Bad
Flava Lyrics
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I can't lie I was down bad
Look look look
I can't lie, I was down bad
Never stressing on, what I don't have
You don't need look back when you came this far
Turn my back on the doubt keep my eyes to the stars
I go Paul wall
Bape on me from Japan
Like I'm Naruto
From Chicago
Gotta let em know
Everywhere I go
Introduce myself
But they already know I am
I feel like I got the world in my hands
Woke up feeling like the man
It was storming but it feels like it passed
Look
I was Zoned out
breaking down these mental walls
I don't want it all it just keep on coming in
I got noooo complaints
Me n all the bros going 2 the bank
I used all of my pain
I paint on the page
Ima lose control
Go all over the place
I don't care whose watching
Make the ugly face
I don't wanna fall in love
I'm scared of heartbreak
I can't lie, I was down bad
Never stressing on, what I don't have
You don't need look back when you came this far
Turn my back on the doubt keep my eyes to the stars
Zoned out
Zoned out
Zoned out
And I'm zoned out
You don't need look back when you came this far
Turn my back on the doubt keep my eyes to the stars
I'm moving forward
Obsessed with the direction
Nobody gave it to us
We learned our own lessons
Been thru it all
It's hard to surprise me
When I was in the burgh it felt like perfect timing
Tryna figure out the purpose that I'm providing
Make music if you grinding
And that music if you crying
I Make that music make you think about your legacy
Ask yourself
Why you living like you dying
When there's much more, life is abundant
In high school, I was failing the subjects
I followed my dreams now I'm blowing budget
And These Billy Hoyle beats feel like cookies out the oven
It's nothing you can tell me I cant do
I'm too capable
Hit that rock bottom bounce back
I'm unbreakable
J A M S the flow unmistakable
Been thru it all
Mannn I'm too relatable
And I'm zoned out
Zoned out
Zoned out
Zoned out
Zoned out
Zoned out
Zoned out
And I'm zoned out
I can't lie, I was down bad
Never stressing on, what I don't have
You don't need look back when you came this far
Turn my back on the doubt keep my eyes to the stars
Zoned out
Zoned out
Zoned out
And I'm zoned out
You don't need look back when you came this far
Turn my back on the doubt keep my eyes to the stars
They say you don't judge a man during his struggle, you judge a man on how he Bounces back from that struggle
The lyrics to Flava's song "Bad" express a sense of resilience and determination in the face of adversity. The song begins with the acknowledgment that the artist was "down bad" at some point, suggesting that they may have experienced a difficult period in their life. However, rather than dwelling on what they lack or stressing over it, they choose to focus on moving forward and looking towards the future. The lyrics encourage the listener to keep their eyes on the stars and not to look back, emphasizing the importance of leaving doubt behind.
The artist declares their self-confidence and self-assuredness, expressing a feeling of having the world in their hands and waking up feeling like "the man." They describe breaking down mental walls and letting go of worries, painting their pain on a page. The lyrics also touch on the fear of falling in love and experiencing heartbreak, but ultimately, they choose to embrace their journey and take control, unafraid to make an ugly face and lose control in the pursuit of their dreams.
The song "Bad" conveys a message of resilience, self-belief, and the power to overcome challenges on the path to success. It serves as a reminder to stay focused, embrace one's journey, and not let doubt or past struggles hold them back.
Line by Line Meaning
It's made with love, made with care
This song was created with passion and attention to detail
I can't lie I was down bad
I have to be honest, I was going through a difficult time
Look look look
Pay attention, listen up
Never stressing on, what I don't have
I don't worry about what I lack
You don't need look back when you came this far
There's no need to dwell on the past when you've come so far
Turn my back on the doubt keep my eyes to the stars
I ignore any doubts and focus on my goals
I go Paul wall
I move smoothly and confidently like Paul Wall
Watch me drive slow
Witness me cruising at a relaxed pace
Bape on me from Japan
I'm wearing trendy clothing from Japan
Like I'm Naruto
Just like Naruto, I embrace my unique style and personality
From Chicago
I proudly represent my hometown of Chicago
Gotta let em know
I need to make sure everyone is aware
Everywhere I go
No matter where I am
Introduce myself
I make sure to introduce myself
But they already know I am
But most people already recognize who I am
I feel like I got the world in my hands
I have a strong sense of control and confidence
Woke up feeling like the man
I started the day with a sense of empowerment
It was storming but it feels like it passed
Although there were challenges, it seems like they are behind me now
I was Zoned out
I was completely lost in my thoughts
breaking down these mental walls
I am working to overcome my inner barriers and limitations
I don't want it all it just keep on coming in
I don't desire excessive wealth and success, but it naturally keeps flowing towards me
I got noooo complaints
I have absolutely nothing to complain about
Me n all the bros going 2 the bank
My friends and I are making constant financial progress
I used all of my pain
I channeled my past struggles into artistic expression
I paint on the page
I pour my emotions and experiences onto the canvas of my music
Ima lose control
I'll allow myself to let go and be uninhibited
Go all over the place
I am not confined to any specific direction or style
I don't care whose watching
I am not concerned about others judging me
Make the ugly face
I fully express myself, even if it doesn't conform to conventional standards of beauty
I don't wanna fall in love
I am afraid of experiencing heartbreak from romantic relationships
I'm scared of heartbreak
I fear the emotional pain that comes with a broken heart
I'm moving forward
I am progressing and advancing in my life
Obsessed with the direction
I am fully focused on the path I am taking
Nobody gave it to us
We didn't receive any handouts or shortcuts
We learned our own lessons
We acquired knowledge and wisdom through our own experiences
Been thru it all
I have faced various challenges and difficulties
It's hard to surprise me
It takes a lot to shock or astonish me
When I was in the burgh it felt like perfect timing
During my time in the neighborhood, everything seemed to align perfectly
Tryna figure out the purpose that I'm providing
I am striving to understand the meaning and impact of my actions
Make music if you grinding
If you're working hard, express yourself through music
And that music if you crying
Listen to music when you are feeling emotional and vulnerable
I Make that music make you think about your legacy
My music prompts you to reflect on the mark you leave behind
Ask yourself
Take a moment to question
Why you living like you dying
Why are you living your life as if you have limited time?
When there's much more, life is abundant
There is so much more to experience, life is full of opportunities
In high school, I was failing the subjects
During my time in high school, I struggled in my academic studies
I followed my dreams now I'm blowing budget
I pursued my passions and now I'm spending beyond my means
And These Billy Hoyle beats feel like cookies out the oven
These beats by Billy Hoyle are incredibly fresh and satisfying
It's nothing you can tell me I cant do
I am confident in my ability to achieve anything I set my mind to
I'm too capable
I possess a high level of competence and skill
Hit that rock bottom bounce back
Even when I reach the lowest point, I quickly recover and come back stronger
I'm unbreakable
I am resilient and cannot be easily broken or defeated
J A M S the flow unmistakable
My flow and style are distinctive and easily recognizable
Mannn I'm too relatable
I connect with others on a deep, relatable level
They say you don't judge a man during his struggle, you judge a man on how he bounces back from that struggle
People believe that a person's true character is revealed by how they recover from adversity
Zoned out
Completely lost in thought
And I'm zoned out
I continue to be engrossed in my thoughts
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Jake Samuels
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