Pharsyde
A$AP Rocky feat. Joe Fox Lyrics


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Love on the low, love everywhere I go
And I can't face it all I need is right where I belong
Love on the low, love everywhere I go (yeah, yeah, yeah)
And I can't face it all I need is right where I belong (uh, uh, yeah)
(Yeah, yeah)
(Yeah, yeah)
(Uh, yeah)
(Uh, yeah)
(Yeah, uh)
(Uh, yeah)

My ears are ringing, my palms are shaking, my heart is racing
Somebody's mama's heart is aching, can't take it, partly fainted
Found his body parts in awkward places, like apartments, basements
Garbage vacant, lots, garages, spaces, Harlem's far too spacious
Sometimes I wish I could get away and charter spaceships
To get away from my inhuman race with hearts of Satans
Kick off my Mason Martin's, lay on back like Martha Mason
Smoke away my eye and lung 'til later die at 71, uh

I lay down now
(This someone's journey in the streets who gotta keep a piece, peace)
I lay down now
As I lay me down to sleep I pray to God I rest in peace
I pray the Lord my soul to keep

Gentrification split the nation that I once was raised in
I don't recall no friendly neighbors face on my upraising
Back in my younger days or razor blades with gangs who bang and never stood a chance
Some boys don't dance, but left 'em Harlem shaking
On the pavement
And my generation fucked, and my society
Very trippy pages in my diary
It's the irony how LSD inspired me to reach the high in me
Used to never give a damn now I don't give a fuck entirely
I think my pride died in me, somewhere inside of me, it's gotta be
A whole 'nother side of me
If you seen the shit that I'd have seen in 26 years of living
That's how many fucks I've given

Love on the low, love everywhere I go (yeah, yeah, uh)
And I can't face it all I need is right where I belong (uh, uh, yeah)

I lay down now
(This someone's journey in the streets who gotta keep a piece, peace)
I lay down now
As I lay me down to sleep I pray to God I rest in peace
So, so





Love on the low, love everywhere I go
And I can't face it all I need is right where I belong

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to A$AP Rocky's "Pharsyde" express a sense of ambivalence towards love, while also exploring themes of violence, gentrification, and personal growth. The opening line, "Love on the low, love everywhere I go," suggests that the singer is surrounded by love, but that they are hesitant to embrace it fully. The repetition of the phrase "right where I belong" in the chorus reflects this same sentiment - the singer is searching for a place to belong, but feels conflicted about where that might be.


The verses explore darker themes, such as violence and death. The line "Found his body parts in awkward places, like apartments, basements" is particularly haunting, and portrays a sense of horror and helplessness in the face of violence. Similarly, reference to gentrification suggests a sense of displacement and loss, as the neighborhood the singer grew up in changes and becomes unrecognizable.


Throughout the song, there is a sense of introspection and self-reflection, as the singer grapples with their place in the world. The final line, "That's how many fucks I've given," suggests a sense of apathy or detachment, but it can also be read as a challenge to confront the world and make a change.


Line by Line Meaning

Love on the low, love everywhere I go
Even though I keep my feelings hidden, I still feel love and it's present in every aspect of my life.


And I can't face it all I need is right where I belong
Despite feeling overwhelmed by my emotions, I know that all I need is to be where I truly belong.


My ears are ringing, my palms are shaking, my heart is racing
I'm feeling extremely nervous and scared, and it's manifesting physically with ringing ears, shaking palms, and a racing heartbeat.


Somebody's mama's heart is aching, can't take it, partly fainted
The violence and death around me is causing immense pain to mothers, and it's so difficult to witness that it's making people faint.


Found his body parts in awkward places, like apartments, basements
People are being killed and their remains are being found in places that are unexpected and uncomfortable, like apartments and basements.


Garbage vacant, lots, garages, spaces, Harlem's far too spacious
There are too many empty and abandoned spaces in Harlem, making it feel desolate and not conducive to a positive community.


Sometimes I wish I could get away and charter spaceships
In order to escape the difficulties of my reality, I daydream about going to space and leaving everything behind.


To get away from my inhuman race with hearts of Satans
I feel like the people around me are inhumane and have hearts like Satan, making it impossible to find peace and belonging among them.


Kick off my Mason Martin's, lay on back like Martha Mason
I want to take off my designer shoes and relax like Martha Mason, who was paralyzed and learned to embrace her stillness.


Smoke away my eye and lung 'til later die at 71
I smoke so much that I'm slowly killing myself, and even though I know this, I continue to do it anyway.


As I lay me down to sleep I pray to God I rest in peace
Before I go to bed, I hope and pray that I will be able to find some peace and rest from the chaos and violence around me.


Gentrification split the nation that I once was raised in
The process of gentrification has divided the country I grew up in, making it unrecognizable and stirring up conflicts and tensions.


Back in my younger days or razor blades with gangs who bang and never stood a chance
When I was younger, I was involved with gangs and violence, and it's clear to me now that it was a destructive path with no hope for success.


Some boys don't dance, but left 'em Harlem shaking on the pavement
Some people don't engage in violent behavior, but they still end up being victims of it and shaking with fear on the pavement.


And my generation fucked, and my society
My generation and society at large are struggling and facing intense challenges and issues.


Very trippy pages in my diary
My personal journal is filled with surreal and strange experiences and reflections.


It's the irony how LSD inspired me to reach the high in me
Using LSD allowed me to discover deeper aspects of myself and reach new heights, which is ironic because it's a drug that's often seen as harmful and destructive.


Used to never give a damn now I don't give a fuck entirely
I used to care about everything, but now I don't care at all and have become apathetic.


I think my pride died in me, somewhere inside of me, it's gotta be
I believe that my sense of pride and self-worth has been lost or damaged, and it's affecting me deeply.


If you seen the shit that I'd have seen in 26 years of living
If you were exposed to the same violence and trauma that I have seen in my 26 years of living, you would understand why I live my life the way I do.




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Brian Joseph Burton, Oliver Joseph Fox-Williams, Rakim Mayers

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