I AM
David Versis Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

Alright
I’m ready

Why does it feel like it’s raining when I know that it is sunny?
I see that everybody is preoccupied with money
Don’t put it to ’em lightly Imma put it to ‘em bluntly
The same dudes who all my fans now all the dudes who used to jump me
And they chill outside the schoolyard tell my teachers they ain’t do it
Blowing up my phone asking me to feature like I’m stupid
But that will never happen you know Imma wear the pants now
Never catch D walking round with his pants down
And Imma keep my pants up, right by my waistline
All I need’s a drum, kick, snare and a bassline
Everytime I spit, people tell me that I’m it
So I’m playing tag with minutes homie all I do is chase time
I wish I could erase time
And bring it back to how it used to be
Before these blood-sucking bastards started using me
They say that all I need’s a new look and some jewelry
But manipulation ain’t nothing new to me
I tell’em

I am, who I am
My own thoughts, my own plans
From a boy, straight to a grown man
And this right here, I built with my own hands
I tell them that my time is now
My time is now
I tell them that my time is now
My time is now

Chilling with my Sherlock Holmeboys, my flow is such a mystery
I am a historian, I’m recording history
Writing all my thoughts down, down to my Papyrus
Iller than the gorilla that gave’em all the virus
I’m just, looking for the string I can pull, I’m Gepetto
I’m a boss, I am working on my staff, Donatello
And they all want me to quiet down
But I’m a fellow, who is still screaming for his one shot, amaretto
So, you can say I’m chilling on the rocks
Yeah my team told me to go and give’em what I got
But, even what I got, that isn’t saying much
Getting phone calls from people who say they wanna stay in touch
But, I don’t stay in touch, that’s just how the tables turn, no DJ
And I ain’t ever do it bid like eBay
But I got bars like a prison and position the city
On my shoulders like broken cars on the freeway

I am, who I am
My own thoughts, my own plans
From a boy, straight to a grown man
And this right here, I built with my own hands
I tell them that my time is now
My time is now
I tell them that my time is now
My time is now

Take a look at what I’m building, take a gander at my drywall
Got the word ‘success’ tattooed on my eyeballs
I guess that it’s my fault, I’m tryina stand out
And make sure everything I dream about’ll pan out
But when I step inside the booth I go and black out
Cause I just speak the truth and these dudes talking bout things they don’t act out
Now what is that bout?
Are you listening?
Or are you too busy emulating and fitting in?
Damn, they hating on me like Christensen
Throwing everything except the thing you put the dishes in
Nah, but I ain’t tryina sink
I am tryina blow past, everything that you may think
I am chilling at the bar, and looking for a drink
Tryina medicate the fact that most these rappers fucking stink
Yeah, before you get a chance to blink
I’m on a van right to the bank, you could say I’m on the Brink

I am, who I am
My own thoughts, my own plans
From a boy, straight to a grown man
And this right here, I built with my own hands
I tell them that my time is now
My time is now




I tell them that my time is now
My time is now

Overall Meaning

The song "I Am" by David Versis is a powerful depiction of the artist's journey and experiences in the music industry. The opening lines discuss the confusion and frustration that arises when others seem to be more focused on material gain than personal happiness, which speaks to the artist's disillusionment with the values of the industry. He then goes on to detail the struggles he has faced, including being bullied and manipulated by those who now try to ride his success. However, despite all of this, Versis asserts his confidence and strength in who he is and what he has built for himself. He describes his talent and unique perspective as a mystery, a history in the making, and emphasizes his determination to succeed even when others doubt him.


Throughout the song, Versis shows a deep connection to his art, describing his writing process and the passion he brings to his music. He also emphasizes his refusal to compromise his values or collaborate with those who do not share his vision. This shows his dedication to his craft and his unwillingness to sacrifice his artistic integrity for the sake of success.


In the end, "I Am" is a powerful anthem for anyone who has faced challenges on their journey to success. Versis emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself and persevering through adversity, and inspires listeners to embrace their own unique talents and perspectives in pursuit of their dreams.


