Trippin
Fortunate Youth Lyrics
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telling you that I'm coming through the grapevine
gonna come and handle mine
she says you know its wrong
I know you do it son
I want a son that can do no wrong
Your gonna see yourself locked away
In a penitentiary for life you got to pay
You got me trippin far
Too long before I go away
You got me trippin far
Too long before I go away
Tell me that justice is wrong
What am I doing here so wrong?
Yes you know I'm trying to go and free their minds
Oh they're telling me that I'm gonna do some time
Yes my mama tell me so
One day I hate to see my son who wants to go
I see you're down to free those minds
All of those minds, oh To legalize your mind
She said you know, I love you so
You're my son and I hate to see you go
I see you're down to do these crimes
You must be ready yes to go and do the time
Well I don't care, no, free me so
There's no job when you're on parole
You can take this time in life
I hope I make it, all my life
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What have I done so wrong?
The lyrics in Fortunate Youth's song "Trippin" depict a conversation between the singer and his mother, in which he admits to engaging in criminal activity and she expresses her disappointment and concern for his future. The reference to coming through the grapevine suggests that the mother has heard about her son's actions through rumors or gossip, rather than him confessing to her directly. Despite her disapproval, the singer seems defiant and willing to take risks, even if it means serving time in prison. The repeated line "You got me trippin far too long before I go away" conveys a sense of urgency about the situation and a desire to take action before it's too late.
The song also touches on themes of social justice and the legalization of marijuana, which the singer suggests could help to "free their minds" and reduce crime. However, he is conflicted about whether his own criminal behavior is justified or not, asking "What am I doing here so wrong?" and acknowledging his mother's hope for a son who "can do no wrong". Ultimately, the song portrays a complex relationship between a mother and son, a struggle between morality and rebellion, and a desire for change in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh mama, yes I got you on the phone line
I am communicating with my mother and she is aware that we are talking.
telling you that I'm coming through the grapevine
Informing my mother through a gossip medium that I will be coming to her.
gonna come and handle mine
I will take care of my own affairs.
she says you know its wrong
My mother believes that what I am doing is not right.
I know you do it son
I know my son is involved in these actions.
I want a son that can do no wrong
My mother wishes that I never do anything wrong.
Your gonna see yourself locked away
You will end up in prison if you continue down this path.
In a penitentiary for life you got to pay
Paying a life sentence in a correctional facility is the price of your actions.
You got me trippin far
Your actions have me in a state of distress.
Too long before I go away
I am worried that I will be away from my loved ones for an extended period.
Tell me that justice is wrong
Conveying that the justice system is flawed.
What am I doing here so wrong?
Questioning my actions in the given situation.
Yes you know I'm trying to go and free their minds
I am attempting to liberate the minds of others.
Oh they're telling me that I'm gonna do some time
Others are warning me that I will receive a prison sentence.
Yes my mama tell me so
My mother agrees with those who warned me.
One day I hate to see my son who wants to go
I fear that one day my own son will follow the same path as me.
I see you're down to free those minds
I recognize that you wish to emancipate the consciousness of the people.
All of those minds, oh To legalize your mind
The ultimate goal is to nurture a society that is accepting of free thoughts and creative minds.
She said you know, I love you so
My mother acknowledged affection for me.
You're my son and I hate to see you go
As my son, the thought of losing you upsets me greatly.
I see you're down to do these crimes
I am aware that you are determined to engage in illicit activities.
You must be ready yes to go and do the time
Be prepared to accept the consequence of your actions by spending time in jail.
Well I don't care, no, free me so
I am indifferent to the outcome but demand my freedom.
There's no job when you're on parole
Employment opportunities are scarce while on probation.
You can take this time in life
You can endure this duration of unfavorable circumstances.
I hope I make it, all my life
I aspire to move beyond the current predicament and live a fulfilling life.
Contributed by John L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@alexiserranoc
Dude what a song!!! 🤘🏼
@bobp7626
A beautiful vibe for a beautiful moment!!
@krissiapineda9253
Still one my favs ❤️💚💛
@Erik.-
Can’t agree more!
@smuleplayz
If you take the first three letters from the two words “Fortunate” and “Youth” it makes “For You”
@sickmindedsoulja
Can't wait to see yall again and it's only been 2 days forever youth !
@HenryqueMatos
Chama moss 🍁🍁🍁🍁🎶🎼
@jdiazsocal
Best album that summer.
@nunewjones7041
This year I’m not going to missing !!!!!
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Ya got to roll one up! Roll one up! Roll one up! 🤣