Thoughts
Cassper Nyovest Lyrics


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I keep on pacing up and down the room
And I keep looking at this fucken rope
My mama text me saying See you soon
But will I make it I don't know
I don't wanna die but
I also don't wanna hurt
Found a pot of gold
But, still feel like I need to search word
Success ain't everything that I assumed
Cause I feel lonely in these crowded rooms (Mmh)
Can't even tell if it's plastic or real
They love me but I feel inadequate still
I mean I try to stay focused and ignore it but the pressure will build
Would be ashamed if I don't set up my kids
I mean I'm booming right now but
How long is my reign gon' last? (Mmh)
I feel like I'm one wrong step away from becoming the same old Cass (Mmh)
I don't wanna go back
Wanna move forward but I don't have all the energy
Especially when friends is busy siding with enemies
Thought you knew me better than all these made up analogies
How could I be happy when everybody is mad at me
You could tell I'm lonely by all these memes in my gallery
Busy burning bridges when I should be burning calories
Wishing that we all came with rechargable batteries
Wanna end it all but gotta think of my family
(Fuck)

Now I'm forced to smile with niggas like Scoop (Mmh, mmh)
Who don't love me like they say that they do (Mmh, mmh)
I can see it in the way that they move (Mmh)
Niggas do you false and say they livin' they truth

Who got receipts for what a prayer do (Uh)
You let me fall, that let me know that I'm unbreakable (Uh)
Your sink full, that let me know how that ate at you (Uh)
Come see my plate and all the shit they make me cater to (Uh)
It ain't no space for you cause I done been confined to it (Uh)
Ain't nothing perfect like my vessel if I fine-tune it (Uh)
Man I been thirsty than a bitch, been tryna find fluid (Uh)
I got a waterfall to find out that it's diluted (Uh)
I see the sun inside my son so I been
Super shaded but illuminated (Uh)
Can't do this self so I went super Saiyan (Uh)
My Neo-Soul can make it through the Matrix (Woah-woah)
Clear through my basement I been fumigated
This shit got me buggin' uh
I'm still the slave, I got a noose inside my stomach uh
My free shackles, turn the jewellery for the function uh
My self destruction look like something-something-something uh

And I fear God but tell the devil we could run it uh
Your inner beauty never paid you, truth is ugly huh
I'm so confused I see the darkness when the sun is out
Yo tell the truth when we meet up you just see money huh
It's been a minute since I fell in love
Been soul searchin' I been meaning to tell
Was unavailable, they needed my help
See I convinced the whole damn world to believe in me bruh
When I don't even believe in myself
I'm not as honest as you think I am
I'm just as filtered as your Instagram
I mean I'm really mean just with a bit of trickery
I don't trust a soul, I be like Mr. Bean
My spirit the reason people look up, sort of like Listerine
Scratch beneath the surface
No matter how I word it
Could never tell the truth to my fans, they think I'm perfect
I know I'm real, and I know I'm fake
Don't know my fate, but I know my faith
Tryna control my pace
Believe in God
And the pearly gates
So if I die I hope my soul you take
I know that heaven is a stretch but I'm hoping that you hold my place
I know I'll make it, though I made mistakes
Father protect me when I walk through the shadows of the valley of death
With no fear of the darkness though I'm hearing the threats




When I walk through the shadows of the valley of death
With no fear of the darkness, say that shit with my chest

Overall Meaning

In the song "Thoughts," Cassper Nyovest opens up about his struggles with mental health and the pressure of success. He admits to feeling lonely even when in crowded rooms, and expresses fear about his reign coming to an end. The lyrics also touch on the challenges of maintaining relationships, as well as the struggle to be honest with fans and the pressure to appear perfect.


Despite his success, Cassper feels inadequate and struggles to find meaning, questioning his place in the world. He acknowledges that he needs to take care of himself for the sake of his family, but feels drained and incapable of moving forward. The song ends with a message of faith and hope, as Cassper seeks protection and guidance on his journey.


The raw honesty and vulnerability of "Thoughts" have resonated with many fans, who have praised Cassper for opening up about his struggles and bringing awareness to mental health issues in the music industry.


