THE VISION
Aceyalone Lyrics

Today
The setting in which this event occurred, present day.

Sunday
The day of the week when this event occurred.

On the nineteenth day of October at one a.m.
The precise date and time of the event.

Nineteen ninety seven
The year in which this event occurred.

I had a vision
The artist had an experience that was beyond normal perception.

No, well not exactly like a vision
The singer clarifying that the experience was not a typical vision.

No but like a sight
The experience was more like seeing something physical in nature.

Well not exactly like a sight but more like a dream
However, the experience was not quite like seeing something physical; it was more like a vivid dream.

Yeah like a daydream
The experience was similar to a very clear daydream.

Like two scenes short of a nightmare
The experience had some qualities that were similar to a nightmare, but was only partially that way.

Except I wasn't scared
The singer did not feel fear during the experience, in spite of its qualities of being similar to a nightmare.

Looking at the lines of these mean mugs
The artist is observing the faces of some intimidating individuals.

Extremely super beamed up drugged
The intimidating individuals are highly drugged or under the influence of some other substance.

Induced with extra juice in their jugs
They are highly stimulated from whatever substance they are under the influence of.

Try'na hold a tight hug
The individuals are attempting to embrace the singer in an aggressive manner.

To tonight's pocket rocket
They are potentially trying to bring the artist to the location of some kind of event or party.

With a flicker of a spark in their eye socket plugs
The individuals have a mischievous look in their eyes, suggesting they may be up to something unsettling.

My shoulders shrugged as to the meaning of this encounter
The singer is puzzled and uncertain about why these individuals are approaching them.

Trying to find something to read into
They are attempting to make sense of what could be going on or what these individuals may be after.

What's this going to lead into?
The artist is contemplating what is the end goal of this encounter.

A lesson or just another brother confessing?
The artist is pondering if this encounter will teach them something or if it will simply be another attempt by someone to dump their problems on them.

Either way he's expressing mind
Regardless of what the end result may be, the individual is pouring out their thoughts and emotions to the artist.

But I was pressing for time
Despite the individual's eagerness to talk, the singer has limited time to engage with them.

Now show me some type of sign that your words are divine
The artist is asking for a type of validation or sign that the encounter has greater meaning or significance.

But he just stood there
The individual doesn't really have an answer or indication of greater meaning for the encounter.

Speechless
The individual is at a loss for words, and has nothing further to say on the matter.

Choked up
The individual has become emotional or overwhelmed in the encounter.

His talk box all broke up
The individual may have begun to cry or have trouble speaking due to their emotions.

With no real use of his God giving any more just living
It seems the individual is lost, without any greater sense of purpose or direction for their life.

I watch 'em all walk into the flames
The singer observes these individuals walking towards potential dangers or pitfalls in their lives.

When they could walk into the vastness of their brains
The singer suggests that instead, these individuals should look within themselves and explore their own minds, instead of dangerous external situations.