Anna Wise is a singer, who has independently released music as a member of … Read Full Bio ↴Anna Wise is a singer, who has independently released music as a member of bands Sonnymoon and Built To Fade. She became more widely known for her collaborations with rapper Kendrick Lamar and hip hop group CunninLynguists. She won a Grammy Award for her collaboration with Lamar, "These Walls".

Anna Wise began her musical career with the band Sonnymoon, a collaboration with her and Dane Orr, who both met while studying at Berklee College of Music. She is part of the group Built To Fade alongside Dane Ferguson, Zoë Wick and Kno of CunninLynguists.

Stacking That Paper
Anna Wise Lyrics

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i see how it must be
was blind to you before
tell me who you wanna be
i’ll be singing it on and on

no one tells the woman we go through the fiery flames to come out stronger
a girl has got to try twice as hard for half as much and still you hate her

that’s why i’m stacking that paper
i am stacking that paper

i see how it must be
was blind to you before
don’t tell me i sound obscene
i’m evening the score

no one tells the woman we go through the fiery flames to come out flexible
a girl has got to try twice as hard and still it’s you who says you made her

that’s why i’m stacking that paper
i am stacking that paper

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Anna Wise's song "Stacking That Paper" convey a message of empowerment and resilience. The first verse reflects the singer's realization of how they were oblivious to someone's true intentions before. It implies that this person may have deceived or taken advantage of them. The singer then challenges the listener to reveal their true self and promises to sing about it persistently.

The following lines highlight the struggles women face and the obstacles they have to overcome. "No one tells the woman we go through the fiery flames to come out stronger" suggests that women often endure significant hardships and emerge even more resilient. The lyrics also allude to the unfair treatment and judgment women face, as they sometimes have to put in twice the effort to achieve half the recognition. Despite this, the singer won't let the hatred affect them and instead focuses on building their own success.

The chorus, "That's why I'm stacking that paper, I am stacking that paper," reinforces the idea of financial independence and self-sufficiency. It implies that the singer is working hard to secure their own wealth and prosperity, regardless of the challenges they face.

Line by Line Meaning

i see how it must be
I understand the situation and the way things are.

was blind to you before
I didn't see your true intentions before.

tell me who you wanna be
Let me know what kind of person you aspire to become.

i’ll be singing it on and on
I will continuously express my thoughts or feelings about it.

no one tells the woman we go through the fiery flames to come out stronger
People often overlook the challenges women face and the strength they gain from overcoming them.

a girl has got to try twice as hard for half as much and still you hate her
Women have to put in extra effort to achieve success, yet they still face hatred and discrimination.

that’s why i’m stacking that paper
That's why I'm focused on accumulating wealth and financial stability.

i am stacking that paper
I am actively working towards increasing my wealth.

don’t tell me i sound obscene
Don't criticize or judge me for expressing myself.

i’m evening the score
I'm trying to balance or rectify the situation.

no one tells the woman we go through the fiery flames to come out flexible
Society often neglects to acknowledge the challenges women face and the resilience they develop.

a girl has got to try twice as hard and still it’s you who says you made her
Women have to exert significant effort, yet some still try to take credit for their success.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: ANNA CHRISTINE WISE, DANE EMERSON ORR

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