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₪ cunninlynguists Lyrics

I can't hold on, I can't hold on
The singer is overwhelmed and feels like they can't continue on.

But I just hold on, I just hold on
Despite feeling overwhelmed, the singer is determined to keep going and not give up.

Lord why's everybody's puzzle missing pieces
The singer is questioning why everyone seems to be struggling with something, as if they are missing something crucial to their lives.

Struggling, grinding, greaseless
People are working hard, but not seeing results or success.

No rhyme or reason in sight
There doesn't seem to be any logic or explanation for why things are the way they are.

I'm seeing the pain off their eyes
The singer can see the pain and suffering in people's eyes.

I'm seeing that often we lie, lost in our cries
People are often dishonest with themselves and others about their struggles and pain, causing them to feel lost and overwhelmed.

I'm seeing, impatient parents
The artist is observing parents who are impatient and quick to blame their children for their problems.

Blaming unsuspecting children
Parents are unfairly placing blame on their children for things they have little control over.

I'm seeing in patients, critical
The artist is noticing critical or very sick patients who are struggling to get the care they need.

Streets are dead from the killings
There is a lot of violence and death happening in the streets, making them feel empty and lifeless.

I'm like damn, block's hot, not from the ozone
The artist is observing that the streets are dangerous, but not because of the environment, it is from the people who inhabit them.

Through camera's cops watch these lil boys hold chrome
Police officers are watching young boys carrying guns through surveillance cameras.

Stuck, teenagers, foxes and pups
Teenagers are stuck in difficult circumstances, like young animals trying to survive.

On blocks rocks in they chucks, choppers watchin above
Young people are walking around in dangerous areas, with helicopters watching above for any signs of trouble.

They need love, not snug cuffs, federally fucked
What these kids need is love and support, not to be locked up and forgotten by the government.

Tis all orchestration Hanz Zimmer couldn't conduct
All of this is a big mess, an incredibly complicated situation that even a skilled composer and conductor like Hans Zimmer couldn't make sense of.

But whattawedo, most problems dun been discussed
Even though these problems have been discussed many times, they still persist and it's hard to come up with a solution.

But talk bout actions on the backend, and hush
People need to start taking action to solve these problems, instead of just talking about them, but this requires people to stop talking and start doing.

I guess most of y'all must listen to Rush
The artist is frustrated that people seem more interested in listening to political commentator Rush Limbaugh than taking action to create change.

Long as you all good, then erebody under you flush
People are only concerned with their own well-being and don't care about anyone else, which means those who are struggling are forgotten and left behind.

Every time I try and help myself
The artist has attempted to help themselves before.

Reaching out and finding no one else
Despite trying, the singer has not been able to find help from anyone else.

So anytime you feel your soul's in need
The artist is offering their help to anyone who feels like they need it.

Realize you can depend on me
Those who need help can depend on the singer.

And let's just hold on
The singer is encouraging those who are struggling to keep going and not give up.

We slippin far under the ghoul yard
People are slipping further and further into despair and hopelessness.

In grim tooms we some dim stars, batteries full barred
People are feeling trapped and hopeless, unable to shine or feel energized because they are drained of hope and motivation.

At birth, but it's hard to stay charged on earth
It can be hard to stay motivated and energized in life, even from the moment we are born.

Cause world wide like girth, the wise are in the dirt
There are wise and knowledgeable people all over the world, but they are often overlooked and disrespected.

Grandmama's used to bus us to church
The singer remembers a time when their grandmother used to take them to church.

Humming hymns
The choir or congregation would hum hymns during the church service.

Strech out a fat meal on the table from something slim
Despite having very little, the artist remembers their grandmother being able to stretch a small amount of food into a satisfying meal.

Now we starving, faith on the back of a carton
Now, the artist and those around them are struggling and hungry, living off of faith and hope instead of material goods.

To find it, follow tracks down arms
To find hope, you need to follow the tracks that run down people's arms, representing their struggles and pain.

And boulevards in the south, park
These struggles can be found all over, both in urban areas and parks in the south.

Watch as mouth art paints audio visuals
As people speak, they paint vivid pictures with their words.

Call it rhythmical miracles
This is a form of poetry or music that is able to create something beautiful despite the struggles and suffering present.

And parts what your eyes red see
These creations allow people to see past the pain and struggle they are experiencing.

Throwing change ups in your medley through headpiece
These creations are able to change your perspective and your emotional state, even if just temporarily.

Still Judge, but don't Dredd each day, instead feast
Despite the challenges faced every day, it's important to enjoy what you have and to not be too hard on yourself.

Life's and unfed beast that eats bread and meat
Life can be draining and difficult to navigate, but you need to feed yourself, mind and body, in order to keep going.

That's, either your cash or your corpse
If you don't take care of yourself, you will either run out of money or lose your life.

So I just pray that the Lord helps me last through these wars
The artist is relying on their faith to help them get through the struggles of life.