Rolling Stone
Jay Burna Lyrics
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Chorus
Dark Nights, Bright Lights
Let me show you what it's like in my life
My life
My life
Cause Baby I'm a Rolling Stone
Baby I'm a Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone x2
Verse 1
She see me in them tight crisp jeans
But she don't know I had a low self esteem
Now I'm with the team
On the scene we chase cream
The hustle
Got me stuck like Nicotine
In Different cities
Rocking for big cheese
Go hard
I dream for Big things
Bugz tied me down
Told me grind for the crown
Put the game on my back
Now I'm standing on the mound
My background
Filled with black grounds
New Coupe
I put the hat down
Center of attention
Like my first name yao
So much beef
I can rebuild a cow
That was then
This is now in the
Chorus
Dark Nights, Bright Lights
Let me show you what it's like in my life
My life
My life
Cause Baby I'm a Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone x2
Baby I'm a Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone x2
Verse 2
I learned the game
From people before me
They mistakes
Kept me on front street
Back streets
Where we use to pitch the rock
Now we stand on stage and watch the crowd just rock
Momma told me to keep faith
Ol boy keep my head on straight
Cause his brother in the pin
For moving out crates
Whipping out jags
To go on dates
Her man on 28's
But I'm chasing 28 mill
So momma don't stress on Bills
Unless she got money on a Buffalo deal
Life without money is so unreal
So I hustle and grind in the
Chorus
Dark Nights, Bright Lights
Let me show you what it's like in my life
My life
My life
Cause Baby I'm a Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone x2
Baby I'm a Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone x2
Bridge x2
Every we go
People wanna Know
Who I are
Who I are
Verse 3
Some say I'm weird
I know I'm good
I'm different
They love me in the hood
Go Burna
They shout from the stands
Only Real words
I speak from the gland
My past made me a man
And if I had to
I live it again
Just to show
I'm in it to win
From start to the end
I'm hustling
Chorus x2
Dark Nights, Bright Lights
Let me show you what it's like in my life
My life
My life
Cause Baby I'm a Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone x2
Baby I'm a Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone x2
The song "Rolling Stone" by Jay Burna depicts the struggles and success in his life as an artist. He starts by introducing his fashion sense, but then acknowledges his past struggles with low self-esteem. He then talks about the hard work he put in to make it in the music industry and how he is now a "rolling stone," constantly on the move, chasing big dreams and living the high life. The chorus is a direct representation of his life, with dark nights referring to the struggles he has faced, whereas bright lights symbolize the success he has achieved through his hard work.
In the first verse, Jay Burna explains how his life has been transformed by his involvement with his team, who have pushed him to be successful. He goes on to describe the endless hustle he goes through, traveling from city to city to perform for big bucks. He talks about being surrounded by competition and beef in the industry but remains optimistic that he'll emerge victorious. In the second verse, Jay Burna pays homage to those who came before him, learning lessons from their mistakes, and using those lessons to stay ahead of the game. He remembers his humble beginnings dealing with drugs but now performing for huge audiences.
The song as a whole can be seen as an inspirational piece for people struggling to make it in life despite adversities they face. Jay Burna, in his lyrics, acknowledges the hard work that goes into achieving one's dreams and encourages his listeners to keep hustling despite the challenges they face.
Line by Line Meaning
Dark Nights, Bright Lights
Life has its highs and lows
Let me show you what it's like in my life
I want to share my experiences with you
My life
This is my personal story
Cause Baby I'm a Rolling Stone
I am a wanderer, always on the move
Rolling Stone x2
I keep moving, never staying in one place for long
She see me in them tight crisp jeans
People judge me by my appearance
But she don't know I had a low self esteem
But they don't know the struggles I've faced
Now I'm with the team
I've found a group of like-minded people
On the scene we chase cream
We work hard to achieve financial success
The hustle
This is the grind of everyday life
Got me stuck like Nicotine
I'm addicted to the success and can't stop hustling
In Different cities
I've been to many places
Rocking for big cheese
Playing concerts for large sums of money
Go hard
I am dedicated to succeeding
I dream for Big things
I have big aspirations for my future
Bugz tied me down
My past held me back
Told me grind for the crown
But I was motivated to succeed
Put the game on my back
I took on the challenge and became a leader
Now I'm standing on the mound
I'm at the top of my game now
My background
My upbringing and past experiences
Filled with black grounds
A history of struggle and hardship
New Coupe
I have a new car to symbolize my success
I put the hat down
I'm focused on moving forward, not looking back
Center of attention
I am the focus of everybody's attention
Like my first name yao
Like a celebrity, I am recognizable and well-known
So much beef
I've faced many challenges and obstacles
I can rebuild a cow
I can overcome these obstacles
That was then
I've come a long way since then
This is now in the
I am living in the present moment
Some say I'm weird
People may view me as different
I know I'm good
But I know my worth
I'm different
I am unique
They love me in the hood
I am accepted by my community
Go Burna
My fans cheer me on
They shout from the stands
They support me from a distance
Only Real words
I speak the truth
I speak from the gland
I speak from my heart
My past made me a man
My experiences have shaped me into the person I am today
And if I had to
Even if I had to face those struggles again
I live it again
I'm willing to do whatever it takes to succeed
Just to show
To prove to myself and others
I'm in it to win
That I am dedicated to succeeding
Contributed by Caleb G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.