Upgrade
Arecee Lyrics

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God may exist, I sit and listen for a conscious
Like did we have a concept and was it ever accomplished
I fear the constant clicking of the clock haunting
Yawning in the morning of the common
Taunted by the dawn and song of personal meaning
I got a bad religion involved with versatile Jesus
Without a reason they plan to bomb the region
Try to keep the legions calm still speakin' on the freedom

You know the feeling when you really fight for something
Well I was taught to sit still and live my life for the company
Fight for your country, but neither really comfort me
I write for the public, no wait I write cause I love it
Hip-hop is stupid I'm a student of the subtle
Struggle with the shadows, my reflection in the puddle

Drift off of the movement, it's lift off to the moon
This body's gettin' useless, we probably should reboot

Overall Meaning

In the song "Upgrade" by Arecee, the opening lines express a sense of existential questioning and a search for meaning. The artist contemplates the possible existence of a higher power and the idea of accomplishment. The ticking clock represents the fear of time passing by with no real progress or purpose. The verses go on to touch on themes of religion, politics, and personal growth.

Arecee criticizes organized religion and its role in division and conflict. He also questions the motives of political leaders and their constant talk of freedom, while still creating chaos and destruction. The song then turns introspective, as he explores the notion of fighting for a cause and what that really means. He shows a dedication to his craft as a rapper and acknowledges the struggle of being an artist in a genre that can sometimes be shallow or trivial.

Line by Line Meaning

God may exist, I sit and listen for a conscious
I contemplate the existence of God and wait for a sign of His presence

Like did we have a concept and was it ever accomplished
Did humans have a purpose and have they fulfilled it?

I fear the constant clicking of the clock haunting
The sound of time passing fills me with anxiety

Yawning in the morning of the common
I wake up to a mundane routine and feel bored

Taunted by the dawn and song of personal meaning
I feel drawn to finding my purpose and make an impact

I got a bad religion involved with versatile Jesus
My beliefs are unconventional and centered around a flexible interpretation of Jesus

Without a reason they plan to bomb the region
Acts of terrorism are senseless and only cause destruction

Try to keep the legions calm still speakin' on the freedom
Despite the chaos, we strive for peace and the preservation of freedom

You know the feeling when you really fight for something
The sense of purpose and drive when fighting for a cause is powerful

Well I was taught to sit still and live my life for the company
My upbringing taught me to conform and prioritize my career over personal fulfillment

Fight for your country, but neither really comfort me
The idea of fighting for one's country is unsettling and doesn't resonate with me personally

I write for the public, no wait I write cause I love it
My motivation for writing is not solely for an audience, but rather my passion for it

Hip-hop is stupid I'm a student of the subtle
I acknowledge that some aspects of hip-hop can be shallow, but I appreciate the nuanced elements of the genre

Struggle with the shadows, my reflection in the puddle
I battle with my inner demons and confront my flaws through self-reflection

Drift off of the movement, it's lift off to the moon
I am inspired by the progress of society and strive to reach even greater heights

This body's gettin' useless, we probably should reboot
As I age, my physical abilities decline and it may be necessary to start anew or make changes in my life

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