Bday
Isaiah Rashad feat. Deacon Blues & Kari Faux Lyrics
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Yeah feel me
Uh, uh, uh, uh
Oh, believe I feel great today
I can't help but just pour my drank
Cause they keep talkin' to a nigga
Yeah sometimes I be talkin' back
I swear
Baby, nigga I'm faded
Nigga I feel like 25 baby
It's gone, drunk
Lookin' like a robber
Headed to the church or headed to the brothel
Poppin' my collar
Really like Deebo
How do you tell the truth to a crowd of white people?
Made it
Motivational speaker
Bumpin'
Most time tellin' my teacher somethin'
Baby we was like Decatur
We was like elevated thinkin', bump it
Deacon cause nothin' was a habit
Traffic was a habit, shooter got a reason
Sasha why you gotta leave me?
We was like forever life is so confusin'
Fuck it
Take me, take me to revival
Maybe this'll help me
Maybe this'll ease my mind
Oh, believe I feel great today
I can't help but just pour my drank
Cause they keep talkin' to a nigga
Yeah sometimes I be talkin' back
Sometimes I be, uh, uh, yeah
Southside niggas always stuffin' a few
Southside niggas always keepin' it there
.45 trigger gave 'em somethin' to do
We shoulda shot at the moon
Southside niggas always stuffin' a few
Southside niggas always keepin' it there
.45 trigger gave 'em somethin' to do
We shoulda shot at the moon
Jesus always told me I was special
Mommy told me go and get some money
Spread shit to the world
Cause ain't no fun if the homies can't have some
Have mine, nigga heaven ain't free
We was just prayin' for another drink
Bitch look good to a buzzard, hey
I could barely hear from the thunder, wait
I could feel for the money, wait
Baby we was like Decatur
We was like elevated thinkin', bump it
Deacon cause nothin' was a habit
Traffic was a habit, shooter got a reason
Sasha why you gotta leave me?
We was like forever life is so confusin'
Fuck it
Take me, take me to revival
Maybe this'll help me
Maybe this'll ease my mind
Oh, believe I feel great today
I can't help but just pour my drank
Cause they keep talkin' to a nigga
Yeah sometimes I be talkin' back
Sometimes I be, yeah, ha
Southside niggas always stuffin' a few
Southside niggas always keepin' it there
.45 trigger gave 'em somethin' to do
We shoulda shot at the moon
Southside niggas always stuffin' a few
Southside niggas always keepin' it there
.45 trigger gave 'em somethin' to do
We shoulda shot at the moon
Ridin' down the street with the hazard lights on
Turn my phone off while I'm switchin' time zones
Lost in the sauce now I'm shootin' where I stand
You can't call me back if you can't pay me in advance
Ridin' down the street with the hazard lights on
Turn my phone off while I'm switchin' time zones
Lost in the sauce now I'm shootin' where I stand
You can't call me back if you can't pay me in advance
The song "Bday" by Isaiah Rashad and Kari Faux has a sense of recklessness and carelessness that runs through its lyrics. The singers in the song sound drunk and totally consumed by their own pleasure-seeking desires. The refrain "believe I feel great today" suggests a fleeting sense of euphoria that comes from being under the influence. It seems like the singers are trying to live like kings, indulging in the excesses of life – "poppin' my collar, really like Deebo."
They also speak of being able to talk back to people when they're drunk, implying their sense of invincibility. The song also talks about someone who's always talking but doesn’t make sense - he asks "how do you tell the truth to a crowd of white people?".
The song is peppered with references to all sorts of places and things suggesting a hedonistic and wild lifestyle. The middle section of the song brings in some of these references - "Southside niggas always stuffin' a few" and ".45 trigger gave 'em somethin' to do" which suggest criminal activities. The singers also reel off names of people they have known, such as Sasha, and express frustration over their absence.
Overall, the song portrays an almost nihilistic outlook on life which is very raw and honest. It suggests that the singers are trying to escape reality, but come back to it with feelings of confusion and longing. The singers seem to be searching for something to ease their minds, hence the refrain "maybe this'll help me, maybe this'll ease my mind."
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, believe I feel great today
I feel fantastic today
I can't help but just pour my drank
I can’t resist the urge to drink
Cause they keep talkin' to a nigga
People keep bothering me
Yeah sometimes I be talkin' back
Sometimes I talk back to them
Baby, nigga I'm faded
I'm drunk and high
Nigga I feel like 25 baby
I feel young and free
It's gone, drunk
I am completely drunk
Lookin' like a robber
I look like a thief
Headed to the church or headed to the brothel
I am choosing between sin and righteousness
Poppin' my collar
I'm feeling cool and confident
How do you tell the truth to a crowd of white people?
It's hard to be honest with a different culture
Made it
I succeeded
Motivational speaker
I inspire others
Bumpin'
I'm listening to music
Most time tellin' my teacher somethin'
I often teach my teacher
Baby we was like Decatur
We were like a city
We was like elevated thinkin', bump it
We thought big
Deacon cause nothin' was a habit
Habits were rare
Traffic was a habit, shooter got a reason
There was always traffic and violence
Sasha why you gotta leave me?
Why did you have to go?
We was like forever life is so confusin'
Life is long and complicated
Fuck it
Forget about it
Take me, take me to revival
Take me to church
Maybe this'll help me
Maybe this will make me feel better
Maybe this'll ease my mind
Maybe this will calm me down
Southside niggas always stuffin' a few
People from the Southside always have weapons
Southside niggas always keepin' it there
They always carry weapons
.45 trigger gave 'em somethin' to do
They have a reason to use their gun
We shoulda shot at the moon
We should have aimed high and taken risks
Jesus always told me I was special
I am important to God
Mommy told me go and get some money
My mother told me to make money
Spread shit to the world
Share my ideas with the world
Cause ain't no fun if the homies can't have some
It's not enjoyable unless everyone can join
Have mine, nigga heaven ain't free
I'll share my resources but heaven isn't free
We was just prayin' for another drink
We were hoping for another drink
Bitch look good to a buzzard, hey
Even a vulture would find her attractive
I could barely hear from the thunder, wait
The thunder was very loud
I could feel for the money, wait
I was desperate for money
Ridin' down the street with the hazard lights on
Driving while in trouble
Turn my phone off while I'm switchin' time zones
Ignoring calls while traveling
Lost in the sauce now I'm shootin' where I stand
I'm making reckless decisions
You can't call me back if you can't pay me in advance
I won't answer unless you pay me first
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Isaiah McClain, Kari Faux
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