Curse
A.O.N. Lyrics

Yeah yeah yeah
The singer is getting the listener's attention and preparing them for the message that follows.

Praying for my Generation
The singer is expressing their concern for their generation and the struggles they face.

Ah ah ah ah ah
The singer is adding emphasis to their message and expressing strong emotion.

If you a child of God
The artist is addressing those who share their belief in God and encouraging them to take action.

In my generation
The artist is highlighting the challenges and issues that are specific to their generation.

Gotta stand up and stand strong
The singer is urging the listener to be brave and take action against the problems they see.

And show them who the King
The singer is suggesting that by taking action in the name of God, they can set an example and lead others toward positive change.

Ain't ashamed to rep for christ
The artist is proud of their faith and willing to speak openly about it, even in challenging situations.

Because i was born for this
The artist believes that their purpose in life is to serve God and make a positive impact on their generation.

On the block at fourteen
The artist is reflecting on their own experiences growing up and facing challenges and temptations in their neighborhood.

But now i'm changed
The singer is suggesting that they have overcome their past challenges and temptations and are now living a different, better life.

I remember growing up the whole hood was outside
The artist is reminiscing about their childhood and the sense of community they felt in their neighborhood.

Playing football on the block
The singer is describing a common activity that took place in their neighborhood, showing how different things were in the past.

We was getting so wild
The singer is acknowledging that even though they enjoyed certain activities growing up, they also engaged in risky or dangerous behavior.

Instead of shooting guns
The singer is highlighting a positive aspect of their neighborhood in the past - that conflicts were resolved through physical altercations rather than weapons.

They was fighting with fits
The artist is describing how fights between people in their neighborhood were often resolved through fistfights rather than more serious violence.

That was in twenty ten
The artist is indicating the specific time period they are reflecting on.

The whole hood change
The singer is acknowledging that the community they grew up in no longer exists in the same way, and that things have gotten worse.

We was outside at night
The singer is describing how they used to spend time with others outside at night, but this changed due to increasing violence in their environment.

But then they start shooting
The artist is describing a terrifying moment they experienced when violence escalated in their neighborhood.

From the same hood
The artist is highlighting the fact that the violence they witnessed was not coming from outside their community, but from within it.

They had some beef
The artist is describing the source of the conflict that eventually erupted in violence, implying that it was petty and insignificant.

I aint understand that beef
The singer is expressing their confusion about the conflict that led to violence, implying that it was stupid or nonsensical.

But it was murder on they mind
The artist is describing the seriousness and potential consequences of the conflict that led to violence. They are also highlighting the fact that someone could have been killed.

Praying for our people
The singer is expressing their hope that their community can recover and overcome the challenges they face.

It’s a general curse
The singer is describing the difficulty of the situation, implying that it is not just one problem, but a complex set of issues that plague their community.

Cry for our people
The singer is expressing their sadness and concern for their community and the struggles they endure.

It's a generation curse
The artist is suggesting that the problems their generation faces are not just individual or specific to their neighborhood, but are part of a larger systemic issue that affects many people in their age group.

Change that cycle for the kids outside
The artist is encouraging the listener to take action to prevent future generations from enduring the same challenges and struggles they did.

They don't need to understand what we doing outside
The singer is suggesting that the listener should not involve kids in dangerous or negative activities, even if they don't fully understand them.

Put them drugs down
The singer is urging the listener to stop using drugs, which they likely see as a major source of problems in their community.

And put them gangs down
The artist is urging the listener to disassociate themselves from gang activity, which they likely see as another major source of problems in their community.

Or you gone regret what you did
The artist is warning the listener that if they continue down a negative path, they will likely regret it later in life.

Banging on the block
The artist is describing a dangerous and negative activity that some people in their community engage in - possibly gang activity.

Ain't gonna last forever
The singer is highlighting the fact that engaging in negative activities is not sustainable and will likely come to an end.

We you turn your life around
The artist is suggesting an alternative path that the listener could take - to turn their life around and make positive changes.

Thats gone last forever
The singer is suggesting that by making positive changes, the listener can create a better life for themselves and those around them that will have a lasting impact.

Turn yourself to christ
The singer is suggesting that by turning to their faith, the listener can find the strength and inspiration they need to make positive changes.

Became he gives you new life
The singer is referring to the idea that through faith in God, people can find new purpose and meaning in life.

Show yo kids how to live the the right way (the right)
The artist is suggesting that one of the most important things a person can do is set a good example for the next generation by being a positive role model and living their life in a virtuous way.

Ah i know its hard for my generation
The artist is acknowledging that their generation faces many challenges and that there is no easy solution to the problems they face.

And you dont wanna change
The singer is calling out those who are resistant to change or who are unwilling to make the necessary sacrifices to improve their situation.

But ain't you getting tired of being in pain
The singer is implying that even those who are hesitant or resistant to change are likely still struggling and feeling the effects of the problems they face.

And being strange
The artist is highlighting the fact that the problems their generation is facing have caused them to feel disconnected or alienated from society or their communities.

Going through depression like you in the strange
The artist is describing one of the negative consequences of the challenges their generation faces - that many people struggle with depression or mental illness as a result.

But i know yall getting tired
The artist is encouraging the listener to recognize that they are not alone in their struggles and that others are also feeling the effects of the challenges they face.

So surrender because the king is waiting
The singer is suggesting that by surrendering to God and turning to their faith, the listener can find strength and hope to overcome the challenges they face.

His arms is wild open
The artist is describing the idea that God is waiting to embrace those who turn to him for help and support.

You ready to be a child of God
The singer is encouraging the listener to embrace their faith and become more fully committed to their spiritual beliefs.

Follow me as i follow christ
The singer is offering to be a role model for the listener and to help guide them on their spiritual journey.