6lack is currently signed to Love Renaissance and Interscope Records. He is also a member of the Atlanta-Baltimore music collective Spillage Village, founded by EarthGang and JID. 6lack has received three Grammy Award nominations and has won an MTV Video Music Award.
Float
6LACK Lyrics
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Money change but I stayed the same though
Been on a wave, one that didn't fade no
Different day but I'm in the same boat
I'm just tryna stay afloat (ay, slide, yeah)
(Float)
I'm just tryna stay afloat
We've been up, we've been down
We've been bad
Can we turn it around, before we crash?
Need to know, let me know, yeah, yeah (ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay)
I gotta put my shit back on track
Been down bad too many times
Know that it's bad but it'll be fine
That's just how it is, shout out to slime
It's a big war goin' on outside
Grab your lover, time to slide
Say your prayers, hold 'em tight
Give your heart with your goodbyes, I
I've been in my feelings, need a drink
Singin' my pains while I'm listenin' to T-Pain (Pain)
If you took me for granted that's a shame
Make sure you love me 'fore the world go out in flames
Hey God, listen, it's been too hard
Jokes on us but boy stop
No more will I cut up
I'm gon' dance like Usher
Count up with my brothers
MC Hammer, can't touch us
I put that on my mother
Makin' moves, everything I say go
Money change but I stayed the same though
Been on a wave, one that didn't fade no
Different day but I'm in the same boat
I'm just tryna stay afloat
I'm just tryna stay afloat
Stay, stay
We've been up, we've been down
We've been bad
Can we turn it around, before we crash?
Need to know, let me know, yeah, yeah
(Go)
(Go)
(Go)
The lyrics of "Float" by 6LACK can be interpreted as a desire to stay above water or to stay afloat in a world that can be harsh and difficult. The opening lines "Makin' moves, everything I say go, Money change but I stayed the same though," suggest that despite the changes in his life, the artist has remained true to himself. He acknowledges being on a wave that didn't fade and being in the same boat every day. The repetition of the phrase, "I'm just tryna stay afloat" indicates his determination to survive and thrive despite the circumstances. The lyrics also suggest that the artist has been through good and bad times, and it is important to turn things around before they crash. The theme of survival is reinforced when he says, "say your prayers, hold 'em tight, give your heart with your goodbyes." This line highlights the dangers of life outside and how unpredictable it can be.
The verse "I've been in my feelings, need a drink Singin' my pains while I'm listenin' to T-Pain (Pain)" suggests that the artist is dealing with emotional pain, and he turns to music to cope. He acknowledges that it is bad, but it will be fine, and he gives a shoutout to his friends for supporting him. The lines, "It's a big war goin' on outside, grab your lover, time to slide," paint a picture of a chaotic world, and the singer urges his listeners to hold on tight to the ones they love. The chorus is repeated several times throughout the song, emphasizing the need to stay afloat no matter the challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Makin' moves, everything I say go
I am confident in my decisions and the path I am taking
Money change but I stayed the same though
Although money may alter things, I have remained grounded and true to who I am
Been on a wave, one that didn't fade no
I have been riding high on my success and have remained steady even when things got tough
Different day but I'm in the same boat
While each day is new, I still face the same struggles and challenges as before
I'm just tryna stay afloat (ay, slide, yeah)
I am merely trying to survive and stay above water, despite obstacles and setbacks
We've been up, we've been down, We've been bad
Together, we have experienced both good times and bad
Can we turn it around, before we crash?
Can we reverse our negative situation before it's too late?
Need to know, let me know, yeah, yeah (ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay)
I need clarification and assurance that things will improve
I gotta put my shit back on track
I must get my life back in order and focused
Been down bad too many times
I have faced numerous difficult situations in my life
Know that it's bad but it'll be fine
Although things are currently unpleasant, I believe they will improve in the end
It's a big war goin' on outside
There are many challenges and battles in the world
Grab your lover, time to slide
Hold onto the ones you love and escape from the negativity
Say your prayers, hold 'em tight
Prepare yourself for the worst and cling to your faith
Give your heart with your goodbyes, I
When saying goodbye, do it sincerely and wholeheartedly
I've been in my feelings, need a drink
I am emotional and could use a drink to cope
Singin' my pains while I'm listenin' to T-Pain (Pain)
I am expressing my pain while listening to music from T-Pain, known for his emotional lyrics
If you took me for granted that's a shame
If you did not appreciate me while I was here, it is your loss
Make sure you love me 'fore the world go out in flames
Love me before it's too late and the world falls apart
Hey God, listen, it's been too hard
Addressing God and acknowledging the hardships faced
Jokes on us but boy stop
The situation may seem laughable, but it's time to focus
No more will I cut up
No longer will I misbehave or act out
I'm gon' dance like Usher
I am going to celebrate my life and be carefree, like Usher when he dances
Count up with my brothers
I am going to succeed alongside my close friends and family
MC Hammer, can't touch us
Referencing MC Hammer's song 'U Can't Touch This,' implying that nothing can stop us
I put that on my mother
This is a guarantee, even something promised on my mother is a sure thing
I'm just tryna stay afloat
I am struggling but surviving and trying to make the best of my situation
Stay, stay
Remain steadfast and persistent in spite of adversity
(Go)
Take action and move forward
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, O/B/O DistroKid, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Adeyinka Bankole-Ojo, Jack Rochon, Ricardo Valentine, Anthony Clemons, Nicholas Mira
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@aizhanshamkeeva2332
He is the type of artist that deserves the greatest recognition, but at the same time I want to keep him to myself
@iharshkaushik
i always think that
@Mr.Rager32
Same
@MumNeesh22
Omg I thought I was the only one. ๐ณ
@shadestewart6992
I feel you ๐ฃ
@LunaS197
Straight facts haha love this man to death
@raghavkakkar3083
There isn't a 6lack song that I don't like!
@user-dk9yb8th6l
You mean โthereโ ?
@raghavkakkar3083
@@user-dk9yb8th6l Yes! There* .Thanks!
@RyanRinauroTV
Very true. He doesnโt miss