Smilin'
Field Mob Lyrics
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You be smilin' when I'm frownin'
You be frownin' when I'm smilin'
You be happy when I'm sad
But when I'm glad you get mad
You be smilin' when I'm frownin'
You be happy when I'm sad
But when I'm glad you get mad, yeah
I was young, sixteen, put the city on my back
Said I'll do it I did it, Albany on the map
Been stickin' to the script y'all really wanna act
Like I ain't the real reason y'all really wanna rap
They jealous they wanna step in my spot but you can sneeze
The rest of ya life and won't get the blessings I got
I sold butter made bread plus I roll wit toast
My brother call me nearsighted say my foes is close
No friends, it's just a waste of time I know ya bogus
Crooked behind my back ya like a spine wit scoliosis
I'm focused like the Ford car, private like a G4
Try me get shells in ya waves like a seashore
See I don't be on what he on we grown he wrong
He gon' keep on he gon' be gone
Two-faced like Geminis, I came up wit you man
I'll speak but I don't mess wit you man
You be smilin' when I'm frownin'
You be frownin' when I'm smilin'
You be happy when I'm sad
But when I'm glad you get mad
You be smilin' when I'm frownin'
You be frownin' when I'm smilin'
You be happy when I'm sad
But when I'm glad you get mad, yeah
Why is it when my frown is down side up ya smile is upside down?
Is it because of my fly style or is it my nice house?
Is it 'cause I'm iced out and livin' a life now that
I'm 'bout through strugglin' everything is alright now?
You see the jag on them flats pass
Don't get mad, get glad like the trashbags
You just pray and pray on my downfall
When I'm up ya down me when I'm down ya clown me
Claimin' to be my friend but really softer than the spot
In my back to ease his knife in
He ain't got love for me, I wrote a rhyme about it
That hole ya dug for me you tryna climb up out it
Ya bust ya head at the bottom now ya cryin' about it
Well, when around came right back around and got him
The more paper the more haters, I need more cheese
Cause the haters I got they startin' to bore me
You be smilin' when I'm frownin'
You be frownin' when I'm smilin'
You be happy when I'm sad
But when I'm glad you get mad
You be smilin' when I'm frownin'
You be frownin' when I'm smilin'
You be happy when I'm sad
But when I'm glad you get mad, yeah
From the tip o' ya nose to the tip o' ya toes
Y'all ain't nothin' but some hatin'
Smilin' in my face everyday like "What up Luda"
I'm just waitin' for the day to put a slug up to ya
Ol' fake kissers walk past diss ya
Breathe you a wannabe me, why?
Cause I got new whips and wreck 'em or
Cause I got flows that make, bend it like Beckham
Is it 'cause a lot of money stay close to me?
Or is it cause you should have been where I'm supposed to be?
Well, everyday I stay fresh whole fam got cheese
So I could care less what you think about me
I thank my enemies and I truly adore 'em
Best way to get back at somebody is to ignore 'em
I'm the heavyweight champ, we'll see who gon' drop
Cause everybody in the bottom know who on top, Luda
You be smilin' when I'm frownin'
You be frownin' when I'm smilin'
You be happy when I'm sad
But when I'm glad you get mad
You be smilin' when I'm frownin'
You be frownin' when I'm smilin'
You be happy when I'm sad
But when I'm glad you get mad, yeah
The lyrics of Field Mob's song "Smilin'" are about hypocritical and envious behavior. The song begins by pointing out that the person being addressed is happy when the singer is sad and vice versa. At the same time, the person being addressed doesn't seem to be able to genuinely celebrate the singer's success or happiness, and instead becomes angry or resentful. The song then goes on to discuss how the singer has been successful and put their city on the map, but still faces jealousy and backstabbing from those around them. The implication is that the person being addressed is one of these jealous people, who smiles in the singer's face but secretly talks badly about them or tries to bring them down.
The lyrics use a number of clever wordplay and imagery to get their point across. For example, when the singer says "why is it when my frown is down side up, your smile is upside down?" they are using a visual metaphor to suggest that the person's happiness is actually the inverse of theirs. Similarly, the line "you be happy when I'm sad, but when I'm glad you get mad" employs a rhyme scheme to emphasize the person's inconsistent and negative behavior. The lyrics also reference things like the two-facedness of Geminis and the "more paper, more haters" phenomenon.
Overall, "Smilin'" is a song about recognizing and confronting the people who pretend to be supportive but are actually holding you back. The lyrics encourage the listener to stay positive and focused despite these negative influences, and to recognize that their success is what truly matters.
Line by Line Meaning
You be smilin' when I'm frownin'
You find joy in my misery
You be frownin' when I'm smilin'
You feel sad when I'm happy
You be happy when I'm sad
You enjoy my sorrow
But when I'm glad you get mad
You become upset when I'm happy
I was young, sixteen, put the city on my back
At a young age, I became responsible for putting my city on the map
Said I'll do it I did it, Albany on the map
I promised to put Albany on the map and accomplished my goal
Been stickin' to the script y'all really wanna act
I've been following my plan while others try to imitate
Like I ain't the real reason y'all really wanna rap
Others refuse to acknowledge that I paved the way for their success
They jealous they wanna step in my spot but you can sneeze
My haters want my position, but it's easily replaceable
The rest of ya life and won't get the blessings I got
Others will never have the same opportunities and successes that I've had in life
I sold butter made bread plus I roll wit toast
I made money by selling drugs and carried weapons for protection
My brother call me nearsighted say my foes is close
My brother warns me of danger from those who wish to harm me
No friends, it's just a waste of time I know ya bogus
I have no real friends because they are disloyal and a waste of time
Crooked behind my back ya like a spine wit scoliosis
Those who pretend to be my friend are spineless and untrustworthy
I'm focused like the Ford car, private like a G4
I'm determined like a Ford car and keep a low profile like a private jet
Try me get shells in ya waves like a seashore
Anyone who tries to harm me will suffer consequences and scars
Why is it when my frown is down side up ya smile is upside down?
Why do you always seem to be happy when I'm unhappy?
Is it because of my fly style or is it my nice house?
Are you only happy for my possessions or my success?
They just pray and pray on my downfall
My enemies only wish for my failure
When I'm up ya down me when I'm down ya clown me
When I'm successful, you bring me down, and when I'm struggling, you make fun of me
From the tip o' ya nose to the tip o' ya toes Y'all ain't nothin' but some hatin'
From head to toe, you are full of hate and negativity
Ol' fake kissers walk past diss ya
Those who pretend to like me badmouth me behind my back
Breathe you a wannabe me, why?
You copy me, but why bother?
Cause I got new whips and wreck 'em or
Is it because I own new cars and drive them recklessly?
Cause I got flows that make, bend it like Beckham
Is it because of my impressive rapping skills?
I thank my enemies and I truly adore 'em
I appreciate my adversaries because they push me to be better
Best way to get back at somebody is to ignore 'em
Ignoring someone is the best way to get revenge on them
I'm the heavyweight champ, we'll see who gon' drop
I'm at the top of my game, and we'll see who can compete with me
Cause everybody in the bottom know who on top, Luda
Everyone knows I'm the best, and I have the success and fame to prove it
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BETTY NEWSOME, BETTY JEAN NEWSOME, CHRISTOPHER BRIDGES, CHRISTOPHER BRIAN BRIDGES, DARION CRAWFORD, DARION T. CRAWFORD, JAMES BROWN, SHAWN JOHNSON, SHAWN T. JOHNSON
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