Blessed
Godamit Lyrics

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What is life to a brudda like me
Clean heart can't let a gutter mind sleep
I once had a lisp and I'd stutter slightly
But couldn't see a life beyond spitting on beats
My teens were one long rough patch, his
Role models long absent
If love exists, it ain't accessed, I axed it
Ambitions Ab-Soul but can't abstain absinth

Excess cigs in ashtrays, fuck patches
Drunk antics, cuffs on mans wrists
Puff puff no pass, one man ting
Black heart, black liver, black lips
Went from re-ligious activist to re-living madnesses
Against the whole atlas, a callous kid
A voice in the back says I'm slacking
But fuck ad-libs and fuck practice
Convinced I was the best at no more then 10
I am what I said, no more pretend
Aint mended nah but no need to tend
To old wounds, 23, ain't getting any younger
Caught in the past, can't judge a future, no wonder
Woke from my slumber with restless impatience
Sensed I had missed my station
Too much of my life I ain't yet lived
Maybe i'm delusional
Now there is a thought that I won't let sink
There ain't an experience of mine that regret ain't pinched
Or over thinking
So don't pinch me I'm dreaming and would not dream of blinking
You say you believe bro
But I'm using Cerebro, I can see you thinking
An asian boy rapping, no label would want him
The moment he's honest, it's labelled as conscious
They won't peep, unless he's speaking bout keys
And he hates social media, how you gonna keep up
I ain't got an answer or a market, yet
Bet, I swing through the web with my parker pen
Been in sickness, but the message has been sent
If I can flow holy water for a living, I been blessed
Blessed
I'm bless, I'm bless, I'm bless
I know I been blessed
Blessed
I'm bless, I'm bless, I'm bless
I know I been blessed
Blessed
I'm bless, I'm bless, I'm bless
I know I been blessed
If I can flow holy water for a living, I been blessed
Blessed
I'm bless, I'm bless, I'm bless
I know I been blessed
Blessed
I'm bless, I'm bless, I'm bless
I know I been blessed
Blessed
I'm bless, I'm bless, I'm bless

I know I been blessed
If I can flow holy water for a living, I been blessed

Overall Meaning

In "Blessed" by Godamit, the lyrics express the artist's introspection and reflection on his life journey. The song begins by questioning the meaning of life for someone like him, someone with a clean heart but a mind shaped by the struggles of his past. He refers to his youth as a dark and challenging period marked by a lack of positive role models and the absence of love. Despite these hardships, he had a passion for music and rapping, unable to envision a life beyond expressing himself through beats and lyrics.

The lyrics touch on themes of addiction and self-destructive behavior, with references to alcohol, cigarettes, and a rebellious attitude. The artist acknowledges his flaws and imperfections, depicting himself as a black-hearted individual trapped in his own vices. He shares his ambition to succeed in music, mentioning Ab-Soul, a rapper known for his thoughtful and introspective lyrics.

As the song continues, Godamit recognizes his past mistakes but refuses to dwell on them. He emphasizes the importance of living in the present and not being defined solely by his past. He feels a sense of urgency and restlessness, aware that time is passing and that he has yet to fully experience life. The line "Now there is a thought that I won't let sink, there ain't an experience of mine that regret ain't pinched" suggests that he is determined not to let regret hold him back.

The lyrics also delve into the challenges faced by an Asian rapper trying to break into the music industry. He criticizes the tendency for labels to pigeonhole artists based on their race or the subject matter of their songs. He mentions the label of being "conscious rap" and how his honesty may not be fully appreciated unless he conforms to certain expectations. He expresses his frustration with the pressure to maintain a social media presence and stay relevant.

Overall, "Blessed" is a song that showcases Godamit's introspective and self-aware style of rap. It explores themes of personal growth, resilience, and the desire to break free from societal limitations.

Line by Line Meaning

What is life to a brudda like me
Life holds little value or meaning to someone like me

Clean heart can't let a gutter mind sleep
A pure heart can't rest when plagued by impure thoughts

I once had a lisp and I'd stutter slightly
I used to have speech difficulties and struggled to speak fluently

But couldn't see a life beyond spitting on beats
But I couldn't envision a future beyond rapping

My teens were one long rough patch, his
My teenage years were filled with constant challenges and hardships

Role models long absent
I didn't have positive role models growing up

If love exists, it ain't accessed, I axed it
If love exists, I haven't been able to experience it, I've given up on it

Ambitions Ab-Soul but can't abstain absinth
I have big ambitions like the rapper Ab-Soul, but struggle to resist harmful indulgences

Excess cigs in ashtrays, fuck patches
I smoke too many cigarettes and reject the idea of using nicotine patches to quit

Drunk antics, cuffs on mans wrists
Engaging in drunken behavior that leads to being arrested and handcuffed

Puff puff no pass, one man ting
Smoking marijuana without sharing, preferring to do it alone

Black heart, black liver, black lips
My heart, liver, and lips are affected by the darkness and negativity within me

Went from re-ligious activist to re-living madnesses
I transitioned from being a religious activist to reliving chaotic and unhealthy behaviors

Against the whole atlas, a callous kid
I rebel against society as a whole, displaying a hardened and indifferent attitude

A voice in the back says I'm slacking
A voice in my mind criticizes me for being lazy or not putting enough effort

But fuck ad-libs and fuck practice
But I disregard ad-libs (additional vocal embellishments) and the idea of practicing

Convinced I was the best at no more than 10
I believed I was the best rapper when I was just starting out at the age of ten

I am what I said, no more pretend
I am true to myself and my words, no longer pretending to be someone I'm not

Ain't mended nah but no need to tend
I haven't completely healed, but there's no need to focus on old wounds

To old wounds, 23, ain't getting any younger
I'm 23 years old, stuck in the past, and feeling the pressure of time passing

Caught in the past, can't judge a future, no wonder
Being consumed by the past makes it difficult to envision and shape a successful future

Woke from my slumber with restless impatience
I woke up from my state of indifference and now feel restless and eager for change

Sensed I had missed my station
Realized that I have missed opportunities or moments in life that could have led to success

Too much of my life I ain't yet lived
There's a significant portion of my life that I haven't fully experienced or enjoyed

Maybe I'm delusional
Perhaps I'm having unrealistic or irrational thoughts

Now there is a thought that I won't let sink
There's a thought in my mind that I refuse to dwell on or believe

There ain't an experience of mine that regret ain't pinched
There's not a single moment or experience in my life that isn't tainted by regret

Or overthinking
Or excessive analyzing and dwelling on past decisions

So don't pinch me I'm dreaming and would not dream of blinking
So don't wake me up from this dream-like state, and I won't ever hesitate or second-guess

You say you believe bro
You claim to have faith, my friend

But I'm using Cerebro, I can see you thinking
But I have a heightened sense of awareness, I can see through your thoughts and intentions

An Asian boy rapping, no label would want him
Being an Asian rapper, no record label is interested in signing him

The moment he's honest, it's labeled as conscious
If he's being sincere in his music, it's categorized as socially aware or conscious

They won't peep, unless he's speaking 'bout keys
People won't pay attention, unless he's rapping about drugs or the streets

And he hates social media, how you gonna keep up
He dislikes using social media, so how can he be relevant and stay connected

I ain't got an answer or a market, yet
I don't have a solution or a target audience yet

Bet, I swing through the web with my Parker pen
But I confidently navigate the internet with my pen (writing skills)

Been in sickness, but the message has been sent
I've been through difficult times, but I've still managed to convey my message

If I can flow holy water for a living, I been blessed
If I can make a living by rapping positive and meaningful lyrics, then I consider myself blessed

Blessed
I am fortunate