The Season Carry Me
Anderson .Paak Lyrics

My faith is buried somewhere underneath the town
I have lost my faith and it is buried deep beneath the surface of everything in my life.

Strawberry season, my sweetheart is coming ‘round
Good things are coming my way, and I am eagerly anticipating their arrival.

How did you find me here? It must be perfect timing
I am grateful for the timing of positive events in my life and those who show up to support me.

If I didn’t love you then, I damn sure love you now
I have developed a deep love and appreciation for someone or something that I may not have initially felt strongly about.

Say ain’t shit change but the bank statements
Even though not much else has changed, my financial situation has improved significantly.

Spent the summer in the rave with the beach babies
I had a great time partying and enjoying the company of attractive, carefree people over the summer.

Threw your chula in the buggie
I threw your beautiful, attractive partner in my car with me.

With the top down up the PCH
I was driving with the top down on the Pacific Coast Highway.

I’m heading north, I hope it doesn't rain
I am traveling north, hoping for good weather along the way.

Went from playing community ball to balling with the majors
I went from playing sports in my local community to playing at a much higher, professional level.

(Oh, what you major?)
Someone is asking what my area of focus or expertise is.

Yeah nigga I ran bases, pitch flame
I was very skilled at running bases and throwing high-speed pitches in sports.

I call plays, remove labels
I am confident in my ability to make game-winning decisions and break free from any limiting stereotypes or labels.

And fuck fame, that killed all my favourite entertainers
I am critical of the entertainment industry's corrupting influence on the lives and deaths of some of my favorite artists.

(Nothing short of amazing, ooh yeah)
Something truly spectacular and impressive has occurred.

But I’m short on my patience
I am running low on patience and am becoming increasingly frustrated with a situation or person.

See, I don’t play that shit, I don’t ever forget
I don't tolerate disrespect or mistreatment, and I hold grudges against those who have wronged me.

And don’t forget that dot, nigga you paid for it
Don't forget that I have earned and am owed something for my hard work and contributions.

I spent years being called out my name
I endured years of being insulted, disrespected or misrepresented by others.

Living under my greatness
I live every day with the awareness of my own greatness and the pressure to live up to it.

But what don’t kill me is motivation
I am motivated and inspired by the challenges and obstacles I overcome in life; these experiences only make me stronger.

Six years old I tried my first pair of Jordans on
At a very young age, I was introduced to brand name fashion and expensive clothing.

(Momma can you carry me?)
A plea for emotional and physical support from a mother figure.

It was late in the fall I caught a glimpse of my first love, my god
I had a profound spiritual experience in the fall that strengthened my connection to a higher power.

Knees hit the floor, screams to the Lord
I prayed deeply and passionately, surrendering myself to God's will.

Why they had to take my mom?
I am struggling to come to terms with the loss of my mother and the pain of separation from her.

(Momma carry me)
A repeated plea for comfort and support from a maternal figure.

Hey, hey, hey, gather ‘round hustlers
Gathering a group of people who are hardworking and resourceful to hear my message.

That is if you’re still living
I am only interested in engaging with people who are still living and striving to make a better life for themselves.

And get on down before the judge give the sentence
I am urging people to live life to the fullest and take chances without fear of judgment or punishment.

A few more rounds before the feds come and get you
You have a little bit of time before the federal authorities come to arrest you.

Is you gonna smile when your date gets issued
Will you be able to face the consequences of your actions with strength and resilience?

You know them feds taking pictures
The authorities are watching you closely and keeping track of your actions.

Your mom’s in prison, your father need a new kidney
You are dealing with serious problems at home, including a family member in jail and one in need of major medical treatment.

You family’s splitting, rivalry between siblings
Your family is falling apart, with siblings competing and fighting against each other.

If cash ain’t king it damn sure is the incentive
Money may not be the most important thing in life, but it is certainly a powerful motivator for many people.

And good riddance
I am glad to be rid of something or someone who was causing me trouble or distress.

‘Bout the year Drizzy and Cole dropped
I am referencing a specific year in which two famous musicians released albums.

Before K.Dot had it locked
This was before Kendrick Lamar became a dominant force in the music industry.

I was sleeping on the floor, newborn baby boy
At a low point in my life, I was living in poverty, sleeping on the floor, and struggling to support myself and a new child.

Tryna get my money pot so wifey wouldn’t get deported
I was working hard to earn money and establish stability in my life so that I could avoid the risk of my partner being deported.

Cursing the heavens, falling out of orbit
I was deeply frustrated and angry, feeling as though my life was spiraling out of control.

Tryna roll this seven, tryna up my portion
I am gambling with my life and trying to raise my status and fortunes.

What about your goals? What about your leverage?
Someone is challenging me to reflect on my personal goals and what I can do to achieve them.

So they don’t force you into some hole
I need to be proactive and vigilant in setting myself up for success, so that I can avoid falling into a dangerous or negative situation.

What’s the meaning of my fortune meeting?
What do the positive, fortunate moments in my life actually mean or signify for me?

When I crack the cookie all it said was “keep dreaming”
Even though I am pursuing success relentlessly, I often feel as though I am simply chasing a pipe dream with no actual payoff or reward.

When I look at my tree, I see leaves missing
When I reflect on my family and my past, I see gaps and losses that remind me of my struggles and pain.

Generations of harsh living and addiction
My family has a history of difficulty and dysfunction, with many people affected by addiction and poverty.

I came to visit during the seven year stint
I visited someone during a long prison sentence of seven years or more.

But they wouldn’t let me in because my license suspended
I was barred from visiting someone who was imprisoned because of some kind of legal issue or problem with my driver's license.

Now I’m scraping the pennies just to kiss you on your cheek
I am struggling to make ends meet and barely have the resources to show affection to the people I care about.

It’s gonna be a couple weeks before I get it
I am waiting for some important thing or event to happen, but it will take some time to actually come to fruition.

I know you miss me
I understand that someone close to me is feeling lonely or pained by my absence.

(Momma can you carry me?)
A repeated plea for emotional and physical support from a mother figure, echoing earlier in the song.

And one of these is my rise
I am anticipating a significant moment of success or victory that will propel me forward in my life journey.

One of these is my downfall
I am acknowledging the fact that there will be failures, struggles and setbacks in my life.

And I’m the one to make it right
I am taking responsibility for my fate and believing in my own ability to overcome obstacles and achieve greatness.

I wanna make it right
I am filled with a strong desire to succeed and make positive changes in my life.