Smoke & Retribution
Flume Lyrics

You ain't got no money, I ain't got no time
I don't have the time to waste on your financial problems

All these faces lookin' funny when I'm drivin' by
People stare at me when I drive by, wondering who I am

Had to tint my whip, my name is buzzin'
I'm gaining fame and attention, so I need to alter my car's appearance for privacy

Know they plan on killin' mine
I am aware that there are people who want to hurt and harm me and my loved ones

Aimin' at your temple, we was taught to kill a nigga mind
Violence and aggression were normalized and taught to us as a way to gain power and control over others

Genocide buried in the tide, cleanse it in the sand
The mass killing and oppression of a particular group of people is a deep-rooted issue that needs to be acknowledged and dealt with properly

Blood is sittin' in my hands, I'll never be the bigger man
I feel guilty and responsible for the harm I may have caused, and I know that nothing can justify or make up for it

I know they'll never understand, but they don't give a fuck
It's frustrating that people refuse to acknowledge or care about the issues that plague the affected communities

Lift your hands up high before I stick you up
Raise your hands in surrender before I take your belongings by force

I held you to the ground 'cause you were floating
I grounded you because you seemed like you were floating away or losing touch with reality

Told me you're afraid of disappointing
You confided in me that you were anxious or scared of letting someone down

Pushing on your physical existence
I am exerting pressure on your physical being, either through physical contact or emotional pressure

Pushing only 'cause you felt resistance
I am pushing you because you are pushing back, and we have a power struggle

Can't help but think about the situation
I am unable to stop thinking about the current circumstances or predicament

Tryna get to see but my mind's racing
I am trying to find clarity or a solution, but my thoughts are scattered and unorganized

Only got each other we can turn to
We are alone in this, and we have only each other for support

Lying here, I know they'll never break you free
I am aware that you are trapped or stuck in a situation that is outside of your control

You and me nobody else
We only have each other, and we don't need anyone else in our lives to be happy

If it can't be that way then I'll just be all by myself
If we cannot be together, then I am willing to be on my own and not compromise my values or needs

I love the way you stay away from me, you make me melt
I love how you give me space and independence, and that makes me feel warm and happy

Those nights you used to come and stay with me
I have fond memories of the times when you used to visit and spend the night

Replaying in my memory, it's no such thing as meant to be
I keep going over the past in my head, but I know that sometimes things don't work out as we want them to

That's fine 'cause you so fine, the way you walk, you talk
Even if we cannot be together, I still find you attractive and admire your personality and mannerisms

The way you leave your mark, just can't break you from my thoughts
You have an impact on me that is hard to forget or ignore, no matter how hard I try

Walkin' through Ramona Park like they wasn't tryna shoot me up
I am walking through a dangerous area, but I am trying to act calm and avoid attracting any unwanted attention

Doing all we did, we still ain't do enough
Despite our efforts and hard work, we feel like we have not accomplished what we set out to do

Leaving through the night and starting fires
I am sneaking away in the dark and causing trouble, possibly as a form of rebellion or release

Going through society's desires
I am conforming to or following society's expectations, but I don't necessarily agree with them

Smoke and retribution, keep it burning
I am seeking justice or revenge, and I am willing to do whatever it takes to achieve it

Only 'cause of sorrow I'll be learning
The pain and sadness I experience will help me grow and develop on a personal level

I ain't scared of six feet
I am not afraid to die or face death, even if it seems like a grim outcome

'Cause I ain't scared to be free
I value my freedom and independence more than my own life

All I seen while on this earth
I have witnessed many things during my time alive

Know that hearse can't be too worse
No matter how bad I die, I know it cannot be worse than what I have seen or been through

Tell the woman that I hurt
Let the woman I caused pain to know that I am sorry and regret my actions

That I apologize for all my lies
I am apologizing for deceiving or misleading someone, and I take responsibility for my actions

And tell my mama blame my karma
Tell my mother that any misfortunes or hardships I am facing are a result of my own actions and choices

Hate she had to see me die
I feel remorseful that my mother had to witness my death

I just wanna see the sky
All I want is a chance to look up at the sky and appreciate the beauty of nature

Shinin' from the other side
I want to see the sun or stars from a different perspective, possibly from the afterlife

Lookin' down on all my friends
I want to watch over my loved ones from above, even in death

Makin' sure they're walkin' right
I want to make sure that my friends and family are living their lives in a positive and productive manner

'Cause ain't nobody watch our back
Because no one else is looking out for us or helping us, it is up to me to be my own protector

And this life way too hard for that
I am struggling to get by in life, and it is exhausting to have to do it on my own

I made it out with my heart intact
Despite the hardships I have faced, I am proud of myself for remaining true to who I am and not losing my values or morals

Might harm me, still can't harvest that
Although certain things or people may hurt me, I am unable to let go of them or move on completely