Refuge
Alex Faith feat. Dre Murray & J. Givens Lyrics
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Looking for a place to rest
Where am I gon' spend the night
Eyelids closed and these dreams take me to greater heights
Third eye open got my body chasing the newest high
As the paint drips candy and I swing around the corner
My whip clean as it can be
Music loud hear me coming even when you can't see
Vain when I smile, gold in my mouth
Grandmama even had ‘em how we do it in the South
Shorty pop it, drop it low show us what you working with
But I would kill my daughter if I ever seen her twerking it
All on the same block, who do we blame huh?
The lights is getting cut off next week
When will the pain stop?
Baby momma cookin' and pissin' all in the same pot
This is what it really is I'll tell you what it's never not
Peace to all the killers, war to all the writers
Death to every prophet, violence will unite us
Now every child recite us, every child with a weapon
All that pain that Martin dealt with and nobody step in
March for our freedom, but that freedom we don't want
The ghetto's like a ghost town that trap house is haunted
The demons pitching on the curb zombies stalk the pavement
I call it the purge they call it the payment
The nonsense I saw and heard as an adolescent
Church doors are open God I need a blessing
But we don't trust the reverend so we get it how we live
Loading up the weapons taking what you wouldn't give
This is life for me every day on the South Side
Couple homicides you perish by stepping outside
I turned eighteen, I was happy to be alive
See you wanna live, but I just wanna survive
300 miles from the ocean
Six million kilowatts keep slot machines open
Four aces smokin'
West Coast Oasis exploding
It's LV, NV, Las Vegas in me
The A-D ATLiens with me
The acid pills have illuminated these daffodils
Ain't even gotta open those doors, the velociraptors will
Far from Jurassic, cars park in darkness
The man you see is the captain
The passenger seat's a teen and she's trafficked
They follow money in lieu of solimony
In wisdom and vision and swimming in pools of women
The moon and communion, the room, the lobby too
Two women two conky Bonnies and Clyde his pocket
Two mollies Osiris is not the god we
Trust in, we're just leading the chase
But if race is leading this race
Then this vanity must end
Don't have to smash the mirror
The spirit's here with you
Just don't forget his reflection
When exiting that room.
The lyrics of the song "Refuge" by Alex Faith feat. Dre Murray & J. Givens are a reflection of the harsh realities that many people live in the South Side. The song describes the struggles of trying to find a place to stay and the dangers that come with living in a violent neighborhood. The song talks about the use of drugs and the effects that it has on the mind and body. The lyrics also touch on issues such as poverty, corruption, and inequality.
The song begins with the artist lamenting about the difficulty of finding a place to stay under city lights. The lyrics then touch on the artist's struggles with drug addiction as they try to escape reality through the use of drugs. The song then moves on to talk about the issues that are common in the South Side - violence, poverty, and corruption. The lyrics also touch on the topic of a lack of trust in the church and the clergy.
Overall, the song is a powerful statement about the struggle that people face in their daily lives in the South Side. The lyrics are honest and raw, and the artists give a voice to those who are often ignored by mainstream media.
Line by Line Meaning
Getting tore up under city lights
Engaging in reckless behavior in a city setting
Looking for a place to rest
Searching for a sense of stability and belonging
Where am I gon' spend the night
Uncertainty regarding a safe place to sleep for the night
Eyelids closed and these dreams take me to greater heights
Escaping reality through dreams and imagination
Third eye open got my body chasing the newest high
Pursuing temporary highs and escapes from reality
As the paint drips candy and I swing around the corner
Engaging in frivolous and superficial behaviors
My whip clean as it can be
Taking pride in material possessions
Music loud hear me coming even when you can't see
Forcing others to take notice of one's presence
Flex like that, see the canvas that I'm painting
Boasting about one's perceived status and accomplishments
Vain when I smile, gold in my mouth
Valuing outward appearances and material wealth
Grandmama even had ‘em how we do it in the South
Respecting and upholding cultural traditions and norms regarding appearance
Shorty pop it, drop it low show us what you working with
Demanding objectification and sexualization from women
But I would kill my daughter if I ever seen her twerking it
Hypocritical stance on objectification and sexualization
All on the same block, who do we blame huh?
