NBA Youngboy
Ag Club Lyrics
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And the braces hang out of your mouth
Remember the days, grab the tents camp out
Flashlights, moonlight, oh sounds
Back when I was young, I was young, yeah
Back when I was young, I was young, yeah
Back when I was young, I was young, yeah
Working on my dissertation, I am not who you pretend to be
Cause everything you reaching for is shit that don′t appeal to me
50, 50, 60, 40, 360 deal how we sweep the competition
Ain't no need for intermission and I find it kinda sickening, n*gga
You fix your lips to ask for chicken like I put you in that prison
You no victim, n*gga
It′s compromising what I love for me to kick it with you
That's saying something, I love you more than the average listener
You like my brother, you give me cover, you keep me sane
You got your secrets, I can't believe it, you must′ve changed
My world was decent but now I′m bleeding, you made it rain
Fall to pieces, I pray for peace since you caused me pain
The world continues to spin as we continue to breathe
Reap what you sow if you sin, I hope you fall to your knees
They say you get what you give, I give you all that you need
You don't deserve it
I′m hurtin', I hope you hurtin′ too
How you think about the, uh, dancing
Shit, n*gga haha, I love that shit, dawg
Remember back then, when your friends fell out
And the gold teeth fell out your mouth
Remmber the days, can't remember them now
No lights, no breath, no sounds
Back when I was young, I was young, yeah
Back when I was young, I was young, yeah
Back when I was young, I was young, yeah
Back when I was young
Back when I was young, I was young, yeah
Back when I was young, I was young, yeah
Back when I was young, I was young, yeah
Back when I was young
I don′t know why
That point of no return make for the best high
Is it selfish?
I crash and burn when I am not with my guys
Can I help it?
Was ordinary until they helped me fly
Stay by my side
Now I wanna try
I wanna-
The first verse of Ag Club's song "NBA Youngboy" seems to be a nostalgic reflection on simpler times gone by. The lyrics ask the listener to recall memories of camping outdoors with flashlights and moonlight and having braces on their teeth. This reflects a time of innocence and carefree living which the singer longs to return to. It's a powerful message because it's something anyone can relate to; we've all experienced a moment where we've wished to go back in time and relive the things we've enjoyed once.
The second verse flips the script and takes the listener on a journey of introspection. The lyrics discuss the value of self-identity and authenticity. The singer acknowledges the importance of being true to oneself, even when tempted to conform to societal norms or the expectations of others. They speak about the dangers of compromising their values, and how they would never do that to reach success. The lyrics touch on the exploitation of young artists and the abusive nature of record labels.
The song ends on a note of friendship and brotherhood. The singer expresses gratitude towards their friends and acknowledges the role they've played in their success. They also acknowledge the pain that can come from betrayal and disloyalty. The singer thus reminds us that, while life may be full of ups and downs, it's the people we surround ourselves with that make it all worth it in the end.
Overall, "NBA Youngboy" is a poignant and thought-provoking song, which handles complex themes of identity, betrayal, and nostalgia with real skill.
Line by Line Meaning
Remember back then before this shit went south
Recalling a time before things went bad
And the braces hang out of your mouth
Memories of wearing braces
Remember the days, grab the tents camp out
Memories of camping out
Flashlights, moonlight, oh sounds
Memories of the sounds of camping out at night
Back when I was young, I was young, yeah
Reflecting on youth
Working on my dissertation, I am not who you pretend to be
Not being who others want you to be
Cause everything you reaching for is shit that don′t appeal to me
Not wanting what others want
50, 50, 60, 40, 360 deal how we sweep the competition
Making deals and succeeding
Ain't no need for intermission and I find it kinda sickening, n*gga
Disliking interruptions
You fix your lips to ask for chicken like I put you in that prison
Feeling like someone is using you
It′s compromising what I love for me to kick it with you
The difficulty of balancing relationships with personal interests
That's saying something, I love you more than the average listener
Expressing love for a friend
You like my brother, you give me cover, you keep me sane
Acknowledging the positive influence of a friend
You got your secrets, I can't believe it, you must′ve changed
Feeling betrayed by a friend
My world was decent but now I′m bleeding, you made it rain
Feeling like a friend has caused pain and chaos in your life
Fall to pieces, I pray for peace since you caused me pain
Dealing with emotional anguish caused by a friend
The world continues to spin as we continue to breathe
Life goes on despite the pain
Reap what you sow if you sin, I hope you fall to your knees
Believing in karma
They say you get what you give, I give you all that you need
Being generous towards others
You don't deserve it
Feeling like someone doesn't deserve your kindness
I′m hurtin', I hope you hurtin′ too
Expressing pain and hoping the other person feels it too
How you think about the, uh, dancing
Asking about dancing
Shit, n*gga haha, I love that shit, dawg
Expressing enjoyment of dancing
Remember back then, when your friends fell out
Remembering when friendships ended
And the gold teeth fell out your mouth
Reminiscing about a time when you had gold teeth
Remmber the days, can't remember them now
Fading memories of the past
No lights, no breath, no sounds
Recalling a time of stillness and silence
Back when I was young
Continued reflection on youth
I don′t know why
Expressing confusion
That point of no return make for the best high
Finding enjoyment in risky behavior
Is it selfish?
Questioning one's own motives
I crash and burn when I am not with my guys
Feeling lost without friends
Can I help it?
Questioning one's own actions
Was ordinary until they helped me fly
Acknowledging the impact of friends on personal growth
Stay by my side
Wanting friends to stick around
Now I wanna try
Feeling motivated to try new things
I wanna-
Cut off before finishing the thought
Writer(s): Nicholas Valentino Audino, Ethan Tyler Tasch, Lewis Beresford Hughes, Jahan Michael Jayubo-williams, Jody Fontaine, Patrick O'halloran, Victor Daniel Wainstein
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