So Long
Jelly Roll Lyrics


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So long it feels like forever sometimes, you know
As long as you keep progressing don't worry about shit
Hey shout out to the homie Yelawolf
Slumerican wattup? The Biggest Loser

I've been rolling down these dirty back old roads
For so long, so long, so long, so long, so long
I left the house when I was young
And told my mamma "I'm grown", "I'm grown", "I'm grown"
I'm gone, I'm gone.

It's fucked up on this side of the fence
Seen 'em die just to tryna get rich
Seen 'em die just to tryna pay rent
Man I don't make no sense
Ever since I was a younger boy
Everybody told me I was a goner lord
But I wanted more
Than selling these packs at the corner store
Switch the game up and the shits get real
Addicted to prescription pills
I'm just out here tryna get these deals
Every week another kid gets killed
Lord please don't let me start this
These kids now is so heartless
These trailers parks and appartments
But the told me home is where my heart is

I've been rolling down these dirty back old roads
For so long, so long, so long, so long, so long
I left the house when I was young
And told my mamma "I'm grown", "I'm grown", "I'm grown"
I'm gone, I'm gone.

The say white trash is a state of mind
That's all I see in the state of mine
Did what I did and I stayed alive
And It's been like this since '85
So many nights on these hopeless streets
Mamma's at the kitchen table smoking weed
Ridin' round cathin' plays on Capri's
Only things that matters here
Who's got the dope for cheap's
Late nights, prayed to god
Mamma worked hard, had two jobs
Either you trap or you rob
Only two options against all odds
That's right, fast life
Dreams turn to smoke at the end of a glass pipe
Cop's in the neighborhood with their flashlight
Mamma keep prayin' that she gets her path right

I've been rolling down these dirty back old roads
For so long, so long, so long, so long, so long
I left the house when I was young
And told my mamma "I'm grown", "I'm grown", "I'm grown"
I'm gone, I'm gone.
I've been rolling down these dirty back old roads
For so long, so long, so long, so long, so long
I left the house when I was young
And told my mamma "I'm grown", "I'm grown", "I'm grown"
I'm gone, I'm gone.

Like a young little misfit
Fuck the world homie
I was smoking dope by the age of ten
Life wouldn't nothin'
But an everyday hunt to catch a buzz
Because of my friends
Well 16 to 19
So I'd be up to the 19th high with no ID
Despite me that ya'll right and smiling
The boy that I played in school was so frightening
I look at kids like 13 and think "Fuck man"
Who the hell were the people around me then?
I suppose that I could've made a better choice
But better choice's requires a better option
You wanna lift? I'm shopping
Wanna ride around the block? Buddy hop in
It's a winter wonderland
Yeah round white dust from the grass
She's credit card chopping
Hey Mamma, I love you but it's only right
That I'm gonna try that shit someday
Didn't think that day would be the 3rd day
After my 15th fuckin' birthday
Could've been a hearse
Pull up at the church, pickin' me up
But the lord had mercy




But I dropped that shit then I picked up the fifth
And till this day I'm still thirsty

Overall Meaning

The song "So Long" by Jelly Roll is a powerful track that talks about the struggles and hardships faced by the artist while growing up. Throughout the song, he talks about his struggles with addiction, poverty, and the challenges he faced while trying to make a living. He describes his life growing up in the trailer parks and apartment blocks, where prescription pills were rampant, and crime was high. He also touches on themes of loss, grief, and the pressure to succeed, with each of these being a source of motivation for him.


The lyrics of the song talk about Jelly Roll's experiences and the life lessons he learned along the way. The artist's primary message is that even when times are tough, you just have to keep moving forward and not give up. He encourages others to stay positive and to work hard, even when the odds may seem stacked against them. The song is a reflective, heart-wrenching piece of work that beautifully captures the sense of struggle and desperation felt by those living in poverty.


