A Boy And His Rocket was originally an electronic band started by Matt Mars… Read Full Bio ↴A Boy And His Rocket was originally an electronic band started by Matt Marshall. Aside from Matt, who has previously produced as a solo artist under the name The Aquila, two other artists were lined up for guitars and vocals, however they had to abandon the band due to other musical commitments before any session recordings had even started.

Combined with the disappointment of the band fallout and the conflict of The Aquila's name with other similarly-named artists, Matt chose to evolve his solo work into A Boy And His Rocket with a view to perform live and/or welcome new band members.

Divine
A Boy And His Rocket Lyrics

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(Turn it up, bliss)
Divine guidance

It's that gifted boy Hit
Always on that present ish
Treat everything like a holiday and I just got my settlement
Commas I tend to see, arrested development
And they can't snooze on my clique, the rest is irrelevant

We settled in, me and my fellowship
I can't tell you how long I've been telling them
Look what rejection did, questioning
Got a nigga rev'ed up, in charge
Like Charles on that sit-com
Got too many missed calls and my fam pissed off
But I swear to God I miss y'all on this tenth floor of this hotel
And it's cold as fuck out in New York
But what's up mama how is you enjoying your new porch?
That's just a portion of my appreciation
For everything that you laid
Inside of my soul, righting my wrongs
Telling me why, shit I should know
Seven years old I start to get cold
We go to the store said pick out a coat
It wasn't the Nike one but you still buy me one
And that's why I love you the most, wait
There's more that I need you to know
I love you for making me go to church on Fair Oaks
Sunday school early in the AM, didn't want to go
Sent prayers up on that church bench
Then a player got chose
Chasing them Franklins, trying to live like Kirk
This ain't for the faint of heart, I really put in work
'Cause I don't like to dream about getting paid
I'm 'bout my Luccini like Geechi Suede
Plus, I know somebody that know somebody
Grandma's favorite, Hov would relate
That's why we chop and cape
Known for the faith
Move mountains with the spirit of a giant
Who doubting I out 'em on some David and Goliath
Saving and supplying I ain't take the safe alliance
Ain't no sharing meals
They rather see you on a diet
I know niggas with priors and a quarter-life crisis
New cases my daddy's fighting got me praying for guidance
Ain't no textbook lessons when that checkbook's shredded
Either way another day is another blessing, I'm restless
This the seventh day I haven't rested
I hope my niggas get away before they get arrested
It's too much time invested in doing time
Clock's ticking, mama crying
Stop tripping, make up your mind
Make up for time lost behind
We lost and behind
Orderly fashion, rich woman closet
It's all by design

In memory of
Rest in peace to William Jackson
Rest in peace to fashion
That's my family
I remember used to ride around
Used to tell me I was gonna be a star
You was gonna do my videos
I'm finna go up, just for y'all

It's gospel in these sixteens, every word I speak
Cooking a remedy
HB minsitries
OG's who took trips for the bread
Then took trips to the feds told me not to be misled
Use your head
A nigga got this shit down to a science now
Neil deGrasse Tyson, it's easy to cast judgement when you're unenlightened
Fingers sticky from the chronic leaves

Still falling to my knees hundreds falling out my jeans at the offering
Let the choir sing

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to A Boy and his Rocket's song Divine communicate the rapper's appreciation and reflection on his past. The words are reflective and introspective, and the verses highlight the individual's growth and appreciation of their mother, showing how the past struggles have built character and focus in the artist. The song also touches on the current circumstances of the artist's life, especially the loss of family members and the need for the safety of the people important to him. In general, the song is an expression of faith, hope, and determination through the difficult moments of life.

The chorus has an upbeat tempo and reminds listeners of influences from gospel music. The verses have a different rhythm and flow, reflecting the artist’s moods and circumstances in life. The intensity of the artist’s emotions are palpable, making the song relatable and easy to connect with. The first verse talks about the present and how the artist treats everything like a holiday. The line, “Commas I tend to see, arrested development” expresses how the artist can see the outcome of the future clearly, but they may not be clear to other people. The third verse asserts that the artist is not dreaming about getting paid but instead chasing after their Luccini.

Overall, Divine is a song that reflects a tumultuous journey and how faith and appreciation have helped the artist rise above their struggles.

Line by Line Meaning

Turn it up, bliss
Request to increase volume for a joyful experience

It's that gifted boy Hit
Referring to oneself as a talented individual

Always on that present ish
Focusing on the present time and staying active

Treat everything like a holiday and I just got my settlement
Enjoying life as if every day is a special occasion and embracing recent success

Commas I tend to see, arrested development
Being attentive to financial details but also experiencing a delay in personal growth

And they can't snooze on my clique, the rest is irrelevant
Confident in a group of friends and disregarding those outside of that group

We settled in, me and my fellowship
Feeling comfortable in a community of like-minded individuals

I can't tell you how long I've been telling them
Repeating a message to others for an extended period of time

Look what rejection did, questioning
Reflecting on past failures and feeling uncertain

Got a nigga rev'ed up, in charge
Feeling energized and confident in one's abilities

Like Charles on that sit-com
Comparing oneself to an assertive character similar to Charles from a popular TV show

Got too many missed calls and my fam pissed off
Receiving numerous calls from family members and causing frustration by not answering

