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Jaden Lyrics


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I could put you on a wave
I just put you on a wave
You're pretty as the ocean
I'm coming with the gang
So you need to get out our way
The ladies love it when I sing
The niggas love my abilities
When I make the fire on the beats
I'm about to make a mil' a week
When I hit 'em with the melodies
I don't care what you telling me
Tryna stay away from felonies, oh

Girl, I'm Martin Luther, Martin Luther King
Life is hard, I'm Kamasutra-ing
I'm running through the pain that the youth has been
Inflicted with, it's just ridiculous that you would kill a kid for some Yeezy's
Grab your shoes and give his mom a visit at the funeral,
You looking fly as hell
Is that really how we're living, check it
Got a vivid dream of some different (tell 'em)
K. Dot has coming out of me, the poetry you know it's been a minute
Forefathers put the tax on our real fathers
I don't feel represented, I should be up in the Senate
Swear I feel like Martin Luther, baby, we need Adam
False prosecutor so they won't
Hem, hem, hem, hem, hem my niggas to the prisons
Forgiveness over your permission
Just because I didn't break it I'ma fix it
And I'm with my dawgs, I'm finna sic 'em
Teachers said I need a lesson
So I go and start my own school
And it's a mystery to you, you get it?
Misdemeanor's comin' true it ain't the question
But it ain't a problem, they gon' catch you
That's the mind state of the youth including me
We need some new professors
Were you goin' fast son? Yes, sir
It was that autopilot on the Tesla
Heart palpitating so my chest hurts
Probably see it through my sweatshirt, yellow
Mama, mama, mama, I'm a mess-up
Sorry, mama, I'm a mess-up
Paint the pedal just so I could go impress 'em
Almost got us on the stretcher
And I'm sorry mama, know you taught me better
You know, you know you taught me better
Father, I don't need a lecture
Man, I know the street is rougher for the texture
And I'm saying
Sorry, mama, I'm a mess-up
Sorry, mama, I'm the mess-up
I just use these 808's to do confessions
I'm double cursing and I'm flexing
Vile person, I feel like I'm a Peasant
This isn't me, it's my reflection
My purity is the protection from the insecurities of a section of my soul

I just put you on a wave
Just put you on a wave
Follow me into the ocean
You will never be the same
I could put you on a wave
I just put you on a wave




Follow me into the ocean
You will never be the same

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jaden’s song L are rather complex and entail several themes. It seems like he is trying to convey his perspective on the complexities of the society and the issues he is dealing with. For instance, in the beginning, he talks about his fame and how he’s respected by both men and women over his abilities as a singer and rapper. He talks about how he’s about to make a million dollars a week and how he’s going to stay away from felonies. The latter could imply that he’s well aware of the criminal path that some of his peers may have taken to gain quick wealth and fame, and he’s setting himself apart.


He later shifts towards more political themes and connects himself to the likes of Martin Luther King, expressing his disenchantment with the current political system that doesn’t represent the majority of the population, particularly the Black community. Furthermore, he talks about how society has become corrupt enough to kill an innocent kid for a pair of sneakers. He further says that he’s starting his own school because he wants to bring change to the education system. He acknowledges his own struggle with fame and apologizes to his mother for his mistakes.


Overall, Jaden seems to be trying to express his thoughts about society as a whole and how he’s trying to stay away from the negativity that comes with it. The lyrics reflect his ambitions and frustrations, and how he’s trying to navigate his way in a world that’s not ideal.


Line by Line Meaning

I could put you on a wave
I have the ability to bring you to a higher level


I just put you on a wave
I have just brought you to a higher level


You're pretty as the ocean
You are beautiful and vast like the ocean


I'm coming with the gang
I am arriving with my group of people


So you need to get out our way
You should move aside, we are coming through


The ladies love it when I sing
Women enjoy listening to me sing


The niggas love my abilities
Other men appreciate my talents


When I make the fire on the beats
When I create great music


I'm about to make a mil' a week
I am close to making a million dollars every week


When I hit 'em with the melodies
When I impress people with my musical abilities


I don't care what you telling me
I am not interested in your opinions


Tryna stay away from felonies, oh
I am trying to avoid being charged with serious crimes


Girl, I'm Martin Luther, Martin Luther King
I am a leader and an influencer like Martin Luther King Jr.


