Vanity
Gawvi Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Ayy, oh, ayy, oh, hey, oh, c'mon
Hold on, hold on, hold on
Say what? Ayy, Say what? Oh, ayy, oh
Yeah, woah, woah
I told my momma as-salamu, I'ma make it and never forget her
Stackin' bread and stackin' the cheddar
Who woulda known I would have a job
Making these instrumentals? Yeah, woah
Some days are better than others
I know I was the shoulder for the tears of my mother
This around the time when my parents divorced
Same time when my faith finally takin' course, yeah
My biggest fear is losin' my wife and all my
Christians heroes, yeah, they cheated once or twice
Makin' me think if I'm next in line
If my light gon' shine? Do my eyes go blind?
I know the devil wanna the sign, that's on my name
Growing up, trying to find my way
I'm just tryna dodge the flames
I been gettin' tied away, I'm tryna wait
Hold on, hold on, hold on
Do you ever see inside?
Do you ever see inside?
Hold on, hold on, hold on
Do you ever see inside?
Do you ever see inside? See inside
Yeah, woah, woah,
I told my people that the root of evil is the love of mullah
Gems of wisdom in my head, you can ask the jeweler
I had to get it through my thick skull, my medulla
Before the snakes slitherin', gotta dug Medusa (Woosah!)
Why we do God? We gotta lose, uh
And from the jump, I was trying not to be a nuisance
Who dat? Who dat? The heathen that was lost, then found
Yeah, yeah, I had an episode, yeah, I had enough, uh
Hope they understand my words at the Dove's, yeah
You thought that it go crazy on the keyboard
'Til you see me with the homies at the front door
Got it, Timmy Timmy, yeah, we gon' eat
Hope it ain't the last supper that we gon' feast
They tryna to kill like Jesus at 33
I hope they see me as the brother, not the enemy
Hold on, hold on, hold on
Ayy, oh, ayy, oh, hey, oh, c'mon
Hold on, hold on, hold on
Ayy, oh, ayy, oh
Hold on, hold on, hold on
Do you ever see inside?
Do you ever see inside?
Hold on, hold on, hold on
Do you ever see inside?
Do you ever see inside? See inside
In the song "Vanity" by Gawvi, the artist speaks about his journey in life, discussing his family, faith, fears, and obstacles. He starts by expressing his gratitude towards his mother and his determination to succeed, to make a name for himself, and to help support his family financially. However, he also acknowledges the struggles he has faced, including his parents' divorce and the conflict between his faith and the reality of living in a flawed world.
Gawvi touches on his deep-seated fears of losing his wife and following in the footsteps of Christian heroes who have fallen short. This is where the title of the song comes in- Vanity. He discusses how easy it is to lose oneself in the pursuit of success or material possessions, while still trying to remain true to himself and his morals. The lyrics also reference the difficulty of understanding God's plan and the world's unfairness, questioning why bad things happen to good people.
Overall, the song Vanity is a reflection of the human experience, where people try to balance their personal and spiritual growth while still navigating the various challenges that life presents. It speaks to the importance of holding on despite the obstacles and trying to find one's true self amidst the chaos of the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Hold on, hold on, hold on
Take a moment and wait, be patient, and don't rush.
I told my momma as-salamu, I'ma make it and never forget her
I promised my mother that I will succeed and always remember her.
Stackin' bread and stackin' the cheddar
I am saving money and accumulating wealth.
Who woulda known I would have traveled over writing letters?
I never imagined that music would take me to different places instead of writing letters.
Who woulda known I would have a job Making these instrumentals?
I never thought that producing music would be my job.
Some days are better than others
Life has its ups and downs.
I know I was the shoulder for the tears of my mother
I supported my mother emotionally when she was upset.
This around the time when my parents divorced Same time when my faith finally takin' course
My parents got divorced when I found my faith.
My biggest fear is losin' my wife and all my Christians heroes, yeah, they cheated once or twice Makin' me think if I'm next in line
I am afraid of losing my spouse, and the fact that some of my Christian role models have cheated makes me question my own integrity.
If my light gon' shine? Do my eyes go blind?
I wonder if my light will shine or if I will lose sight of things.
I know the devil wanna the sign, that's on my name Growing up, trying to find my way
I am aware that the devil is trying to get me to give up by attacking my identity. I am still trying to navigate life and find my path.
I'm just tryna dodge the flames I been gettin' tied away, I'm tryna wait
I am trying to avoid negative consequences and patiently wait for the right opportunities.
Do you ever see inside?
Do you ever take a closer look at yourself and truly introspect?
I told my people that the root of evil is the love of mullah
I advised my close ones that greed for money is the cause of all evil.
Gems of wisdom in my head, you can ask the jeweler
I have valuable lessons and insights in my mind that can be compared to precious gems.
I had to get it through my thick skull, my medulla Before the snakes slitherin', gotta dug Medusa (Woosah!)
I had to internalize some important lessons before facing difficult situations like dealing with two-faced people.
Why we do God? We gotta lose, uh And from the jump, I was trying not to be a nuisance
Why do we challenge God when we know we will lose? From the beginning, I was trying not to be a burden or a disturbance.
Who dat? Who dat? The heathen that was lost, then found Yeah, yeah, I had an episode, yeah, I had enough, uh
I was once lost, but now I am found. I had a difficult phase, and at one point, I reached my limit.
Hope they understand my words at the Dove's, yeah
I hope people listen to and comprehend my message of peace.
You thought that it go crazy on the keyboard 'Til you see me with the homies at the front door
You may think I am crazy on the keyboard or internet until you see me and my friends in person.
Got it, Timmy Timmy, yeah, we gon' eat Hope it ain't the last supper that we gon' feast
I have succeeded and will continue to do so with my team. I just hope that this isn't the end of our prosperity.
They tryna to kill like Jesus at 33 I hope they see me as the brother, not the enemy
People are trying to harm me, just like how Jesus died at 33. I hope they see me as a friend, not a foe.
Writer(s): Gabriel Alberto Azucena, Rhomar Jessy Rodriguez, Jonathan Barahona
Contributed by Bentley N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.