Bday
Isaiah Rashad feat. Deacon Blues And 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, Kari Faux, and Deacon Blues talks about a day in the life of a person who is feeling great and is just enjoying their time. They are drinking and talking to themselves, which shows that they might be in a state of euphoria. The lyrics also discuss the different thoughts that come to the person's mind when they are in this state. They talk about how they are headed to the church or the brothel and how they are popping their collar and feeling like a celebrity. The lyrics also mention their struggle with telling the truth to a crowd of white people and their motivation to become a motivational speaker.
The song then shifts to talking about how the person used to be and how they used to think. They mention their old neighborhood, Decatur, and how they used to have elevated thinking there. The lyrics also mention that they were like a deacon because nothing was a habit, but traffic was a habit and shooters always had a reason. They talk about how life is confusing and just want to go to a revival to ease their mind.
Overall, "Bday" encapsulates the feeling of being carefree and enjoying life, even when things may be uncertain or confusing.
Line by Line Meaning
Bum, bum, bum, ba, bum
The song begins with a repetitive bass drum sound that sets the tone for the rest of the track.
Oh, believe I feel great today
The singer is feeling really good today and nothing can bring them down.
I can't help but just pour my drank
The singer is enjoying themselves so much that they can't resist pouring themselves another drink.
Cause they keep talkin' to a nigga
Other people keep trying to get the artist's attention and talk to them, but they just want to enjoy their own company.
Yeah sometimes I be talkin' back
However, sometimes the artist does engage in conversation with others when they feel like it.
Sometimes I be, ha
The singer is feeling playful and carefree, hence the laugh at the end.
Baby, nigga I'm faded
The singer is feeling the effects of the alcohol they've been drinking.
Nigga I feel like 25 baby
Despite their actual age, the artist feels young and carefree.
It's gone, drunk
The artist is drunk and maybe a little bit out of control.
Lookin' like a robber
The artist's appearance is a little bit disheveled and could possibly be mistaken for a criminal by some.
Headed to the church or headed to the brothel
The singer is unsure of their destination and may end up at either a church or a brothel.
Poppin' my collar
The artist is feeling confident and stylish, hence the collar-popping gesture.
Really like Deebo
The singer identifies with the character Deebo from the movie 'Friday' who is known for being tough and intimidating.
How do you tell the truth to a crowd of white people?
The singer is struggling with how to be honest and upfront when speaking to a white audience.
Made it
The singer has achieved some level of success and is proud of it.
Motivational speaker
The artist is trying to inspire and uplift people through their words and music.
Bumpin'
The music is loud and the artist is enjoying it and feeling the beat.
Most time tellin' my teacher somethin'
The singer often tries to teach others something through their music and message.
We was like Decatur
The singer and their friends or community used to hang out in the Decatur area and have fond memories of it.
We was like elevated thinkin', bump it
The artist and their compatriots felt like they had a higher level of thought and understanding than others and want others to appreciate it.
Deacon cause nothin' was a habit
The artist embodies the role of a deacon (assistant to a pastor) because they don't want to be stuck in any one pattern or routine.
Traffic was a habit, shooter got a reason
The artist is critical of the way people are stuck in patterns of daily life and how some people turn to violence as a result.
Sasha why you gotta leave me?
The singer is missing someone named Sasha who left them and they are questioning why she had to go.
We was like forever life is so confusin'
The artist and their friends thought they would always be together, but life has thrown them some curveballs and it's confusing.
Fuck it
The singer is resigned to the way things are and is letting go of their frustration and sadness.
Take me, take me to revival
The singer is seeking some sort of spiritual or emotional revival to help them through their struggles.
Maybe this'll help me
The singer is hopeful that the revival will help them escape their current pain and confusion.
Maybe this'll ease my mind
The artist is looking for some peace and clarity to ease their worried mind.
Southside niggas always stuffin' a few
The artist is observing how people from the south side of town always seem to have something hidden away.
Southside niggas always keepin' it there
People from the south side are very secretive and private about what they have and what they do.
.45 trigger gave 'em somethin' to do
The singer is commenting on the prevalence of guns and how some people use them as a way to entertain themselves or fill their time.
We shoulda shot at the moon
The artist is suggesting that they (and others from the south side) could have aimed higher and achieved something great if they had put the same energy into something else besides violence and secrecy.
Jesus always told me I was special
The artist has a connection to Jesus (likely through religion) and believes that they are unique and have a special purpose.
Mommy told me go and get some money
The artist's mother has given them practical advice to go out and earn a living.
Spread shit to the world
The singer feels like they have something important to say and they want to share it with as many people as possible.
Cause ain't no fun if the homies can't have some
The artist wants their friends and community to also benefit and enjoy the rewards of their success.
Have mine, nigga heaven ain't free
The singer is willing to share their wealth and success, but they also understand that there is a cost to everything and nothing comes for free.
We was just prayin' for another drink
The singer and their friends were so focused on having a good time and partying that they weren't necessarily thinking about the bigger picture.
Bitch look good to a buzzard, hey
The singer (possibly drunk) is admiring the appearance of someone they find attractive, even if it might not be socially acceptable to do so.
I could barely hear from the thunder, wait
The artist is either in a loud environment or they are so focused on the person they're admiring that they can't hear anything else.
I could feel for the money, wait
Despite their attraction to other things, the artist is still focused on making money and being successful.
Ridin' down the street with the hazard lights on
The singer is driving in a way that signals they may be in some sort of distress or emergency.
Turn my phone off while I'm switchin' time zones
The singer is traveling and needs to turn their phone off to avoid roaming charges or other complications.
Lost in the sauce now I'm shootin' where I stand
The artist is feeling disoriented or out of control and they are engaging in risky behavior.
You can't call me back if you can't pay me in advance
The artist is demanding payment upfront and won't be available for further calls unless they receive payment.
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