Goodbye
Ezzy Lyrics
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I'm packing my bags, moving on to something better
Goodbye ghetto, I promise I'ma love you forever
Remember all the time we spent together?
Had me actin' just like you, so mama was always fed up
You told me, "Fuck college, street knowledge will make me succesful"
And that you will be my professor for every single semester
You taught the art of finessin and I thank you for that
These tears rollin' as I'm postin' this poem, hopin' you open it
I got a lot of emotions I've been copin' with
See my flow is sick, you're the reason that's so much dope in it
But you also the reason why niggas are slangin' and smokin' it
Damn, makin' an effort to head to better endeavours
You're probably gon' be bitter whenever you get this letter
Whereever I might end up, I'm wishin' that you were here
I'll bring you a souvenir, degree and maybe a deal
Who knows? Yea, who knows?
All the rough times, tough times
I remember gettin' through those
And for my people still here with me
Promise that I'ma make it for y'all
And so I'm sayin' (bye), so I'm sayin' (bye)
Goodbye to the past, hopefully this ain't the last
I'm searchin' for inspiration where there ain't none
I'm trynna be a here where there ain't one
Can't wait until that day come
Trynna escape from where y'all niggas can't come
I got a lot at stake, son, that's why the flow is A1
Get it? I'm A1 with it
Way young spitted, it's kind of cold
Simple kind of flow, this is not your common cold
They say I sound like like Common, kinda Kendrick, kinda Cole
Expect I'm twice as hungry and niggas is twice as old
No shots though, they paved the way
And God knows I started from the bottom and aimin' for the top floor, and a lot mo'
The game is in my cruise control and we just trynna drive slow
We chasin' dreams, gotta dodge the pot holes and the thot hoes
We got those, you know what's up
And if you get a whiff of pot smoke, just know it's us
We smokin' strong, getting Popeyes, getting high
Cause depression is close to home
And I don't know who own the throne
But they gon' get overthrown tonight, yea
This is a letter to the streets, yea
This is a letter to the hood, yea
And if you follow what I speak, yea
I promise that we gon' be good, yea
And everything gon' be alright, yea
And you can bet that you're my [?], yea
And you can see it, yea
But hey, who knows?
Yea, who knows?
All the rough times, tough times
I remember gettin' through those
And for my people still here with me
Promise that I'ma make it for y'all
And so I'm sayin' (bye), so I'm sayin' (bye)
Goodbye to the past, hopefully this ain't the last
In "Goodbye," Ezzy speaks about his decision to leave the ghetto behind for something better. He reflects on his time in the ghetto and acknowledges the good and the bad it brought him. At the beginning of the song, he thanks the ghetto for teaching him the art of finessing but recognizes that it also brought about his brother's imprisonment. He describes the emotions he is feeling as he leaves the ghetto and says that he hopes that his old neighborhood will one day change for the better. Throughout the song, Ezzy talks about his goals and aspirations and how he is determined to succeed, even if it means leaving the place that shaped him behind.
The lyrics of "Goodbye" are deeply personal and speak about Ezzy's experiences growing up in the ghetto. It highlights the struggle and sacrifices people have to make to better their lives, and the importance of never forgetting where one comes from. Ezzy's storytelling and honesty are evident in his lyrics, making "Goodbye" a reflection of his past and a declaration of his future.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm packing my bags, moving on to something better
Leaving behind the hardships of the ghetto for a better future
Goodbye ghetto, I promise I'ma love you forever
Though leaving, the singer will always remember their roots
Remember all the time we spent together?
Reflecting on the singer's experiences in the ghetto
Had me actin' just like you, so mama was always fed up
Acknowledging the negative influence the ghetto had on their behavior, affecting even their family life
You told me, "Fuck college, street knowledge will make me succesful"
The artist was told to prioritize street smarts over a traditional education
And that you will be my professor for every single semester
The ghetto was the teacher, imparting wisdom and lessons to the singer
You taught the art of finessin and I thank you for that
The singer acknowledges the ways in which the ghetto taught them how to survive and thrive
Then you send my brother to prison, I could hang you for that
Though grateful for the lessons learned, the artist also recognizes the negative impact the ghetto had on their family
These tears rollin' as I'm postin' this poem, hopin' you open it
Writing a heartfelt letter to the ghetto, even though there is no one to receive it
I'm trynna be a here where there ain't one
Searching for success and inspiration in a place where it is not readily available
Can't wait until that day come
Eagerly anticipating a brighter future
I got a lot at stake, son, that's why the flow is A1
Feeling the pressure to succeed and being committed to putting in the work to achieve it
The game is in my cruise control and we just trynna drive slow
Confidently navigating the music industry at their own pace
And if you get a whiff of pot smoke, just know it's us
Acknowledging that they are still connected to their old lifestyle, but in moderation
This is a letter to the streets, yea
Addressing the tough environment they come from
Promise that I'ma make it for y'all
Committed to succeeding for themselves and their community
Goodbye to the past, hopefully this ain't the last
Saying farewell to the hardships of the past and looking towards a brighter future
Contributed by Allison E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@bigiggmac
gives me chills even on the 5th listen. bringin back that feeling i had for weeks in June, over a million deep downtown. like that, this track makes me damn proud to be from tha land. keep reppin no matter where you are Ezzy, already made a fan for life
@tayferrell6738
Real hip hop stand up ✊🏽
@inyerd123
damn this guy is going places
@whoodymac
lit! Ezzy has that God flow with a message timeless Hip Hop🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@chrispull5039
songs underrated thats for sure
@chidori1342
Props to you Ezzy for bringing hip hop back to its roots..
@blylz
FINALLY SOMEBODY IS REPPIN!!!!!! HARD!!!! TAKING IT BACK TO THE ILL SKILLS OF THE 90's!!! MUCH FLAVOR!!!!!!
YO EZZY! I LIKE THIS STYLE A WHOLE LOT BETTER THAN THE STYLE FROM 3 years back. LIKE THE FREESTYLES ARE HARDDDDD!!!
@y0Special
wait.. a boom bap beat with samples? am I hearing this right? in 2016? YEEESSSSSSSS letsgo ezzy
@gkeneralred2380
thats not new. Lmaooo! we still here.
@y0Special
rare these days