Life is hard, I'm Kamasutra-ing
Life is tough, but I am persevering and overcoming challenges


I'm running through the pain that the youth has been
I am experiencing and dealing with the pain that young people face


Inflicted with, it's just ridiculous that you would kill a kid for some Yeezy's
It is absurd and tragic that someone would murder a child for a pair of sneakers


Grab your shoes and give his mom a visit at the funeral,
Visit the bereaved mother and show your support at the deceased child's funeral


You looking fly as hell,
You look very fashionable and stylish


Is that really how we're living, check it
Is this really how we are living our lives? Think about it


Got a vivid dream of some different (tell 'em)
I have a clear vision of a better future (let them know)


K. Dot has coming out of me, the poetry you know it's been a minute
I have been inspired by Kendrick Lamar and it's been a while since I wrote poetry


Forefathers put the tax on our real fathers
Our ancestors were exploited by their oppressors


I don't feel represented, I should be up in the Senate
I do not feel like my voice is being heard, I should be a decision maker in government


Swear I feel like Martin Luther, baby, we need Adam
I feel like a leader and we need someone to help us make real change for the better


False prosecutor so they won't
Incorrect legal representation done intentionally


Hem, hem, hem, hem, hem my niggas to the prisons
My people are being unnecessarily arrested and incarcerated


Forgiveness over your permission
I choose to forgive you, regardless of whether or not you ask for permission


Just because I didn't break it I'ma fix it
Even though I did not cause the problem, I will fix it anyway


And I'm with my dawgs, I'm finna sic 'em
I am with my friends, and we are ready to take action


Teachers said I need a lesson
My teachers said that I need guidance or discipline


So I go and start my own school
I decide to take my education into my own hands


And it's a mystery to you, you get it?
It may be hard for you to understand, do you comprehend?


Misdemeanor's comin' true it ain't the question
Misdemeanors are becoming a reality, it is not a matter of if, but when


But it ain't a problem, they gon' catch you
It may not be a problem for now, but eventually they will catch you


That's the mind state of the youth including me
That's the mindset of young people, including myself


We need some new professors
We need better educators who can teach us the right way


Were you goin' fast son? Yes, sir
Were you driving too fast, young man? Yes, sir


It was that autopilot on the Tesla
It was the self-driving mode on my Tesla that caused me to go too fast


Heart palpitating so my chest hurts
I am so anxious that my heart is racing and my chest hurts


Probably see it through my sweatshirt, yellow
You can probably see the sweat on my yellow sweatshirt


Mama, mama, mama, I'm a mess-up
Mom, I have messed up and made mistakes


Sorry, mama, I'm a mess-up
I apologize, mom, for my mistakes


Paint the pedal just so I could go impress 'em
I pressed the accelerator to impress someone


Almost got us on the stretcher
Almost got us into a very dangerous situation


And I'm sorry mama, know you taught me better
I am sorry mom, I know you taught me to make better choices


You know, you know you taught me better
You know that you taught me to make better choices


Father, I don't need a lecture
Dad, I do not need a talk or reprimand


Man, I know the street is rougher for the texture
I know that living in rough neighborhoods is tough and has a deep effect on people


And I'm saying
I am expressing myself and my thoughts


I just use these 808's to do confessions
I use my music to share my deepest thoughts and emotions


I'm double cursing and I'm flexing
I am using profanity and showing off


Vile person, I feel like I'm a Peasant
I feel like a low-class and immoral person


This isn't me, it's my reflection
The person showing off and using profanity is not the real me


My purity is the protection from the insecurities of a section of my soul
My innocence helps me protect myself from the vulnerabilities within myself




Writer(s): Jaden Syre Smith, Peder Losnegard

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