But I swear to God I miss y'all on this tenth floor of this hotel
Expressing loneliness while briefly separated from loved ones

And it's cold as fuck out in New York
Describing the low temperature in the New York area

But what's up mama how is you enjoying your new porch?
Asking about a mother's satisfaction with a recent property upgrade

That's just a portion of my appreciation
Acknowledging being grateful for something

For everything that you laid
Appreciation for a parent's guidance and teachings

Inside of my soul, righting my wrongs
Acknowledging past mistakes and working to fix them

Telling me why, shit I should know
Receiving helpful advice from a parent or mentor

Seven years old I start to get cold
Reminiscing about a childhood memory where getting cold resulted in a new coat

We go to the store said pick out a coat
Recalling a trip to a store for a new coat

It wasn't the Nike one but you still buy me one
Feeling grateful for a parent's ability to provide despite not getting the desired item

And that's why I love you the most, wait
Expressing deep affection for a parent's tenderness

There's more that I need you to know
Expressing the need to share more thoughts

I love you for making me go to church on Fair Oaks
Feeling appreciative for a parent's commitment to spiritual education

Sunday school early in the AM, didn't want to go
Remembering reluctance to participate in religious education

Sent prayers up on that church bench
Participation in a religious ritual of prayer in a church

Then a player got chose
Focusing on success and positive change resulting from previous prayer

Chasing them Franklins, trying to live like Kirk
Aspiring to achieve financial success while living luxuriously

This ain't for the faint of heart, I really put in work
Acknowledging the difficulty of pursuing one's goals while dedicating effort to that pursuit

Cause I don't like to dream about getting paid
Preferring not to daydream about financial freedom

I'm 'bout my Luccini like Geechi Suede
Focusing on self-improvement and personal responsibility

Plus, I know somebody that know somebody
Having connections to influential individuals

Grandma's favorite, Hov would relate
Being a favorite individual of a grandparent and comparing oneself to a well-known rapper

That's why we chop and cape
Forming a bond with others through shared experiences and interests

Known for the faith
Being recognized as having strong religious beliefs

Move mountains with the spirit of a giant
Having the tenacity and willpower to overcome challenges

Who doubting I out 'em on some David and Goliath
Using the biblical story of David and Goliath as inspiration to overcome doubters

Saving and supplying I ain't take the safe alliance
Choosing a route of independence even if it's less secure

Ain't no sharing meals
Experiencing financial hardship and being unable to share meals with others

They rather see you on a diet
Perceiving that others would rather see one fail than succeed

I know niggas with priors and a quarter-life crisis
Acknowledging that some individuals have past legal issues and don't know what they want to do with their lives

New cases my daddy's fighting got me praying for guidance
Feeling worried and asking for divine intervention to help with legal issues

Ain't no textbook lessons when that checkbook's shredded
Experiencing financial struggle and realizing that some things can't be learned from books

Either way another day is another blessing, I'm restless
Acknowledging that every day is a gift and always striving for more

This the seventh day I haven't rested
Having worked nonstop for a week without rest

I hope my niggas get away before they get arrested
Worrying about friends or acquaintances getting into legal trouble and hoping they can avoid it

It's too much time invested in doing time
Realizing that being incarcerated takes away opportunities for personal growth

Clock's ticking, mama crying
Feeling pressure to succeed while balancing familial expectations

Stop tripping, make up your mind
Encouraging oneself to focus and be decisive

Make up for time lost behind
Motivating oneself to work harder to make up for past mistakes

We lost and behind
Feeling behind or disadvantaged

Orderly fashion, rich woman closet
Describing a wealthy individual's closet in a neat and organized manner as a metaphor for maintaining order

It's all by design
Believing that everything happens for a reason and that one's life is predetermined

In memory of
Dedicating something to someone who has passed away

Rest in peace to William Jackson
Honoring the memory of an individual named William Jackson who has passed away

Rest in peace to fashion
Honoring the memory of someone from the fashion industry who has passed away

That's my family
Acknowledging the importance of family in one's life

I remember used to ride around
Recalling past memories of riding in a car

Used to tell me I was gonna be a star
Receiving encouragement in pursuing an artistic career

You was gonna do my videos
Being excited about the prospect of having someone film videos for an artist's music

I'm finna go up, just for y'all
Getting motivated to achieve success for the benefit of friends and family

It's gospel in these sixteens, every word I speak
Referencing the style and lyrical content of one's music being similar to gospel

Cooking a remedy
Creating something that will help to heal or improve a situation

HB minsitries
Referencing a religious entity or organization

OG's who took trips for the bread
Referring to respected individuals who travelled to acquire financial success

Then took trips to the feds told me not to be misled
Being warned by a wise elder to avoid getting into legal trouble

Use your head
Encouraging the use of critical thinking and common sense

A nigga got this shit down to a science now
Having a particular set of skills and expertise in a field

Neil deGrasse Tyson, it's easy to cast judgement when you're unenlightened
Referencing the astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson while commenting on the ease of passing judgements without proper knowledge

Fingers sticky from the chronic leaves
Having sticky fingers from handling marijuana leaves

Still falling to my knees hundreds falling out my jeans at the offering
Having financial difficulties while still choosing to donate to religious offerings

Let the choir sing
Encouraging the choir to sing joyfully

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Chauncey Hollis

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