Gone
Cam Meekins Lyrics
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Cuz I don't even know what we did last summmer
And everybody was lookin' at me and there was nothing wrong
Ya boy back on his game, just when you thought he turned his back on the game
Put out the illest fuckin' CD that I ever even made
I still got ghosts and demons that Ima fight with
Still ain't close to clean, look how I write shit
Beat swings so much, young dizzy go lispey
Write with the best of them
Hated by all the rest of them
But back in high school they wouldn't even have sex with him
Don't you know I'm like the next big thing
I'm contemplating whether I was even made for this dream
But young Cam givin' up, thats never gon' be the rhyme
But young Cam blowin' up, its about damn time
Uh
I'm sittin' thinkin' about the choices I'm makin'
Cuz everybody got swag, I got high expectations
Low self esstem and a couple matching shirts
I walk the city streets, but with my beats kickin' dirt
And I
Try to keep it positive cuz in mind the only place that I can change the way I'm living
Get inside, uh
I just wish I just wish for the days when I was younger
Cuz I don't even know what we did last summmer
And everybody was lookin' at me and there was nothing wrong
Why every rapper in the game gotta talk about their de niro's
Just cuz you get paid don't make you a fuckin' hero
Doc told us we was too skinny look in the mirror'o
I talk about that real shit, I'm munchin' on my cereal
I'm back and forth, all the time with my ryhmes
Young schizophrenic, with my rap shit forget it
I got a couple bitches I don't get to text and
I'm stuck up in the friend zone, just blame it on a dead zone
Don't get it twisted like illiterate rappers
Make that shit you bump to while you sittin' in traffic
Modern man in the flesh, steady bottlin' up my stress
Let it all out on the page, the bass hits your chest, uh
Until you fall off of a cliff or kill yourself
Cuz of the bullshit, I hope you can remember I'm on some bullshit
Before you rap, let me stutter on the track
Before you tell that girl you love her
Grab a rubber its the summer, uh
I just wish I just wish for the days when I was younger
Cuz I don't even know what we did last summmer
And everybody was lookin' at me and there was nothing wrong
The first verse of Cam Meekins's "Gone" reminisces on the days of youth and nostalgia. The lyrics express that the singer wishes he could go back to a time when everything felt simpler and more carefree, as he cannot even remember what he did the previous summer. Despite this, he portrays himself as the center of attention and popular, with nobody judging him.
The second verse discusses the pressures he feels as a musician and the high standards he holds himself to. He talks about his insecurities, such as his low self-esteem and self-doubt, and how he walks the city streets with his beats while kicking dirt. He tries to maintain a positive attitude, recognizing that the only place he can change how he lives is in his own mind.
The third verse takes a shot at the materialistic nature of many rappers and the focus on money and fame. Cam Meekins believes that getting paid doesn't make someone a hero and talks about real-life issues instead. He struggles with relationships and feeling stuck in the friend zone, but he expresses himself through his music and hopes that he can make an impact on people. The chorus repeats the theme of nostalgia and how things seemed simpler in the past, with nobody judging him and everything just feeling right.
Overall, "Gone" is a reflection of the pressures and insecurities that come with being a musician and the desire to escape back to a time of simplicity and innocence. It's a relatable song that resonates with listeners and showcases Cam Meekins's vulnerability as an artist.
Line by Line Meaning
I just wish I just wish for the days when I was younger
I yearn for the days of my youth
Cuz I don't even know what we did last summmer
I can't recall what we did last summer
And everybody was lookin' at me and there was nothing wrong
I had everyone's attention and nothing was amiss
Ya boy back on his game, just when you thought he turned his back on the game
I'm back on my game, proving wrong those who thought I had given up
Put out the illest fuckin' CD that I ever even made
I released my best album to date
I still got ghosts and demons that Ima fight with
I still have internal struggles I must overcome
Still ain't close to clean, look how I write shit
My writing is evidence that I'm far from being clean
Pen game messy, call me don't ever text me
My writing is messy, call me instead of texting
Beat swings so much, young dizzy go lispey
My music has a lot of swing and can make you dizzy
Write with the best of them
I write as well as the best writers
Hated by all the rest of them
I'm disliked by all my competition
But back in high school they wouldn't even have sex with him
Despite my current success, I was unpopular in high school
Don't you know I'm like the next big thing
I'm poised to become the next big thing
I'm contemplating whether I was even made for this dream
I'm questioning if I was meant for this career path
But young Cam givin' up, thats never gon' be the rhyme
I won't give up, that's not what I'm about
But young Cam blowin' up, its about damn time
But I'm blowing up now, and it's been a long time coming
I'm sittin' thinkin' about the choices I'm makin'
I'm reflecting on the choices I've made
Cuz everybody got swag, I got high expectations
I have high expectations despite being surrounded by others with confidence
Low self esstem and a couple matching shirts
I have low self-esteem despite having a few nice things
I walk the city streets, but with my beats kickin' dirt
I walk the streets with my music, feeling unrecognized
And I Try to keep it positive cuz in mind the only place that I can change the way I'm living
I try to stay positive since my mind is the only place I can change my life
Why every rapper in the game gotta talk about their de niro's
Why do rappers have to constantly talk about their money?
Just cuz you get paid don't make you a fuckin' hero
Getting paid doesn't make you a hero
Doc told us we was too skinny look in the mirror'o
The doctor told us we were too thin, we should examine ourselves
I talk about that real shit, I'm munchin' on my cereal
I talk about real life, even while eating my breakfast cereal
I'm back and forth, all the time with my ryhmes
I'm constantly fluctuating with my rhymes
Young schizophrenic, with my rap shit forget it
I'm a young schizophrenic when it comes to my rap skills
I got a couple bitches I don't get to text and
I have a few girls I don't get to text often
I'm stuck up in the friend zone, just blame it on a dead zone
I'm stuck in the friend zone, and I attribute it to a supposed lack of signal
Don't get it twisted like illiterate rappers
Don't misinterpret me like rappers who can't read
Make that shit you bump to while you sittin' in traffic
I make the music you listen to while stuck in traffic
Modern man in the flesh, steady bottlin' up my stress
I'm a modern man, keeping my stress bottled up
Let it all out on the page, the bass hits your chest, uh
I release my stress on the page, and the bass hits you hard
Until you fall off of a cliff or kill yourself
Until you reach a breaking point and do something drastic
Cuz of the bullshit, I hope you can remember I'm on some bullshit
Due to the difficulties, I hope you don't forget that I'm still struggling
Before you rap, let me stutter on the track
Give me a chance to shine before you start rapping
Before you tell that girl you love her
Before you profess your love to that girl
Grab a rubber its the summer, uh
Use a condom since it's summertime
Contributed by David V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jordan Jacobson
This such a nostalgic hit yet such powerful song with memories.. so many Cam songs to love...
Andrew Yenicag
Still listening to this today. It never gets old!
over_rated
Been 2 more years man
Nich Holsomback
I miss this stuff man. New stuffs dope too, but there's something about this album and LCF that make me connect with it.
Justin Pearl
I've been listening to cam since I was 13 now im 21 and still jamming out
xagfasdgadsfgadfgadfa
this made my day
SlowEcoo
it’s 2020 and i still be bumping this album !!
J breezzy
I was looking for anybody to have a comment from this year. I’m glad we still here yo
Ab
I haven’t had the best year but this track helps with the shitty days
Nick Vicari Jr
anyone remember when cam dropped this as an unreleased track to an earlier album. I searched all over the web for it and he finally re released it. cam is dope