Cannon
BROCKHAMPTON Lyrics

This is everything I ever wanted though
Despite any struggles or setbacks, the singer is content with where they are in life and the things they have achieved.

Dreamin' of a candy store
The singer has had desires and dreams that seemed unattainable, but now they have reached a point where those dreams can become a reality.

Brother couldn't tell me no, no
The singer has acted independently and pursued their own goals, regardless of others' opinions or objections.

So I need moments where I could be left alone
Despite their success, the artist still requires solitude and privacy to recharge and focus on themselves.

Yeah, she let me ride along / To a place where I belong, woah, no
The artist has found support and acceptance in someone else, and they have helped them find a place where they feel like they fit in and belong.

If you niggas ever get your money right / Would you still be robbing niggas? / Would you still be lying to yo mom and them / Don't you know I do this for your family?
The singer reflects on the negative actions and behaviors of others and challenges them to consider the impact their actions have on their loved ones. The singer is doing what they do to provide for their own family and help others do the same.

Cause mine ain't believe in me / Left my hood so easily
The singer comes from a background where they were not given much support or recognition for their talents and drive, and they had to leave their community to pursue their dreams.

Eat, sleep, wash sheets, repeat / Watch teachers teach / High and on the damn sidelines where the bleachers be / Always feel like city streets, wish I was back in my sheets, shit / Most days I don't wanna be me, shit / Don't watch this, teens watch TV, shit
The artist describes their routine and daily life, which can feel monotonous and unfulfilling at times. They express a sense of disconnect from their surroundings and longing for something more, but they also acknowledge that youth today may not understand or relate to their experience.

My own family look like some OG shit / Shout-out my hood, they racist as hell, shit / I'm 'bout my papers like some damn immigrants, bitch
The artist reflects on the challenges they face as a Black person and the stereotypes and discrimination they experience from their own family and neighborhood. Despite this, they remain focused on their goals and driven to succeed.

One day I'mma get my bread up / All my real niggas been fed up / One day I'mma get my bread up / All my real niggas still fed up / One day I'mma get my bread up / All my real niggas been fed up / One day I'mma get my bread up / All my real niggas been set up
The artist and their community have faced economic hardship and exploitation, but they remain hopeful and determined to improve their situation and provide for one another.

I cannot explain it / Dropped down to my knees beneath the stars and started praying / Life put me here for a reason, I am not complaining / Look me in my eyes, I'm not here for your entertainment
The singer acknowledges a higher power and a purpose for their existence, and they refuse to be reduced to a mere source of entertainment for others. They are grateful for where they are and the opportunities they have, but recognize that their journey and struggles are more than just for show.

Do you follow? / I ain't here as your role model / That pill is way too big to swallow
The artist questions whether others understand and respect their perspective and journey, and makes it clear that they are not trying to be a role model or leader for others to follow. They acknowledge that their challenges and challenges that others face cannot be easily dismissed or ignored.

I hollowed out my path / Borrow all my sorrow but don't expect me to take it back
The singer has faced significant struggles and has made sacrifices to achieve their goals, but they will not allow those experiences to define or control them. They have moved through those difficulties and are determined to keep moving forward.

I been dripping candy paint / Grew up Willow Avenue / Turned a right on Yellowstone / You see what them players do / So I chuck the deuce who make us home to Herschelwood / Shout out to my cousin Mo / He got off a prison sentence / Lock him in a penitentiary / He ain't takin' niggas with him / Or his daughter either / So send the lord to keep her / 'Cause the police killin' fathers / Man, it hard to keep 'em / And that's what's in my blood / Besides the oil and reefer / I'm in the black slab / Tryna catch the reaper / It's a four inside my cup / I crack the seal and fill it / It's a hole inside me / I try to pour and fill it / But in the bottom, another monster / There's somethin' with it / I'm still that little nigga / With the little twisties / Waitin' for the bus and I just missed it / That's why I'm still hungry / Why you robbin' niggas? / That's why I dream bigger, fuck a couple dollars / I want a hundred million / And one for all my niggas / And twenty for my mama, she need some bigger ceilings
The singer reflects on their upbringing and past experiences, including the societal and systemic issues they face as a Black person. They acknowledge the prevalence of violence and crime in their community, but they strive to move beyond those circumstances and create a better life for themselves and those around them. The singer also highlights their desire for greater financial security and success, not just for themselves but for their loved ones as well.

I'm waiting on the birds to call me I, fly / Oh, ay, oh, ay
The singer is waiting for the moment when they can truly soar and achieve their goals, free from the constraints and pressures of their current situation.

One day I'mma get my bread up / All my real niggas been fed up
The artist repeats their chorus, emphasizing their drive and determination to succeed and support their community.