Lucid
Ajani Jones Lyrics

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I been reaching for energy
Who dat hit the scene so stupid
Keep clear of the poster you get
Interloped with these demons hues been
Getting clear as we follow it blindly
Kamikaze man we waiting for timing
This is the shining here's jani
Man on fire think I'm Ricky bobby

I do this
Feel like Im caught in a movie secluded
With woods and a Trudy
No Oscar I'm lucid
Fuck around cover the earth with my mucus
I was just spitting this here for my mutants
Titans or anyone moving
I'm Gladys soulful

Howl at the moon
A manic
I think that's it 5 in the morning I'm rapping
Momma be calling she saw my bank balance
She wondering how I'm gon manage
I prolly be fine
Just paint on the canvas
And ran it
Man Fuck the system it raised me I'm damaged
Fucking white girls reparations I'm planning then waking up to all types of this madness
With all my niggas
I dont got space for no time limits
But I Just be cooling
feel like I see patterns
I'm Lucid

I'm been feeling so lucid tonight
Seeing patterns confusing my eyes
I been feeling so lucid tonight
Never know what I'm going to find right
just gimme the lights
And the dro
yea

I been reaching for family
Took the time for the challenge
How can it be
I was broke with no hope in my momma house
Ain't no gimmicks
No time for a scrimmage
I step to the plate
With my mind on the go
Think too much feel like Clifford devoe
These lines be too prominent rappers nouveau
Rappers delight
I get half of the pint
And I kick it
Life is a movie but it's never scripted
10 years old saw my grandfather get lifted
Back to my bullshit i never could finish
Stay on the run
Oh this Guinness
I pen it
We all been black enough
Y'all do not rap enough
Bodies I stack em up
then past the hurst to them
I couldn't work for them
Never
Just doing this better look
All of this time they say that we new to this
why they be acting so hooligan
they say that I'm rude again you would be stupid to move with this
I carry the torch for my country feel it whenever it's sunny I swear that it's stunning and I don't feel like running I'm standing next to death maybe next I meet his cousin
You losing
Come to the south side
And try if you fusing
I was by Ashland
live off of loomis
Damn near a bastard
Niggas recruiting
I'm just gon spazz
and show why I'm ruler

Feel like wakandan
Im just gon tune in with my niggas and I ain't got space for no time limits but I just be cooling feel like I see patterns I'm Lucid

Overall Meaning

In the song "Lucid", Ajani Jones is talking about his journey towards self-discovery and how he is overcoming the obstacles that come along the way. The lyrics describe the struggle of trying to achieve inner peace, but being constantly derailed by external influences such as the presence of negative people, societal pressures, and greed. Ajani is trying to maintain his focus on his goals but sometimes life can be too overwhelming. Despite this, he maintains his determination and focus, using his creativity as a means of coping with the world.

The chorus describes the feeling of being in a dreamlike state, where things are not always what they seem. Ajani refers to the idea of "lucidity" - a term that is often used in dreams to describe the experience of being aware that you are dreaming. This is a powerful metaphor for his desire to maintain a sense of clarity in his life, even when things seem confusing or difficult.

In the second verse, Ajani raps about his family and his journey towards self-discovery. He shares that he has faced many challenges, but through perseverance he has been able to overcome them. The verse also touches on his experiences with racism and economic struggles in America and how he has had to resort to his creativity to make a living. He ends the song with the lines "I'm just gon tune in with my niggas and I ain't got space for no time limits but I just be cooling feel like I see patterns I'm Lucid" where he talks about how he has found a community of like-minded people who support him and how he sees the world in patterns and signs, which helps him make sense of life.

Line by Line Meaning

I been reaching for energy
I have been looking for inspiration and motivation

Who dat hit the scene so stupid
Someone new and unique has arrived on the scene

Keep clear of the poster you get
Stay away from the negative influences and vibes

Interloped with these demons hues been
I have found myself surrounded by bad people and negative energy

Getting clear as we follow it blindly
As we continue to blindly follow our dreams, we start to see them more clearly

Kamikaze man we waiting for timing
We are willing to take risks, we are waiting for the right moment

This is the shining here's jani
This is my time to shine, my name is Ajani

Man on fire think I'm Ricky bobby
I am on fire, like the character Ricky Bobby from the movie Talladega Nights

I do this
I am doing this because it is my passion

Feel like Im caught in a movie secluded
I feel like I am the main character in a secluded movie

