Disarm
AllttA Lyrics

When you're holding me
Repetition of the phrase to emphasize the closeness between the two people

Yeah, whoever told you love is simple is a liar
Love is not easy as it is believed to be, and whoever said it is, was lying

Whoever told you peace is easy don't admire
Peace is not easy to achieve and those who do not struggle for it must not be respected

I wanna hold you but I can't control the fire
The passion between the two people is strong and uncontrollable

They'll find us burning, ain't no putting out that light, yea
No one can intervene to stop the love and passion the two people share

Desire turn to thee Sire, turns into a quiet old man full of white hair
Desire can turn into an obsession and take control of a person's life as they age

Thought we had it all planned out in the high chair
The two people thought they had their future mapped out but it turned out to be different

But even then everything was a flight, yeah
Even from a young age, nothing was stable or secure

Peas and carrots, what we inherit
The things we inherit from our families are like the basic ingredients in a meal

I see the merit in displeasing parents
Sometimes going against what the parents want can bring positive outcomes

No need to sugar coat it
There is no need to make the situation seem better than it truly is

I see the need for being married
The desire to get married and have a family

But who would condone it?
Who would approve of such actions

When your dreams are being buried
When a person's aspirations are being suppressed and not attainable

And it seems you've been disowned
When the people around you have pushed you away and do not accept the real you

I say, "Hold on to that little piece of you that's still upon you"
Do not completely let go of the person you truly are, hold onto that part of you

Blink twice and where's it gone to
Your true self can be lost in the blink of an eye

Think twice but what it gone do?
Even with careful thought, it might not change the outcome

If this the type of life you prone to
If this is the life someone is destined for

Just let it own you, I'm saying
Embrace it and let it control your life

So how am I gonna hold you when this love is so disarming?
The strong emotions between the two people make it difficult to be close and hold each other

Thought I was so lucky 'cause you told me I was charming
The artist thought they were lucky to have the other person's affection because of their charm

What? Nobody told you making money is a problem?
The struggles of making a living as a rapper and how it can be problematic

For a rapper, ain't that funny how it's always so alarming?
It is ironic how making money can still be a challenge, even for a successful rapper

Same with actors, same with authors
Similar issues arise in other professions such as acting and writing

All the same, just blame the artist
Artists are often blamed for the problems in their profession

Heart of martyr'd poets pardon
Forgive the poets who sacrifice a lot for their art

I'm an odd man always starving for attention
The artist feels like an outsider, seeking attention and validation from others

Tens of thousands could've mentioned I am worthy
Many people may appreciate their work, but the artist still feels unfulfilled

But I'm thirsty, not an ounce of you could quench it
The singer is still searching for something to quench their thirst, but the other person cannot fill that void

I'm defenseless, I'm always swinging for the fences
The singer is vulnerable and always striving for greatness

Tryna hold on to this feeling while believing in this journey
The artist wants to keep the emotions alive while still believing in their path

It won't hurt me more than needed, it won't heal me in a hurry
The journey may be painful, but it will not hurt more than necessary, nor will it heal quickly

I just wanna call it even, but you're leaving me defenseless
The artist wants to make amends, but the other person leaving makes it difficult

In our youth, who are we?
Exploration of self-identity in youthful years

Can I hold you close without losing me?
The fear of losing oneself in a relationship while still being close to the other person