Lately
Brother Clyde feat. King Phaze Lyrics


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I wish I was a little more solid
A little more grounded
Maybe just a little more

I wish I was a little less angry
A little less selfish
Maybe just a little less
Lately I feel like crashin'
I feel like the whole world is comin' to an end
Lately I feel like nothin' really matters
I, I wanna feel good again

I wish I was a little more patient
A little more forgivin'
Maybe just a little more

I wish I was a little less crazy
A little less out there
Maybe just a little less

Lately I feel like crashin'
I feel like the whole world is comin' to an end
Lately I feel like nothin' really matters
I, I wanna feel good again
I wanna feel good again

Lately I feel like crashin'
I feel like I hate rappin'
I feel like the world's gonna end
And again situations keep goin' tragic

I feel like defeats gonna happen
In jail, no bail, we're packed in
Every day just keeps on lastin'
I just wanna keep gettin' past it

I wanna waste away
I wanna be left alone in hell
No one gave a damn
When I was sittin' in my cell

So every now and then
I feel a little bit close to the edge
And I feel I'm about to break
And I can't take the fact that lately
I pay for my actions greatly

Lately I feel like crashin'
I feel like the whole world is comin' to an end
Lately I feel like nothin' really matters
I wanna feel good again
I wanna feel good again

I wish I was a little more solid




A little more grounded
Maybe just a little more

Overall Meaning

The song "Lately" by Brother Clyde feat. King Phaze expresses a deep sense of dissatisfaction with oneself and the world around them. The lyrics describe a feeling of being unstable, angry, selfish, and crazy. The singer wishes they were more patient, forgiving, and grounded. They want to feel good again and are tired of feeling like everything is crashing down around them.


The repetition of the phrase "lately I feel like crashin'" emphasizes the singer's sense of despair and hopelessness. They feel like the whole world is coming to an end and that nothing really matters. The line "I feel like I hate rappin'" could be interpreted as a metaphor for feeling disillusioned with one's own art or creative pursuits. The line "I just wanna keep gettin' past it" shows that the singer is determined to keep going even in the face of adversity.


Overall, the song "Lately" provides a raw and honest glimpse into the struggles of the human experience. It speaks to the universal human desire for stability, peace, and happiness.


Line by Line Meaning

I wish I was a little more solid
I wish I was more stable and sure of myself


A little more grounded
More anchored and rooted


Maybe just a little more
Slightly more than what I currently am


I wish I was a little less angry
I wish I could control my anger better


A little less selfish
Less self-centered


Maybe just a little less
Again, slightly less than what I currently am


Lately I feel like crashin'
I feel overwhelmed and defeated


I feel like the whole world is comin' to an end
Everything seems to be falling apart


Lately I feel like nothin' really matters
I'm losing hope and motivation


I, I wanna feel good again
I long for a sense of happiness and contentment


I wish I was a little more patient
I wish I could be more tolerant and understanding


A little more forgivin'
More willing to let go of grudges


Maybe just a little more
Once again, a slight improvement


I wish I was a little less crazy
I wish I could be more mentally stable


A little less out there
Less eccentric and unconventional


Maybe just a little less
Slightly less strange than I currently am


Lately I feel like I hate rappin'
I feel disillusioned with my job as a rapper


I feel like the world's gonna end
A sense of impending doom and hopelessness


And again situations keep goin' tragic
Bad things keep happening, one after the other


I feel like defeats gonna happen
I fear that failure is inevitable


In jail, no bail, we're packed in
I feel restricted and trapped, with no escape


Every day just keeps on lastin'
Time seems to drag on and on


I just wanna keep gettin' past it
I just want to move on and overcome my struggles


I wanna waste away
I feel like giving up and letting myself deteriorate


I wanna be left alone in hell
I feel isolated and hopeless


No one gave a damn
I feel like no one cares about me or my struggles


When I was sittin' in my cell
During a dark and isolating time in my life


So every now and then
From time to time


I feel a little bit close to the edge
I feel like I'm on the brink of losing control


And I feel I'm about to break
I feel like I'm about to reach my breaking point


And I can't take the fact that lately
I can't handle the recent hardships and struggles


I pay for my actions greatly
I face severe consequences for my mistakes and poor choices




Writer(s): JONATHAN RIVERA, MORRIS TANCREDI

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Comments from YouTube:

@curlycutiepie6935

More people should know about this song...

@lumpyrn

its scary how close this song is to my reality. its awesome!

@HPCringecraft

i like how he can mix country with rock and a little rap

@rmhand

A fan from day one and will always be a fan of BRC.

@JenniferNein

contrary to what most folks think Billy Ray Cyrus is and has always been more of a free spirit in the music world. I've followed his career from the start, this song is one of his best love it and the dynamic behind it. great job boys!

@rona.spaulding4716

The song is so good! It is more topical now than ever. Play it loud

@LoktarBlazer

This is one of the best songs made today they are kinda like Ffdp in the way they care about the world and the soldiers and when the rap starts it is so kick ass

@MIKI240695

He is my king... My god of music... God of country music.... loveeee him ssooo much... There is no interview that i didn't watched, there is no song that i did not heard... August 25, 1961, one mother born on this world great talent, great voice... We should celebrate that day as an day of MUSIC! (Sorry for my Englesh, i'm not very good...)

@CRAZYCRADER

Cyrus told AOL Music, "I thought it was quintessential to this video not to have any band performance... no pictures of my face. It's about the world, the human race and Mother Earth. We wanted the video to stay in that realm. We were looking at everything that's happened lately -- the earthquake in Haiti, the floods in Tennessee, the oil spill -- there was stuff on the news every single day that reflects more and more what "Lately" is about."

@adigitalmindonlinedesign

WOW. 1:02 Mark. What a powerful Image... Thanks BP!

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