Laughing It Off
I AM Lyrics

I've been trying to fight these voices in my head but they're relentless
1AM's inner demons are strong and persistent, making it difficult for him to resist their influence.

They've been making all these choices for me that they never mention
The voices in his head are controlling 1AM's decisions without ever consulting him or informing him of their motives.

It's like I'm stuck in a horror story that is never-ending cuz we share the same thoughts but mine are only rented
1AM feels trapped in a perpetual nightmare where his own thoughts are not his own, but borrowed from malevolent entities.

Even though I'm in my body, I am never really in it
The hold that the voices have over 1AM is so strong that he feels disconnected from his own physical form.

I been opening some doors but only by a couple inches
1AM has been attempting to gain control of his thoughts and actions, but is only making small progress.

They've been after my neck so they put me on a hit list like they're trying to kill time but 1AM is not offended
The voices are trying to sabotage 1AM's life and future, but he is not deterred or intimidated by their threats.

Bitch I'm back like backne
1AM asserts his confident return to the rap game with a clever wordplay joke.

These clowns just keep me laughing
1AM finds the rival rappers humorous and is not intimidated by their threats or boasting.

You trying to raise the bar with the way you are but you got bad knees
1AM criticizes the other rappers for attempting to elevate their status in the industry, when they are not capable of doing so effectively.

Sit down if you can't stand me
1AM challenges the other rappers to prove their worth in the game, or step out of the competition.

If you want beef then ask me
1AM welcomes and invites conflict with other rappers who wish to challenge him.

Shit I don't mind it I'll even supply the snacks like Daphne
1AM is not intimidated by conflict and is even willing to provide the necessary snacks to other rappers who wish to challenge him, alluding to the cartoon character Daphne from Scooby-Doo who was known for providing snacks.

My mind's a mystery
1AM acknowledges that his own mind and thoughts are not fully understood or clear, even to him.

They must be sipping lean
1AM makes a sarcastic comment about the other rappers being under the influence of drugs or alcohol, which he believes is affecting their abilities and decision-making.

Thinking they better than me that's something we'll never see
1AM is confident in his abilities and talent as a rapper, and is certain that the other rappers will never surpass him.

They lack of energy
1AM criticizes the other rappers for failing to bring enough energy and style to their performances.

I got them on their knees
1AM has successfully asserted his dominance and control over the other rappers, causing them to be subservient to him.

Singing their ABC's and sucking on this letter d it better be the best if I'm on it
1AM mocks the other rappers for their lack of skill and success, emphasizing that they should improve to even be compared to his level of talent.

Hold your breath when I'm talking
1AM commands attention and respect when he is speaking.

I am not alcoholic
1AM wants to make it clear that his talent as a rapper and success is not due to substance abuse.

But I bottle my conscience
1AM keeps his moral compass and values within himself, and strives to make music that is authentic and true to himself.

When I start you can't stop me
1AM's energy and talent is unstoppable once he begins to perform.

I say sorry not sorry
1AM is unapologetic about his talent and success, and will not compromise his values or style.

I'm taking names and I got this game like Pokémon in my pocket hold up
1AM is confident in his ability to compete in the rap game and is building a strong reputation and fan base.

Name so nice that I say it twice when 1AM's on the dice then I got snake eyes when I Write my lines and I set them up like toxic spikes
1AM is proud of his name and his talent as a rapper, and uses clever wordplay and metaphors to criticize his competitors.

I don't like staying up all night when write but I wanna blow up like dynamite so I gotta Take off my training wheels when I handle bars like I ride my bike cuz
1AM is driven to succeed and make great music, even if it requires hard work and dedication.

I'm in a rapping mood for snacking food and I wasn't even asking who I'm just attacking Rappers with a plastic spoon that I got back at school
1AM is confident and playful in his style, attacking other rappers with a metaphorical plastic spoon (which is not a weapon), but still effective.

I pull out the hat and stool from the back room do the hat trick like athletes do that rabbit's actually you that I pulled out better run I'm making rabbit stew
1AM is confident in his power to defeat and eliminate his competition, using a metaphor of a magic trick to illustrate his superiority.

I'm about to set it off
1AM is about to begin his performance and make an impact in the rap game.

This rap game is just a bunch of frauds
1AM is not impressed by the other rappers and is critical of the industry as a whole.

It's a race and we already lost but
1AM acknowledges the competitive nature of the rap game, but is unphased and determined to succeed anyway.

I don't want no problems I'm just trying raise the bar what you got
1AM is focused on improving himself and his music, and challenges the other rappers to show him what they've got (without conflict or violence).

I'm just getting started and I already forgot what you got nothing
1AM is confident in his future success and is not intimidated by the other rappers or their talent.