Dreams & Nightmares
J.PERIOD & B.I.G. Lyrics
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Get the art but you never had to draw me
Moving fast but you never there before me
Look a like but you never got to know me
I’m a black man driven never got change
Hit the racism bring it on tell em it’s Gods plan
Pray for such days put my name on rap chat
Set the flame get burn it never blackmail
Let it burn let it burn ain’t nobody
Coming now
Let it burn let it burn ain’t nobody
Showing up
Let it burn let it burn ain’t nobody
Coming down
Hit the floor get them up
Ain’t nobody coming down
Keep the ball let them talk
Ain’t nobody showing up
Beat your chest scream it out
Ain’t nobody coming now
Get the score on the top ain’t nobody put you down
Nightmares wanna fall me
But they never got to show me
Got the art before me
And they never got to draw me
Moving fast like a trap beat
But they are never there before me
Moving fast like hhhhhh but hey never got hhhhhh
But they never got to draw me
Started at a young age
Never got a favour on me
Do the worse they gonna put the blame on me
I’m a black man never got that love on me
Do it right in the court there is no game
Look the judge in the face you got a complain
Criminals getting money without no shame
Get in my place put your name on front page
Done mistakes
Put my name in the stake
Done it in my way
Never seen you in the day
All you know is to blame
Put my name in the grade
Put my name in the lose
But i bounce back
Put my rhymes in the groove and I rose up
Many friends in my way but I don't trust
In my face speak it out
With a joker
These lyrics delve into the experiences of J.PERIOD & B.I.G. in dealing with dreams, nightmares, and the challenges they face as black men in society.
The opening lines, "Dreams and nightmares never got to show me, Get the art but you never had to draw me," indicate that they have faced both positive and negative experiences in life, but those experiences haven't defined them. They emphasize that their true essence cannot be fully understood or captured by others.
They express feelings of constantly moving forward and being ahead of others, stating, "Moving fast but you never there before me." This suggests that they are always transforming and progressing, while others struggle to keep up or understand them. They also touch upon the theme of identity, mentioning that people may look similar to them but never truly understand who they are.
The lyrics address racism and discrimination, with lines like "I’m a black man driven never got change, Hit the racism bring it on tell em it’s God's plan." They refuse to be changed or diminished by racism and instead embrace it as part of their journey. They express a resilience to keep pushing forward despite the obstacles they face.
The lyrics also confront the idea of being judged and blamed unfairly, especially as black men. They mention being placed in compromising situations and having their names dragged through the mud. Despite this, they refuse to be defined by others' opinions or let it bring them down. They assert their strength and determination to rise above the negativity.
In the last paragraph, they touch upon their journey in the music industry. They mention starting from a young age and not receiving any favors or love. They acknowledge the challenges they've faced but also highlight their resilience and ability to bounce back. They address those who have doubted them or tried to undermine their success, emphasizing that they have risen above and continue to thrive.
Overall, these lyrics reflect the struggles, resilience, and determination of J.PERIOD & B.I.G. as black artists. They assert their individuality, address social issues, and express their refusal to be defined by others' perceptions. The lyrics also touch upon themes of identity, perseverance, and the pursuit of their artistic goals.
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Written by: NICHOLAO MIGADDE
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