Line by Line Meaning

I keep on pacing up and down the room
I am restless and unable to find peace


And I keep looking at this fucken rope
I am contemplating suicide


My mama text me saying See you soon
My mother is worried about me and wants me to be safe


But will I make it I don't know
I am unsure of my own survival


I don't wanna die but
I have a fear of death


I also don't wanna hurt
I don't want to cause pain to myself or others


Found a pot of gold
I have achieved success


But, still feel like I need to search word
Despite my success, I still feel unfulfilled and unsure


Success ain't everything that I assumed
I have realized that success does not bring happiness


Cause I feel lonely in these crowded rooms (Mmh)
Despite being surrounded by people, I feel isolated and alone


Can't even tell if it's plastic or real
I am unsure if the people around me really care for me or if they are just pretending


They love me but I feel inadequate still
Despite being loved, I still feel insecure


I mean I try to stay focused and ignore it but the pressure will build
I try to ignore my problems, but they continue to weigh me down


Would be ashamed if I don't set up my kids
I feel a responsibility to provide for my children


I mean I'm booming right now but
Despite my success, I still have doubts


How long is my reign gon' last? (Mmh)
I am uncertain about the longevity of my success


I feel like I'm one wrong step away from becoming the same old Cass (Mmh)
I fear that my past mistakes will catch up to me


I don't wanna go back
I do not want to return to my past mistakes


Wanna move forward but I don't have all the energy
I lack the motivation to continue striving for success


Especially when friends is busy siding with enemies
I feel betrayed by those who are not supportive of me


Thought you knew me better than all these made up analogies
I am disappointed by the lack of understanding from others


How could I be happy when everybody is mad at me
I am struggling to find happiness when others are angry with me


You could tell I'm lonely by all these memes in my gallery
My social media posts reveal my loneliness


Busy burning bridges when I should be burning calories
I am cutting ties with people I should keep in my life


Wishing that we all came with rechargable batteries
I wish we could recharge our energy and motivation


Wanna end it all but gotta think of my family
I have suicidal thoughts, but think of my family as a reason to stay alive


Now I'm forced to smile with niggas like Scoop (Mmh, mmh)
I have to pretend to be happy around people who do not truly care for me


Who don't love me like they say that they do (Mmh, mmh)
I am disappointed by the lack of love from those around me


I can see it in the way that they move (Mmh)
I can detect their insincerity in their actions


Niggas do you false and say they livin' they truth
People pretend to be true to themselves but act fake towards others


Who got receipts for what a prayer do (Uh)
I question the effectiveness of prayer in solving my problems


You let me fall, that let me know that I'm unbreakable (Uh)
I have learned that I am resilient through experiencing failure


Your sink full, that let me know how that ate at you (Uh)
I understand the struggles and challenges that others face


Come see my plate and all the shit they make me cater to (Uh)
I am burdened by expectations and obligations


It ain't no space for you cause I done been confined to it (Uh)
I have filled up all the space in my life with responsibilities


Ain't nothing perfect like my vessel if I fine-tune it (Uh)
I recognize my flaws but am working on improving myself


Man I been thirsty than a bitch, been tryna find fluid (Uh)
I am fervently seeking for inspiration and motivation


I got a waterfall to find out that it's diluted (Uh)
My search for inspiration resulted in disappointment


I see the sun inside my son so I been
My child brings me hope and happiness


Super shaded but illuminated (Uh)
I feel down but also have a sense of enlightenment


Can't do this self so I went super Saiyan (Uh)
I need help from others to overcome my struggles


My Neo-Soul can make it through the Matrix (Woah-woah)
My soul has the strength to persevere through difficult times


Clear through my basement I been fumigated
I am clearing out negative feelings and experiences from my past


This shit got me buggin' uh
My problems are stressing me out


I'm still the slave, I got a noose inside my stomach uh
I still feel trapped and burdened by my problems


My free shackles, turn the jewellery for the function uh
I have found success but am still weighed down by materialistic things


My self destruction look like something-something-something uh
My problems and struggles are causing me to harm myself


And I fear God but tell the devil we could run it uh
I have respect for God but am unafraid of any challenges or obstacles


Your inner beauty never paid you, truth is ugly huh
Your true nature or personality may not always bring you success or happiness


I'm so confused I see the darkness when the sun is out
I am mentally and emotionally conflicted even during good times


