Expectations
6LACK Lyrics

You expect me to know, a lot of shit that I'm just out here tryna figure out
You expect me to have all the answers, but I'm still trying to understand and navigate through many things in my life.

Where did the time, where did the time go?
I'm questioning how time has passed by so quickly.

I'm in the paint, tryna be Rondo
I'm in the game, trying to excel and achieve greatness like Rajon Rondo in basketball.

Of course you got the answers, 'cause you ain't the one that's in my position
It's easy for you to have all the answers because you're not experiencing the challenges and struggles I'm facing.

Look, the winter is here, depression is triplin'
Metaphorically, the cold and dark times have arrived, exacerbating feelings of depression.

Nobody give a shit, I'm gettin' bread
No one truly cares about my well-being, as long as I'm successful and making money.

Industry really be killin' my niggas
The entertainment industry is causing harm and destruction to my friends and peers.

Guess entertainment business yin and the yang
The entertainment industry has both positive and negative aspects, like the yin and yang concept.

Wait, I'm not the same, I can't find no peace
I've changed and I struggle to find inner peace.

I sacrifice my world to a world that ignore me
I've given up my own happiness and personal life for a world that overlooks and neglects me.

Black man in therapy, 'cause white terror don't sleep
As a Black man, I seek therapy to cope with the constant fear and oppression caused by white supremacy.

I got to roll up my leaf, might stop the PTSD
I need to smoke marijuana to potentially alleviate the symptoms of my post-traumatic stress disorder.

Carried away, bitches break up with you if you don't break
Women leave you if you don't conform to societal expectations and fulfill certain stereotypes.

Niggas is lame, nigga my drive ain't the same
Many people lack ambition and determination, but my motivation is different.

Of course you irate, it's a Wraith
You're understandably angry because I'm driving a luxurious Rolls-Royce Wraith car.

On God I got some reason to wear my head down (head down)
Honestly, I have valid reasons to feel down and discouraged.

Pray all my odds be even 'cause it get hard
I hope and pray for balance and fairness in life because it becomes incredibly difficult.

And I follow what I feel, but that's the issue (issue)
I trust my instincts and emotions, but sometimes that becomes problematic.

My thoughts can be deceivin' if they get a warm welcome
If others validate and encourage my thoughts, they can become misleading and unreliable.

Summer approachin', she look in the mirror, she wish it was winter
As summer approaches, she looks at herself in the mirror and wishes she had a different appearance or body.

Her tummy is pokin'
She feels insecure about her stomach protruding or not having a flat stomach.

Lookin' at Instagram, makin' you sick
Scrolling through Instagram and comparing herself to others makes her feel ill or unhappy.

Yeah, the figure you're fishin' for ain't in the ocean, no
The ideal body shape or image you're seeking is unattainable and doesn't exist.

Your potential is more than gold
You have the capability to achieve great things and surpass material riches.

Expectations is bogus though
Society's expectations and standards are meaningless and unreasonable.

Talk about what the eye don't see, this is body dysmorphia
Discussing and obsessing over perceived flaws in one's body is a manifestation of body dysmorphia.

Most of these pseudo celebrities ain't really beautiful as you could ever be
Many so-called celebrities are not truly as beautiful as you naturally are.

Talkin' the tannin', and bleachin'
They enhance their appearance through tanning and bleaching treatments.

And all the procedures that make you go think that you not a queen
All those cosmetic procedures make you doubt your own worth and beauty as a woman.

And I ain't judgin', just bein' real, if the silicone help your anxiety
I'm not passing judgment, just being honest—if silicone implants alleviate your anxiety, do what you need to do.

If I like you enough I'ma foot the bill
If I care about you deeply, I'll pay for the expenses of those procedures.

But you do it for you shorty, not for me
But remember, you should do it for yourself, not to please me or anyone else.

That's the cycle that she repeat
This is the repetitive pattern she follows.

All the models she following livin' sweet
The models she idolizes appear to have glamorous and privileged lives.

But the body she like doesn't come for cheap
However, achieving the body she desires requires expensive and potentially dangerous procedures.

She will live under knife for the infamy, see
She is willing to undergo numerous surgeries for fame and recognition, you see.

But who am I to judge?
But I have no authority or right to pass judgment on her choices.

I got my own problems, so I am not the one
I have my own issues and shortcomings, so I can't claim to have all the answers or solutions.

When things get dark, I be in my own mind
During difficult times, I retreat into my own thoughts and emotions.

So even in the crowd I'll be moreso alone
Even when surrounded by others, I still feel a sense of loneliness and isolation.

Just like me
Similar to how I feel and experience life.

Just like us
Similar to all of us facing our own challenges and struggles.

Just like her
Similar to her and the issues she deals with.

Just like you
Similar to you and the obstacles you encounter.

Just like us
Similar to all of us facing our own challenges and struggles.