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GoldLink Lyrics

I can't control it
The singer is acknowledging their lack of control over their actions and desires, which are leading them down a self-destructive path.

Lose me, baby, lose me, baby
The singer is pleading with someone to distance themselves from them, recognizing that their instability could have negative consequences for others.

Lost my mind, I'm crazy
The singer is confessing to having lost their sense of rationality due to their obsession with wealth and status.

Baby baby, your body
The artist is responding to someone's desire for them, but sees this as a distraction from their true goals and values.

My body, one body
The artist is expressing a connection with someone that goes beyond physical attraction or romantic love.

Getting money, becoming shallow
The singer recognizes that their pursuit of wealth has caused them to lose sight of what is truly important in life, and to become more superficial and materialistic as a result.

I need Jesus, she going down low
The singer recognizes that their behavior is sinful and that they need a spiritual guide to help them find a better path in life, while also acknowledging that they are succumbing to temptation and indulging in sexually promiscuous behavior.

Jehovah Jirah, my provider
The artist is expressing gratitude for a higher power that they believe is providing for them, but also acknowledges the transient nature of material wealth and the need for something more meaningful and lasting.

You the leader, improviser
The artist is recognizing someone's authority and ability to adapt to the circumstances around them, while also acknowledging that they themselves are being led and influenced by others.

Ride the wave
The artist is embracing a sense of power and excitement that comes from being caught up in a cultural trend or movement, even if they recognize that it may be fleeting or ultimately unsatisfying.

Become a slave
The singer recognizes that their attachment to material wealth and social status has enslaved them, causing them to live a life driven by externals rather than internal values or principles.

Full control baby
The artist may be sarcastically mocking the idea of being in control, as they have already expressed their lack of control and the negative consequences that come with it.

On the road baby
The singer is recognizing that they are on a journey towards a particular destination or goal, but may be uncertain or conflicted about whether this is the right path for them.

Road to riches, diamond rings
The singer is describing the allure of material wealth and the trappings that come with it, but also acknowledges that this may be a shallow or illusory goal.

Chains, everything is wrong
The singer is recognizing the negative aspects of materialism and the toll it takes on their psyche, even as they continue to pursue wealth and status.

But it's all so right to me
The artist is confessing to being drawn to the very things that are causing them harm, but expresses a sense of ambivalence about whether this is the right path for them.

Spirit just ain't right with me
The artist is acknowledging a sense of conflict or unease within themselves, as their behavior is at odds with their spiritual or moral beliefs.

Pretty bitch who wear a thong
The singer is describing a sexualized image of a woman, but also acknowledges that this view may be superficial and objectifying.

All the girls gon' sing your song
The singer is recognizing that they have a certain social status or influence, particularly among women, but may also be conflicted or ambivalent about this role.

Millions always looking up to you
The artist is acknowledging a sense of power or influence that comes with their position or status, but also suggests that this could be a burden or cause of anxiety.

And they're going to choose your song
The artist is recognizing that they have a certain level of responsibility or influence, particularly among younger people, and acknowledges the power that comes with this role.

Being fake and getting by
The artist is acknowledging that, in some ways, they are living a superficial or inauthentic life in order to maintain their status or wealth.

Touching every model's thigh
The singer is indulging in sexual behavior that may be shallow, objectifying, or harmful to themselves or others.

Be at all the parties
The artist is describing a superficial or hedonistic lifestyle filled with empty social events and activities.

Eating shrimp and always smoking right
The singer is describing a luxurious or indulgent lifestyle punctuated by excess and frivolity, but also acknowledges that this may be hollow and ultimately unsatisfying.