the war. I try to be real with my people, but they don’t get it, Saying, "You’ll be fine," but I’m like, "Man, you don’t get it." I’m drowning in my thoughts, I’m suffocating inside, But I keep it all bottled, 'cause I’m scared of the ride. Like every time I smile, it’s a lie I gotta sell, Ain’t nobody know the hell I’m living in this shell. I’m looking for some answers, but they hiding in the dark, I’m tryna find the spark, but I don’t know where to start. I’m fighting with the demons in my head, I can't break free, Wonder if they see me drowning in the sea. Used to dream big, now I’m lost inside this fog, Trying to climb out, but it feels like I’m stuck in the bog. Pain’s a cycle that I can't break, I’m feeling trapped, Lookin’ for the sunlight but the clouds keep comin’ back. I need a way out, need to find some peace, But depression’s got me chained, it won't release. But I keep pushin', one step at a time, Even when the weight of the world feels like a climb. I know it’s dark, but maybe I’ll find a way to shine, Just gotta hold on, ‘cause this pain don’t define mine. I still got dreams, I still got hope, I’m gonna find a way to climb this rope. I ain’t giving up, even though it’s hard, I’m gonna rise again, keep fightin’ through these scars. I’m fighting with the demons in my head, I can't break free, Wonder if they see me drowning in the sea. Used to dream big, now I’m lost inside this fog, Trying to climb out, but it feels like I’m stuck in the bog. Pain’s a cycle that I can't break, I’m feeling trapped, Lookin’ for the sunlight but the clouds keep comin’ back. I nee
Pablo had a ride, man, it was the real deal, Gold rims, flame paint, wheels that could steal. "PUSSY 1" on the plate, yeah, it made 'em chill, Pink dice hangin' high, feelin’ so surreal. He had the hula dancer, bobblin' in the sun, Life was a breeze when he was cruisin’ in his fun. But now it’s gone, yeah, it’s done… Pablo misses his golf cart every day, son. (Verse 1) Yo, he was rollin' through the block, lookin' fly, Golf cart glidin' like it was the sky. Flames on the side, you could feel the heat, Pablo was the king, man, this ride was elite. Fuzzy dice swingin', man, they swayin’ with style, His car was a legend, it made the people smile. NJ plate said "PUSSY 1," ain't no doubt, Pablo's ride had clout, everybody would shout. From the office to the shop, he’d ride in class, Had that hula dancer boomin’ like it was on blast. Dashboard full of vibes, never had no stress, That golf cart life, yeah, it was a flex. (Chorus) Pablo had a ride, man, it was the real deal, Gold rims, flame paint, wheels that could steal. "PUSSY 1" on the plate, yeah, it made 'em chill, Pink dice hangin' high, feelin’ so surreal. He had the hula dancer, bobblin' in the sun, Life was a breeze when he was cruisin’ in his fun. But now it’s gone, yeah, it’s done… Pablo misses his golf cart every day, son. (Verse 2) Now he’s walkin’ down the block, head hangin' low, Rememberin’ the days when he’d roll real slow. No more chrome wheels, no more flashy style, No dice, no flames, just walkin' for miles. He gave it back, man, that was the worst, Had to let it go, but it left a big hurt. Every time he sees another cart roll by, He gets that empty feeling like he's gonna cry. Pablo's feelin' lost in the world he knew, 'Cause that cart was his vibe, his crew, his crew. (Chorus) Pablo had a ride, man, it was the real deal, Gold rims, flame paint, wheels that could steal. "PUSSY 1" on the plate, yeah, it made 'em chill, Pink dice hangin' high, feelin’ so surreal. He had the hula dancer, bobblin' in the sun, Life was a breeze when he was cruisin’ in his fun. But now it’s gone, yeah, it’s done… Pablo misses his golf cart every day, son. (Bridge) Now he dreams about the day that he could roll again, Flames on the side, yeah, he was settin' trends. Hula bobbin’, pink dice swingin’ in the wind, Oh Pablo, man, when will you ever win? (Chorus) Pablo had a ride, man, it was the real deal, Gold rims, flame paint, wheels that could steal. "PUSSY 1" on the plate, yeah, it made 'em chill, Pink dice hangin' high, feelin’ so surreal. He had the hula dancer, bobblin' in the sun, Life was a breeze when he was cruisin’ in his fun. But now it’s gone, yeah, it’s done… Pablo misses his golf cart every day, son. (Outro) Yeah, it's gone, but the memories stay, Pablo’s ride, he’ll never throw it away. One day, he'll get it back, you know he will, Pablo’s golf cart, forever chill.