With woods and a Trudy
In this movie, there are woods and a character named Trudy

No Oscar I'm lucid
Even though I am not receiving awards, I am still clear-minded and aware of my surroundings

Fuck around cover the earth with my mucus
I am so powerful and influential that I could cover the earth with my 'mucus' or creativity

I was just spitting this here for my mutants
I am making this music for my fans and those who feel different or unique like me

Titans or anyone moving
This music is for anyone who is striving for greatness and making moves

I'm Gladys soulful
I am soulful like the legendary singer Gladys Knight

Howl at the moon
I am howling at the moon in a state of heightened emotions

A manic
I am feeling manic or hyperactive

I think that's it 5 in the morning I'm rapping
It is early in the morning and I am still passionate about making music

Momma be calling she saw my bank balance
My mother is calling me and has seen my bank account balance

She wondering how I'm gon manage
She is worried about how I will manage my finances

I prolly be fine
I will probably be okay

Just paint on the canvas
I will express my creativity through my music

And ran it
I will give it my all

Man Fuck the system it raised me I'm damaged
I am against the system that has raised me and made me feel damaged

Fucking white girls reparations I'm planning then waking up to all types of this madness
I am planning to seek reparations from white women for their historical mistreatment of black men, but also acknowledging the madness and chaos around me

With all my niggas
I am with all of my friends

I dont got space for no time limits
I am not limited by time in achieving my goals

But I Just be cooling
I am relaxed and calm

feel like I see patterns
I am noticing patterns in my life

I'm Lucid
I am awake and aware of my surroundings

Seeing patterns confusing my eyes
The patterns I am seeing are confusing me

Never know what I'm going to find right just gimme the lights
I do not know what the future holds, so I am just enjoying the moment and seeking opportunities

I been reaching for family
I have been looking for a sense of belonging and support

Took the time for the challenge
I have accepted the challenge and taken the time to make something great

How can it be I was broke with no hope in my momma house
I used to feel hopeless and broke while living with my mother

Ain't no gimmicks
I am genuine and authentic

No time for a scrimmage
I do not have time for small or unimportant things

I step to the plate with my mind on the go
I am prepared and focused on achieving my goals

Think too much feel like Clifford devoe
I tend to overthink things and feel like the character Clifford DeVoe from the show The Flash

These lines be too prominent rappers nouveau
My lyrics are too exceptional for most modern rappers

Rappers delight
I am enjoying and celebrating hip-hop music

I get half of the pint
I am sharing a drink

And I kick it
I am enjoying good company

Life is a movie but it's never scripted
Life is unpredictable and unscripted

10 years old saw my grandfather get lifted
When I was 10, I saw my grandfather get arrested

Back to my bullshit i never could finish
I am returning to my old ways, which I never fully resolved

Stay on the run
I am always moving and staying active

Oh this Guinness
I am drinking Guinness beer

I pen it
I am writing down my thoughts

We all been black enough
We all have faced adversity as black people

Y'all do not rap enough
Other rappers should speak up more on social issues

Bodies I stack em up then past the hurst to them
I am speaking metaphorically about my success stacking up and surpassing others

I couldn't work for them
I am not working for anyone else

Just doing this better look
I am focused on succeeding in music

All of this time they say that we new to this
People say we are new to hip-hop and music in general

why they be acting so hooligan
I do not understand why people act unruly

they say that I'm rude again you would be stupid to move with this
People say I am being rude, but it would not be wise to go against me

I carry the torch for my country feel it whenever it's sunny I swear that it's stunning and I don't feel like running
I am representing my country and feel its influence whenever I see the sun shine. I am not afraid to face challenges and difficulties.

I'm standing next to death maybe next I meet his cousin
I am not afraid of dying and feel that it may be a possibility in the near future

You losing
You are losing in this situation

Come to the south side And try if you fusing
If you want competition, come to my neighborhood in the south side

I was by Ashland live off of loomis Damn near a bastard Niggas recruiting
I used to live by Ashland and Loomis, and have met many people and made friends over the years.

I'm just gon spazz and show why I'm ruler
I am going to go crazy and show why I am the best

Feel like wakandan Im just gon tune in with my niggas and I ain't got space for no time limits but I just be cooling feel like I see patterns I'm Lucid
I feel powerful like the Wakandans from the movie Black Panther. I am enjoying time with my friends and am relaxed but vigilant. I am noticing patterns and am awake and aware.

Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: FREDRICK JONES

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