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Denzel Curry Lyrics

Hot pink, Valentine red
The colors pink and red are associated with love and passion, but in this context, they could represent heartache and frustration.

Black balloons, over my head
The black balloons symbolize the weight of the artist's problems and negative thoughts that follow him wherever he goes.

Let it float, let it float, let it float, let it float Let it float, let it float by me
The artist wants to let go of his problems and bad thoughts and let them float away from him.

Inside this paper plane Note my words are Navy sealed so here and I quote Taboo and I are in the same boat What's said from Pennywise, I guess we all float
The artist's thoughts and feelings are written inside a metaphorical paper plane, which he seals to suggest that these thoughts are private and personal. He draws a parallel between himself and other people who feel the same way by referring to the character Pennywise, who is popularly known to say 'we all float.'

Sky is the limit, I could die in a minute Got my mind in a skillet, suicide not the mission See the vibe very timid, I'm timid and very sad Translated my thoughts and feelings, I pivot into the pad
The artist feels a sense of negativity and sadness that could make him prone to suicidal thoughts, and he channels his emotions into his art.

Rappers turn to landscapers when they use hoes Hoes turn to housewives when they see gold Ice Cube with activator when I'm aggravated Or decapitated when I lose my head since life is overrated
The artist questions the values of society and how people can change based on their association with different things like sex, money, or fame. He references Ice Cube, a rapper who was famous for his hairstyle, to suggest that external factors could play a role in the behavior and emotional state of people.

Ten thousand feet, a thousand steps I let it all sink to a thousand depths Soon black balloons pop That'll be the day the pain stops
The artist feels like he is sinking down metaphorically and doesn't know when he will hit rock bottom. But he hopes that once the black balloons pop, i.e., his pain comes to an end, he will feel better.

Heaven or Hell, huh, which one prevails, huh? We gotta go and figure it out I ain't tryna tell you that this life isn't it And I just wanna be the rightest I could be
The artist is questioning the existence of an afterlife and the purpose of life, but he doesn't know the answer. However, he wants to be the best version of himself and be true to his beliefs.

Show my son to think so he could fly as high as could be Always show examples how they kill niggas like me Thinking as straight as me, but call me crazy Sign is my attitude, so I'm cool like JAY-Z
The artist wants to guide his son and help him aspire to be successful. However, he is aware of the risks associated with being black in society and being judged unfairly. He also looks up to JAY-Z as a role model who exudes confidence.

Andele, andele, my intelligence for threes Cancel me like I ain't the King of D.C Cancel me like I ain't the number one G Cancel me like you don't like 'Dance On Me'
The artist is confident about his skills and intelligence, but he knows that he is vulnerable to cancel culture, which could question his authenticity or relevance as an artist. He also references one of his previous songs, 'Dance On Me,' to suggest that his critics might neglect his positive contributions to society.

Quickly they forget how you changed on these lies You flashing on these lights and you savin' these kids' life And they hate you 'cause you're right, give me hell then, shit Take your turn and fire with a pitchfork, bitch
The artist feels that his critics ignore his good deeds and efforts to inspire people positively. He stands his ground and urges his opponents to come at him with their negativity if they must.

Tonight on 102.1, it's Denny Cascade and the gang And Denzel, are you really like Kenobal? I'm telling you, eventually, they're gonna catch up to your game We're running out of time! What exactly are you trying to hide, Mr. Curry?
The end of the song features snippets of a conversation suggesting that people might be trying to expose the artist's secrets or undermine his efforts. But the artist might feel like he's running out of time and fighting an uphill battle to prove himself.