In 2017, EARTHGANG signed to J. Cole's Dreamville Records, and have since released three EPs: Rags (September 2017), Robots (October 2017), and Royalty (February 2018).
All Eyes On Me
EarthGang Lyrics
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Warriors die but they live in the sky
I never seen a Gucci watch in my future, sign of the times
And God whispered in my dreams, shawty, open your eyes
I got so much more in store for you, they can't touch what's mine
Pack my whole life's precious moments in a line
And shawty singing my songs, she think she know what's on my mind
All eyes on me, huh
I want all my niggas free
I could tat a hundred tears on my face
I could call out a hundred names
Got a twenty-dollar bill, get your hands up
You survived last year, get your hands up
I know that money tight, that stimmy check light
I should stash some but we gon' ball for the night
Black lives matter, yeah, I said that, ho
Trap lives matter, gotta let 'em know
My cousin poppin' pills 'til the pain gone
His daddy out of jail, he just came home, yeah
He probably need a hug, yeah
But you know he a thug, yeah
Tryna find a way to make a dollar tree shake
These niggas lyin', these niggas fake
FN in the glovebox, you know I'm concealin' it
Racism still alive, now we just revealin' it
Niggas talkin' down, but I still flex
Snakes in the grass, but I still step, woo
All eyes on me
Workin' magic with that P-P-P
I could tat a hundred tears on my face
I could call out a hundred names
Got a twenty-dollar bill, get your hands up
You survived last year, get your hands up
I know that money tight, that stimmy check light
I should stash some but we gon' ball for the night
Mama, I ain't made it 'til you quit your nine-to-five
I was on the road when I found out my uncle died (yeah)
I lost a lot of sleep, I know we should've talked more
I worked so hard, I can't forget what this is all for
Roll up some, just to burn away the guilt
We been trained only pain can make it real
Don't need no one to validate how I feel
I been really in the fields since bein' healed
If your diamonds don't dance, what's the chain of command?
Silicon Valley bosses rockin' dockers and vans
WowGr8 for the fans, call me Doc if we friends
I'm barefoot walkin' through the creek in thousand dollar pants
You tryna stay cool with your BM, put your hands up (hands up)
Speaker Knockerz, I'm too faded, can't even dap you up (up)
Shoulda died so many times, but I know that pussy tight
If nothin' else it's still another reason to survive, I realize it's
All eyes on me
World is crazy, niggas duckin' when you sneeze
I been fuckin', got a family to feed (family to feed)
And I don't plan on ever stoppin', droppin' seeds
I'm tryna outwork my libido, run them bands up
If you take care of your people, put your hands up
Yeah, you know the vibes, this is real life
And can't nobody tell me I ain't ballin' for the night
All eyes on me, huh
I want all my niggas free
I could tat a hundred tears on my face
I could call out a hundred names
Got a twenty-dollar bill, get your hands up
You survived last year, get your hands up
I know that money tight, that stimmy check light
I should stash some but we gon' ball for the night
The verses in All Eyes On Me by EarthGang address several societal issues and problems the Black community faces in America. The opening line "Warriors die but they live in the sky" is a reference to the numerous Black people killed by police brutality and racial violence in America. The line "I never seen a Gucci watch in my future, sign of the times" implies that materialistic things are not a priority for the rapper and that he's more interested in conveying the message and representing his community. "And God whispered in my dreams, shawty, open your eyes" indicates that the rapper is aware of his social responsibilities, and he's trying to shed light on the situation and help people to see the truth. The reference to his fans singing his songs and thinking they know what's on his mind suggests that the artist sees his music as a powerful instrument to share his message with his community.
The chorus "All eyes on me" implies that he knows there's a lot of scrutiny on him as a black artist, and that he's using his platform to voice his opinions and share his experiences. The lines "Black lives matter" and "Trap lives matter" are both references to the Black Lives Matter movement, which aims to address systemic racism and police brutality against Black people in America. "Racism still alive, now we just revealing it" is a potent commentary on how racism is still present in American society, but more attention has been given to the issue recently, and people are now more aware of the issue.
Finally, the verse "Mama, I ain't made it 'til you quit your nine-to-five" reflects the rapper's desire to succeed and make a better life for his mother. The line "Roll up some, just to burn away the guilt" reflects the rapper's coping mechanisms and how he deals with stress and anxiety. The last verse implies that despite everything, he's still going to keep pushing and working hard to achieve his dreams, and he knows that he can count on his community to help him.