Yo tell the truth when we meet up you just see money huh
People only care about my wealth and success, not my personal life


It's been a minute since I fell in love
I have not felt love in a long time


Been soul searchin' I been meaning to tell
I have been trying to figure out my purpose and meaning


Was unavailable, they needed my help
I was not emotionally or mentally available to help others


See I convinced the whole damn world to believe in me bruh
I have achieved great success and convinced many people to support me


When I don't even believe in myself
Despite my success, I am still unsure of myself


I'm not as honest as you think I am
I have hidden aspects of myself from others


I'm just as filtered as your Instagram
I only show others what I want them to see, like social media posts


I mean I'm really mean just with a bit of trickery
I can be manipulative and deceitful when needed


I don't trust a soul, I be like Mr. Bean
I have trust issues and am careful about who I confide in


My spirit the reason people look up, sort of like Listerine
My character is inspiring to others and serves as a role model


Scratch beneath the surface
There is more to me than meets the eye


No matter how I word it
I have trouble expressing my true self


Could never tell the truth to my fans, they think I'm perfect
I am hesitant to reveal my flaws and vulnerabilities to my supporters


I know I'm real, and I know I'm fake
I have both genuine and insincere qualities


Don't know my fate, but I know my faith
I am uncertain about my future, but have faith in a higher power


Tryna control my pace
I am trying to take control of my life and set my own pace


Believe in God
I have faith in a higher power


And the pearly gates
I believe in an afterlife


So if I die I hope my soul you take
If I die, I hope my soul goes to heaven


I know that heaven is a stretch but I'm hoping that you hold my place
I am unsure if I will make it to heaven, but am hopeful


I know I'll make it, though I made mistakes
I am confident in my ability to succeed despite past mistakes


Father protect me when I walk through the shadows of the valley of death
I pray for protection and guidance through difficult times


With no fear of the darkness though I'm hearing the threats
I am not afraid of the unknown and have confidence in myself


Say that shit with my chest
I am confident and unafraid to speak my mind




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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@tiddowntwana

1.. Yo, yo, uh, who got receipts for what a prayer do, uh?
2.. You let me forward that, let me know that I'm unbreakable, uh
3.. Your sync folder, let me know how much it ate at you, uh
4.. Come see my plate and all this shit they made me cater to, uh
5.. It ain't no space for you 'cause I done been confined to it, uh
6.. Ain't nothing perfect like my vessel if I fine tune it, uh
7.. Man, I been thirsty than a bitch, been tryna find fluid, uh
8.. I got a waterfall to find out that it's diluted, uh

9.. I see the sun inside my son, so I been super shaded but illuminated, uh
10. Can't do the cell so I went Super Saiyan, uh
11. My Neo soul can make it through the Matrix, uh
12. Woah-woah, clear through my basement I been fumigating
13. This shit got me bugging, uh
14. I'm still a slave, I got a noose inside my stomach, uh
15. My free shackles turn to jury for the function, uh
16. My self destruction look like sumn', sumn', sumn', uh



@tiddowntwana

One of the best 16 verse I've ever heard 😒

From line 1 to 4
- I caught the Restaurant Scheme
(receipts, sink full, ate, plate, cater)

- line 3.. that word play(sync folder-sink full)

- line 8.. that word play(sun-son)

- line 9.. that Dragonball Z bar(Cell & Super Saiyan

- line 11.. Matrix bar

- line 12 & 13.. that lil Cleaning Scheme was nice
(Clear through a basement - fumigating - bugs (bugging)

- line 14 and 15.. Slavery reference
(slave, noose & shackles)


These are just Rap Skills I heard
Anyone who heard anything I didn't?



