Truth
A.S.M. Lyrics


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Semi-automatics left me scarred
I cannot forget them niggas hanging out them cars
Grown now and I moved far
But sometimes sleeping at night be hard for me
Semi-automatics left me scarred
I cannot forget them niggas hanging out them cars
Grown now and I moved far
But sometimes sleeping at night be hard for me
We don't gotta fake it
Got niggas that didn't make it
You make your own luck in the streets
So them chances we had to take 'em
If they turn on them blue lights behind you
You gotta shake 'em
If a nigga look at you too greasy
You had to scrape 'em
Aye what a mess
You had to leave me with stress?
Swear I lost it when I lost you
Should've needed you less
I watched them put you in the ground
That shit broke a nigga down
I still remember the weird feeling I had inside of my chest
I was raised a monster that shit live in my flesh
You niggas some bitches you belong in a dress
And if
You ain't on a choir don't let a song get you blessed
Best believe we taking off I belong on a jet
Semi automatics left me scarred
I cannot forget them niggas hanging out them cars
Grown now and I moved far
But sometimes sleeping at night be hard for me
Semi automatics left me scarred
I cannot forget them niggas hanging out them cars
Grown now and I moved far
But sometimes sleeping at night be hard for me
Ink all over my body 'cuz I got permanent scars
Ine really have nobody when I was locked behind bars
My cousin stole from me 'cuz I let down my guard
Wanted to give 'em the whole hunnid
But imma leave that to God
I been battling my demons
But I'm winning the war
'Member that day like yesterday
What happened inside that yard
Twelve rounds out the Taurus but I wasn't inside the car
I couldn't afford to go to jail
Somehow I dodged that charge
I ain't no killer but ine no pussy
So don't push me too far
I ain't tryna go back to jail
Taking orders from prison guards
I be thinking bout crashing out and then I think 'bout my boys
Then I think 'bout my daughter
Then I look to the stars, yeaaaahh
Semi automatics left me scarred
I cannot forget them niggas hanging out them cars




Grown now and I moved far
But sometimes sleeping at night be hard for me

Overall Meaning

The song "Truth" by A.S.M. talks about their personal experiences and how it has left them scarred emotionally. The mention of "semi-automatics" refers to gun violence that the artist has witnessed, which has left them with a life-long impact. Even though the artist has moved on and grown up, memories of these incidents still haunt them, making it difficult to sleep at night.


The lyrics also touch on some of the tough situations that the artist has had to go through in life, such as losing loved ones and dealing with personal demons. The line "You make your own luck in the streets, so them chances we had to take 'em" suggests that the artist has come from a difficult background and has had to make tough choices to survive.


Towards the end of the song, A.S.M. reflects on their current situation and how they have come a long way since their troubled past. They think about their family and loved ones and the consequences of their actions. The final line, "sometimes sleeping at night be hard for me," reinforces the idea that the memories of their experiences still linger and affect them.


Line by Line Meaning

Semi-automatics left me scarred
The experience of witnessing gun violence has left a deep emotional impact on me


I cannot forget them niggas hanging out them cars
The image of men wielding guns out of their cars is permanently etched into my memory


Grown now and I moved far
I have tried to distance myself from the environment where such violence occurred in my past.


But sometimes sleeping at night be hard for me
The traumatic memories are hard to erase, and they continue to haunt me.


We don't gotta fake it
Let's be real and honest with ourselves about who we are and where we come from.


Got niggas that didn't make it
Some of our friends didn't make it out alive from the violence and crime that surrounded us.


You make your own luck in the streets
We have to rely on ourselves to survive and succeed in harsh street environments.


So them chances we had to take 'em
We had to take big risks to seize opportunities in life, even if they were dangerous.


If they turn on them blue lights behind you
If you get pulled over by the police, you must try to evade them and not get caught.


You gotta shake 'em
You have to find a way to lose them and not get arrested or caught up in the system.


If a nigga look at you too greasy
If someone is acting suspicious or hostile towards you, you have to react accordingly.


You had to scrape 'em
You might have to resort to violence or confrontation to protect yourself in such situations.


Aye what a mess
Life can be really chaotic and difficult to navigate.


You had to leave me with stress?
Why did you have to abandon me when I needed you the most, causing me so much anxiety and pain?


Swear I lost it when I lost you
I felt very devastated and overwhelmed by your absence and it affected my mental health.


Should've needed you less
Maybe I should have learned to depend less on other people and be more self-sufficient in life.


I watched them put you in the ground
I witnessed your funeral and it was one of the most difficult moments of my life.


That shit broke a nigga down
It was emotionally crushing for me and I felt completely shattered inside.


I still remember the weird feeling I had inside of my chest
I experienced a strange, indescribable sensation in my heart that I couldn't fully comprehend or articulate.


I was raised a monster that shit live in my flesh
Growing up in a violent, aggressive environment has deeply influenced my perception of the world and my behavior.


You niggas some bitches you belong in a dress
I don't respect people who are weak or cowardly, and I see them as inferior.


And if
Furthermore,


You ain't on a choir don't let a song get you blessed
If you're not part of a religious community, don't expect to receive divine favors or blessings just by listening to music.


Best believe we taking off I belong on a jet
I am confident in my abilities and my future success, and I aspire to a lavish lifestyle.


Ink all over my body 'cuz I got permanent scars
My tattoos reflect the lasting emotional and psychological wounds I have suffered from my past experiences.


Ine really have nobody when I was locked behind bars
I felt very alone and isolated when I was incarcerated with no one to rely on or confide in.


My cousin stole from me 'cuz I let down my guard
I got betrayed by someone I trusted because I became too vulnerable and careless.


Wanted to give 'em the whole hunnid
I was very generous and giving to my cousin, and wanted to help him out as much as possible.


But imma leave that to God
I have decided to let go of my anger and resentment towards my cousin, and trust that karma or divine justice will prevail.


I been battling my demons
I have been struggling with my inner demons, such as anger, depression, and trauma.


But I'm winning the war
I am managing to overcome my challenges and become a stronger person, even though it is a difficult process.


'Member that day like yesterday
I remember a traumatic or significant event from my past very vividly, as if it had just happened.


What happened inside that yard
Something significant or disturbing occurred in a certain location, possibly violent or criminal in nature.


Twelve rounds out the Taurus but I wasn't inside the car
There was a gunfight or shootout around me, but I wasn't directly involved and managed to avoid getting harmed or arrested.


I couldn't afford to go to jail
Going to prison or getting arrested was not an option for me, because it would have severely damaged my life prospects and future opportunities.


Somehow I dodged that charge
Despite the risks and dangers, I was able to avoid getting arrested or charged with a crime, maybe through luck or cunning.


I ain't no killer but ine no pussy
I am not someone who enjoys violence or killing, but I am also not a coward or weakling who backs down from conflicts.


So don't push me too far
Don't test my patience or boundaries, because I may react in a harsh or violent manner.


I ain't tryna go back to jail
I am determined to avoid getting arrested again, because I know how harmful and damaging it can be.


Taking orders from prison guards
Being in prison means losing your freedom and being subjected to the power and authority of the guards and administrators.


I be thinking bout crashing out and then I think 'bout my boys
Sometimes I consider engaging in reckless or dangerous behavior, but then I remember my friends and how they would be affected by the consequences.


Then I think 'bout my daughter
My responsibilities and obligations as a parent keep me grounded and focused on making responsible choices.


Then I look to the stars, yeaaaahh
I find inspiration and hope in the vastness and beauty of the universe, and try to stay positive and optimistic.




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Written by: Jevell Brown, Marshall Drayton

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