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D.L. Hughley Lyrics

One step closer to death
Acknowledging that every moment spent brings us closer to our inevitable fate

I'm steady wasting my time
Not making effective use of the limited time we have

Steady wasting my mind for the thrill of it
Allowing the temporary excitement of life's distractions to dull our minds and consume our attention

I keep popping these pills and writing these songs
Using substances and creative outlets as a temporary escape from reality

Just to ease my mind out of the shit
Although these temporary solutions won't solve the root issue, they're the only solution available for the moment

Living like we're forever young there's no stopping it
Acting recklessly and carelessly, not recognizing the long-term consequences of our actions

Fuck your love and fuck your trust
Jaded and disillusioned towards relationships and affection

All these bitches the same they irrelevant
Demeaning towards women and devaluing their worth

Petty love petty love Is all I get from it
Feeling unsatisfied with superficial and meaningless relationships

Stab me in my back Now all you wanted was a check
Betrayal and manipulation can be disguised and justified by financial gain

But on the real you was the best
Despite the lies and misdeeds, there were genuine positive aspects of the relationship

Undergoing hate plus the stress
Struggling to handle the negative emotions and conflicts in life

I'm standing out it's fuck the rest
Recognizing and rejecting societal norms and expectations

Aching pains inside my chest
Emotional pain that can't be numbed or erased by fleeting solutions

We're in a war going back and forth let's call it love chess
Romantic relationships can involve strategic moves and a power struggle

Baby make a move I can't deal with this no
Desiring assertiveness and action from the other person in the relationship

Put a bust down on my wrist So I sip
Using material possessions as a coping mechanism

Yes I love to sip I can't get a grip
Alcohol and substances only provide temporary relief and often exacerbate the issue

Every puff I take The memories seem to fade
Self-medication only numbs the pain, temporarily erasing memories and emotions

And every pill I pop I just seem to numb my pain
Prolonged substance use creates a cycle of pain and addiction

So I got to flex And I got to run
Maintaining a superficial image and obsessing over material wealth and success

Chasing all the checks Living we are forever young
Pursuing money and instant gratification at the expense of our long-term well-being and growth

Living like we're forever young there's no stopping it
Reiterating the idea that reckless behavior can cause long-lasting damage, even though we feel invincible

No there's no stopping it
A final reminder that the consequences of our actions will catch up with us, but it's up to us to make the most of the time we have