Line by Line Meaning

Why does it feel like it’s raining when I know that it is sunny?
Even though things should be good, it feels like everything is going wrong.


I see that everybody is preoccupied with money
People are too focused on money and material possessions.


Don’t put it to ’em lightly Imma put it to ‘em bluntly
I'm not going to sugarcoat things, I'll be honest and straightforward.


The same dudes who all my fans now all the dudes who used to jump me
The people who used to bully me are now trying to be my friend because I'm successful.


And they chill outside the schoolyard tell my teachers they ain’t do it
They deny ever bullying me outside of school.


Blowing up my phone asking me to feature like I’m stupid
People are constantly asking me to collaborate with them, but I'm not going to fall for it.


But that will never happen you know Imma wear the pants now
I'm in control of my career and won't let anyone else dictate my decisions.


Never catch D walking round with his pants down
I won't let anyone catch me off guard or unprepared.


And Imma keep my pants up, right by my waistline
I'll stay focused and on top of things.


All I need’s a drum, kick, snare and a bassline
I only need the basics to make my music.


Everytime I spit, people tell me that I’m it
People recognize my talent when I perform.


So I’m playing tag with minutes homie all I do is chase time
Time is precious and I'm always trying to make the most of it.


I wish I could erase time
I sometimes regret certain experiences or decisions and wish I could change them.


And bring it back to how it used to be
I miss the simplicity of the past and wish things could go back to the way they were.


Before these blood-sucking bastards started using me
Before people started taking advantage of my success and using me for their own gain.


They say that all I need’s a new look and some jewelry
People try to convince me that I need material possessions to be successful.


But manipulation ain’t nothing new to me
I'm aware of people trying to manipulate me into doing what they want.


Chilling with my Sherlock Holmeboys, my flow is such a mystery
I'm surrounded by people who are skilled in their craft and we work together to create something unique.


I am a historian, I’m recording history
Through my music, I'm documenting my experiences and the experiences of others.


Writing all my thoughts down, down to my Papyrus
I write my lyrics down on paper so I don't forget them.


Iller than the gorilla that gave’em all the virus
I'm better and more skilled than anyone else in the industry.


I’m just, looking for the string I can pull, I’m Gepetto
I'm constantly searching for new opportunities and ways to improve.


I’m a boss, I am working on my staff, Donatello
I'm the leader of my team and I'm constantly striving to improve our skills and work together effectively.


And they all want me to quiet down
People try to silence me and my message.


But I’m a fellow, who is still screaming for his one shot, amaretto
I'm still striving for success and recognition, even when others try to hold me back.


So, you can say I’m chilling on the rocks
I'm taking a break and relaxing, but still focused on my goals.


Yeah my team told me to go and give’em what I got
My team encourages me to share my talent and put everything into my music.


But, even what I got, that isn’t saying much
Even though I have talent and passion, success is still difficult to achieve.


Getting phone calls from people who say they wanna stay in touch
People try to stay connected to me because of my success.


But, I don’t stay in touch, that’s just how the tables turn, no DJ
I don't always stay connected with people who try to use me, it's just part of the industry.


And I ain’t ever do it bid like eBay
I won't compromise my values or talent for money or success.


But I got bars like a prison and position the city
My talent is like being locked up in prison - it's both a strength and a burden.


On my shoulders like broken cars on the freeway
The weight of responsibility and expectations rests heavily on me.


Take a look at what I’m building, take a gander at my drywall
Take a look at my progress and what I've accomplished so far.


Got the word ‘success’ tattooed on my eyeballs
I'm completely focused on achieving success and won't let anything stand in my way.


I guess that it’s my fault, I’m tryina stand out
I take responsibility for wanting to be different and stand out in the industry.


And make sure everything I dream about’ll pan out
I'm determined to make my dreams a reality and won't settle for anything less.


But when I step inside the booth I go and black out
When I'm recording music, I get completely absorbed in the moment and forget everything else.


