The Walk
Jay Are Lyrics
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I have been walking so far,
And This like a walk in the dark,
They keep on talking so hard,
I need some better days in my week,
I need some better days in my month,
I need some better days with the homies,
I need some better days having fun,
I need some days where I do what I want,
I need to forget bout the days with those bitches,
Cause all of my ride or dies quick with the switching,
But business is business I hope that you get it,
Walk in the park - this shit a walk in the dark,
I take my shots like a marks-man - bullseye on the dart,
Aim at my heart,
Let the trigger squeeze,
Joe’s a sinner - go figure,
Hoes triggered - lone dinners,
No bitches - no significance,
Let the trigger breathe,
I been praying for some better days,
I wish that while I be walking through my high school hallways I would get some heys,
But that ain’t never happen,
No berretas clapping,
Bitches telling me that I ain’t better rapping,
Being someone special - that will never happen,
In these lyrics, Jay Are expresses his frustrations and desires for a better life and relationships. He starts off by debunking the notion that the difficulties he faces are as easy as a "walk in the park." Instead, he feels like he has been struggling and walking in the darkness, while others seem to talk about their own challenges effortlessly.
Jay Are longs for better days throughout the lyrics. He craves improvement not just in his daily life but also within his circle of friends, wanting to have more enjoyable moments and fun experiences. He yearns for a sense of freedom, wishing to do what he wants without being constrained by negative influences. He also desires to forget about past encounters with people (referred to as "bitches") who have betrayed his trust and quickly switched sides.
The artist acknowledges that life, especially in the music industry, involves dealing with the realities of business. He hopes that others understand this and the pressures that come with it. He compares his journey to a walk in the park, despite feeling like he's actually walking in the dark. Jay Are takes "shots" in his career, hoping to hit his mark and succeed. He metaphorically aims for his heart, emphasizing the personal and emotional investment he puts into his music.
Jay Are continues to reflect on the challenges he has faced in his pursuit of success. He mentions his prayers for better days, wishing for positive acknowledgment from others, especially during his high school years. However, he has faced disappointment in the form of lack of recognition and criticism from girls who claim he isn't good enough as a rapper. These experiences, combined with his struggles, have led him to doubt the possibility of ever becoming someone significant or special.
Overall, Jay Are's lyrics delve into the frustration and longing for improvement in his life and career. He expresses the difficulties he faces, both externally and internally, while also hinting at his relentless determination to reach his goals and overcome obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
They said that this shit a walk in the park,
They claimed that this task would be easy and effortless.
I have been walking so far,
I have been enduring a long and challenging journey.
And This like a walk in the dark,
And this feels like navigating through uncertainty and difficulty.
They keep on talking so hard,
They continue to criticize and speak negatively.
Playing my strings like guitar,
Manipulating and controlling my emotions and actions.
I need some better days in my week,
I long for more positive and fulfilling experiences during my week.
I need some better days in my month,
I desire a month filled with more enjoyable and meaningful moments.
I need some better days with the homies,
I yearn for better times spent with my close friends.
I need some better days having fun,
I want to experience more enjoyable and carefree days.
I need some days where I do what I want,
I crave days where I have the freedom to do whatever I desire.
I need to forget bout the days with those bitches,
I need to let go of the memories and experiences involving those negative individuals.
Cause all of my ride or dies quick with the switching,
Because all of my loyal friends quickly change their allegiance.
But business is business I hope that you get it,
But priorities and obligations must be acknowledged and understood.
Walk in the park - this shit a walk in the dark,
They claimed it would be easy, but it actually feels like navigating through uncertainty.
I take my shots like a marks-man - bullseye on the dart,
I confidently seize opportunities and achieve success with precision.
Aim at my heart,
Direct your efforts towards affecting my emotions deeply.
Let the trigger squeeze,
Allow your actions or words to have a significant impact or effect.
Joe’s a sinner - go figure,
Joe is flawed and makes mistakes - it's not surprising.
Hoes triggered - lone dinners,
Women are easily offended and left alone to eat their meals.
No bitches - no significance,
Without female companionship, there is a lack of importance or meaning.
Let the trigger breathe,
Allow some space and time before taking further action or making decisions.
I been praying for some better days,
I have been hoping and wishing for more positive experiences.
I wish that while I be walking through my high school hallways I would get some heys,
I desire to receive greetings and acknowledgment from others while moving through the hallways of my high school.
But that ain’t never happen,
But that has never occurred.
No berretas clapping,
No guns firing or celebrating.
Bitches telling me that I ain’t better rapping,
Women are saying that my skills in rapping are not superior.
Being someone special - that will never happen,
Becoming a unique and significant individual - it seems impossible.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jay R., Lofi da BrokeBoi
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Kurtis C.
Alright, let me tackle these:
• Q: What countries make up Great Britain?
