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.
Unfair
6LACK Lyrics
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'Cause lately it feel like dem shits really can
I'm prayin' I don't wake up all alone
It's hard to say it, so I write a song
But that ain't equal to me rightin' wrongs
Stuck between a rock and a hard place
And I might have to figure this out the hard way
We may not end on our best terms
I don't wanna fight or be at war
With you
But you
Gotta want the same things
I don't wanna fight or be at war, no, no
With you
But you
Gotta want the same things
So if you ever fall
You know that I be there
I know how to put my ego aside
Yeah
Correct me if I'm wrong
You said you never wanna share
But know I'm stuck between
What I love, and who I love, and
I know it's unfair
The lyrics of 6LACK's song Unfair explores the struggles that can arise from a complicated relationship. The opening lines express vulnerability with the fear of being judged for his mistakes, but ultimately hoping that his mistakes won't diminish the masculinity he's perceived to have. 6LACK expresses his internal turmoil in trying to communicate his emotions in a relationship that may not have the same vision for its future. He feels he has written songs about his feelings, but that doesn't make up for the wrongs he may have committed. He's at a crossroads between a rock and a hard place, needing to make a difficult decision that may have an adverse impact on his relationship. He points out that although the end may not come on good terms, they can still love and learn from each other.
6LACK then directs his attention to his partner, stating that he doesn't want to fight or be at war with them, but they should want the same things in life. He acknowledges that he'll be there to help pick up the pieces when they fall because he can put aside his ego. He points out that he understands that his partner may not want to share certain aspects of their life, but he's wrestling with what he loves versus who he loves. He ends by acknowledging that it is unfair, indicating that he's trying to navigate this situation as best as he can.
Overall, 6LACK has masterfully crafted a poignant song that tackles the struggles of a relationship that's become complicated. The lyrics of Unfair take listeners on an emotional journey, filled with vulnerability and culminating in an understanding that some relationships may not have a happy ending, but that doesn't mean the experiences you share can't teach you something valuable.
Line by Line Meaning
Hope my mistakes don't make me less of a man
I hope that the errors that I have made do not reduce my masculinity in society.
'Cause lately it feel like dem shits really can
Recently, it seems like my mistakes are indeed capable of reducing my manliness.
I'm prayin' I don't wake up all alone
I am hoping that when I rise from sleep, I do not find myself all by myself.
It's hard to say it, so I write a song
Expressing myself is indeed difficult and that is why I pen melodies and tunes.
But that ain't equal to me rightin' wrongs
Writing songs does not compensate for my wrongdoing.
Stuck between a rock and a hard place
I am in a dilemma and it is difficult to make a choice.
And I might have to figure this out the hard way
I may have to experience the consequences to comprehend what is best for me.
We may not end on our best terms
It is possible that our connection may not be favorable towards the end.
Maybe we should love and we should learn
It could be better if we love and gain wisdom from our relationship.
I don't wanna fight or be at war
I don't wish to argue or engage in a battle.
With you
With you (addressing the second party)
But you
However, you (addressing the second party)
Gotta want the same things
You also have to desire the same things that I want.
I don't wanna fight or be at war, no, no
I don't want any confrontations or battles, absolutely none.
So if you ever fall
In case you stumble or experience a setback
You know that I be there
You should know that I will be there to support you.
I know how to put my ego aside
I am aware of my ability to abandon my selfish interests.
Yeah
An interjection expressing enthusiasm.
Correct me if I'm wrong
Feel free to rectify me if I am mistaken.
You said you never wanna share
You once explained that you do not want to share.
But know I'm stuck between
However, I am besieged with a dilemma.
What I love, and who I love, and
I am torn between adoring a thing and admiring a person.
I know it's unfair
I am aware that the situation is not equitable.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Gavin Degraw, Ricardo Valdez Valentine Jr., Steven Jean Paul Vidal
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Hope my mistakes don't make me less of a man
'Cause lately it feel like them shits really can
I'm prayin' I don't wake up all alone
It's hard to say it, so I write a song
But that ain't equal to me writing wrongs
I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place
And I might have to figure this out the hard way
We may not end on the best terms
Maybe we should love and we should learn
[Chorus]
I don't wanna fight or be at war
With you, but you
Gotta want the same things
I don't wanna fight or be at war, no, no
With you, but you
Gotta want the same things
[Post-Chorus]
So if you ever fall
You know that I'll be there
I know how to put my ego aside, yeah
Correct me if I'm wrong
You said you never wanna share
But know I'm stuck between
What I love and who I love and
I know it's unfair, yeah
I know it's unfair, yeah
[Verse 2]
Do I got blessings or karma in my future?
Broke her heart, now that bitch listen to Future
At one point, I could say she was my shooter
Lately I'm the one that's doing the shooting
Ruger fire the tooly, wasn't tryna use it
I told her I love her, she told me prove it
Summer 2011 it's like I looped it
Now I see her in you and that ain't even you
It's not stupid
[Chorus]
I don't wanna fight or be at war (Don't wanna fight or be at war)
With you (With you), but you (But you)
Gotta want the same things (Want the same things)
I don't wanna fight or be at war, no, no
With you, but you
Gotta want the same things
(Gotta want the same things)
[Post-Chorus]
So if you ever fall (So if you ever fall)
You know that I'll be there (You know that I'll be there)
I know how to put my ego aside
(I know how to put my ego aside), yeah
Correct me if I'm wrong (Correct me if I'm wrong)
You said you never wanna share (you never wanna share)
But know I'm stuck between
What I love and who I love and
I know it's unfair, yeah
I know it's unfair
[Outro]
I been chillin' in the studio
Trying to get home but I gotta nice verse that I'm tryna get out
Every time I'm in the A, I don't know
When nothing is in my own house
And that's kinda silly
Story of my life
@medduuuu3591
No one has commented in a while, Hope y'all staying here and enjoying this pure vibe
@mr.stephens2932
I'm with Ya👍👏
@jcreatz
same
@TDuece-uk5si
Thanks ❤
@treyjohnson7577
Mad respect 💯
@Mz2Much2You
💯‼️
@JC-nt1ym
"I'm stuck between what I love and who I love" I feel that shit
@spongbobsquarepant8847
😌fr
@christopherdean9801
G shit..i felt that too...i swear I have the most official women by my side but I still want to play the field sometimes. When I kno its not worth losing what I have i still like to entertain other women when they shoot their shot.
@Official_kgold
@@christopherdean9801 for me it’s the fact that me doin music is what I love and it’s consumes most of my time so she doesn’t really get that much time because I’m jus in a grind or starve mentality so I feel like it’s jus like what he said “stuck between what I love and who I love”