Line by Line Meaning
Warriors die but they live in the sky
Even though warriors may die, they live on as legends and their memory is kept alive
I never seen a Gucci watch in my future, sign of the times
I do not see material possessions like Gucci watches in my future - this is indicative of our current societal state
And God whispered in my dreams, shawty, open your eyes
I have received a message from God in my dreams, urging me to open my eyes and see the bigger picture
I got so much more in store for you, they can't touch what's mine
God has plans for me that are beyond what others can influence or take away
Pack my whole life's precious moments in a line
I could summarize all of the important moments of my life into a single line
And shawty singing my songs, she think she know what's on my mind
When people listen to and enjoy my music, they may think they understand what is on my mind and what I'm going through
All eyes on me, huh
Everyone is paying attention to me
I want all my niggas free
I want all of my friends and loved ones to be free from oppression and injustice
I could tat a hundred tears on my face
I could show a hundred different expressions of pain and sorrow on my face
I could call out a hundred names
I could list off a hundred different people who have made an impact on my life
Got a twenty-dollar bill, get your hands up
I have a small sum of money, but I want everyone to raise their hands and feel empowered
You survived last year, get your hands up
If you made it through the previous year, then you should be proud and raise your hands up
I know that money tight, that stimmy check light
I understand that money is tight for many people, as evidenced by the stimulus checks being smaller than expected
I should stash some but we gon' ball for the night
Even though it would be wise to save some money, we are going to enjoy ourselves and spend it tonight
Black lives matter, yeah, I said that, ho
I am not afraid to say that Black lives matter
Trap lives matter, gotta let 'em know
People who come from difficult situations, like growing up in the trap, also matter and should not be forgotten
My cousin poppin' pills 'til the pain gone
My cousin is dealing with addiction and using pills to cope with their pain
His daddy out of jail, he just came home, yeah
My cousin's father was recently released from prison and is trying to reconnect with his son
He probably need a hug, yeah
My cousin's father likely needs comfort and affection after being away for so long
But you know he a thug, yeah
However, because of his past and reputation, my cousin's father may not want or know how to ask for that kind of emotional support
Tryna find a way to make a dollar tree shake
We are trying to make the most of our situation and find ways to prosper, even if we don't have a lot of money
These niggas lyin', these niggas fake
There are people who are untruthful and not genuine in this world
FN in the glovebox, you know I'm concealin' it
I have a firearm hidden in my car's glovebox
Racism still alive, now we just revealin' it
Racism still exists and is now being brought to light and exposed more than ever
Niggas talkin' down, but I still flex
Even though people may speak negatively about me, I still show off and flaunt my success
Snakes in the grass, but I still step, woo
Even though there are hidden dangers and people who wish me harm, I still move forward and take risks
Workin' magic with that P-P-P
I am able to create something special and powerful through my art (possibly referring to music production)
Mama, I ain't made it 'til you quit your nine-to-five
I will not consider myself truly successful until I am able to provide for my mother to the point where she no longer needs to work a traditional job
I was on the road when I found out my uncle died (yeah)
I was traveling for work when I received news of my uncle's passing
I lost a lot of sleep, I know we should've talked more
The death of my uncle has caused me to lose sleep and reflect on the fact that we did not spend enough time together before he passed
I worked so hard, I can't forget what this is all for
I have put in a lot of effort and hard work to reach this point in my life and I need to remember what my goals are
Roll up some, just to burn away the guilt
I am smoking marijuana to help ease my feelings of guilt or anxiety
We been trained only pain can make it real
Many of us have been taught to believe that only pain and suffering can make something feel genuine or worthwhile
Don't need no one to validate how I feel
I do not require external validation or approval for my emotions or experiences
I been really in the fields since bein' healed
I have been working hard and putting in a lot of effort since recovering from something (possibly illness or injury)
If your diamonds don't dance, what's the chain of command?
If your jewelry does not sparkle or impress, then why should you be given any kind of authority or respect?
Silicon Valley bosses rockin' dockers and vans
Even high-level executives in the tech industry are dressing casually in khakis and sneakers
WowGr8 for the fans, call me Doc if we friends
I am grateful for my fans and supporters, and they can refer to me as Doc if we have a friendly relationship
I'm barefoot walkin' through the creek in thousand dollar pants
I am dressed in expensive clothing, but I am still able to enjoy simple pleasures like walking barefoot through a creek
You tryna stay cool with your BM, put your hands up (hands up)
If you are trying to maintain a positive relationship with your baby mama, then put your hands up and celebrate
Speaker Knockerz, I'm too faded, can't even dap you up (up)
I am too intoxicated or high to even greet you properly with a fist bump
Shoulda died so many times, but I know that pussy tight
Even though I have been in dangerous situations many times, I know that sex is a reason to keep living
If nothin' else it's still another reason to survive, I realize it's
Even if there may not be many other reasons to keep going, the possibility of having sex is still a reason to persevere
World is crazy, niggas duckin' when you sneeze
The world is unpredictable and chaotic, and people are wary and cautious even about small things like sneezing
I been fuckin', got a family to feed (family to feed)
I am having sex to procreate and provide for my family
And I don't plan on ever stoppin', droppin' seeds
I intend to continue having children and expanding my family
I'm tryna outwork my libido, run them bands up
I am trying to channel my sexual desire and energy towards working hard and making money
If you take care of your people, put your hands up
If you prioritize and take care of your loved ones, then you should raise your hands and be proud
Yeah, you know the vibes, this is real life
You understand the mood and atmosphere, and this is an accurate portrayal of my actual life
And can't nobody tell me I ain't ballin' for the night
I feel successful and empowered tonight, and no one can convince me otherwise
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Aaron Rogers, Elan Parker, Nigel Sparkes, Olu Fann, Rashad Johnson, Tahj Morgan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@RealLadell
Wish we had more songs like this on mainstream radio
@YBSolow
If it uplifts us, it won't be on the radio.
@ShotCallerCallingShots
Second that the babies need good music
@kellysimmons8790
2k brought me here and I can't leave
@koki9244
one of da best songs on 2k23
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@AjayLackinn
Lmao tht I was the only one