Talk
Illy Lyrics


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Pep talks to myself that's my cheat code
One man race always see gold
Nine times out of ten I know i've got what it takes
But sometimes you gotta be bold
Became a man I can see growth
I was young, became a man, and now I see growth
Sometimes you gotta dream loads
'Cos it is what it seems
Major moves on the d low
Never made it this far on the snooze
Take my time, green light then I zoom
Plotting my escape, but I don't wanna leave this room
Kept the drive thru the roof, like all we wanted was some food
All we wanted was some bread
They said beggars can't choose
Know it's black and white
But struggle got me feeling blue
Dark days, feeling doomed
Blessed now, it was due
Held by the lies
Freed by the truth
What's new
TD3, got bangers on repeat
TV dreams, got this passion in my sleep
If i'm honest I don't rate your thing it's kinda weak
Cliff hanger, still waiting for the peak
Made moves, and now the talk is less
Mummy said stay true and then ignore the rest
I'm on a whole new scale
'Cos right now i'm giving more than the best
Top marks for the team
Pep talks to myself that's my cheat code
One man race always see gold
Nine times out of ten I know i've got what it takes
But sometimes you gotta be bold
Became a man I can see growth
I was young, became a man, and now I see growth
Sometimes you gotta dream loads
'Cos it is what it seems
Major moves on the d low
Never been self made
I don't give self praise
Find my brothers in need
Then split 10 ways
Arm and a leg for my team
'Cos brothers had my back when I was skint them days
Been a good kid, sweet dreams, i'm on my best
This is hours in the booth, need a big embrace
Gave my all, what you hear is what's left
That's five new tracks, did it in ten days
Pep talks to myself that's my cheat code
One man race always see gold
Nine times out of ten I know i've got what it takes
But sometimes you gotta be bold
Became a man I can see growth
I was young, became a man, and now I see growth
Sometimes you gotta dream loads
'Cos it is what it seems
Major moves on the d low
Sometimes you gotta dream loads
Sometimes you gotta be bold
And i've been shooting all these shots like a free throw
Got me feeling like a G, like i'm the hero
Sometimes you gotta dream loads
Sometimes you gotta be bold
And I be winning cos I roll with amigos




Tunnel vision while we running to the zero's
Tunnel vision while we running to the zero's

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Illy's song "Talk" talk about self-confidence, growth, and chasing dreams. The singer of the song, Illy, mentions that pep talks to himself serve as his cheat code, giving him the motivation and belief to succeed. He describes himself as being in a one-man race, always striving for gold. He acknowledges that he knows he has what it takes nine times out of ten, but there are occasions when he needs to be bold and take risks.


Illy reflects on his personal growth, transitioning from youth to adulthood and seeing progress. He emphasizes the importance of dreaming big and pursuing those dreams, even if they seem impossible. The lyrics also touch on the idea of making major moves in secret, not seeking validation from others and focusing on personal success. Illy talks about having experienced dark days and feeling doomed, but now he feels blessed and liberated by the truth. He mentions TD3, which could refer to his crew or a group he's affiliated with, and how their music motivates him.


In the second verse, Illy expresses humility, mentioning that he doesn't praise himself and prefers to help his friends, always sharing and splitting things equally. He talks about the support he received from his friends during tough times when he was financially struggling. Illy mentions the dedication he puts into his music, spending hours in the studio to create quality tracks. He recognizes his growth as an artist and the importance of staying true to oneself. The lyrics convey a sense of determination and dedication to his craft, as well as his aspirations to achieve greatness.


Line by Line Meaning

Pep talks to myself that's my cheat code
Having pep talks with myself is my secret strategy


One man race always see gold
I always aim for the gold, even if I'm competing alone


Nine times out of ten I know i've got what it takes
Most of the time I am confident in my abilities


But sometimes you gotta be bold
However, there are times when you need to take risks and be courageous


Became a man I can see growth
I have matured and now I can see progress in myself


I was young, became a man, and now I see growth
I transitioned from being young to becoming a man and now I can witness my personal growth


Sometimes you gotta dream loads
Sometimes you need to have big dreams and aspirations


'Cos it is what it seems
Because what you see is what it truly is


Major moves on the d low
Making significant progress without drawing much attention


Never made it this far on the snooze
I didn't achieve success by simply sleeping and being idle


Take my time, green light then I zoom
I proceed at my own pace, and when I get the go-ahead, I accelerate


Plotting my escape, but I don't wanna leave this room
I plan my way out of difficult situations, but I also cherish my current environment


Kept the drive thru the roof, like all we wanted was some food
We maintained our determination to succeed, as if our only desire was to fulfill our basic needs


All we wanted was some bread
All we desired was financial stability


They said beggars can't choose
People often claim that those in dire situations have no right to be selective


Know it's black and white
I am aware that things can be easily categorized as right or wrong


But struggle got me feeling blue
However, my difficulties have left me feeling sad


Dark days, feeling doomed
I experienced challenging times that made me feel hopeless


Blessed now, it was due
Now I feel fortunate, as it was long overdue


Held by the lies
I was restrained by false information


Freed by the truth
But I found liberation through the truth


What's new
What's the latest update or development


TD3, got bangers on repeat
Listen to TD3's music repeatedly because they are energetic and captivating


TV dreams, got this passion in my sleep
Even in my dreams, I am filled with passion for achieving television-related aspirations


If i'm honest I don't rate your thing it's kinda weak
Honestly, I don't consider your work to be impressive; it lacks strength


Cliff hanger, still waiting for the peak
The suspense continues, as I am still anticipating the highest point or climax


Made moves, and now the talk is less
I took action, and now there is less talk or gossip around me


Mummy said stay true and then ignore the rest
My mother advised me to remain authentic and disregard the opinions of others


I'm on a whole new scale
I have reached an entirely different level or magnitude


'Cos right now i'm giving more than the best
Because currently, I am putting in more effort than ever before


Top marks for the team
The team deserves the highest recognition and praise


Never been self made
I have never solely relied on my own efforts for success


I don't give self praise
I don't acknowledge or acclaim myself


Find my brothers in need
I seek out my friends who are in need of assistance


Then split 10 ways
And divide whatever resources I have equally among them


Arm and a leg for my team
I am willing to sacrifice a considerable amount for the benefit of my team


'Cos brothers had my back when I was skint them days
Because my friends supported me when I was financially struggling during those days


Been a good kid, sweet dreams, i'm on my best
I have always been well-behaved, and as I dream, I strive to be my very best


This is hours in the booth, need a big embrace
I have spent countless hours recording in the booth, and now I desire significant recognition


Gave my all, what you hear is what's left
I have exerted all my effort, and what you are hearing now is the result


That's five new tracks, did it in ten days
I created five new songs within a span of ten days


Sometimes you gotta dream loads
At times, it is necessary to have numerous dreams and aspirations


Sometimes you gotta be bold
Occasionally, you need to take daring actions


And i've been shooting all these shots like a free throw
I have been taking many attempts, similar to shooting free throws in basketball


Got me feeling like a G, like i'm the hero
These actions make me feel confident and powerful, like I am the hero


And I be winning cos I roll with amigos
I am achieving success because I surround myself with loyal friends


Tunnel vision while we running to the zero's
We have a single-minded focus as we strive to accumulate wealth or reach our financial goals




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Written by: Joshua Ilesanmi

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