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Sometimes
Kano Lyrics


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Yo, yo yo yo yo
When I see the fans go mad I think why do they like me?
There's about a thousand other boys just like me
Spittin' lyrics on the mic dressed in Nike
What makes me so special?
When they say I'm the next one to blow
I say why do they think me?
All I do is stay in mostly and sleep
And all I do is watch channel you and drink tea, why me?
All I do is listen to myself and get my lyrics in order
Play my own songs and give a mirror performance
Now I'm about to sign I'm sort of in there with warmers
I'm movin' on now, wish me good luck
My manager said this the quickest deal ever
I said 18 years ain't the quickest deal ever
I'm tryin' 2 sell and make the quickest meal ever
Support my family so I can feel better
But its not for the cheddar,
Its not for the fame
Its not for the rolex
Its not for the chain
Its just for the respect, I've been doin' this for years remember
Free of charge I ain't rich yet

Sometimes I think is it all worth it
I ain't a popstar I can't be perfect
I've know I've got far, but is it to far to turn back?
Sometimes I have to kick myself
Cause sometimes I can't believe this shit myself
So sometimes you'll see me in a daydream
Finkin' could be underground goin' mainstream
Sometimes I have to kick myself
Cause sometimes I can't believe this shit myself
So sometimes you'll see me in a daydream
Finkin' could be underground goin' mainstream

Its so real now, I've had dreams of this album
So reality is the theme of this album
Boy I dunno if ill make cream off this album
I just wanna see fans screamin' and shoutin'
I ain't doubting my ability but sometimes I think why me particularly
What different have I got to offer lyrically?
But maybe there is something about me that the worlds dying to see
And without me, who can replace me a few can amaze me
And literally do what I do to the rave scene
And go from spittin' in the booth to the mainstream
But am I gifted? Maybe I am
18 I'm only a baby I am they say
But was I born to do this ? yes
I don't have to sign no forms to do this but
I just take it one step at a time
One word at a time
One stage at a time
One breath at a time
Until I run out of time.

Sometimes I think is it all worth it
I ain't a popstar I can't be perfect
I've know I've got far, but is it to far to turn back?
Sometimes I have to kick myself
Cause sometimes I can't believe this shit myself
So sometimes you'll see me in a daydream
Finkin' could be underground goin' mainstream
Sometimes I have to kick myself
Cause sometimes I can't believe this shit myself
So sometimes you'll see me in a daydream
Finkin' could be underground goin' mainstream

Sometimes I think is it all worth it
I ain't a popstar I can't be perfect
I've know I've got far, but is it to far to turn back?
Sometimes I have to kick myself
Cause sometimes I can't believe this shit myself
So sometimes you'll see me in a daydream
Finkin' could be underground goin' mainstream
Sometimes I have to kick myself
Cause sometimes I can't believe this shit myself
So sometimes you'll see me in a daydream
Finkin' could be underground goin' mainstream

Overall Meaning

Kano's "Sometimes" is a soulful reflection from the rapper about his rise to fame and the doubts that come with it. The lyrics delve into Kano's contradictory emotions- despite being celebrated as an artist, he questions why he tops the charts while there are a thousand others just like him spitting lyrics in their Nikes.


The lyrics reflect the insecurities that come with success—the fear of failure, the pressure to perform, the constant scrutiny. Though Kano can see himself becoming mainstream, he also struggles with the idea that he might be "selling out." These uncertainties underscore the reality that gaining fame is not all it is cracked up to be, and the price of success is not always worth paying.


The chorus in "Sometimes" is a reminder of the struggles that come with success. Kano wonders if he's pushing too hard, if fame and success is worth the critique and pressures, and sometimes he imagines being back in his underground's comfort zone.


Overall, "Sometimes" is a vulnerable and introspective song that explores the complexities of success, and the doubts and emotions that come with it. It humanizes the artist and reminds us that celebrities are always faced with human anxieties, notwithstanding bills or awards.


Line by Line Meaning

When I see the fans go mad I think why do they like me?
I'm wondering why my fans support me over the thousands of other artists in a similar position.


There's about a thousand other boys just like me Spittin' lyrics on the mic dressed in Nike What makes me so special?
I'm just one among many artists with similar talents and dressing styles, yet I stand out in some way.


When they say I'm the next one to blow I say why do they think me?
When people predict my rise to fame, I question what sets me apart and makes me different.


All I do is stay in mostly and sleep And all I do is watch channel you and drink tea, why me?
I don't do anything extraordinary, and I don't understand why I have this opportunity to succeed.


All I do is listen to myself and get my lyrics in order Play my own songs and give a mirror performance Now I'm about to sign I'm sort of in there with warmers
I work hard on my music and rehearse my performances, and now I'm close to signing a record deal.


I'm movin' on now, wish me good luck My manager said this the quickest deal ever I said 18 years ain't the quickest deal ever I'm tryin' 2 sell and make the quickest meal ever
I'm excited to move forward with my career, even if it took 18 years to get to this point. My manager hopes for a quick and successful album release.


Support my family so I can feel better But its not for the cheddar, Its not for the fame Its not for the rolex Its not for the chain Its just for the respect, I've been doin' this for years remember Free of charge I ain't rich yet
While I want to support my family, my drive for success isn't about money or material possessions. I do this for the respect that comes from years of hard work, even if I'm not wealthy yet.


Sometimes I think is it all worth it I ain't a popstar I can't be perfect I've know I've got far, but is it too far to turn back?
I question if all the hard work and setbacks are worth it, knowing that I'm not a perfect popstar and wondering if I've come too far to turn back.


Sometimes I have to kick myself Cause sometimes I can't believe this shit myself So sometimes you'll see me in a daydream Finkin' could be underground goin' mainstream
I doubt myself and my success, and sometimes I slip into a daydream thinking about becoming a mainstream artist.


Its so real now, I've had dreams of this album So reality is the theme of this album Boy I dunno if ill make cream off this album I just wanna see fans screamin' and shoutin'
My dreams of creating an album are now coming true, and the theme of this album is about the reality of chasing my dreams. I'm not sure if the album will make a lot of money, but I just want to see fans excited about it.


I ain't doubting my ability but sometimes I think why me particularly What different have I got to offer lyrically? But maybe there is something about me that the worlds dying to see And without me, who can replace me a few can amaze me And literally do what I do to the rave scene
While I don't doubt my talent, I sometimes question what sets me apart from other artists lyrically. However, maybe there's something unique about me that the world wants to see, and few others can fill that role.


But am I gifted? Maybe I am 18 I'm only a baby I am they say But was I born to do this ? yes I don't have to sign no forms to do this but I just take it one step at a time One word at a time One stage at a time One breath at a time Until I run out of time.
Perhaps I have a natural gift for music, and while people may say that 18 is young, I was meant to pursue this path. I take things one step at a time and focus on each moment, knowing that my time may be limited.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JON-JOHN ROBINSON, SAMANTHA JOYCE COLE

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