Acknowledging collective responsibility and complicity in societal issues
The lights is getting cut off next week
Suffering from financial hardship and insecurity
When will the pain stop?
Questioning the never-ending cycle of struggle and suffering
Baby momma cookin' and pissin' all in the same pot
Living in impoverished and unstable living conditions
This is what it really is I'll tell you what it's never not
Acknowledging the harsh realities of life in these circumstances
Peace to all the killers, war to all the writers
Recognizing the harmful influence of media that glamorizes violence
Death to every prophet, violence will unite us
Promoting dangerous and harmful ideology
Now every child recite us, every child with a weapon
Encouraging youth to embrace violent and destructive behavior
All that pain that Martin dealt with and nobody step in
Feeling disillusioned and hopeless regarding progress and change
March for our freedom, but that freedom we don't want
Questioning the effectiveness and true motives behind protests and activism
The ghetto's like a ghost town that trap house is haunted
Living in a desolate and dangerous environment
The demons pitching on the curb zombies stalk the pavement
Metaphorically describing the tangible presence of evil and destruction
I call it the purge they call it the payment
Criticizing the normalization of harmful behavior and lack of accountability
The nonsense I saw and heard as an adolescent
Reflecting on personal experiences and traumas
Church doors are open God I need a blessing
Seeking comfort and guidance from a higher power
But we don't trust the reverend so we get it how we live
Losing faith in religious institutions and turning to alternative sources of support
Loading up the weapons taking what you wouldn't give
Adopting a mentality of aggression and entitlement
This is life for me every day on the South Side
Describing the reality of living in a marginalized and impoverished community
Couple homicides you perish by stepping outside
Living in a neighborhood with high levels of violence and danger
I turned eighteen, I was happy to be alive
Celebrating the achievement of reaching adulthood despite the odds
See you wanna live, but I just wanna survive
Drawing a distinction between striving for survival and true quality of life
300 miles from the ocean
Geographical context of the singer's experiences
Six million kilowatts keep slot machines open
Describing the artificial glow of Las Vegas and the gambling industry
Four aces smokin'
Gambling reference
West Coast Oasis exploding
Describing the lively and electric atmosphere of Las Vegas
It's LV, NV, Las Vegas in me
Cultural affiliation with the city of Las Vegas
The A-D ATLiens with me
Cultural affiliation with Atlanta
The acid pills have illuminated these daffodils
Describing drug use and its effects on perception
Ain't even gotta open those doors, the velociraptors will
Not needing to physically open doors due to the extravagance and indulgence of the environment
Far from Jurassic, cars park in darkness
Contrasting the luxury of Las Vegas with a sense of danger and darkness
The man you see is the captain
Promoting a sense of individual agency and control
The passenger seat's a teen and she's trafficked
Highlighting the issue of human trafficking and exploitation within the city
They follow money in lieu of solimony
Commenting on the way resources and wealth are prioritized over morality and relationships
In wisdom and vision and swimming in pools of women
Promoting a hedonistic and superficial lifestyle
The moon and communion, the room, the lobby too
Describing the grandeur and lavishness of Las Vegas
Two women two conky Bonnies and Clyde his pocket
Glorying in excessive wealth and relationships that prioritize material gain
Two mollies Osiris is not the god we Trust in
Mixing drug culture and religious references
We're just leading the chase
Emphasizing the superficial and temporary nature of indulgence and excess
But if race is leading this race
Acknowledging the role of race and identity in society and personal experiences
Then this vanity must end
Calling for reflection and accountability regarding individuals' actions and priorities
Don't have to smash the mirror
Encouraging self-awareness without harming oneself
The spirit's here with you
Imbuing the importance of spirituality and mindfulness
Just don't forget his reflection
Urging individuals to remain grounded in their values and beliefs
Contributed by Peyton T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Entrepreneur Marketing TT
J givens killed it
Al Lex
I love this song!!!!
Kenjii
This is a tuune! And ohhh Loooord JGivens' verse was actually super!
TCGTonysAmazingPulls
why "actually"? i find his verses to always be super! his creativity and delivery are crazy, my bro!
J Watch
man i love this one
J Watch
Hmm....
Entrepreneur Marketing TT
Geeeezzz this is tune