Rewind
Andy Mineo Lyrics
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When I rewind, replay
All the things that made me
Who I am
Today
The good and the bad
The good and the bad
When I rewind
When I rewind
When I rewind
Andy Mineo:
I grew up in that Cuse
315, shawty that's my roots
Northside, ridin' with my crew
Northside, ridin' with my crew
Before I had the red Lancer with the beat in it
Had the Mosh bike, I hit the streets with it
Ride anywhere, I go deep with it
Had pegs for shawty when we visit
That's the backseat
Man, I feel like last week
My first rhyme at a rap beat
It was Wu-Tang! Victory!
Rapping been my passion
Since my best friend got that Cool Edit
Layed vocals on that computer mic
With a eMachine, became a fool with it
Took two-hunned from Christmas
Made myself a wishlist, build a studio
That's my mission, I ain't quitting till it's finished
Studio time, too much to buy
So instead, I "D-I-Y"ed it
All them clothes came out my closet
Cuz' my mic had to go inside
Yeah, if there's a way then you know I find it
Passion drove me to go all night and I lost sleep
But I know I'll find it when I'm six deep and it go all silent
I don't know where I'm going but I'm driven
I got fuel for the journey, let me start at the beginning
Boy!
Kam Parker:
When I rewind, replay
All the things that made me
Who I am
Today
The good and the bad
The good and the bad
When I rewind
When I rewind
Everything I'm not, made me everything I am
When I rewind
When I rewind
Everything I'm not, made me everything I am
Andy Mineo:
I
Moved down to Manhattan after High School for this rapping
I had plans to make it happen
With my passion and this talent
So I went to CCNY
I got rejected on the first try
For the program that I aim for
Could have gave up but I said "give me some more"
I was so far from home, and everything that I've known
But I got grown in that time alone, and my faith became my own
I was heading out to Queens to see my favorite rapper
Ambassador
I gave him a CD, hope he call me after
He took my bible and he autographed it; wrote
Represent Him well all inside it
Now I write the same thing when I'm signing
That's rewinding
Even though he never called me back
4 years later I was on his track
I got no time for DJ official
Now look at the tours I played with you, uh
That's insane, just a few years, everything changed
Now I'm on planes
Going out playing for kids that were just like me
In the cut like me
Trying to make everybody hear they stuff, like me
Probably hearing people tell em shut up, like me
But this ain't about me
Look what God did, no matter what I be
Kam Parker:
People think we're different
We're all the same
I got a little drama in my life, you got a little drama in yours
What you do with it, it's your choice
'Cause I'm looking at my past through the rear view mirror
Thanking God I made it through
I said I'm looking at my past in the rear view mirror
Look at that
Look at that
The song "Rewind" by Andy Mineo featuring Kam Parker is a reflection on the past experiences that have molded their personalities and made them who they are today. Kam Parker sings the chorus where she beautifully reminds us that every good and bad experience we've encountered has contributed to what we are today. Andy Mineo, on the other hand, shares his own life story growing up in Syracuse and his journey as a rapper. He talks about his passion for music and the challenges he faced while trying to thrive in the music industry.
Andy Mineo talks about his humble beginnings when he had nothing but a computer mic and a Cool Edit software. Despite the lack of resources, his passion and dedication to music pushed him always to do more. He mentions building a studio with the money he received as a gift during Christmas and how he used his old clothes to cover the walls so that he could record his music. The song also highlights Andy's journey to Manhattan after finishing high school, where he struggled initially but continued to work hard towards achieving his dream of becoming a rapper. He also shares an inspiring story of meeting his favorite rapper and getting signed on his track four years later, proving that starting from scratch with hard work and determination will ultimately pay off.
In summary, "Rewind" is a song with a message that good and bad experiences have played a significant role in shaping the person we are today. Embracing each moment with gratitude and learning from them helps us move forward with a positive outlook. Andy Mineo and Kam Parker have delivered the message effectively with their raw, authentic lyrics and soothing melodies.
Line by Line Meaning
When I rewind, replay
Reflecting on my past experiences
All the things that made me
All the things that shaped me into the person I am today
Who I am
My identity
Today
Present time
The good and the bad
Both positive and negative experiences
When I rewind
When I look back on my life
I grew up in that Cuse
I was raised in Syracuse
315, shawty that's my roots
The area code 315 represents my hometown
Northside, ridin' with my crew
Spending time with my friends on the north side of town
Before I had the red Lancer with the beat in it
Before I had a car with a sound system
Had the Mosh bike, I hit the streets with it
I rode on a Mosh bike, exploring the city
Ride anywhere, I go deep with it
I would travel anywhere on my bike
Had pegs for shawty when we visit
I had pegs on my bike so someone could ride on the back
That's the backseat
The back of the bike was used as a backseat
Man, I feel like last week
It feels like it just happened
My first rhyme at a rap beat
The first time I wrote a rap verse over a beat
It was Wu-Tang! Victory!
My first rap was inspired by Wu-Tang and it felt like a win
Rapping been my passion
I have always loved rapping
Since my best friend got that Cool Edit
Since my friend introduced me to the software Cool Edit
Layed vocals on that computer mic
Recorded my voice on a computer microphone
With a eMachine, became a fool with it
I used an eMachine computer and became skilled at recording
Took two-hunned from Christmas
I received $200 for Christmas
Made myself a wishlist, build a studio
I used the money to buy equipment to build a recording studio
That's my mission, I ain't quitting till it's finished
Building a recording studio is my goal and I won't stop until it's complete
Studio time, too much to buy
Recording in a professional studio was too expensive for me
So instead, I "D-I-Y"ed it
I did it myself (DIY)
All them clothes came out my closet
I sold clothes from my closet to buy equipment for my studio
Cuz' my mic had to go inside
I needed to use the money to buy a microphone for my studio
Yeah, if there's a way then you know I find it
I am resourceful and always find a way to accomplish what I need to
Passion drove me to go all night and I lost sleep
My love for music kept me up all night working on my craft
But I know I'll find it when I'm six deep and it go all silent
I know I will find success even if I have to keep working hard for a long time
I don't know where I'm going but I'm driven
I am motivated even though I'm not sure where my career is headed
I got fuel for the journey, let me start at the beginning
I have the energy and motivation to continue pursuing my dreams from the start
People think we're different
Others believe we are not alike
We're all the same
We share similarities despite our differences
I got a little drama in my life, you got a little drama in yours
Everyone has problems in their lives
What you do with it, it's your choice
You have control over how you handle your struggles
'Cause I'm looking at my past through the rear view mirror
I'm reflecting on my past
Thanking God I made it through
I am grateful for making it through tough times
Everything I'm not, made me everything I am
My struggles have shaped me into the person I am today
Look at that
Reflecting on past milestones and accomplishments
Contributed by David F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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@abigailcraven9256
Amen
@abigailcraven9256
Oops
@cornitacassel777
Amen! ❤ Yes Lord help me to rewind 🙏🏻 when I need to refuel my spirit body! I feel recharged, so that's most excellent!!
@Observerw
everything I’m not made me everything I am
@timdawg1077
2023 and this song still hit 🔥
@rawjewel1122
Rapping been my passion since 2007. I graduated High School the year. Young Sigh.
@rawjewel1122
*that year! haha
@alvaroescalante1167
2022 still slaps 🔥