Voices
A.K.B. Lyrics


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Jam!
I got these voices in my ear
Aye!
Yeah, got these voices in my ear
HAAAA!
Yeah, I got these voices in my ear
Yeah (YEAH!)
Wake up to the sound of a million horns
Jesus piece ruby red diamonds in the thorns
Say a prayer for the Jammed and the one's that's gone
I might have missed my nigga's wake, but still I mourn
Did it big in the club with my cash out
But dealing with a lot so I drunk until I passed out
With a brawl I met a broad with her ass out
Her concern was the earn like "Nigga what yo cash bout? "
In the ville up on my tip with her glass out
We live a paparazzi life, what yo flash bout?
Hit the mattress set the ceiling, what yo stash bout?
In case I had doubts

[Chorus]
I got these voices in my ear
They tell me get up, get up, get up
I got these voices in my ear
They tell me wake up, wake up, wake up
I got these voices in my ear
They tell me keep running, keep running, keep running
I got these voices in my ear
They tell me get money, get money, get money, get money
Breathe

What if a dream was all you had
And life ain't Fab you can't throw it in the bag
Niggas ain't real, hoes ain't shit
My hand-me-downs was too big they buying clothes that don't fit
I'm like, it was more than fame that the credit
Feeling like my whole life I been try'na be the freshest
Respected, in a world full of kings you pathetic
If you can't buy the finer things before you exit
The very moment that'cha got it
I swear my biggest fear is that I'll die a nobody
Forgotten, when I was really at my best
It seems like nothing left

[Chorus]

Lately I been feeling like fuck it
Heavens in my face but Lord knows I can't touch it
Plus I heard the angel wings was kind of heavy
Scared to put em on my back, so I threw em on the Chevy
Death knocking on my door I can get it
Looking through the peep hole in case I ain't ready
Fuck this rap shit yeah I said it
On the road to the riches ain't no telling where I'm headed
Now I dread it, the world ain't what it seems
And during all the shit to be a king
Praying for tomorrow, some more time to borrow
I'm scared, aware, they whisper "never fear"





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The song "Voices" by A.K.B. talks about the internal struggles of an artist. The voices they hear are the pressure to succeed, to make money, to stay relevant, and to maintain their status as a king in the rap industry. They talk about the fear of dying forgotten, the fear of not being able to touch heaven even though it's in their face. They address the tough side of life, the lack of genuine people, and how the materialistic things don't bring happiness. The artist talks about missing his friend's wake, and even though he missed it, he still mourns. The song is an interpretation of the mental state of an artist on the journey of success, and how they keep pushing themselves to keep running and keep striving for more.


Line by Line Meaning

Jam!
Expressing excitement and energy to start the song


I got these voices in my ear
Referring to the internal thoughts and feelings that drive the singer


Wake up to the sound of a million horns
Starting the day in a hectic and chaotic environment


Jesus piece ruby red diamonds in the thorns
Adorned with luxury items that hold religious significance


Say a prayer for the Jammed and the one's that's gone
Honouring those who have passed or are struggling


I might have missed my nigga's wake, but still I mourn
Regretting not being able to attend a friend's funeral


Did it big in the club with my cash out
Spending extravagantly on entertainment


But dealing with a lot so I drunk until I passed out
Using alcohol to cope with personal issues


With a brawl I met a broad with her ass out
Encountering a woman who is sexually promiscuous and materialistic


Her concern was the earn like "Nigga what yo cash bout? "
Asking about the artist's financial status


In the ville up on my tip with her glass out
Living a life of luxury and excess


We live a paparazzi life, what yo flash bout?
Living a life that attracts public attention and scrutiny


Hit the mattress set the ceiling, what yo stash bout?
Reflecting on personal finances and wealth


In case I had doubts
Preparing for the possibility of uncertain circumstances


[Chorus]
Repeating the refrain that represents the various internal and external pressures faced by the singer


What if a dream was all you had
Questioning the significance of dreams and aspirations in the face of harsh reality


And life ain't Fab you can't throw it in the bag
Recognizing that life isn't always easy or controllable


Niggas ain't real, hoes ain't shit
Expressing disappointment in others perceived as fake or insincere


My hand-me-downs was too big they buying clothes that don't fit
Remembering a time of material poverty


Feeling like my whole life I been try'na be the freshest
Striving for status or recognition through material possessions


Respected, in a world full of kings you pathetic
Feeling undervalued and overlooked in comparison to others with higher social status


If you can't buy the finer things before you exit
Believing that material wealth and success are markers of personal value


The very moment that'cha got it
Recognizing that success and wealth can be fleeting


I swear my biggest fear is that I'll die a nobody
Fearing that one's life will have no lasting impact or legacy


Forgotten, when I was really at my best
Regretting not being able to achieve recognition or success at a key moment in life


[Chorus]
Repeating the refrain that represents the various internal and external pressures faced by the singer


Lately I been feeling like fuck it
Experiencing a sense of resignation or defeatism


Heavens in my face but Lord knows I can't touch it
Feeling unable to achieve a higher spiritual or emotional state


Plus I heard the angel wings was kind of heavy
Recognizing that even virtuous pursuits can carry a heavy burden


Scared to put em on my back, so I threw em on the Chevy
Choosing to pursue worldly success and material possessions rather than spiritual growth


Death knocking on my door I can get it
Awareness of one's own mortality and the inevitability of death


Looking through the peep hole in case I ain't ready
Preparing for one's own death or eventual demise


Fuck this rap shit yeah I said it
Expressing dissatisfaction or frustration with one's career or creative pursuits


On the road to the riches ain't no telling where I'm headed
Acknowledging the uncertainty of one's future and the potential for significant wealth or success


Now I dread it, the world ain't what it seems
Feeling disillusioned or unsure about one's surroundings and circumstances


And during all the shit to be a king
Reflecting on the sacrifices and challenges required to achieve success or recognition


Praying for tomorrow, some more time to borrow
Hoping for more time to pursue one's goals or priorities


I'm scared, aware, they whisper "never fear"
Experiencing fear or uncertainty, but receiving encouragement or support from others




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