Turn The Lights Off
Blaklez Lyrics

If loving you is wrong
If my love for you is considered unacceptable or morally incorrect

I don't wanna be right
I would rather embrace the wrongness of my love rather than conform to societal expectations

If being right means being without you
If being morally correct requires me to be separated from you

I'd rather live a wrong doing life
I choose to live a life that goes against what is considered right in order to be with you

I really wanna go through
I genuinely desire to experience

Everything I been through so cruel
All the painful experiences I have endured

And everybody feel that way too
And it seems like everyone else also feels the same

Cause I don't really need to please you
Because I don't have a strong desire to make you happy or satisfy your expectations

Star-studded collaborations ain't the way to get you famous
Working with famous and influential people is not the path to achieving fame in your eyes

It's the work you put it
It is the effort and dedication you invest

Save it, embrace it, cause he your favourite
Treasure and embrace the work I do because I am your favorite

This is basic, do the work you get the recognition
It's a fundamental concept: if you put in the work, you will be acknowledged and recognized

Sometimes you do the work they tell you that it's something missing
At times, even when you do the work, others may criticize or find fault in it

So it's hymns I sing, connects me to the Christ I need
Therefore, I sing hymns that connect me to the spiritual guidance and strength I require

I'm lightning speed, insightful and I might repeat
I am quick-witted, perceptive, and I may reiterate my thoughts

The same shit I said last
Repeating the same ideas I previously expressed

Surely moving stand fast
Confidently and steadfastly progressing forward

They tell me moving stand fast prolly lead to a head crash
Others warn me that continuing to move forward may result in a sudden and disastrous failure

Still a rose in the wilderness
Despite the challenging and harsh environment, I am like a beautiful flower surviving

But this rose needs water cause it's drying out
However, I require care and nourishment because I am becoming exhausted and depleted

He needs love but the game took a sucker punch
I still crave love, but the industry has dealt a powerful blow to my hopes and dreams

But the brave keep moving til they wipe us out
Nevertheless, courageous people continue to persevere until they are completely eradicated or defeated

I'm sick of doubt, if you fu*k with me then rock with me
I am tired of feeling uncertain, if you support me, then stand by my side

I need militant supporters who truly fu*k with me
I require dedicated followers who genuinely believe in and support me

Don't dedicate a bunch of flowers to my memory
Do not honor and remember me with empty gestures like dedicating flowers after I am gone

That shit is criminal and sicker than a ill disease, word life
That behavior is morally wrong and more harmful than a serious illness, trust me

Josephine, Josephine, might be dead and gone
Referring to a person named Josephine who may no longer be alive

But to me you still a queen
However, in my eyes, you are still a powerful and admirable figure

I might've said some things that I ain't really mean
I may have spoken hurtful words that did not accurately reflect my true feelings

But what good is a man if he's living on his knees?
But what is the value of a man if he constantly submits and bows down to others?

Mama they comparin' me to, niggas with no heart
Mama, people are comparing me to individuals who lack compassion and empathy

Feel the fire in my belly, competition got no spark
I feel a burning passion within me, but my competitors lack the same level of energy and inspiration

To survive the flow, neither are the knower
In order to thrive in this industry, neither the artists nor the audience truly understand everything about it

Nothing's black and white, show up daily like Trevor Noah
Nothing is straightforward or simple, I continue to work and perform consistently like Trevor Noah

Read the playbook better than peeps I went to school with
I have a better understanding of the rules and strategies than the people I grew up with

Life changed, no longer speak with rappers I was cool with
Since my life transformed, I no longer have communication or a close relationship with the rappers I used to be friends with

Tried to smoke the peace pipe, niggas is stuck on stupid
I attempted to reconcile and find peace, but some individuals are stubborn and ignorant

Me I spit the gospel, treatin' the booth like a pulpit
I express my truth and beliefs passionately, treating the recording studio like a sacred place to preach

Woah Kimosabe, tell satan don't get behind me
An expression of surprise and determination to not let evil or negativity influence me

In the form of a girl posting pictures sellin' her body
Referring to immoral behavior where a woman objectifies and exploits herself on social media

You drudgers criticize me, better think before they try me
Those who constantly find fault and criticize me should reconsider their actions before provoking me

Don't be restless like poison Ivy have you strapped up to an IV (That's right)
Do not be restless and cause harm like poison ivy, leaving you dependent on an intravenous drip to survive

What the devil say? (What he say?)
What does the devil say? (Asking about the negative or harmful influence)

We try elevate (Alright)
We strive to improve ourselves and rise above

Smoking up a cloud (What else?)
Surrounding ourselves with smoke or distractions (expressing indifference)

And feeling elevated (What else?)
Experiencing a sense of upliftment and heightened emotions

Pour up (That's right)
Let's pour a drink (affirming the action)

I'm hella faded (High)
I am heavily under the influence of drugs or alcohol (upbeat)

We try make a difference, you just try and make it
We are striving to create a positive impact, while you are simply trying to achieve personal success

Turn the lights off
Symbolic expression to create a mood or atmosphere of intimacy

This type of feeling here is life long
The emotions and connection experienced in this moment are everlasting

I don't wanna live a life lost
I do not want to exist in a state of confusion or emptiness

I'm just steady tryna right wrongs
I am constantly striving to correct mistakes or injustices

We ain't tryna live a life long
We don't want to live a meaningless existence indefinitely

I'm steady tryna right wrongs
I am consistently working to rectify past mistakes

Turn the lights off
Symbolic expression to create a mood or atmosphere of intimacy

Turn the lights off
Symbolic expression to create a mood or atmosphere of intimacy

Turn the lights off
Symbolic expression to create a mood or atmosphere of intimacy

Life long
Something that lasts for a lifetime

This life long
This is something that will endure throughout life

Life long
Something that lasts for a lifetime

Turn the lights off (Lights off)
Symbolic expression to create a mood or atmosphere of intimacy (repeated)