The Dream
Dope D.O.D. Lyrics

It's getting too late to apologize, but I know why
Apologies are no longer effective or meaningful, but I understand the reasons behind it.

We can go on and on and on for a long time (oh)
We have the ability to continue indefinitely, without a clear end.

And I've been stuck inside my head
I have been trapped in my own thoughts and emotions.

Tell me if it's real or fake
Please inform me if the situation is genuine or deceptive.

I guess I gotta hold on tight
I must cling tightly to what I have.

Just cause you're breathing doesn't mean that you're alive (you're alive)
Merely existing and breathing does not equate to truly living.

Just cause you're leaving doesn't mean you weren't mine (weren't mine)
Your departure does not invalidate the connection we once had.

I picked the pieces up, practiced then repeated (repeated)
I gathered the fragments, honed my skills, and repeated the process.

I'm at peace, win or loss, I'm not defeated
I have found inner peace and refuse to be defeated by either victory or defeat.

I be so passionate (I be so, I be so, I be so, ah, ah, ah)
I possess intense enthusiasm and drive.

I took the energy into my flow and then I master it (uh)
I channeled the energy into my artistry and thoroughly perfected it.

I'm not with that back and forth, I don't need it
I refuse to engage in repetitive arguments or conflicts, as they hold no value for me.

I'm not falling for that bullshit, I don't feed it
I am not susceptible to false or misleading information, and I do not give it any attention or validation.

But I'd be lying if I said I didn't notice
However, it would be dishonest if I claimed not to have taken notice.

Summer time, heart and mind still frozen
Despite the warmth of summer, my emotions and thoughts remain cold and stagnant.

My mind is scattered, empty clatter for the moment
My thoughts are disorganized, filled with meaningless noise and confusion at this moment.

Look in that mirror, vision clear as my opponent
When I gaze into the mirror, I see a clear reflection of my own challenges and obstacles.

It's just me (it's just, it's just, it's just)
I am alone in this journey, with no one else to rely on.

One by one just seems too slow (ah, ah)
Progressing step by step feels too slow and inefficient.

Time to count my wins by three
Now, I should measure my victories in multiples of three.

As I lay me down to sleep (ah, ah)
When I prepare to rest and sleep.

I should document these dreams
I should record and remember these dreams.

Everything I say is real
All my words and expressions are genuine and true to my experiences.

And the talk is never cheap, but it still goes (but it still goes)
Although my words hold value and meaning, they continue to be disregarded or underestimated.

Whatever you say, it don't matter
Your words and opinions hold no significance or importance.

Should I wake up? It don't add up
Is it necessary for me to become aware? The situation lacks coherence or logic.

I'm tryna tell you that I need another chapter
I am attempting to convey that I require a new phase or chapter in my life.

No more disasters, it really matters
I no longer desire further calamities or misfortunes. It truly holds significance to me.

I'm tryna wake up (you don't know that)
I am striving to become aware (you lack awareness of that fact).

Moving forward, going on, nah (woah)
Progressing and moving ahead, not dwelling in the past, is the direction I choose (expressing surprise).

I'm a, big stepper, how I walk and keep my balance (big, big)
I am a skilled and confident individual, gracefully maintaining stability as I move forward (emphasizing grandeur).

Imma kick like pepper when they salty in their captions
I will respond vehemently to those who express envy or negativity towards me through their social media captions.

If I, took a season, and reorganize my efforts
If I were to allocate a period of time and rearrange my endeavors.

Then I, don't need to sugarcoat my words, see my actions
As a result, I would no longer feel the need to soften or embellish my words, as my actions would speak for themselves.

This is actual talent, ain't no more hiding the flow
My ability and skill are genuine and undeniable, and I will no longer conceal or suppress my artistic expression.

This a laughable challenge, I'm not just trying to grow
This seemingly difficult task is actually amusing to me, as I am not merely attempting personal growth, but actively achieving it.

I done took me some time
It has taken me a considerable amount of time.

And I done thought of some lines
I have carefully considered and crafted my lyrics.

So everything that's in my dreams,
Therefore, everything present in my dreams

It's much more than a sign, yeah
It holds a significance beyond being a mere indication or symbol.

I had some nightmares growing up, they stuck with me, na, na
As I was maturing, I experienced distressing dreams that have remained in my consciousness.

Sitting anxious, throwing up with OCD, na, na
Feeling anxious and experiencing symptoms related to obsessive-compulsive disorder, including vomiting.

Couldn't wake up, the alarms ain't get to me, na, na
I was unable to awaken, as alarms failed to rouse me.

Staying stagnant, might as well just face defeat, ah
Remaining motionless and making no progress, it is preferable to accept and confront failure.

It's a blessing and a curse
It is both a fortunate and unfortunate circumstance.

Written down or unrehearsed
Whether carefully planned or improvised on the spot.

It could give you plenty hope
It has the potential to inspire and instill great hope within you.

Or you wake up feeling worse (feeling worse)
Alternatively, it may result in a worsened emotional state upon awakening.

Time to shape up and redeem (redeem)
It is now the moment to improve oneself and make amends.

Now it's time to wake up cause it's just a
It is now necessary to become aware because it is nothing more than a

Dream, it's just a dream
A mere illusion or figment of the imagination

It's just a dream, no, no
It holds no tangible existence, it is not real

Nah, no, woah, oh
No, it is not so, expressing disbelief or surprise

It's just a dream
It is merely a creation of the mind, lacking material substance