Smith released his debut album, Syre in late 2017. It followed numerous mixtapes that dated back to the early 2010's. The album itself took 3 years to make, and featured contributions from A$AP Rocky, Raury, and uncredited appearances by Willow and Kevin Abstract. In addition, Smith appeared on A$AP Mob and Tyler, The Creator tracks in the same year.
Melancholy
Jaden Lyrics
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That's why we spit these melancholy flows
Wear these melancholy clothes
Bring this melancholy everywhere he goes
Everywhere he goes
Man you guys are just some rich kids
How dare you call yourself the misfits
Man I'm sorry, I ain't eat today
'Cause I didn't know what I should eat today
Full or hungry, don't know what the difference is
I just hope we work out all our differences
'Cause I be flyin' where them pigeons is
I mean it's all opinion, but
I guess we just some melancholy souls
That's why we spit these melancholy flows
Wear these melancholy clothes
Bring this melancholy everywhere he goes
Everywhere he goes
And they tell me just to breathe
(Breathe, breathe in the air, don't be afraid to care)
Oh you rappin' on this? I bet you thought you'd body this
You messin' up a classic, how you did with The Karate Kid
Bro but what the heck was I to do?
Now I see why Pia didn't sign with you
I guess we just some melancholy souls
That's why we spit these melancholy flows
Wear these melancholy clothes
Bring this melancholy everywhere he goes
Everywhere he goes
But they tell me just to run
(Run, rabbit run, dig that hole, forget the Sun)
Oh you say you want some more?
Well your father paid for all of this
If I was rappin' like you I would help the world and call it quits
And I just rap at you anonymous
I hide behind my hate because I wish I had your confidence
But understand, my only option is
To go to school and try to be friends with all these obnoxious kids
I don't hate you, I'm jealous of how you got to live
I'm sittin' here in class and my teacher's about to pop a quiz
In the song "Melancholy," Jaden Smith and Trippie Redd express the melancholic nature of their souls. The lyrics illustrate that they wear melancholy clothes, spit melancholy flows, and carry their melancholy everywhere they go. The chorus repeats the idea of being melancholy throughout the song. The second stanza is a response to the criticism that the two are just rich kids, unworthy to call themselves misfits. Jaden admits that he is hungry and indecisive about what to eat; he hopes that they can work out their differences. He is bothered by the idea that people are only successful because of their privilege, and here he is trying to find his place in the world.
The last stanza talks about Jaden's haters but also his admiration for them. He mentions that he hides behind his hate and that he is jealous of their confidence. He wishes he could tell them how he feels, but he's too scared. Jaden admits that his only option is to attend school and try to be friends with these obnoxious kids. He concludes the song by saying that he doesn't hate them; he is just envious of the life they get to live. The lyrics provide insight into the adolescent psyche and touch on themes such as identity, privilege, and envy.
Line by Line Meaning
I guess we just some melancholy souls
We're a group of people who can't seem to shake off this feeling of sadness and desolation.
That's why we spit these melancholy flows
It's the reason why our music has this mellow and pensive aura.
Wear these melancholy clothes
We dress in a way that reflects our dispirited state.
Bring this melancholy everywhere he goes
This feeling follows him wherever he goes.
Everywhere he goes
There is no escaping it.
Man you guys are just some rich kids
People see us as privileged kids who have no right to complain.
How dare you call yourself the misfits
You don't fit the image of what it means to be a misfit.
Hope you get coals in your presents come Christmas
I hope that you get punished for thinking of yourself as an outcast.
Man I'm sorry, I ain't eat today
I apologize for my lack of energy, I haven't eaten anything all day.
'Cause I didn't know what I should eat today
I'm feeling indecisive and can't seem to make any choices right now.
Full or hungry, don't know what the difference is
I can't distinguish between hunger or fullness because nothing seems to satisfy me.
I just hope we work out all our differences
I pray that we can resolve our problems and come to an understanding.
'Cause I be flyin' where them pigeons is
I feel like I'm surrounded by common, mundane things even when I'm trying to soar above them.
I mean it's all opinion, but
I understand that all this is just based on subjective views.
And they tell me just to breathe
People advise me to calm down and take deep breaths.
(Breathe, breathe in the air, don't be afraid to care)
They're reminding me to take in my surroundings and not be afraid to show compassion.
Oh you rappin' on this? I bet you thought you'd body this
You were probably confident that you would exceed expectations with your performance.
You messin' up a classic, how you did with The Karate Kid
You ruined the essence of something timeless, like what you did with The Karate Kid movie remake.
Bro but what the heck was I to do?
I was in a difficult position and didn't know what to do.
Now I see why Pia didn't sign with you
I can see why someone as talented as Pia didn't want to work with you.
But they tell me just to run
People suggest that I run away from my issues.
(Run, rabbit run, dig that hole, forget the Sun)
This is a metaphor for running from my problems, digging myself deeper into a hole, and ignoring my happiness.
Oh you say you want some more?
Are you asking for more pain and sadness in your life?
Well your father paid for all of this
You're only successful because of the money your father invested.
If I was rappin' like you I would help the world and call it quits
If I had your opportunities and skills, I would use it to make a meaningful change and retire from the music industry.
And I just rap at you anonymous
I'm directing my frustrations towards you, but you don't even know who I am.
I hide behind my hate because I wish I had your confidence
I mask my envy with hate because I secretly yearn for your self-assurance.
But understand, my only option is
You must realize that my choices are limited.
To go to school and try to be friends with all these obnoxious kids
I have to go to school and attempt to befriend these annoying classmates.
I don't hate you, I'm jealous of how you got to live
I don't despise you, I just covet the life and opportunities you've been given.
I'm sittin' here in class and my teacher's about to pop a quiz
I'm currently in class, and my teacher is about to give a surprise quiz.
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Winstonee
I love the contrast and the night time feeling of the city that your video gives. It's so cool how there can be many different interpretations of a song. Nice work!
Francis Films
Thanks a lot :) Appreciate the share!
Kyle Biggs
he's good not exactly a lyricist but very intellectual I like his messages and I can tell his delivery is calculated..everything for a reason. He's going to be a problem if he decides to take music seriously.
Paleos
Man this is amazing. I'm looking to turn my iPhone 5s into awesome shot taker like this. The fact that you did this and made it look so cool is kool!
Francis Films
SOTWfuntime Glad you like it! I appreciate it. Yeah the cameras can be quite good. Get yourself a small phone tripod and you can do some interesting stuff.
Paleos
Already got one ;D
poopmailrock
How time has changed lol
Itss_josee
Pink floyd keep it litt Jaden 💯💨💤
Rob Arsenault
I like how the description says "I do not own this music." Guess what? Neither does Jaden...
Rob Arsenault
To be clear, I wasn't criticizing you at all, just having a bit of fun at Jaden's expense.