vanity
Blu Lyrics

There we go, there we go
The singer is acknowledging that the song is starting.

I think we're live again
The singer believes that he is in the moment and able to channel his feelings into the song.

All alone, unplug my phone
The singer is isolating himself from the outside world to focus on his thoughts and feelings.

Back in the zone, been home but been gone
The artist has been preoccupied with making a living, but is now able to focus on his art again.

Prioritizing life in case I do not live long
The artist is considering his mortality and trying to make the most of the time he has.

And finally found some time to sit down and pin this song
The singer has been busy with other things, but has now been able to find a moment to focus on creating something meaningful.

Might as well try to tell you how I feel when I feel
The singer is using this opportunity to express his emotions.

And I just want is time to pay some bills, life is real
The artist has practical concerns that he needs to attend to despite his artistic pursuits.

You can miss it everyday, trying to get a little pay
The artist acknowledges that many people spend their lives working to make ends meet and don't have time for artistic expression.

Fill the page with some change
The artist is using his art to try to make a difference in the world.

Try to feel a little change on my mind
The singer is seeking personal growth through his creative process.

I be thinking about the rain but
The artist is preoccupied with negative thoughts and emotions.

Sunshine shines everyday but hey
Despite the negative thoughts, the singer recognizes that there is still beauty in the world.

This is sunny California where the phoneys run up on you
The singer is referencing the false image that people in California often project.

Cause they want you to be just like them
The singer recognizes the pressure to conform to the social norms of California.

I'm on the corner about to get a swisher from the liquor store dro
The artist is engaging in a mundane activity that contrasts with the deeper emotions he is expressing in the song.

, sit at home, pin a song
The artist is spending his time doing something meaningful and creative.

Call a chick, get some dome
The singer is engaging in sexual activity.

Play my shit, when I roll
The singer wants his music to be played when he is no longer around.

Cause nobody knows my mental like me
The artist is acknowledging that he knows himself better than anyone else does.

Open my window let you people get a peep b
The artist is allowing listeners to catch a glimpse into his inner world.

My life is simple, yo they think the shit is deep
The artist recognizes that his simple life may seem unremarkable, but still has value.

Be sleeping on me cause I finally got some sheets, Please
The singer is frustrated that people are ignoring him, despite his hard work and recent successes.

That's for wifey not just hoes that want to ride me
The artist is expressing his love and appreciation for his significant other, rather than focusing on casual sex partners.

Cause they like me when I'm riding the beat
The singer recognizes that some people are only interested in him for his talents and not for who he is as a person.

To each his own
The singer acknowledges that everyone has their own preferences and opinions.

Niggas say they gripping chromes, splitting domes in they song
The singer is criticizing other rappers who glamorize violence in their lyrics.

When, I just feel I'm pinning the palm
The artist is proud of his own lyrics and feels that they have meaning, even if they aren't violent or flashy.

Peace
The artist ends his verse with a simple message of peace and unity.

I can't believe they think it's (Vanity)
The singer is surprised that some people see his work as vain or pointless.

Even my peeps say it's (Vanity)
The singer is sad that even his friends might not understand the value of his artistic pursuits.

(They call you Vanity)
The artist is referencing a name that someone has given him based on their perception of his work.

Just because I rather eat in peace
The artist is emphasizing that he values his own happiness and peace of mind over material success.

My life's been a bitch like this chick named (Vanity)
The artist is acknowledging the difficult and sometimes frustrating nature of his life.

Sitting alone on my own dick is (Vanity)
The singer is criticizing others who are selfish or self-centered.

And when I'm gone home sickness just (Vanity)
The artist is emphasizing that true happiness comes from within, and is not dependent on material possessions.

No, wifey at home, been home but ain't boned though
The singer is acknowledging that he hasn't had sex with his significant other in a while, but values her for more than just physical intimacy.

Threw a few dollars to her
The singer is showing financial appreciation for his significant other.

Told her get her comb out my hair
The singer is referencing a common phrase used between romantic partners to express intimacy and playfulness.

Turn a square to a spliff and lift my dome in the air
The artist is engaging in drug use to alter his state of mind.

Above clouds where the rain falls all inside my home
The artist is attempting to escape his worries and negative thoughts through drug use, but they still persist within him.

Like, pain colored paint balls
The singer is using a metaphor to describe his inner turmoil and emotional pain.

Call it what you want
The singer acknowledges that different people will have different opinions about his actions.

Niggas laugh cause my faith strong
The artist is being criticized for having a strong faith in his own beliefs and actions.

All I know is no one knows the places that I've gone
The artist acknowledges that his life journey is unique and that nobody else will be able to fully understand it.

Or faces that I've seen cry, seen laugh, seen die
The artist has had a variety of experiences in his life, including both joy and sadness.

Seen eyes with my life and all of them
The singer has witnessed many different types of people and emotions in his life.

Seen signs of falling but I caught hope
Despite moments of despair, the artist has been able to find hope and positivity.

Will in my wings, halo a hard hope
The singer has the will and determination to succeed, even in the face of adversity.

To faith like a new black pope
The singer has a strong sense of faith in himself and his abilities.

I am dope when I want to be
The singer is proud of his talents and abilities as an artist.

And flow when I'm on the beat
The artist is able to naturally and effortlessly create music.

I stroke when I want to need to skeet
The artist is referencing a crude act of sexual gratification.

They will fuck you if you don't keep your enemies and homies on the ropes, when they suppose to be close
The singer is criticizing the idea of betrayal by friends and associates.

Poppa told me in a few that Nomie showed me the ropes
The singer learned the lessons of life from his father and others who helped guide him.

Hanging on dreams to be happy, whether lavish or lean
The artist is emphasizing the importance of following one's dreams and passions, regardless of material wealth.

I've seen enough to make a boy die nappy
The artist has experienced enough in his life to be content and fulfilled.

Now a man on a search for the God that I am
The artist is actively searching for his own truth and place in the world.

But actually I'd rather be me
The singer is emphasizing the importance of self-acceptance and authenticity.

My poppa told me it was (Vanity)
The artist's father has also criticized his artistic pursuits as being vain or pointless.

My old lady said it's (Vanity)
The singer's significant other has also criticized his artistic pursuits as being vain or pointless.