Old Times
E.Z.S.D. Lyrics


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Igloo all iced up
Prayers to those ate up
Alone in these decades
Remember those times where they were Mermaids

Now I flex on the rich
Run, swim and eat fish
Going 100 on the dash
Swimming from an ocean now to cash
Black with a yellow belly
Now they all turned into jelly

Seen the generations shift from mud into the riches
Been easy ever since the war
Can't forget those days where I used to be poor
Now I flex on these Polar Bears
All the even more (ay)
Don't pull up our way (ay)
Been alive from the one
Now every day be my payday

Hands full of blood
Wish they would wash away
Pricks that be asking ay nah
Are you actually even that gay?
Get shot in the face
Bitch I'll put you in your place
Watch now a glistening iced tray
Wraith all blacked out
Been weeks since I've seen a bright day
Wrist all green
Drink lean
Eat a buffet

Looking up at the sky
Wishing my real ones didn't die
Bitch now say goodnight
This .thirty-eight going to give you a real fright
Dripped in all the fire
Now my Gucci belt tight

It really be easy sometimes
Relaxing under the stars but it's daytime




Looking back when the boys only ate fish
Half-eaten plate really just turned into a full dish

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of E.Z.S.D.’s song Old Times are quite complex and multi-layered, weaving together various themes and references that require closer analysis to decode its meaning. There is an overarching sense of nostalgia and reflection, as the artist looks back at the past and contrasts it with the present. The opening lines, “Igloo all iced up, Prayers to those ate up, Alone in these decades” suggest a sense of isolation and coldness, perhaps referring to the artist's own emotional state or the harsh realities of life. The next line, “Remember those times where they were Mermaids” offers a contrast, alluding to a mythical and magical past where anything was possible. This idea of transformation and loss is further emphasized in the next line, “Now they all turned into jelly” which could symbolize the fragility and impermanence of life.


The artist then shifts to a more contemporary tone, referencing wealth and material possessions, “Now I flex on the rich, Run, swim and eat fish, Going 100 on the dash, Swimming from an ocean now to cash” which can be interpreted as a commentary on the modern obsession with status and money. However, the artist also recognizes the historical legacy that has allowed for this wealth to be accumulated, acknowledging, “Seen the generations shift from mud into the riches, Been easy ever since the war”. This line is perhaps a reference to the transformative effects of World War II, which led to economic growth and prosperity in many countries.


The artist then closes with a series of vibrant and vivid images, describing a luxurious lifestyle, “Wrist all green, Drink lean, Eat a buffet” which stand in stark contrast to the earlier bleak imagery. The final line, “Half-eaten plate really just turned into a full dish” is ambiguous, but could refer to the idea that things can always get better or that even small victories should be appreciated.


Line by Line Meaning

Igloo all iced up
The singer's environment is cold and isolated.


Prayers to those ate up
The singer remembers those who have suffered or died.


Alone in these decades
The singer has been lonely for a long time.


Remember those times where they were Mermaids
The artist remembers a time of wonder and imagination.


Now I flex on the rich
The artist now has power and success.


Run, swim and eat fish
The singer enjoys simple pleasures.


Going 100 on the dash
The singer is driving fast.


Swimming from an ocean now to cash
The artist has gone from one extreme to another.


Black with a yellow belly
The artist is describing a specific creature, likely a fish.


Now they all turned into jelly
The fish have been destroyed or lost their essence.


Seen the generations shift from mud into the riches
The singer has witnessed societal and economic changes over time.


Been easy ever since the war
The artist has found life to be easier since a particular war.


Can't forget those days where I used to be poor
The singer remembers a time of poverty.


Now I flex on these Polar Bears
The singer is triumphant over powerful adversaries.


All the even more (ay)
The singer is proclaiming their dominance with a chant.


Don't pull up our way (ay)
The artist warns others not to challenge them.


Been alive from the one
The artist has been alive since the beginning of their life.


Now everyday be my payday
The singer enjoys financial success.


Hands full of blood
The singer has been involved in violence.


Wish they would wash away
The artist regrets their actions.


Pricks that be asking ay nah
The artist is annoyed with people who question them.


Are you actually even that gay?
The artist is frustrated with the use of the term 'gay.'


Get shot in the face
The singer is threatening violence.


Bitch I'll put you in your place
The artist is aggressive and confrontational.


Watch now a glissin iced tray
The singer is describing a luxurious object.


Wraith all blacked out
The singer is describing their expensive car.


Been weeks since I've seen a bright day
The singer has gone a long time without happiness.


Wrist all green
The artist is wearing expensive jewelry.


Drink lean
The artist is consuming a particular type of drug.


Eat a buffet
The singer is indulging in excess.


Looking up at the sky
The singer is contemplating the universe.


Wishing my real ones didn't die
The artist is mourning for lost loved ones.


Bitch now say goodnight
The artist is intimidating someone.


This .38 gonna give you a real fright
The artist is threatening violence with a gun.


Dripped in all the fire
The singer is wearing fashionable clothing.


Now my Gucci belt tight
The artist is showing off the price of their clothing.


It really be easy sometimes
The singer finds life to be good at times.


Relaxing under the stars but its daytime
The singer is enjoying life during a rare moment of rest.


Looking back when the boys only ate fish
The singer remembers a simpler time for their community.


Half-eaten plate really just turned into a full dish
The artist has gone from scarcity to abundance.




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Written by: Jordan N

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