Sanctuary
Benji. Lyrics
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Pittsburgh doing numbers
Lawrenceville got crazy, turnt up all summer
Whole joint went bizerk
Shawty wine when she work
Got the vibes all wavy
Made me sweat through my shirt
Music is my escape
Take me up all night
So I can get through the day
The life takes my control, and I can't find my way
There's only one way to go
I Flee to find my place
This my Sanctuary, this is where I go out
This my sanctuary, this is where I show out
No, I ain't tryna show off, I'm just tryna go off
Turn up in the function, only way I know how
This my sanctuary, this is where I show out
I remember I was eatin' my top ramen for dinner
Only had a couple dollars, felt my pockets get thinner
Momma said it's gon' be fine cause baby boy you a winner
Man I felt like a failure, how am I gon' get through the winter
I went MIA
In my mind felt like outer space
Went to work, been dreamin' about touring outta state
Cause one day I'll be on my way
This my Sanctuary, this is where I go out
This my Sanctuary, this is where I show out
No, I ain't tryna show off, I'm just tryna go off
Turn up in the function, only way I know how
This my sanctuary, this is where I show out
Ain't tryna be like no one
Ain't tryna act like nothing
Just tryna be myself, be all up in yo' function
We leave the world outside, feel freedom from that dungeon
Can we escape our minds
Man, that ain't no discussion OK
In my mind, I feel ok WHOO
Don't get in my way
Rumble with the demons everyday
Ali Boombaye Ali Boombaye Ali Boombaye
Rumble in the jungle, fix your face you gon' learn today
No, I ain't tryna show off, I'm just tryna go off
Turn up in the function, only way I know how
This my sanctuary, this is where I show out
The song "Sanctuary" by Benji is a song about finding solace in music specifically when things get too tough in life. The lyrics depict how The artist found himself lost and feeling like a failure when he had no money and was eating ramen noodles for dinner. The lyrics go on to explain how music takes him away from the harsh reality of his life and into a world where he can find peace, forgetting about the demons that bother him in his mind. Despite the difficulties he faced, he still found joy and a sense of belonging in the sanctuary found in music.
The chorus of the song highlights the idea of the sanctuary as a place where Benji can be himself, without pretending, and escape the judgment of the world around him. This place allows him to connect with his audience and give them a taste of his personal experience.
Overall, the song "Sanctuary" is an uplifting track that reminds us of the power of music and its ability to help us escape from challenges and reconnect us with our best selves.
Line by Line Meaning
God damn shit jumping
There's a lot of exciting stuff going on
Pittsburgh doing numbers
Things are going well in Pittsburgh
Lawrenceville got crazy, turnt up all summer
There was a lot of fun and excitement in Lawrenceville over the summer
Whole joint went bizerk
Everyone went wild
Shawty wine when she work
A woman dances sensually while working
Got the vibes all wavy
The atmosphere is relaxed and easygoing
Made me sweat through my shirt
The music is so good that it makes me dance and sweat
Music is my escape
Music helps me forget about my problems
And Music take me away
Music helps me escape reality
Take me up all night
I want to stay up all night listening to music
So I can get through the day
Music helps me cope with my struggles during the day
The life takes my control, and I can't find my way
I feel like I have no control over my life
There's only one way to go
I need to find my own path
I Flee to find my place
I need to escape to find where I belong
This my Sanctuary, this is where I go out
This is my safe place where I can be myself and have fun
No, I ain't tryna show off, I'm just tryna go off
I'm not trying to impress anyone; I just want to have a good time
Turn up in the function, only way I know how
I like to party and dance when I go out
I remember I was eatin' my top ramen for dinner
I used to be really broke and could only afford cheap food
Only had a couple dollars, felt my pockets get thinner
I was struggling to make ends meet
Momma said it's gon' be fine cause baby boy you a winner
My mother encouraged me to believe in myself
Man I felt like a failure, how am I gon' get through the winter
I felt hopeless and unsure of how I would make it through tough times
Went to work, been dreamin' about touring outta state
I worked hard and dreamed of achieving success in my career
Cause one day I'll be on my way
I believe that someday I will achieve my goals
Ain't tryna be like no one
I don't want to imitate anyone else
Ain't tryna act like nothing
I want to be authentic and genuine
Just tryna be myself, be all up in yo' function
I want to be myself and enjoy the party
We leave the world outside, feel freedom from that dungeon
When we party, we forget about our problems and feel free
Can we escape our minds
Can we find a way to forget about our worries
Man, that ain't no discussion OK
There's no debate; we need to find a way to escape our minds
In my mind, I feel ok WHOO
When I escape my worries, I feel good
Don't get in my way
Don't distract me from my goal of having fun and feeling free
Rumble with the demons everyday
I struggle with inner turmoil and obstacles every day
Ali Boombaye Ali Boombaye Ali Boombaye
A chant that represents overcoming obstacles and achieving victory
Rumble in the jungle, fix your face you gon' learn today
I'm determined to overcome my challenges and succeed
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Ian Welch
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