1) Mavi (born [yearborn]Octobe… Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists with this name:
1) Mavi (born [yearborn]October 7th, 1999[/yearborn]) is a rapper from Charlotte, North Carolina who remained fairly unknown until October 18th, 2019 with the drop of his album, let the sun talk. He also gained a lot of attention from a feature he did on Earl Sweatshirt’s FEET OF CLAY on the track "EL TORO COMBO MEAL".
2) Mavi, born on February 6, 2004 in Üsküdar, Mavi Solman, with his stage name "Mavi" is one of Turkey's youngest trap musicians.
ONE FOOT
Mavi Lyrics
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My bubble is sealed shut
Ain't fielding no troubles
My cupboard filled up
My fingers stink of rubble, my nigga
I've seen corruption, my nigga, I mean
One foot in front of the other
I fell and I scraped yesterday
But I got no more skillful
Equipment to take steps today
Locked it in the middle of dreads
I'm just tryna' feel for a second my nigga
I'm sick of sipping out
A spigot every morning
Flow to gullet image, mirror can't contend
Within the course right in the middle of shit
But I'm inconspicuous with it
Tilting the filter a bit
Convince you your milieu will kill you
My quill filled with salvation
Was built up drilled to have patience
For vacuum seals, capsules, cracked laughs
And all their concatenations
My smile crooked cause my bile
Cooking under the pavement cry to the crowd
A wowed member lipstick on me
I'm caked in it
I promise if I pushed you it was
Only cause faith was in you
Smiles look the same resentment compiled
While the laymen
Kissing the mouth of the snake with venom
I'm out i'mma nation builder
Making pillars sanction my bank account
I'mma laser image of my creators
I pray for nouns and he crate
Them in I make them
Sound great Then pray for smiles
But he can't commit to pin down
Cause it ain't specific
That same agenda may engender
Clout for the maintenance
In which case I vacate and grimace
Same appendages pacing made for ending shit
I break in places gilded and
I play with phrase to fill it in
No virtue under unjust law
The gracious thing is militance
My people sing to me in language
Grade school say is jibberish
But shit is soul how niggas sewn
Sole lifting in the interim
But shit is soul how niggas sewn
Sole lifting in the interim, It's just
It's one foot in front of the other
It's one foot in front of the other
It's one foot in front of the other
It's one foot it's one foot
In front of the other
My bubble is sealed shut
(uh, just keep going, fuck it)
Aye, aye, man, man, aye
One foot in front of the other
My bubble is sealed shut
Ain't fielding no troubles
My cupboard filled up
My fingers stink of rubble, my nigga
I've seen corruption, my nigga, I mean
One foot in front of the other
I fell and I scraped yesterday
But I got no more skillful
Equipment to take steps today
Locked it in the middle of dreads
I'm just tryna' feel for a second my nigga
It's one foot in front of the other
My bubble is sealed shut
Ain't fielding no troubles
My cupboard is filled up
My fingers stink of rubble my nigga
I've seen corruption my nigga one foot
In front of the other
I fell and I scraped yesterday
But I got no more skillful
Equipment to take steps today
Locked it in the middle of dreads
I'm just tryna' feel for a second
Just tryna' feel
Just tryna' feel for a second
Just tryna' feel
The lyrics of Mavi's song "One Foot" delve into themes of perseverance, resilience, self-reflection, and the internal struggles faced by the artist. In the opening lines, "One foot in front of the other," serves as a powerful statement for moving forward despite challenges. The mention of a sealed bubble suggests a sense of protecting oneself from external hardships and remaining focused on personal growth. The reference to avoiding troubles and having a filled cupboard may symbolize finding comfort and stability within oneself amidst chaos.
The imagery of fingers smelling of rubble and witnessing corruption conveys a stark acknowledgment of the harsh realities and injustices in the world. The line "I fell and I scraped yesterday, but I got no more skillful equipment to take steps today" reflects feeling inadequate or unprepared for the obstacles ahead. This sense of limitation and struggle is further emphasized by feeling trapped in dread and seeking a moment of respite or clarity amid turmoil.
The artist expresses disillusionment with routines, such as sipping out of a spigot every morning, and feeling unable to escape the confines of society's expectations ("mirror can't contend"). The mention of being inconspicuous while navigating difficult situations and internal conflicts implies a sense of internal struggle and a desire for inner peace amidst external chaos.
The repetition of the phrase "One foot in front of the other" throughout the song reinforces the message of perseverance and pushing forward despite setbacks. The repetition, along with the artist's candid reflections on their experiences, serves as a raw and introspective exploration of wrestling with personal demons and striving for emotional authenticity and self-understanding. The song closes with a powerful refrain of seeking to feel, emphasizing the importance of emotional connection and vulnerability in navigating life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
One foot in front of the other
Moving forward step by step
My bubble is sealed shut
My safe space is protected
Ain't fielding no troubles
Not letting any difficulties affect me
My cupboard filled up
My resources are abundant
My fingers stink of rubble, my nigga
I have experienced hardship and struggle
I've seen corruption, my nigga, I mean
I have witnessed injustice and wrongdoing
I fell and I scraped yesterday
I faced challenges and setbacks in the past
But I got no more skillful Equipment to take steps today
I lack the necessary tools to move forward today
Locked it in the middle of dreads
Stuck in a state of uncertainty and fear
I'm just tryna' feel for a second my nigga
I am simply trying to find peace and clarity
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