Chance
J. LAMOTTA Lyrics
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Cut my day ones off I burn them bridges down to ashes
No complicated tactics told the truth fuck all the antics
Cross me and you lost me but I promise it get drastic
Niggas get to capping turn them faces into plastic
My right hand man still can't still explain to me what happened
Had to snap a nigga like a picture fuck the caption
I can't trust a soul I cut my circle down a fraction
Rags to riches let's pray it up
New divisions I payed the it up
God my witness I'll spray it up
Fuck a dap just say wassup
Couple sins it'll leave em stuck
Fucked it up don't give a fuck
Niggas knucking if you buck
Ooh don't make it hard (make it hard)
North west south East I got brods (I got brods)
It's some envy in the air go beat the odds (go beat the odds)
I fight my demons with my pen write out my heart
But what I write ain't always right it left me scarred
No strings attached but I'm still strumming my guitar
Things I detached great things to come we going hard
This shit my calling think I knew it from the start
Ain't no pausing we reaching for the stars
Think I thought it through I knew I gave too many chances
Cut my day ones off I burn them bridges down to ashes
No complicated tactics told the truth fuck all the antics
Cross me and you lost me but I promise it get drastic
Niggas got to capping turn them faces into plastic
My right hand man still can't still explain to me what happened
Had to snap a nigga like a picture fuck the caption
I can't trust a soul I cut my circle down a fraction
The lyrics to J. LAMOTTA's song Chance delve into the theme of trust and the consequences of giving too many chances to those who do not deserve it. The artist reflects on his experiences of cutting off his close friends who betrayed him and burned bridges that once existed, leaving the relationships to turn into ashes. He admits that giving too many chances was his mistake, and he has learned that honesty is the best policy while deception and games lead to the manipulation of situations that could otherwise be resolved with open communication. The artist also highlights how he has had to get rid of negative influences in his circle, and though it may have been a difficult choice, it was necessary for his growth and development.
The second verse speaks of the artist's realization that he cannot trust anyone completely and that he has had to limit his circle to only those who are genuinely loyal to him. He has had to deal with betrayal and deceit, and the consequences have been severe. The line "Had to snap a nigga like a picture fuck the caption" could be interpreted as taking revenge on someone who has caused harm to him, and he is no longer interested in pretending everything is okay. Finally, the song concludes with the hope that good things are on the horizon, and though things may have been difficult, they have helped shape the artist into who he is today.
Line by Line Meaning
Think I thought it through I knew I gave too many chances
Took enough time to analyze my actions, and realized that I have been too lenient and forgiving with people who didn't deserve it.
Cut my day ones off I burn them bridges down to ashes
I severed ties with my closest friends because they were a negative influence on my life, and there's no going back.
No complicated tactics told the truth fuck all the antics
I don't play mind games or use deceitful tactics, I'm straightforward and honest. I don't have time for petty behavior.
Cross me and you lost me but I promise it get drastic
If someone wrongs me or betrays my trust, they will face the consequences. And trust me, those consequences will be severe and unforgiving.
Niggas get to capping turn them faces into plastic
People start talking trash and lying, they're just putting on a fake front and pretending to be someone they're not. They're not worth my time.
My right hand man still can't still explain to me what happened
Even my closest confidant couldn't explain or justify why certain people did what they did. It's a mystery to all of us.
Had to snap a nigga like a picture fuck the caption
I had to physically defend myself and fight back against someone who was trying to take advantage of me. It wasn't about winning or losing, it was about sending a message.
I can't trust a soul I cut my circle down a fraction
After everything that's happened, I realize that I can't really trust anyone. So, I'm trimming down my social circle and only keeping the people who have proved their loyalty.
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Written by: Jordin Jefferson
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