Caved In
CunninLynguists Lyrics

I can't hold on, I can't hold on
Feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope, but trying to hold on anyway.

But I just hold on, I just hold on
Despite feeling helpless, still finding the strength to persevere.

Lord why's everybody's puzzle missing pieces
Questioning why everyone seems to be struggling and unable to find a solution to their problems.

Struggling, grinding, greaseless
Describing the difficulty of trying to get ahead, without any lubrication or support to ease the way.

No rhyme or reason in sight
Feeling like there's no logic or explanation for the struggles and suffering around us.

I'm seeing the pain off their eyes
Observing the pain and suffering in the eyes of those around us.

I'm seeing that often we lie, lost in our cries
Recognizing that we often deceive ourselves and get lost in our own emotional pain.

I'm seeing, impatient parents
Noticing how parents can sometimes be too demanding and critical of their children.

Blaming unsuspecting children
Putting the responsibility for their own problems on innocent children.

I'm seeing in patients, critical
Witnessing patients in hospitals who are in critical condition.

Streets are dead from the killings
Referring to the violence and death that are prevalent in many urban areas.

I'm like damn, block's hot, not from the ozone
Expressing surprise and concern at the dangerous conditions in the neighborhood, which are not caused by pollution.

Through camera's cops watch these lil boys hold chrome
Police surveillance cameras capture the actions of young men carrying guns.

Stuck, teenagers, foxes and pups
Feeling like young people are trapped and helpless, like animals in a hunt.

On blocks rocks in they chucks, choppers watchin above
Describing impoverished youth wearing sneakers with hard soles, while helicopters fly overhead watching them.

They need love, not snug cuffs, federally fucked
Suggesting that what these young people need is not to be arrested and punished, but to be shown love and care.

Tis all orchestration Hanz Zimmer couldn't conduct
Implying that the chaotic and violent conditions in these neighborhoods are not accidental or random, but are instead part of a larger plan or system.

But whattawedo, most problems dun been discussed
Acknowledging that many of these issues have been talked about at length, but little has been done to solve them.

But talk bout actions on the backend, and hush
Demanding that instead of just talking, people need to take real actions to address these problems.

I guess most of y'all must listen to Rush
Suggesting that many people are more interested in political talk shows than in doing something to help the less fortunate.

Long as you all good, then erebody under you flush
Implying that people who are doing well financially or socially tend to forget about those who are struggling and marginalized.

We slippin far under the ghoul yard
Using a metaphor to describe how people are sliding deeper into despair and misery.

In grim tooms we some dim stars, batteries full barred
Comparing people to stars that are losing their light, with no energy to shine brightly because their batteries are depleted.

At birth, but it's hard to stay charged on earth
Remarking how even though we all start out with potential as newborns, it can be difficult to maintain that energy and drive throughout our lives.

Cause world wide like girth, the wise are in the dirt
Suggesting that everywhere in the world, wise and knowledgeable people are being overlooked, neglected, or underestimated.

Grandmama's used to bus us to church
Remembering a time when family and community were more supportive and involved in each other's lives.

Humming hymms
Reflecting on the spiritual comfort and solace that can be found in religious music and rituals.

Strech out a fat meal on the table from something slim
Recalling a time when people were more resourceful and creative in making the most out of what little they had.

Now we starving, faith on the back of a carton
Describing how things have changed and how many people are now going hungry and lacking in faith or hope.

To find it, follow tracks down arms
Suggesting that people might need to search within themselves and their own physical bodies to find hope and meaning.

And boulevards in the south, park
Referring to different places or types of environments where people might seek out help or inspiration.

Watch as mouth art paints audio visuals
Marveling at the power of music and poetry to express complex emotions and ideas.

Call it rhythmical miracles
Describing the beauty and wonder of poetic language and song lyrics.

And parts what your eyes red see
Implying that the things we see in the world can sometimes be overwhelming or emotionally draining.

Throwing change ups in your medley through headpiece
Suggesting that music can help us to shift our perspective or mood.

Still Judge, but don't Dredd each day, instead feast
Encouraging people to stay positive and hopeful, to savor life's pleasures or blessings.

Life's and unfed beast that eats bread and meat
Comparing life to a ravenous animal that needs constant nourishment and sustenance to survive.

That's, either your cash or your corpse
Suggesting that people need to be constantly working to support themselves, or else they will perish or be neglected by society.

So I just pray that the Lord helps me last through these wars
Expressing a heartfelt hope for divine guidance and strength in the face of struggles or conflict.

Ya know?
Asking rhetorically if the listener understands or shares these perspectives.

Every time I try and help myself
Expressing a sense of frustration or despair at the difficulty of trying to improve one's own life.

Reaching out and finding no one else
Feeling like there is no support or community to turn to.

So anytime you feel your soul's in need
Promising to be there for others who might be struggling and in need of help or support.

Realize you can depend on me
Offering reassurance that the artist can be relied upon to provide help or companionship.

And let's just hold on
Encouraging everyone to keep going and not give up hope, despite the challenges and difficulties they might face.