Line by Line Meaning

So long it feels like forever sometimes, you know
As long as you keep progressing don't worry about anything else


Hey shout out to the homie Yelawolf
A shout out to Yelawolf


Slumerican wattup? The Biggest Loser
Saluting Slumerican and The Biggest Loser


I've been rolling down these dirty back old roads For so long, so long, so long, so long, so long I left the house when I was young And told my mamma "I'm grown", "I'm grown", "I'm grown" I'm gone, I'm gone.
Been on the streets a long time, on my own and I'm not looking back


It's fucked up on this side of the fence Seen 'em die just to tryna get rich Seen 'em die just to tryna pay rent Man I don't make no sense Ever since I was a younger boy Everybody told me I was a goner lord But I wanted more Than selling these packs at the corner store Switch the game up and the shits get real Addicted to prescription pills I'm just out here tryna get these deals Every week another kid gets killed Lord please don't let me start this These kids now is so heartless These trailers parks and appartments But they told me home is where my heart is
Life on this side makes no sense. I started young and didn't want to be stuck selling packs with the chance of getting killed. Switched up my game but now kids are getting killed, and it's hard to stay good here.


They say white trash is a state of mind That's all I see in the state of mine Did what I did and I stayed alive And It's been like this since '85 So many nights on these hopeless streets Mamma's at the kitchen table smoking weed Ridin' round cathin' plays on Capri's Only things that matters here Who's got the dope for cheap's Late nights, prayed to god Mamma worked hard, had two jobs Either you trap or you rob Only two options against all odds That's right, fast life Dreams turn to smoke at the end of a glass pipe Cop's in the neighborhood with their flashlight Mamma keep prayin' that she gets her path right
Struggle is cultural here. Many nights on the streets, mom chasing cheap highs, playing dice. Only hope is drugs. Only options are stealing or selling. No way out, it's a fast life, and everyone's dreams go up in smoke. Cops are always around, but Mom keeps the faith.


Like a young little misfit Fuck the world homie I was smoking dope by the age of ten Life wouldn't nothin' But an everyday hunt to catch a buzz Because of my friends Well 16 to 19 So I'd be up to the 19th high with no ID Despite me that ya'll right and smiling The boy that I played in school was so frightening I look at kids like 13 and think "Fuck man" Who the hell were the people around me then? I suppose that I could've made a better choice But better choice's requires a better option You wanna lift? I'm shopping Wanna ride around the block? Buddy hop in It's a winter wonderland Yeah round white dust from the grass She's credit card chopping Hey Mamma, I love you but it's only right That I'm gonna try that shit someday Didn't think that day would be the 3rd day After my 15th fuckin' birthday Could've been a hearse Pull up at the church, pickin' me up But the lord had mercy But I dropped that shit then I picked up the fifth And till this day I'm still thirsty
I was a screwed up kid, getting high with friends since I was ten. Made choices I shouldn't have, but didn't have better options. Now I'm running drugs and all Mom can do is hope. Even so, I'm still looking for that high wherever I can find it.




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Daren Plumley

This song makes my whole life just so much better

Jordan Nicewonger

Yelas verse gave me chills it reminded me of when I almost lost my brother and best friend because of meth addiction hard times never knowing if I was gonna get that call in the middle of the night that they had found him dead from an overdose

Beth Nicole Smith

Such a big fan of yelawolf and I'm obsessed with this song!!!!

manny 1999

"But i dropped that shit and picked up the fifth, and till this day im still thirsty" goddamm šŸ”„šŸ”„šŸ”„

Joshua Stone

My mother passed when I was 13 and remembered packing our house up... and found some good in 1 of drawers. Memories hearing this.

Angie Cockerham

My top 2 favorite music artists!! Love u guys!!

Denise Lynn

Lovin itnšŸ¦‹

Gena XO26

Been Rollin down these Dirty back roads for toooooo long!!!!šŸ”„šŸ”„šŸ”„šŸ¤˜

brian Evans

Seen this performed at The Gathering... so dope

Corey Butler

Love both these rappers

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