Yo, I woke up, tripped on my own sock, Grabbed some cereal, but I ain’t have no milk in stock. Ran outside with a spoon, still in my hand, Neighbors stared, like "Is this dude part of a band?" (Yeah!) Ran down the street, yelling "I’m a hero!" Wallet so empty, bank account says zero. Stopped at the corner store, they said, "What’s your deal?" I said, "I’m here to buy dreams with this banana peel!" (Oooh! Hold up!) Microwave beeps, thought it’s the FBI, Turns out it’s just popcorn, tryin' to say hi. I started singin' opera to my own left shoe, Told my dog, "Bro, it’s a rough day for you too!" (Ah!) Ordered a pizza, they delivered a chair, Looked at the sky and told the clouds, "Life ain’t fair!" Jumped on the sidewalk, did a split for no reason, Told a squirrel, "Yo, it’s acorn season!"
In a small town, where the sun shines bright, Lives a boy named Caden, full of dreams in sight, Twelve years old, riding his bike down the street, Social Circle Middle, where all his friends meet. Oh, Caden Young, they're cheering your name, With a heart full of laughter and a spirit to claim, Sister by his side, adventures in the air, With loving parents, showing how they care. Homework piled high, but he still finds time, To play ball with friends, dreaming big, feeling fine, Through the ups and downs, they’re always around, In Caden’s world, love is the strongest sound. Oh, Caden Young, they're cheering your name, With a heart full of laughter and a spirit to claim, Sister by his side, adventures in the air, With loving parents, showing how they care. So here’s to Caden, with a future so bright, In his social circle, everything feels right. With love like a beacon, guiding him along, At Social Circle Middle, he’ll always belong.
[I'm Soaring High] [Verse] I'm soaring high above the clouds No limits here no doubts allowed The world's a canvas paint it bright No shadows here just endless light [Verse 2] I'm blazing trails we've never seen With open hearts and wild dreams The sky's the floor let's take a dive In this wild ride we come alive [Chorus] A whole new world is calling me A new fantastic place to be No one to tell us who to be Just you and me we're truly free [Bridge] In this adventure that's so grand We're writing stories in the sand No fear no limits in our way We'll chase the sun and catch the day [Verse 3] So take my hand don't be afraid Together we've got plans we've made We'll climb the stars and touch the moon This epic journey just for two
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Acordo numa mansão, champanhe no meu copo, Um dia perfeito, um look de grife topo. Selfie no espelho, pose de diva, Enquanto o mundo gira, eu só penso em mim, diva. Louboutin nos pés, bolsa de marca, Vida de princesa, sem drama. Enquanto vocês trabalham, eu faço compras, Rolezinho na Ferrari, só as tops. Nojinho de mim mesma, mas é fashion, Enquanto eles me odeiam, eu sigo na passion. Dinheiro não é tudo, mas compra tudo, A inveja é o meu acessório, tudo luxo. Haters no meu feed, falando mal, Mas a minha vida é um musical. Bloqueio e sigo em frente, sem olhar pra trás, Sou a rainha do drama, a diva do Instagram. Ah, que pena que vocês não tem meu lifestyle, Minha vida é um filme, um blockbuster. Mas relaxem, um dia vocês me alcançam, Quando a sorte resolver te abençoar. Nojinho de mim mesma, mas é fashion, Enquanto eles me odeiam, eu sigo na passion. Dinheiro não é tudo, mas compra tudo, A inveja é o meu acessório, tudo luxo. Então, meus amores, continuem sonhando, Com a minha vida perfeita, glamourosa. Enquanto isso, eu sigo aqui, reinando, A rainha do drama, a mais maravilhosa.
[Verse] Logan Luley thought he had the crown But he's just a clown in this forgotten town Stumbling on his words can't hardly speak Got the limelight fading week by week [Verse 2] Flexing on the 'Gram with borrowed bling Trying too hard to pretend he's a king But behind the poses we can see the cracks All his followers know it's an act [Chorus] Logan Luley thought he'd rule the show But he can't hide what we all know A mountain of lies built on shaky ground Watch it fall without a sound [Verse 3] Talking the talk but failing to walk Numbers dropping like a broken clock Thinking he's a legend but that's a joke Chasing shadows that vanish in smoke [Bridge] Best step back the charade's exposed Reality's knocking and the doors are closed Built his empire on sand it seems Praise was a mirage just empty dreams [Chorus] Logan Luley thought he'd rule the show But he can't hide what we all know A mountain of lies built on shaky ground Watch it fall without a sound