The Blues
Tito Lopez Lyrics

M, I, crooked letter, crooked letter, M, I, crooked letter,
The singer spells out the word 'Mississippi'

Crooked letter, I, crooked letter, crooked letter, I, hump back, hump back, I
The singer spells out the word 'Mississippi' again, using an alternate version of the rhyme.

I got that constant distressin’ ‘bout my profession
The singer is constantly anxious and worried about their work.

Can’t get no restin’, why niggas testin’?
The artist is constantly tested and questioned by others, and can never truly relax.

Always suggesting I’m aksing questions
People are always suggesting that the artist is asking too many questions.

Life got me guessin’
The singer is confused and uncertain about their life and future.

I’ve got the blues blues blues blues blues blues blues
The singer is feeling down, hopeless, and depressed.

Ridin’ under my city lights, lookin’ real pretty like
The artist is driving through the city at night, admiring the lights and scenery.

Contemplatin’ on my shitty life
The artist is thinking about their unhappy and unsatisfying life.

Wonderin’ if I had that pretty wife, big house, nice car
The artist wonders if having material possessions and a traditional family would make them happier.

Would that make me feel like a star? I doubt it
The singer doubts that material things could bring them true happiness or make them feel like a celebrity.

Houses get repossessed like cars
The artist is aware that homes and cars can be taken away by lenders or banks if payments are not made.

Marriage only lasts a minute. What you think they throwin’ rice for?
The singer believes that marriages are often short-lived and that throwing rice at weddings is a waste of time and money.

Gets so deep on these cuts, homie they might scar
The singer’s emotional pain runs deep and might leave a lasting mark.

Shit, what you think I’m holdin’ these dice for?
The singer is rolling dice, perhaps as a metaphor for taking risks in life.

I stay rollin’. The car ain’t stolen, officer, it’s on me
The artist is continuing to take risks and roll the dice, but reassures the police officer that their car is not stolen.

Now I don’t appreciate that name you just called me
The artist is upset about being called a name by the police officer.

Could’ve said young, black, gifted, I’m all 3
The singer suggests that the police officer should describe them positively instead of using a derogatory term.

Long night, you ain’t readin’ my rights, you stall me
The singer is being detained by the police but feels that their rights are not being respected.

This shit appalls me. How can I be so fuckin’ dope?
The artist is offended and outraged by the situation, but proud of their own abilities and talent.

Still they got me leaping through hoops and jumping this fuckin’ rope
The artist is being made to jump through hoops or perform difficult tasks, perhaps as a metaphor for the challenges they face in their profession.

You mention me and they’ll say that’s somebody kind
The artist has a kind and generous reputation among others.

You know y’ain’t west, my nigga I stay calm
The singer is able to stay calm and collected in difficult situations, and reminds the other person that they are not from the West Coast hip hop scene.

Look, I live my life on edge, not a ledge
The artist lives a thrilling and dangerous life but is in control and not in danger of falling off the edge.

‘Cause any minute I could slip
The singer is aware that their life is risky and that they could make a mistake at any time.

Neo had just about half left of a good clip
The singer references the character Neo from The Matrix, who has just about half the ammunition left in his gun.

Shack on face, black on my waist, my hip burn
The singer is wearing a mask and carrying a weapon, which is causing discomfort or pain on their hip.

Actors on that Hepburn, fake make my neck turn
The artist is unimpressed by fake or inauthentic people, and references the actress Audrey Hepburn as an example of true talent and beauty.

That boy’s snappin’, quit actin’ like you done just learned
The artist is rapping or performing impressively, and challenges others to stop underestimating them.

Everything they gave you, they made you, I just earned
The singer did not rely on favors or handouts to achieve their success, but earned it through their own hard work and talent.

And now they sayin’ they tryna hear love
Others are now encouraging the singer to express more positivity and love in their music.

It’s right here 'cause is them headphones or ear plugs?
The artist suggests that their positive message is already present in their music, and questions whether others are listening closely enough.

Still I get overlooked, got razor ass
Despite their talent, the artist is often overlooked or ignored by the music industry.

But they don’t favor that shit over hooks
Record labels prioritize catchy hooks and popular trends over authentic and creative music.

Got us sitting, have these stupid conversations over looks
The music industry is having superficial conversations about appearance and image instead of focusing on talent and artistry.

It’s ice age for real niggas, it’s over, look
The music industry is currently in a difficult and unforgiving era for real and authentic artists.

Ain’t battlin' niggas, that beef shit is overcooked
The singer is not interested in battling or causing drama with other rappers, as it has become tiresome and unproductive.

All this gon be a sneak dissin’, y’all won’t say my name
Others will indirectly criticize or insult the singer, instead of confronting them directly.

But I’ve got people really dyin’ while you’re really lyin’
While others are being dishonest or inauthentic, the singer has real fans and supporters who are affected by their music.

2 funerals in a month, can you say it’s chain?
The artist has experienced two deaths in their family in the past month, which is a chain or series of unfortunate events.

My grand daddy died and now my aunt gone
The artist has lost their grandfather and their aunt in recent weeks or months.

Guess who the foundation for my family to stand on
The singer’s family was supported and held together by their grandmother, who has passed away, leaving them feeling lost and uncertain.

Why the fuck you think I be so hands on?
The singer is actively involved in their family and community, and is feeling overwhelmed by the recent losses.

Feels like I’m moving forward and moving backwards with every damn song
The artist is feeling conflicted and uncertain about their music career, as each new song brings both progress and setbacks.

Lord forgive me for every lie that I’ve ever told
The artist asks for forgiveness for any lies they have told in the past.

Ain’t wanna repent, now I’m ready like Archie Eversole
The artist did not want to apologize or change their ways in the past, but is now ready to repent like the rapper Archie Eversole.

Never sold out and I’ll never will
The singer is committed to their artistic integrity and will never compromise their values or principles.

Bet I’ll be the hardest for you haters to ever kill
The artist is resilient and will not be defeated by those who dislike or disrespect them.

I’ve got the blues blues blues blues blues blues blues
The singer’s life and emotions are full of sadness, pain, and depression.

I’ve got the blues blues blues blues blues blues blues
The singer repeats that they are feeling down and depressed.

I’ve got the blues
The singer is consumed by their feelings of sadness and hopelessness.