Cause I just speak the truth and these dudes talking bout things they don’t act out
I'm honest in my music and don't just talk about things that I haven't experienced or don't believe in.


Now what is that bout?
What's the point of pretending or lying in your lyrics?


Are you listening?
Are my listeners paying attention to my message and my honesty?


Or are you too busy emulating and fitting in?
Are other people too focused on trying to fit in and be accepted, rather than being themselves?


Damn, they hating on me like Christensen
People are hating on me and trying to bring me down, just like they did to Hayden Christensen when he played Anakin Skywalker.


Throwing everything except the thing you put the dishes in
People are throwing every insult at me, except for the kitchen sink.


Nah, but I ain’t tryina sink
I'm not going to let the hate and negativity bring me down.


I am tryina blow past, everything that you may think
I'm striving to surpass everyone's expectations and doubts.


I am chilling at the bar, and looking for a drink
I'm taking a break from the industry, but still looking for opportunities to succeed and make new connections.


Tryina medicate the fact that most these rappers fucking stink
I'm using alcohol to cope with the fact that many rappers are terrible and lack true talent.


Before you get a chance to blink
Everything is happening quickly and if you're not paying attention, you might miss it.


I’m on a van right to the bank, you could say I’m on the Brink
I'm quickly approaching success and am focused on making it to the top.


I am, who I am
I am authentic and true to myself.


My own thoughts, my own plans
I'm in control of my own life and career.


From a boy, straight to a grown man
I've matured and developed in my life and career.


And this right here, I built with my own hands
I've worked hard to create everything I've achieved.


I tell them that my time is now
I'm ready and determined to achieve success.


My time is now
I'm confident in my abilities and ready to take on the industry.




Contributed by Ruby B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found
Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Gaius Bowditch

Log 13:

An airborne Skibidi Toilet has been spotted, currently, it has been theorized by our researchers to be the heir to the Leader of the Skibidi Toilets due to its ability to raze entire battalions with its Solar Vision and it's massive swarm of common Skibidi Toilets surrounding it.

We had resorted to air assault via the use of a Camera Tripod escort and the Flagship "Lenseflare".

Our escort and the Lenseflare were immediately destroyed. However, two brave heavy units had dropped onto the lid of the Skibidi Heir from the Lenseflare and disposed of the Heir, accordingly flushing it.

Mission was successful.
However, further recordings of this were cut off due to all standard Cameramen in the escort being finished off by a crazed and massive Skibidi Toilet driving itself into the ground team, and in turn suicide bombing the survivors of the remaining squad.



OrchidEqvinox76

(Cameraman #413 was excited to be among the first to witness the Cameramen's latest creation in action: the Strider Camera. Unlike normal Cameramen, this machine was equipped with a "stinger" gun, meaning that for the first time Cameramen could attack Skibidis from long distances.)

(413's optimism was short-lived, however, as shots that rang out proved powerless against the airborne Large Skibidi's porcelain exoskeleton, and it was easily destroyed by a laser blast from the Skibidi. However, it DID prove to be enough of a distraction for two Cameraman agents to successfully drop onto the Skibidi's tank without it noticing [not before losing their ship and one of their agents in the process, however]. They lifted the cumbersome lever and successfully flushed it as its corpse began to fall to plummet to the ground.)

413: "YES!!"

(413 then heard the dreaded "Skibidi" chant coming from his left, and saw a flaming Skibidi quickly descending upon him in his final moments.)

413: "...No."



All comments from YouTube:

Lantern_Light

oh god the toilets have began using kamikaze tactics.

анонимус абобиус мортикус

Это японские туалеты 🇯🇵

mmh :/

​@анонимус абобиус мортикус they skibidi bop bop

User

​@mmh :/ this toilet at the end believed in the emperor

NightWave The NightWing

Oh no ww2 toilets?😮

211 More Replies...

ItsFuq!?Boom!

Who are here after skibidi toilet 64
👇

PoGoTrainerz

me

upgrated Titan speakerman

Me

TV woman

I xd

AMPLAYS

Me bro

More Comments

More Versions