@miguelm9932

[Verse 1: Cassper Nyovest]
I keep on pacing up and down the room
And I keep looking at this fuckin' rope
My mama text me sayin' "See you soon"
But will I make it? I don't know
I don't wanna die but, I also don't wanna hurt
Born to pot of gold but, still feel like I need to search, word!
Success ain't everything that I assumed, cause I feel lonely in these crowded rooms (Mmh)
Can't even tell if it's plastic or real
They love me but I feel inadequate still
I mean I try to stay focused and ignore it but the pressure will build
Will be ashamed if I don't set up my kids
I mean I'm booming right now but, how long is my reign gon' last? (Mmh?)
I feel like I'm one wrong step away from becoming the same old Cass (Mmh)
I don't wanna go back
Wanna move forward but I don't have all the energy
Especially when friends is busy siding with enemies
Thought you knew me better than all these made up analogies
How could I be happy when everybody is mad at me?
You could tell I'm lonely by all these memes in my gallery
Busy burning bridges when I should be burning calories
Wishin' that we all came with rechargable batteries
Wanna end it all but gotta think of my family
(Fuck!)
Now I'm forced to smile with niggas like Scoop (Mmh, mmh)
Who don't love me like they say that they do (Mmh, mmh)
I can see it in the way that they move (Mmh, mmh)
Niggas do you false and say they livin' they truth


[Verse 2: Boogie,Β with Cassper Nyovest]
Who got receipts for what a prayer do? (Uh)
You let me fall, that let me know that I'm unbreakable (Uh)
Your sink food, that let me know how that ate at you (Uh)
Come see my plate and all the shit they make me cater to (Uh)
It ain't no space for you cause I done been confined to it (Uh)
Ain't nothing perfect like my vessel if I fine-tune it (Uh)
Man I been thirsty than a bitch, been tryna find fluid (Uh)
I got a waterfall to find out that it's diluted (Uh)
I see the sun inside my sun so I been, super shaded but illuminated (Uh)
Can't do this self so I went super Saiyan (Uh)
My Neo-Soul can make it through the Matrix (Woah-woah)
Clear through my basement I been fumigated
This shit got me buggin' uh
I'm still the slave, I got a noose inside my stomach uh
My free shackles, turn the jewellery for the function uh
My self destruction look likeΒ something-something-something uh

[Verse 3: Cassper Nyovest]
And I fear God but tell the devil we could run it uh
Your inner beauty never paid you, truth is ugly huh?
I'm so confused I see the darkness when the sun is out
Yo tell the truth, when we meet you just see money huh?
It's been a minute since I fell in love
Been soul searchin', I been meaning to tell
Was unavailable, they needed my help
See I convinced the whole damn world to believe in me bruh
When I don't even believe in myself
I'm not as honest as you think I am, I'm just as filtered as your Instagram
I mean I'm really mean just with a bit of trickery
I don't trust a soul, I be like Mr. Bean
My spirit the reason people look up, sort of like Listerine
Scratch beneath the surface
No matter how I word it
Could never tell the truth to my fans, they think I'm perfect
I know I'm real, and I know I'm fake
Don't know my fate, but I know my faith
Tryna control my pace
Believe in God, and the pearly gates
So if I die, I hope my soul you take
I know that heaven is a stretch but I'm hoping that you hold my place
I know I'll make it, though I made mistakes
Father protect me when I walk through the shadows of the valley of death
With no fear of the darkness though I'm hearing the threats
When I walk through the shadows of the valley of death
With no fear of the darkness, say that shit with my chest



All comments from YouTube:

@senzosenkosimaqhawe5308

The sounds of that car passing damn got me thinking that one day I will own one, because at home we never had one . πŸ”₯πŸ”₯😭

@nokukhanyasithole5734

Keep pushing senzo you gonn be the one to change that!!!πŸ‘ŠπŸΏπŸš˜

@tebogophakedi7227

May God bless you with the strength and ideas to turn this dream into reality Senzo. Iphupho lizofezeka my brother

@Lightsmith_Productions

hustle hard king

@notion2439

Same here bro

@DIARIES_WW

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@blckmuzikubheka151

I swear this track takes me back to "I hope you bought it"😀😀😀 It literally refunneled my love for Cass over and overπŸ˜­πŸ™ŒπŸΏπŸ™ŒπŸΏπŸ™ŒπŸΏπŸ™ŒπŸΏ

@sanelemakamo6037

This track is timeless ..i will come back im 2030 to like my comment...πŸ‘ŒπŸΎπŸ‘ŒπŸΎ

@thegreatafrican3367

Hands down the best song on the album β™₯οΈπŸ˜”

@skyz_connect

There aint no one rapper in SA who can pour out his heart like Cassper. Big up to you brother!

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