The Voice
A.D.O.R. Lyrics

Jam!
An enthusiastic beginning to the song

I got these voices in my ear
The artist is plagued by thoughts and doubts in his head

Aye!
Exclamation to draw attention to the following lines

Yeah, got these voices in my ear
Repetition of the earlier statement to emphasize internal conflict

HAAAA!
Exclamation to evoke emotion and energy

Wake up to the sound of a million horns
The artist is overwhelmed by the noise and pressure of society

Jesus piece ruby red diamonds in the thorns
The artist is obsessing over wealth and success, which is flashy and religious in nature

Say a prayer for the Jammed and the one's that's gone
The artist feels sad for people who couldn't overcome their struggles and lost their lives

I might have missed my nigga's wake, but still I mourn
The artist regrets being unable to attend a friend's funeral and still feels sadness

Did it big in the club with my cash out
The artist engages in excessive spending to gain happiness

But dealing with a lot so I drunk until I passed out
The artist uses alcohol to cope with his problems

With a brawl I met a broad with her ass out
The artist enjoys sexual encounters with women who do not share his values

Her concern was the earn like "Nigga what yo cash bout? "
The woman is interested in the artist for his wealth and not his personality

In the ville up on my tip with her glass out
The artist lives a luxurious lifestyle in the city with an attractive woman

We live a paparazzi life, what yo flash bout?
The artist is famous and exposed to the media and public scrutiny

Hit the mattress set the ceiling, what yo stash bout?
The artist invests in luxury items for his comfort

In case I had doubts
Reflection on insecurities

[Chorus]
The repeated lines throughout the song that express the artist's internal struggle

What if a dream was all you had
Contemplation about having nothing but ambition

And life ain't Fab you can't throw it in the bag
The artist cannot achieve success purely through purchasing material goods

Niggas ain't real, hoes ain't shit
Distrust of others, particularly those out for personal gain

My hand-me-downs was too big they buying clothes that don't fit
The artist reflects on how he used to struggle financially

I'm like, it was more than fame that the credit
The artist is focused on being respected rather than simply famous

Feeling like my whole life I been try'na be the freshest
The artist strives to be successful and impressive in all aspects of life

Respected, in a world full of kings you pathetic
The artist looks down on those with wealth but no substance

If you can't buy the finer things before you exit
The artist believes success can only be measured in material wealth and excess

The very moment that'cha got it
The artist reflects on how quickly success can be lost

I swear my biggest fear is that I'll die a nobody
The artist is afraid of achieving nothing in life

Forgotten, when I was really at my best
The artist worries he'll be remembered at his weakest rather than his strongest

It seems like nothing left
The artist feels like he's hit rock bottom

[Chorus]
The repeated lines throughout the song that express the artist's internal struggle

Lately I been feeling like fuck it
The artist is frustrated and overwhelmed with life

Heavens in my face but Lord knows I can't touch it
The artist is aware of the concept of success and happiness, though feels out of reach

Plus I heard the angel wings was kind of heavy
The artist may not be ready for success and worried about its responsibilities

Scared to put em on my back, so I threw em on the Chevy
The artist avoids responsibility and uses objects instead of personal growth

Death knocking on my door I can get it
The artist acknowledges his mortality

Looking through the peep hole in case I ain't ready
The artist is not ready to leave the world before achieving his goals and dreams

Fuck this rap shit yeah I said it
The artist may no longer enjoy rap music or partaking in the industry

On the road to the riches ain't no telling where I'm headed
The artist worries about the potential consequences and the unknown future of his success

Now I dread it, the world ain't what it seems
The artist is disillusioned with the world

And during all the shit to be a king
The artist realizes being successful isn't always glamorous and is often accompanied by difficulties

Praying for tomorrow, some more time to borrow
The artist wants more time to achieve his dreams

I'm scared, aware, they whisper "never fear"
Though the artist is scared, he remembers to remain strong and resolute

[Chorus]
The repeated lines throughout the song that express the artist's internal struggle