Loosen My Tie
Ab-Soul Lyrics
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Gimme mine, uh, gimme mine
Gimme mine, uh, gimme mine
Gimme mine, Gimme mine
Uh, gimme mine, uh, gimme mine
Gimme mine, bitch gimme mine
Gimme mine, nigga gimme mine
Gimme mine, gimme mine
But I...
[Hook:]
Wish I could put the B.S. behind me
And yes, I've been fresh, you need sterilizing
And yes, I've been left, and you ain't invited
Every time I'm arriving everybody excited
Just witness the glitz and the glam of shining
Let me get it back from the top Ali
[Verse 1:]
Life
I wonder will it take me underground like a runaway slave
Where the hip hop radio don't play, what more can I say
I need to get away from the lights...
Flashing in my face like a topless model
And the topless bottles keep popping like a Glock
And it's coming non-stop, take a shot - don't worry about the price
Everything is paid for, you fully accommodated
When you bumping shoulders with the Grammy nominated
Making American Pie, get you a slice
It's the American Dream, right?
So it seems I need to air out my self-esteem
It's so high
But I...
[Hook:]
Wish I could put the B.S. behind me
And yes, I've been fresh, you need sterilizing
And yes, I've been left, and you ain't invited
Every time I'm arriving everybody excited
Just witness the glitz and the glam of shining
Can't tell who real or who lying
(I may just) need to
(Go on a hiatus) Yeahhh
[Verse 2:]
Almost lost my life to the industry
Better yet I did, I should bury me
And I ain't even sell one record yet
And she can see I'm hanging on barely
And my bitch say I'm arrogant
Cause when she with me I feel she should cherish it
Only cause you never know when I'm a perish
Not the clothing line but if the shit fit I wear it
Stick to the script I will - Ferris
Nobody ever said it'll be fair so
When the tabloids read "Death To Ab-Soul"
I couldn't get up, said I'll keep it on the down low
You never know what's next, or know what to expect
Still wanted for [?], but now I'm a prospect
From dusk until dawn, I feel like a object
Under a telescope
But I...
[Hook:]
Wish I could put the B.S. behind me
And yes, I've been fresh, you need sterilizing
And yes, I've been left, and you ain't invited
Every time I'm arriving everybody excited
Just witness the glitz and the glam of shining
Can't tell who real or who lying
(I may just) need to
(Go on a hiatus) Yeahhh
[Bridge:]
I loosen my tie
So I can drown in my drink
I loosen my tie
And give myself some space to breathe
I see the skyline
And the clouds are so at peace
I need some my time (my time my time)
[Intro plays until end of song]
I need a Mai Tai
So I can drown in my drink
I loosen my tie
And give myself some space to breathe
I see the skyline
And the clouds are so at peace
I need some my time (my time my time)
The lyrics of Ab-Soul’s song “Loosen My Tie” express the artist's feelings of being overwhelmed in the music industry. He describes feeling like a runaway slave being forced to constantly perform for the hip hop industry without recognition. He wishes to escape the flashing lights and the topless bottles continually popping around him. Through the lyrics, he also expresses his frustration with his own self-esteem and the pressures of fame. The song also touches on the media’s role in projecting stereotypes, and the fear of being perceived as arrogant.
The hook emphasizes the rapper's desire to escape the pressures of his life and the industry he is a part of. He wishes to live his life with fewer distractions and revel in his own time without pressure. In both verses of the song, Ab-Soul uses vivid imagery and powerful phrases to describe his experiences as a performer. He explains how he thinks he has lost himself and his life to the music industry and how he feels like an object that is always under a magnifying glass.
Overall, the song portrays Ab-Soul’s frustration and desire to disengage himself from his toxic lifestyle and the music industry. Despite all of the glamour and the fame surrounding the industry, he chooses to detach himself from it.
Line by Line Meaning
Gimme mine, uh, gimme mine
Asserting one's need to receive or possess something
Wish I could put the B.S. behind me
Expressing desire to let go of negative aspects of one's life
And yes, I've been fresh, you need sterilizing
Admitting to being full of oneself, needing to be taken down a notch
And yes, I've been left, and you ain't invited
Acknowledge being excluded or forgotten in social situations
Every time I'm arriving everybody excited
Noticing how people are drawn to celebrities or popular figures
Just witness the glitz and the glam of shining
Observing the showy and superficial aspects of fame
Life
Considering the ups and downs of existence
I wonder will it take me underground like a runaway slave
Reflecting on how societal norms and expectations can limit personal freedom
Where the hip hop radio don't play, what more can I say
Feeling ignored or unappreciated by mainstream media outlets
I need to get away from the lights...
Desiring separation from the bright lights and attention of the entertainment industry
Flashing in my face like a topless model
Comparing the constant visual stimulation of fame to the sexuality of a naked woman
It's the American Dream, right?
Questioning the validity and meaning of the idealized American Dream
Almost lost my life to the industry
Perceiving the dangers and difficulties of the music business
Better yet I did, I should bury me
Metaphorically not recognizing oneself or feeling like a different person after getting involved in the industry
But if the shit fit I wear it
Acknowledging that criticism or judgment can be valid and should be accepted
Stick to the script I will - Ferris
Maintaining focus and commitment to one's goals like Ferris Bueller in the movie
When the tabloids read "Death To Ab-Soul"
Imagining a negative or violent outcome because of one's celebrity status
I see the skyline
And the clouds are so at peace
Finding solace and comfort in nature
I need some my time
Insisting upon taking time for oneself
I loosen my tie
Symbolically relaxing and letting go of the trappings of fame
And give myself some space to breathe
Searching for emotional or mental freedom
I need a Mai Tai
Craving relaxation or escape through drinking
Contributed by Gabriella S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.