these days
Deca Lyrics


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These days the world seems so strange to me
These Lames are not what they claim to be
Live fast, die young; that's the easy road
Slow down live long you've got a ways to go

These days things are strange
Broke the chains without eat the gain
I don't need an 80 milligram to ease the pain
Put a little bit of chief in a beat that bangs
I maintain
Beat the game, I put it down
Then talk a young lady out of evening gown
I was only playing around
They see me in a ‘95 single in clown
Packed in the deck got around like Optic
Before they hit him up and turned him into a prophet
I could catch a bullet out of the air with chopsticks
Asada with a habanero, I'm hot shit
The hot garbage in the badlands
Throw that promo in a trashcan
Cellphone serenader innovator
With a pen and paper in hand
I'm a very bad man. (God damn.)
Who you know that can do it like this?
Flat broke and they said it was a lucrative biz
I gotta make a little something to put food in the fridge
In a white tee, you can see through to my ribs
Let me up in the mix to uplift
I'll blow it to bits and serve anyone provoking the kid
I got next
Got to give to get respect

I represent life crew, but I'm fresh to death

Facing a chump
The chumps are going to front

They can say what they want
But man they can't hang

I've got some people to see
I've got some places to go
I've got a name in the streets
I'm out here making that dough
I've got no people to see

I've got no places to go
I've got a demon in me
I think its taking control

Consider it done
With the flick of a tongue
The uninhibited one
I hit it and run
Wash the bed sheets
Open a window;
It stinks like sex, cigarettes, and endo
Criminal minimal with a mind like Chris
Block your shine and it the limelight switch. (uh huh)
Total eclipse to my right shit
Claiming the throne, they made the world in my likeness
Let me get up in there for your benefit
I'm in an independent, imminent, definite, to better the image
And I'm in it to win it, I've got bills to pay
You haven't had a good meal in days
I ain't out here making any kind of money
And I don't have a name in the streets, I look bummy
In the same pair of kicks that I rocked way back
And a black fitted cap to match and that's that
Bonafide heat, got them breaking their neck
Break bread, break it down, without breaking a sweat
Break beats to beat boys to boogie and bounce
Pick it up, pick it up, when I'm putting it down

I've got a whole lot to do with my view
But I dropped jewels and they got confused
You better hurry up or get left behind
I represent life crew, but I'm deaf and blind

Faking a funk
The chumps are going to front
They can say what they want
But man they can't hang

These days the world seems so strange to me
These Lames are not what they claim to be




Live fast, die young; that's the easy road
Slow down live long you've got a ways to go

Overall Meaning

Deca's song "These Days" is an introspective commentary on society and the pressure to conform to societal expectations. The song speaks about how the world seems strange to Deca, and that some people are not what they claim to be. The lyrics encourage listeners to slow down and live long, despite the temptation to live fast and die young. Deca is committed to his craft and is determined to make it without compromising his values. He is frustrated about the pressure to fit in, but remains focused on his goals.


The song is an expression of Deca's struggles as an independent artist trying to make it in the world of music. He tells the tale of being broke and hungry, but with a drive to succeed. Deca uses wordplay to describe how he broke free from the chains of society, without relying on drugs or other substances to ease the pain. He raps about the challenges of the music industry and how he's trying to make a name for himself without compromising his integrity. The song is essentially an empowerment anthem that encourages listeners to stay true to themselves as they navigate through life.


Line by Line Meaning

These days the world seems so strange to me
I'm finding it hard to understand the world we live in recently


These Lames are not what they claim to be
People are dishonest about who they really are


Live fast, die young; that's the easy road
It's easier to live recklessly, but it isn't the best way forward


Slow down live long you've got a ways to go
Take it easy, enjoy life and take it step by step


Broke the chains without eat the gain
I freed myself without any negative consequences


I don't need an 80 milligram to ease the pain
I don't need drugs to feel better


Put a little bit of chief in a beat that bangs
I added a bit of my personality to the beat and it worked out well


I maintain
I am consistent and true to myself


Beat the game, I put it down
I succeeded in the game and proved myself


Then talk a young lady out of evening gown
I flirted with a woman who dressed elegantly


