slave
Dylan Joshua Lyrics
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I'm slaving away so I can stay with ya
The way days are going, it eat away my spirit
Death what i'm fearing but I be living near it
Soul-less thinking see everybody a glass house
Ain't nobody like everybody, thats passed down
Every time i'm stuck in it you give me comfort
Any time I want in it, and watch me conform
Stay away away away yo if you in it in it
Born to wanna raise but I ain't tryna play your route
Caught init, you init now
Think, think, head space make a whole vision
Missing out on free thinking because of religion
Imagine living no order, thats just the same fiction
We be, caught in, I ain't so different
Warehouse I'm stocking, okay I'm broke
We hit the party and everybody on coco
Raining benjamin's everybody get soaked
Nature acting out
Thats just how i'm ticking now
Face it how you living now
It ain't too big
Roll up at night
Rolled up too thick
Im rolling out, i'm on my way
Grab anybody down to smoke
Everybody slaving
Everybody slaves
But when nobody does roam a way out
I'll praying for you
I'll be thinking of you
I'll be thinking of praying
In Dylan Joshua's song "Slave," the artist expresses his struggle with the demands and pressures of modern society. The lyrics convey a sense of feeling trapped and enslaved by the daily grind in order to maintain a certain lifestyle or be with someone. The artist highlights the draining effect it has on his spirit and the fear he harbors of losing himself in the process.
The line "soul-less thinking, see everybody a glass house" suggests that in this society, people have become devoid of genuine emotions and are preoccupied with projecting a perfect image. Everyone is living in a fragile and transparent state, vulnerable to judgment and criticism. The artist desires to break free from this conformity and entertains the idea of living without the constraints of social order or religious dogma.
Despite the longing for liberation, the artist acknowledges the comfort that the familiar brings. The repetition of "stay away" emphasizes the need to distance oneself from this entrapment, advising others to do the same. However, the second repetition of "if you in it in it" implies the difficulty of truly escaping such a system, as even those who are aware of its limitations can still find themselves caught up in it.
Moving on to the second verse, the artist explores the consequences of living within societal norms. Here, he portrays a scene of indulgence and excess, with people caught up in materialism and hedonism ("raining benjamins, everybody get soaked"). He comments on how nature seems to rebel against such behavior, suggesting that this way of living is unsustainable and goes against our innate human nature.
In the last part of the song, the artist acknowledges that he is not exempt from the system he criticizes. He realizes that he is also complicit in this state of enslavement. Yet, he expresses empathy and compassion for others caught in the same predicament, offering his prayers and thoughts to them.
Overall, "Slave" by Dylan Joshua is a reflection on the struggles of modern life, the desire for freedom, and the complexities of breaking free from societal expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
Be honest with it
Approach this song with sincerity and authenticity
I'm slaving away so I can stay with ya
I'm working relentlessly to be able to be with you
The way days are going, it eat away my spirit
The monotony of everyday life is draining my energy and enthusiasm
Death what i'm fearing but I be living near it
I have a constant awareness of death, which brings me a sense of urgency in life
Soul-less thinking see everybody a glass house
The superficial thoughts and actions of others reveal their lack of depth
Ain't nobody like everybody, thats passed down
Each individual is unique and should not conform to societal expectations
Every time i'm stuck in it you give me comfort
Whenever I feel trapped in this situation, you provide me solace
Any time I want in it, and watch me conform
Whenever I choose to participate, I find myself conforming to the expectations
Stay away away away yo if you in it
Keep your distance if you are involved in this situation
Stay away away away yo if you in it in it
Maintain your distance if you are deeply entangled in it
Born to wanna raise but I ain't tryna play your route
I have the inherent desire to challenge conventions and not follow your prescribed path
Caught init, you init now
We both find ourselves trapped in this situation
Think, think, head space make a whole vision
Engage in deep contemplation to form a complete perspective
Missing out on free thinking because of religion
Organized religion restricts our ability to think freely
Imagine living no order, thats just the same fiction
The idea of a chaotic existence without any structure is just an illusion
We be, caught in, I ain't so different
We find ourselves trapped in this situation, and I realize our similarities
Warehouse I'm stocking, okay I'm broke
I'm working hard to accumulate resources, but I'm financially struggling
We hit the party and everybody on coco
When we attend parties, everyone is under the influence of drugs
Raining benjamin's everybody get soaked
Money is flowing abundantly, and everyone is benefiting from it
Nature acting out
The natural world is exhibiting unpredictable behavior
Thats just how i'm ticking now
That's my current mental and emotional state
Face it how you living now
Confront and accept your current circumstances
It ain't too big
It's not an insurmountable obstacle
Roll up at night
Arrive during the nighttime
Rolled up too thick
Smoked a joint that was densely packed
Im rolling out, i'm on my way
I'm leaving, embarking on my journey
Grab anybody down to smoke
Find someone willing to join me in smoking marijuana
Everybody slaving
Everyone is engaged in laborious work
Everybody slaves
Everyone is in a state of servitude
But when nobody does roam a way out
However, when nobody dares to explore an escape
I'll praying for you
I'll be offering my prayers for you
I'll be thinking of you
I'll be reflecting on your situation
I'll be thinking of praying
My thoughts will be focused on prayer
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Written by: Dylan Vannitamby
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