Today
Freddy & The Four-Gone Conclusions Lyrics


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So many kids using drugs this has to stop
Kobe bean bryant they never pass the rock
Man this life is scary like when a magnum pop
We went from laughing stocks
To having stocks
When my casket drops well I'll die a legend
I'll kiss the game goodbye and y'all can have my sloppy seconds
Why you stressing find your purpose write the message
She never threw a punch but tonight she fights depression
School don't teach us much that's what the streets are for
Y'all gave the wrong man power and now we're at war
I never rapped to an acoustic beat before
A jerry this an instant classic like cb4
These premature prima donnas from precum
I want like three mill followed by a threesome
Everybody round me balling like we played d1
I never knew that we would have to pay for all this freedom
And grandma told me things that were groundbreaking
She had to sacrifice for a little salvation
If black and white don't exist what's a Dalmatian
Every empire starts with a foundation
We're just trying to make it to the main stage
Doing drugs only make the pain fade
Pistol go bang bang y'all screaming gang gang
Gaven go bang bang now y'all screaming chain gang
All of us the same only difference is the color
He stood for his rights now he sitting on a number
A we should be living for each other
But y'all raping all our sisters and y'all killing all our brothers
Let's pray
We really need to pray
That everything gone be okay




I know there's better way
And it starts today

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Today" by Freddy & The Four-Gone Conclusions touch on a variety of themes including the dangers of drug use, social and racial inequality, and finding purpose in life. The opening lines address the prevalence of drug use among young people and the need for it to stop. The reference to Kobe Bryant highlights the idea that success and fame do not necessarily come from playing fair and passing the ball, but rather from taking risks and making bold, sometimes dangerous choices. The line "Man this life is scary like when a magnum pops" speaks to the idea that life can be unpredictable and even deadly.


The lyrics then shift to a more introspective tone, as the artist reflects on his own legacy and purpose in life. The lines "When my casket drops well I'll die a legend, I'll kiss the game goodbye and y'all can have my sloppy seconds" suggest a desire for recognition and a fear of being forgotten. The artist encourages listeners to find their own purpose and write their own message rather than following the crowd. The line "School don't teach us much that's what the streets are for" speaks to the idea that life experience and personal struggles can be valuable teachers.


The song also touches on issues of social and racial inequality, with lines like "If black and white don't exist what's a Dalmatian" and "He stood for his rights now he sitting on a number" addressing the injustices faced by black and brown communities. The lyrics call for unity and empathy, suggesting that we should be living for each other and taking care of our fellow human beings.


Line by Line Meaning

So many kids using drugs this has to stop
The rampant drug use among young people needs to be addressed and eradicated as it is a dangerous problem


Kobe bean bryant they never pass the rock
Kobe Bryant was a ball hog and his refusal to share the ball with his teammates is emblematic of larger issues of selfishness in society


Man this life is scary like when a magnum pop
Life is often overwhelming and full of danger, like the sharp and explosive sound of a magnum gun firing


We went from laughing stocks
We used to be the object of ridicule and now we are taken seriously


To having stocks
We now have financial assets and investments


When my casket drops well I'll die a legend
Even in death, I will be remembered as a significant and important figure


I'll kiss the game goodbye and y'all can have my sloppy seconds
I will retire from the game and let others take over, although they will never be as good as I was


Why you stressing find your purpose write the message
Don't worry or stress, just focus on finding your life's purpose and share your helpful message with others


She never threw a punch but tonight she fights depression
The struggle against depression can be as intense and challenging as a physical fight, even if it's not visible to others


School don't teach us much that's what the streets are for
The traditional education system is lacking in many areas, leading young people to turn to the streets for guidance and education


Y'all gave the wrong man power and now we're at war
Those in charge made a grave mistake by giving power to someone who is unfit, causing conflict and war


I never rapped to an acoustic beat before
I'm trying something new and different, as I have never rapped to an acoustic beat previously


A jerry this an instant classic like cb4
This song, produced by Jerry (presumably Jerry Wonda), will have instant classic status like the film CB4


These premature prima donnas from precum
These young and inexperienced arrogant individuals act as though they are already successful, when in reality they are still in the early stages of their careers


I want like three mill followed by a threesome
I desire financial success and then a sexual encounter with two other people


Everybody round me balling like we played d1
Everyone in my circle is successful and wealthy, as if we all played at the highest level of college athletics (Division 1)


I never knew that we would have to pay for all this freedom
Freedom comes with a cost, including responsibility and sacrifice


And grandma told me things that were groundbreaking
My grandmother shared with me information that was revolutionary and changed the way I view the world


She had to sacrifice for a little salvation
My grandmother had to give up things in order to find redemption and spiritual healing


If black and white don't exist what's a Dalmatian
If the racial categories of black and white are artificial constructs, then the existence of a mixed-race dog like Dalmatians is also ambiguous


Every empire starts with a foundation
All great and powerful entities begin with a basic and essential structure


We're just trying to make it to the main stage
We are working hard to achieve significant success and reach the highest level of recognition


Doing drugs only make the pain fade
Drug use is often an attempt to numb emotional and physical pain, even though it is a temporary solution


Pistol go bang bang y'all screaming gang gang
Violent behavior and weaponry are glorified and cheered on by some individuals and groups


Gaven go bang bang now y'all screaming chain gang
The use of firearms by gang members (represented by Gaven) results in imprisonment and a life of being shackled (represented by the 'chain gang')


All of us the same only difference is the color
We are all human beings and fundamentally the same, despite superficial differences in skin color


He stood for his rights now he sitting on a number
A person who advocated for their rights, like civil rights activists, may end up in jail because of the injustice of the system


A we should be living for each other
We should focus on helping and supporting each other, rather than being selfish and only thinking about ourselves


But y'all raping all our sisters and y'all killing all our brothers
Some people are perpetrating heinous crimes against Black people, such as rape and murder, causing immense harm to the community


Let's pray
It's time for us to come together and pray for peace, understanding, and healing


We really need to pray
Prayer is a crucial and necessary action in order to address the issues facing society


That everything gone be okay
We hope that things will improve in the future and that we will see positive change


I know there's better way
I believe that there are solutions and better paths forward


And it starts today
The journey towards positive change begins in the present moment




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Written by: Joel Broadnax

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