I was only playing around
It was just a bit of fun and meant nothing serious


They see me in a ‘95 single in clown
People see me wearing an old outfit and make fun of me


Packed in the deck got around like Optic
I moved around quickly and easily like a game of cards


Before they hit him up and turned him into a prophet
Before they started idolizing and following him blindly


I could catch a bullet out of the air with chopsticks
I am quick and agile


Asada with a habanero, I'm hot shit
My food is spicy and I'm feeling good


The hot garbage in the badlands
The bad neighborhoods are filled with garbage and dirty people


Throw that promo in a trashcan
I don't care about promotion or advertising


Cellphone serenader innovator
I am creative with how I use my phone


With a pen and paper in hand
I always carry a pen and paper to write down my thoughts


I'm a very bad man. (God damn.)
I am confident and self-assured


Who you know that can do it like this?
Do you know anyone else who can do it as well as me?


Flat broke and they said it was a lucrative biz
I was poor but people still thought I could make a lot of money


I gotta make a little something to put food in the fridge
I need to earn some money to buy food


In a white tee, you can see through to my ribs
My shirt is thin enough that you can see my bones underneath


Let me up in the mix to uplift
I'll do my part to make things better


I'll blow it to bits and serve anyone provoking the kid
I'll destroy anyone who tries to mess with me


I got next
I'm next up, I'm the future


Got to give to get respect
You have to earn respect by giving it


I represent life crew, but I'm fresh to death
I may represent a certain lifestyle but I still keep myself looking good


Facing a chump
I'm dealing with a weak opponent


The chumps are going to front
They are going to lie or try to deceive me


They can say what they want
They can speak their mind but it doesn't mean they're right


But man they can't hang
They can't keep up with me


I've got some people to see
I'm busy, I have places to be


I've got some places to go
I'm busy, I'm going places


I've got a name in the streets
People know who I am and recognize my presence


I'm out here making that dough
I'm working hard to earn money


I've got no people to see
I am not busy, I don't have many appointments


I've got no places to go
I am not busy, I'm not going anywhere


I've got a demon in me
I have an internal struggle or problem


I think its taking control
It's starting to become a bigger issue


Consider it done
I am confident I can complete it


With the flick of a tongue
I can say the right thing and it will be accomplished


The uninhibited one
I am free to say and do what I want


I hit it and run
I complete my task quickly and efficiently


Wash the bed sheets
Clean up the mess


Open a window;
Let some fresh air in


It stinks like sex, cigarettes, and endo
The room smells like sex, cigarettes, and weed


Criminal minimal with a mind like Chris
I have a clear and efficient mind even though I may be breaking some rules


Block your shine and it the limelight switch. (uh huh)
I'll take over the spotlight and shine brighter than you


Total eclipse to my right shit
I am so good that I even overshadow the best things on my right


Claiming the throne, they made the world in my likeness
I am so powerful that I can control the world and make it into my own image


Let me get up in there for your benefit
I am going to be involved in something to help you


I'm in an independent, imminent, definite, to better the image
I'm an independent person who is trying to improve the image


And I'm in it to win it, I've got bills to pay
I am motivated to succeed because I have financial obligations


You haven't had a good meal in days
You may not have the same problems as me, such as not having enough money to eat well


I ain't out here making any kind of money
I'm not making much money despite working hard


And I don't have a name in the streets, I look bummy
People don't know who I am and I don't look well-dressed


In the same pair of kicks that I rocked way back
I am still wearing the same shoes I wore in the past


And a black fitted cap to match and that's that
I'm wearing the same hat and there's not much that can be done about it


Bonafide heat, got them breaking their neck
I have great skill that makes others take notice


Break bread, break it down, without breaking a sweat
I can handle money and finances well without any stress or difficulty


Break beats to beat boys to boogie and bounce
I can make beats that make people want to dance and move


Pick it up, pick it up, when I'm putting it down
Others should pay attention when I start doing something


I've got a whole lot to do with my view
I have a lot of plans and goals on my horizon


But I dropped jewels and they got confused
I tried to give advice but it wasn't understood


You better hurry up or get left behind
You need to act quickly or you'll be left in the dust


I represent life crew, but I'm deaf and blind
I may be associated with certain people or ideals, but I'm still my own person who doesn't follow blindly




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