• A: Great Britain is a large island to the west of continental Europe that comprises most of the modern-day nation-state of the United Kingdom (full name: the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland). Great Britain is divided into three distinct subnational entities: England, which comprises the lion's share of the island's southern half and over 80% of the country's total population; Wales, a mountainous country encompassing the center-west peninsula that juts into the Irish Sea; and Scotland, the northern half of Great Britain. Apart from England, each of the UK's constituent countries (i.e. Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland) have their own devolved parliaments with a high degree of autonomy within their jurisdictions.
Now, if you're looking for the United Kingdom in its entirety, there are a number of other self-governing entities that are often thought of as being within its aegis—the ones that are located within the British Isles are called Crown Dependencies, whereas the ones found further away are known as British Overseas Territories. Most of these are essentially independent city-states with their own elected governments and local laws, but the United Kingdom represents them in international relations. There are three Crown Dependencies: the Isle of Man (A.K.A. "Mann"), the Bailiwick of Jersey, and the Bailiwick of Guernsey. Meanwhile, there are fourteen British Overseas Territories, several of which can be found within or near the Caribbean Sea: Bermuda, Anguilla, Montserrat, the Cayman Islands, the Turks and Caicos Islands, and the British Virgin Islands. Aside from that, you also have Gibraltar at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula; the British Indian Ocean Territory, which includes the Chagos Archipelago; the Pitcairn Islands of the South Pacific; the collective of Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha in the South Atlantic; the Falkland Islands off the coast of Argentina; the South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands even further to the east of the Falklands, just north of the Antarctic Circle; the British Antarctic Territory, occupying a large slice of land in Antarctica between the 20°W and 80°W longitudes; and the Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia, a pair of small territorial holdings on the southern coast of the island of Cyprus.
• Q: If you met somebody from Amsterdam, what nationality would they be?
• A: Dutch, meaning that they are of the Netherlands, which is often erroneously referred to in its entirety as "Holland".
• Q: What is the world's tallest mountain?
• A: The tallest mountain in the world is conventionally considered to be Mount Everest, found within the Himalayas along the border between Nepal and Tibet (China). And in terms of elevation, its peak reaches an altitude that is matched by no other geographic landform on the planet at roughly 29,032 feet above sea level. However, measured from base to peak, the tallest mountain in the world is actually Mauna Kea, a dormant volcano in Hawaii that measures out to 33,497 feet—around 20,000 of which is below sea level.
• Q: What are people from Denmark called?
• A: Danes, or Danish people.
• Q: How many Great Lakes are there?
• A: Among the North American Great Lakes? Five: Superior, Michigan, Ontario, Erie, and Huron.
However, there is another group of Great Lakes in East Africa that is often forgotten about. Conventionally, seven lakes are included: Victoria, Tanganyika, Malawi, Turkana, Albert, Kivu, and Edward. Other lists may also include Lakes Mweru, Rukwa, Kyoga, Bangweulu, Chilwa, and Kariba, which comes out to a total of thirteen. It really depends on how you categorize the lakes of East Africa—some feel that only those in the Great Rift Valley should be included, while others would argue for a definition that encompasses all lakes of a certain size within the region.
• Q: Is there any way to get to the English Channel besides taking a boat?
• A: Aside from other conventional means of travel (e.g. car, plane, train)? None that I'm aware of.
For the record, there isn't a bridge linking England with France—there's a tunnel, known as the Channel Tunnel, that goes underneath the Strait of Dover. It's one of two ways to "drive" between England and France; the other is by ferry.
• Q: How many oceans are there?
• A: Five: the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic, and Southern Oceans. (Technically speaking, there's only one "ocean", but those are the five largest segments that comprise it.)
• Q: What is the largest country in South America?
• A: Brazil, both geographically and in terms of population (over 200 million people).
• Q: Where is Iraq?
• A: Western Asia, at the center of a region commonly known as the Middle East. Its territory roughly corresponds with what was historically known as Mesopotamia.
• Q: What country would you find the Panama Canal in?
• A: Panama, of course!
• Q: If you go through the Panama Canal, you're traveling from where to where?
• A: From the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean, and vice versa.
• Q: Where's the Berlin Wall located?
• A: The Berlin Wall—or more accurately, what remains of it—is located in Berlin, Germany.
• Q: Where is the Outback?
• A: The "Outback" refers to the vast expanse of largely uninhabited and inhospitable land comprising the majority of Australia. Its climate varies significantly, from arid steppes in the center to tropical rainforests in the far north.
jonfklein
I always feel so intelligent when I watch Jay Leno's quizzes.
Yogi Bear
Geography needs to be made compulsory in all schools.
mrbigg151
Bless their hearts smh. I would've never believed that people could be THIS dull. We gotta do better.
Carlos Anaya
Oh my god. These were gold.
Kurtis C.
Alright, let me tackle these:
• Q: What countries make up Great Britain?
