Balance
Earl Sweatshirt feat. Knxwledge Lyrics

In “Balance,” Earl Sweatshirt featuring Knxwledge presents a commentary on life’s balance, self-improvement, and the limitations of our individual power. The song starts with Earl expressing his desire to tell a different story and find a balance, implying that he has been previously struggling with those themes. He then brings up the idea of his grandma being sent for him, possibly indicating that she is old or sick and is approaching her demise. Despite this, Earl does not seem to be panicking and reinforces that he does not have time to feel sorry.

Earl then alludes to the fact that he is not the best person to get involved with or rely on, despite his shoulders being available for others to lean on. He struggles with internal conflicts which often manifest in the form of external violence, as seen in the lyric “Watch the wall collide with my fist” suggesting that he has experienced interpersonal conflicts he knows he needs to resolve. Earl acknowledges that he needs to focus in order to succeed and survive, and that he is aware he is standing on a figurative cliff, constantly on the edge of failure, but still trying to maintain balance. He even goes as far as saying that he is focused on being on point, and is not open to being distracted by others' issues.

Overall, "Balance" is a song that highlights the importance of finding equilibrium in one's life, and the need to prioritize self-care and improvement to attain it. Earl recognizes that he has had his struggles and is continuing to have them, while also being attentive to his physical and emotional capabilities. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on oneself and not allowing external distractions or influences to get in the way.