Hindsight
E-Town Concrete Lyrics
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The lyrics of "Hindsight" by E-Town Concrete portray themes of struggle, perseverance, and loyalty. The first line, "Coming out of the woodwork, and here we go," sets the stage for a journey that the singer is embarking on. The singer is determined to climb up the ranks and reach his goals, as he mentions in the second line, "On a steady climb to get mine, just so you know." However, he acknowledges that there will be obstacles along the way, as seen in the line, "Shots in the night cause two wrongs make a right."
The singer then reflects on his loyal friends, who have his back and he never looks back because he can rely on them. He then contrasts these true friends with the "suckas just along for the ride," whom he must weed out. The singer also pays tribute to his parents, particularly his mother, who raised him and his sibling(s) on her own through difficult times. The line, "Through all the fights in the middle of the night you still raised us right, and said, 'Never lose sight'" highlights the resilience and strength of his mother.
As the song progresses, the singer addresses personal struggles and past traumas, indicating that he has had to deal with difficult situations from a young age. The line, "You killed yourself for us, and every night I watched you cry," suggests that his parents may have struggled with their own demons or challenges. The final lines, "Headed left, right, right, left behind. Poisoned my world, grown man at the age of twelve. There's enough hate in my veins," convey the weight of the singer's experiences and how they have shaped him into who he is today.
Line by Line Meaning
Coming out of the woodwork, and here we go.
I am emerging from obscurity and ready to take on the challenges ahead.
On a steady climb to get mine, just so you know.
I am constantly working towards achieving my goals and aspirations.
Shots in the night cause two wrongs make a right.
Sometimes it takes an extreme measure to make things right.
I got mad peeps, so I roll mad deep.
I am surrounded by a loyal group of friends who always have my back.
ETAC's got my back, no need to worry kid.
The Eastside Terrorists Action Committee is always there to support me and I can rely on them.
Never look back, never look back, I Repeat.
I have learned from my past mistakes and will not dwell on them.
Time to seed out the ones in which I could confide, from all the other suckas just along for the ride.
It's time to distinguish the genuine people in my life from those who are just using me for their own benefit.
Since the day one, I was a stray one, who was there for the other suckas just along for the ride.
I have been there for people who were just going along with the crowd since day one.
Since the day one, I was a stray one, who was there for there for me, no one see, and that's the way it will always be.
Since the beginning, I have been self-sufficient and have relied on no one but myself.
Always an obstacle, but still you managed to succeed on your own with no help and two mouths to feed.
You have faced many challenges, but have still managed to succeed on your own while taking care of others.
Through all the fights in the middle of the night you still raised us right, and said, "Never lose sight."
Despite the difficulties, you have raised us with values and morals and always reminded us to stay focused.
Red and blue sirens and do not cross signs, boy, those were some fucked up times.
The flashing lights and warning signs of the police were a constant reminder of how difficult the times were.
But now I put it in the back of my mind so I don't sweat it. I keep it in, but I will never regret it.
Although those experiences were difficult, I have moved on from them and they have made me who I am today.
Give me some room, gimme some room.
I need space to breathe and process things on my own.
You killed yourself for us, and eveayr night I watched you cry.
You have made many sacrifices for us and I have seen the toll it has taken on you.
You'd sit me down and tell me listen, "He doesn't know what he is missing."
You have always encouraged me to stay true to myself and not let others dictate my worth.
Constantly broke my heart and torn apart from the start.
I have experienced heartbreak and pain from a young age.
I had my head on straight. Life headed straight for the ground.
Although I had a clear mindset, my life was still headed in a negative direction.
Until you caught grip, and slowed that shit down.
You intervened and helped me to turn my life around.
I had a dream, I dreamt the pain was gone.
I had a vision of a life without the pain and struggles of my past.
Headed left, right, right, left behind.
I have moved in many different directions in my life and left certain people and experiences behind.
Poisoned my world, grown man at the age of twelve. There's enough hate in my veins.
I was exposed to negativity and trauma at a young age, leading me to become hardened and filled with hate.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: ANTHONY MARTINI, DAVID MONDRAGON, ERIC DENAULT, TED PANAGOPOULOS
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