• A: Great Britain is a large island to the west of continental Europe that comprises most of the modern-day nation-state of the United Kingdom (full name: the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland). Great Britain is divided into three distinct subnational entities: England, which comprises the lion's share of the island's southern half and over 80% of the country's total population; Wales, a mountainous country encompassing the center-west peninsula that juts into the Irish Sea; and Scotland, the northern half of Great Britain. Apart from England, each of the UK's constituent countries (i.e. Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland) have their own devolved parliaments with a high degree of autonomy within their jurisdictions.
Now, if you're looking for the United Kingdom in its entirety, there are a number of other self-governing entities that are often thought of as being within its aegis—the ones that are located within the British Isles are called Crown Dependencies, whereas the ones found further away are known as British Overseas Territories. Most of these are essentially independent city-states with their own elected governments and local laws, but the United Kingdom represents them in international relations. There are three Crown Dependencies: the Isle of Man (A.K.A. "Mann"), the Bailiwick of Jersey, and the Bailiwick of Guernsey. Meanwhile, there are fourteen British Overseas Territories, several of which can be found within or near the Caribbean Sea: Bermuda, Anguilla, Montserrat, the Cayman Islands, the Turks and Caicos Islands, and the British Virgin Islands. Aside from that, you also have Gibraltar at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula; the British Indian Ocean Territory, which includes the Chagos Archipelago; the Pitcairn Islands of the South Pacific; the collective of Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha in the South Atlantic; the Falkland Islands off the coast of Argentina; the South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands even further to the east of the Falklands, just north of the Antarctic Circle; the British Antarctic Territory, occupying a large slice of land in Antarctica between the 20°W and 80°W longitudes; and the Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia, a pair of small territorial holdings on the southern coast of the island of Cyprus.
• Q: If you met somebody from Amsterdam, what nationality would they be?
• A: Dutch, meaning that they are of the Netherlands, which is often erroneously referred to in its entirety as "Holland".
• Q: What is the world's tallest mountain?
• A: The tallest mountain in the world is conventionally considered to be Mount Everest, found within the Himalayas along the border between Nepal and Tibet (China). And in terms of elevation, its peak reaches an altitude that is matched by no other geographic landform on the planet at roughly 29,032 feet above sea level. However, measured from base to peak, the tallest mountain in the world is actually Mauna Kea, a dormant volcano in Hawaii that measures out to 33,497 feet—around 20,000 of which is below sea level.
• Q: What are people from Denmark called?
• A: Danes, or Danish people.
• Q: How many Great Lakes are there?
• A: Among the North American Great Lakes? Five: Superior, Michigan, Ontario, Erie, and Huron.
However, there is another group of Great Lakes in East Africa that is often forgotten about. Conventionally, seven lakes are included: Victoria, Tanganyika, Malawi, Turkana, Albert, Kivu, and Edward. Other lists may also include Lakes Mweru, Rukwa, Kyoga, Bangweulu, Chilwa, and Kariba, which comes out to a total of thirteen. It really depends on how you categorize the lakes of East Africa—some feel that only those in the Great Rift Valley should be included, while others would argue for a definition that encompasses all lakes of a certain size within the region.
• Q: Is there any way to get to the English Channel besides taking a boat?
• A: Aside from other conventional means of travel (e.g. car, plane, train)? None that I'm aware of.
For the record, there isn't a bridge linking England with France—there's a tunnel, known as the Channel Tunnel, that goes underneath the Strait of Dover. It's one of two ways to "drive" between England and France; the other is by ferry.
• Q: How many oceans are there?
• A: Five: the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic, and Southern Oceans. (Technically speaking, there's only one "ocean", but those are the five largest segments that comprise it.)
• Q: What is the largest country in South America?
• A: Brazil, both geographically and in terms of population (over 200 million people).
• Q: Where is Iraq?
• A: Western Asia, at the center of a region commonly known as the Middle East. Its territory roughly corresponds with what was historically known as Mesopotamia.
• Q: What country would you find the Panama Canal in?
• A: Panama, of course!
• Q: If you go through the Panama Canal, you're traveling from where to where?
• A: From the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean, and vice versa.
• Q: Where's the Berlin Wall located?
• A: The Berlin Wall—or more accurately, what remains of it—is located in Berlin, Germany.
• Q: Where is the Outback?
• A: The "Outback" refers to the vast expanse of largely uninhabited and inhospitable land comprising the majority of Australia. Its climate varies significantly, from arid steppes in the center to tropical rainforests in the far north.
Bob Loza In the Real World
I really like Nick. He will one day be a great film maker.
myriaidee1sessh43
Jay Leno did a good vid about the USA history. It was so good yet can't be found anywhere. I will never forget Superman and Louise Lane along with Pocahontas in the Lewis and Clark Expedition. And George Washington giving this speech at the age of 200+ years for WW2 🤣🤣🤣🤣
susan
I love these questions 💕
Albin Kampfer
Ask any of them about Jersey Shore & they could probably bore you for an hour.
Mike Tess
The high school kid had me laughing, then the the woman at the end mentioned David Hasselhoff 😂