Slow It Down
J.m.p Lyrics

Take it back to a time I was gone
Reflecting on a time when I was absent

Couldn't even catch myself
Feeling lost and unable to find myself

No rhymes no rhythm you or me
Lacking coherence and connection between us

I had to go protect myself
Necessary to prioritize my own well-being

Take aim last shot to the head
Final attempt to remember and process everything

I barely could remember it
Struggling to recall the details

Flash point with the cameras
Overwhelming moment captured by cameras

Years later taking care of ish
Reflecting on past events and dealing with the consequences

I was whipping in the caravan
Driving in the caravan

Momma had us in a nice city
Growing up in a good city with my mom

Left that and I know now
Realizing that leaving was a mistake

Maybe wasn't living in the right city
Perhaps I belonged elsewhere

Felt close to the big bros when they kicked back and got high with me
Bonding with older brothers while relaxing and using substances

Dark night but the sky pretty
Despite the darkness, the sky was beautiful

Didn't have a soul to cry with me
Lacking emotional support

Past tense is a new thing
Recognizing the change in my perspective

With my mind here it's so present
Fully engaged in the present moment

White walls and the jumpsuits
Institutional setting with white walls and jumpsuits

Whole days into one second
Time passing quickly without meaning

Small time I should leave that
Need to move on from insignificant matters

But I love pain its a cold fetish
Taking pleasure in pain and hardship

Not named when they roll credits
Lack of recognition or acknowledgment

Many only know the half of it
Most are unaware of the full story

Last laugh to the old you cuz the new me didn't laugh with it
Moving on from past selves and not finding humor in them

Paid debts at the last minute
Settling obligations just in time

White box with some cash in it
Receiving money in a plain box

Exposed and my heart broke on my sleeve now
Vulnerable and emotional in the open

Playing tag with it
Interacting with vulnerability in a playful manner

Kinda feeling like the last of us
Sensing a feeling of being left behind

Deuce deuce with a mag in it
Gun with a magazine

Slow it slow it slow it slow it down
Take things slower and be more intentional

Only ever wanna hold me down
Feeling like others want to hinder my progress

Long lost for the hopeless now
Feeling distant from those who lack hope

Oof, when I
Expression of a sudden realization or impact

Imma lean on the wall
Finding support in difficult times

Pray I don't wish me dead
Hoping to overcome dark thoughts

It's okay
Accepting the situation as it is

I guess they rollin with me
Realizing that others are supporting me

Your luck is tough cuz all of the shine
Acknowledging the challenges in the midst of success

I guess it's coming with me
Realizing that both good and bad experiences shape me

I mean
In other words

The truth of it all I guess it's sitting pretty
Accepting the reality of the situation

I'm finding my voice and doing it big so y'all should
Developing confidence and making a statement

Come and get me huh
Challenging others to face me

Well good news travels fast
Positive information spreads quickly

Always told I never pace myself
Received advice to slow down and be cautious

Hard truth losing best friends till I first learned how to face myself
Realizing the cost of personal growth and self-discovery

Things change but the riff-raff stays the damn same
Despite changes, negative influences remain constant

Shoulda guessed that
Should have anticipated that outcome

Never even got my stuff back
Not regaining what was lost

Gameboy guess I played myself
Realizing one's own mistakes

Wonder how can I explain myself
Reflecting on how to justify my actions

Black kid living dangerous
Navigating life as a risky endeavor

Ghost mode for enough time
Keeping a low profile for an extended period

Snapchat not my favorite
Disliking the social media platform Snapchat

Peach Crown or the Jameson
Choosing between Peach Crown and Jameson drinks

Ice light let the drink swim
Allowing the ice to mix with the drink

Hourglass with no sand in it
Feeling like time is running out

Seems that you ain't got no time left
Suggesting that time is running out for someone else

Woah oh
Expressing surprise or excitement

My baby
Affectionate term for a loved one