Rolling Stone
Danny Brown Feat. Petite Noir Lyrics
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But don't feel for me
You know I'm in my zone
So don't speak to me
And in my mind I just feel so alone
Just release me
Feeling like I got money
Even if she fuck me
I still know life a bitch
Bought a nightmare, sold a dream
Happiness went upstream
Blame myself, I had no control
Now I'm living with no soul
I'm on a road that never ends
Don't know opposite of sin
Some people say I think too much
I don't think they think enough
Time rough but it got rougher
Weight heavier up on my shoulders
Living crooked 'til it's over
Can't be straight, can't be sober
Thought process so immature
Can't make it up, up out the sewer
Feeling like there's no hope
Blaze dope, my mind float
I love her, she love me
Love ain't enough with no bucks
Fucked up, that's the way it is
I don't know who I should trust
Riding around with the windows up
Smoking like it's ten of us
Just me in the back seat
With the driver bumping them Isleys
I'm walking on this long road
Will I come back?
Homie, I don't even really know
You know I'm living like a rolling stone
But don't feel for me
You know I'm in my zone
So don't speak to me
And in my mind I just feel so alone
Just release me
Feeling like I'm not alive
But I know I'm not dead
Living lies but can't hide
Deep inside, the truth dies
Bought hope, can't get change
Lost my brain, going insane
Self-medicate is how I cope
Leave my body, soul go afloat
On a roll that never ends
Don't know where I should begin
Feeling trapped, no looking back
Head first in that deep end
Living like a rolling stone
When I die, I leave alone
Getting high, I feel low
But we all know life goes on
You know I'm living like a rolling stone
But don't feel for me
You know I'm in my zone
So don't speak to me
And in my mind I just feel so alone
Just re-
All that I know
All that I know is to feel your shame
'Cause you can't let go
'Cause you can't let go, you drive me insane
But will I ever find my way?
Or go back to the beginning
There's a thing that I know for sure
The song "Rolling Stone" by Danny Brown feat. Petite Noir is a contemplative reflection on the struggles of life, as viewed through the lens of Danny's experiences. The lyrics talk about feeling alone and lost, coping with addiction, and trying to find a way forward. The first verse sets the tone, with Danny musing on the fact that he's living like a rolling stone, always moving, but feeling isolated despite being in his zone. He acknowledges that he might seem rich, but that doesn't change the fact that life can be difficult. The second verse delves deeper into the challenges of addiction, with Danny admitting that he feels like he's not alive but not dead either. He uses drugs to cope but knows that it's not a sustainable solution.
The chorus is a plea for release from the struggles of life, as Danny begs listeners not to feel sorry for him but to let him be. The third verse continues the themes of the song, with Danny wondering if he'll ever find his way or if he's doomed to keep moving forward without direction. The song ends with the repeated refrain of "all that I know," suggesting that, despite the difficulties of life, there are some things that remain constant.
Overall, "Rolling Stone" is a poignant and introspective song that speaks to the struggles many people face in their daily lives. It's a reminder that, even in the face of adversity, there is always hope for a better tomorrow.
Line by Line Meaning
You know I'm living like a rolling stone
I live a carefree life, without a worry about the future.
But don't feel for me
Don't pity me because I have chosen to live a certain way.
You know I'm in my zone
I am doing me and it's not up for debate.
So don't speak to me
I don't want your opinion or your advice.
And in my mind I just feel so alone
Despite my confident exterior, I struggle with feelings of loneliness.
Just release me
I want to be free from my own thoughts and emotions.
Bought a nightmare, sold a dream
I made a deal with the devil and it didn't turn out as planned.
Happiness went upstream
I had a chance to be happy, but I went in the opposite direction.
Blame myself, I had no control
I take responsibility for my own failures, even though I couldn't help them.
Now I'm living with no soul
I feel empty inside, like I have no purpose.
I'm on a road that never ends
My journey has no destination, and it feels like it will never end.
Don't know opposite of sin
I don't know how to do the right thing, and it troubles me.
Some people say I think too much
Others criticize me for overanalyzing things and not just going with the flow.
Time rough but it got rougher
Life has thrown some challenges my way, and they keep getting harder.
Weight heavier up on my shoulders
The weight of my problems is becoming unbearable to carry.
Living crooked 'til it's over
I'm just trying to survive, even if it means doing things that are not entirely ethical.
Can't be straight, can't be sober
I can't live a straight-edge lifestyle because it doesn't fit with who I am.
Thought process so immature
My way of thinking is not always logical, and it makes me feel like a child.
Can't make it up, up out the sewer
I can't escape the negative aspects of my life, no matter how hard I try.
Feeling like there's no hope
I'm losing faith in myself and the future.
Blaze dope, my mind float
I smoke marijuana to numb my pain and escape reality.
I love her, she love me
I have someone in my life, but it's not enough to fix my problems.
Love ain't enough with no bucks
Money is necessary for survival, and love can't replace that.
Fucked up, that's the way it is
Sometimes life is just not fair, and we have to deal with it.
I don't know who I should trust
I have trust issues and find it hard to rely on anyone.
Riding around with the windows up
I'm isolating myself from the outside world.
Smoking like it's ten of us
I'm smoking heavily, as if I'm trying to share with ten people rather than just myself.
Just me in the back seat
I'm alone, even when I'm surrounded by others.
With the driver bumping them Isleys
The driver is listening to The Isley Brothers loud enough to drown out any communication in the car.
I'm walking on this long road
I'm on a journey that's taking me a long time to complete.
Will I come back?
Will I ever be able to return to the person I once was?
Homie, I don't even really know
Honestly, I'm not even sure of the answer myself.
Feeling like I'm not alive
I feel like I'm just going through the motions, without really living.
But I know I'm not dead
I'm still breathing, but I'm not really living life to the fullest.
Living lies but can't hide
I'm not being truthful about who I am, but I can't pretend forever.
Deep inside, the truth dies
I'm hiding my true self so well that even I am losing sight of it.
Bought hope, can't get change
I thought I could change things, but it's not as easy as buying hope.
Lost my brain, going insane
I feel like I'm losing my mind, and it's making me crazy.
Self-medicate is how I cope
I rely on drugs and alcohol to help me get through life.
Leave my body, soul go afloat
When I'm high or drunk, I feel like I'm leaving my physical body behind and letting my soul wander.
On a roll that never ends
My problems keep piling up, and it feels like they will never stop.
Don't know where I should begin
I'm overwhelmed by my issues and don't know how to fix them.
Feeling trapped, no looking back
I feel stuck in my current situation, and there's no way to go back to the way things were.
Head first in that deep end
I'm diving into dangerous territory without caring about the consequences.
When I die, I leave alone
Despite having people in my life, I ultimately will face death on my own.
Getting high, I feel low
Even when I'm intoxicated, I still feel sad and empty inside.
But we all know life goes on
Despite everything, life keeps moving forward, and we have to keep up with it.
All that I know
The only thing I'm confident in is my own pain.
All that I know is to feel your shame
The only way I know how to connect with others is by sharing in their sadness and shame.
'Cause you can't let go
You're holding onto something that's causing you pain, and I understand that feeling.
'Cause you can't let go, you drive me insane
Your inability to move on is affecting me negatively, and making me feel crazy.
Will I ever find my way?
I'm not sure if I'll ever be able to figure out what I want or where I'm going in life.
Or go back to the beginning
I wish I could start over again, and do things differently.
There's a thing that I know for sure
I'm certain that life is unpredictable and full of surprises.
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, WARP MUSIC LIMITED
Written by: Daniel Sewell, Yannick Diekeno Ilunga
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