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I realized my life is flying by and I'm not afraid to die
I made a choice I chose to be the voice of the voiceless you heard that
I sold my soul to punk rock and so I chose to walk alone baby
Yeah, I gotta stay high man you know how I get down never say die never lay down nigga

You realized your life is flying by and you're not ready to die (tell what did I find)
You take a hit you rose and from the hip explode the hollow tip homey
This time the rhymes will cut through the fake cable news
Yeah we gotta stay high man you know how we get down never say die never lay down nigga

Listen times are changing
Everybody knows the games you're playing
One fall down and the rest will follow
Prepare today for the world tomorrow

(Tell what did I find)

I wake up and bake I shake up the world that's what I'm here for
Lights out before the nights out I'm a see what you about baby
There comes a time when every man decides to live or die for freedom
Yeah you gotta stay high man you know how I get down never say die never lay down nigga

The Black car the white collar covers all the bullet holes in the government yard
Try to hold on pray for the dawn but this time the nights are so fucking long
I get confused I don't know how to lose so I keep my DJ on the 1's and 2's
I pay the court I bleed the boss I suffered the loss of a chosen few

Listen times are changing
Everybody knows the games you're playing
One fall down and the rest will follow
Prepare today for the world tomorrow

Listen times are changing
Everybody knows the games you're playing
One fall down and the rest will follow
Prepare today for the world tomorrow

(What did I find)





I know you wanna take an eye for an eye but pretty soon the whole world will be blind
Hey, Hey, Hey, come on

Overall Meaning

The song "Listen" by 郭富城, embodies the idea of taking control of one's life and fighting for freedom. The artist talks about his decision to sell his soul to punk rock and walk alone, highlighting the idea that it is essential to live life on one's own terms. He acknowledges that life is short and that we should make the most out of it while we still can. Additionally, he makes references to gun violence in inner cities, and how the impact of such violence resonates beyond the victims and their families.


The chorus of the song talks about the importance of being prepared for the future and being aware of the games people play. It highlights the idea that even one person's mistakes can lead to devastating consequences for many others. The artist implores people to think about the long-term consequences of their decisions and to prepare for a better future.


Overall, the message of the song is a call to action for people to stand up for what they believe in, live life on their own terms, and work towards a better future.


Line by Line Meaning

I realized my life is flying by and I'm not afraid to die
You discovered that life is moving quickly, and you won't shy away from death


I made a choice I chose to be the voice of the voiceless you heard that
You chose to represent those without a voice and made your message heard


I sold my soul to punk rock and so I chose to walk alone baby
You fully committed to punk rock and decided to go your own way


Yeah, I gotta stay high man you know how I get down never say die never lay down nigga
You decide to stay strong, never giving up, always keeping your head up


You realized your life is flying by and you're not ready to die (tell what did I find)
You discovered that life is moving quickly, and you're not ready to face death


You take a hit you rose and from the hip explode the hollow tip homey
You deliver a powerful hit and stand tall, striking with full force


This time the rhymes will cut through the fake cable news
This time, your message will break through the fabricated news stories


Yeah we gotta stay high man you know how we get down never say die never lay down nigga
We have to keep our spirits high and never give up or give in


Listen times are changing
Pay attention because things are changing quickly


Everybody knows the games you're playing
Everyone is aware of your tactics and strategies


One fall down and the rest will follow
One mistake can trigger a domino effect


Prepare today for the world tomorrow
Get ready for the future and be proactive today


I wake up and bake I shake up the world that's what I'm here for
You wake up with a mission to impact the world positively


Lights out before the nights out I'm a see what you about baby
Before the night ends, you'll test someone's true character


There comes a time when every man decides to live or die for freedom
Each person has a moment of choice: to fight for freedom or give up


The Black car the white collar covers all the bullet holes in the government yard
The unfair, upper-class government covers up their wrongdoing


Try to hold on pray for the dawn but this time the nights are so fucking long
Despite trying to stay hopeful, the difficult times seem endless


I get confused I don't know how to lose so I keep my DJ on the 1's and 2's
You feel lost, but continue making music and controlling the beats


I pay the court I bleed the boss I suffered the loss of a chosen few
You've paid fines, took punishment, and lost close friends


I know you wanna take an eye for an eye but pretty soon the whole world will be blind
Although revenge is tempting, it can lead to a disastrous cycle


Hey, Hey, Hey, come on
Expressing enthusiasm and encouragement




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