Restless
Johnny5 Lyrics
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And I know that I could change someday
Been on my mind ever since I'm saying
I don't got time for these games you playing
Fuck out my face
Know I been on my grind imma shine one day
Hit my line it ain't bout no pape
Baby I'm just fine gone and take yo space
Done taking my chances shit ain't real
I was still stuck inna can and the field
Never really planned just to keep these feels
But I feel some way when I'm out your place
Yeah I'm stuck in my ways
Stuck in the pavement
Anything you need
Then you know we gone take it
I was playing you dumb
I was playing you crazy
Knowing you gone listen
I'm stuck in yo playlist
See this my vendetta
I know that things get better
But why my life feel like a setup
I know I'm ahead em
I feel the change in the weather
They hate when you get shit together
Come get on my level yeah
I just want a AP with a bezel
I will not settle yeah
Imma step until I break the pedal
Just watch how I step
Collecting these checks
Ain't fucking niggas
We stepping on necks
Bitch I am up now
We talking bout next
They calling me little
But watch how I flex
It's crazy how bitches
They thinking I'm different
But I'm still the same
As the rest of these niggas
Cause I hit the pussy
Then back to the trenches
She calling my number
But I'm back to these digits
See I keep the energy
I got the remedy
For anybody
Who feels they offending me
I don't pretend to be
Really much anything
Except for myself
And that's who I intend to be
Keep gettin breaded
I know where I'm headed
Heard what you said
Well lil bitch don't forget
Had homies that fucked with me
I had to dead it
The code that we live by
This shit is embedded
Yeah I'm thinking bout
Better days
I was still young in my
Reckless ways
The money I stacked
Yeah I kept away
Bitch want some bucks
And she pressed today
Yeah
Stuck in my restless ways
All I know is pain
And I know that I could change someday
Been on my mind ever since I'm saying
I don't got time for these games you playing
Fuck out my face
Know I been on my grind imma shine one day
Hit my line it ain't bout no pape
Baby I'm just fine gone and take yo space
In "Restless" by Johnny5, the lyrics delve into themes of pain, personal growth, and the desire to break free from negative influences. The song begins with the singer expressing their familiarity with pain, hinting at a troubled past or difficult experiences. They acknowledge their potential to change and reach a better place in the future. The lyrics suggest that thoughts of personal transformation have been on their mind for a while. The singer asserts that they don't have time for games, urging others to leave them alone and let them focus on their grind. They don't want to be disturbed by people who do not contribute positively to their life.
The second verse continues the narrative of growth and reflection. The singer declares that they are done taking chances and living in an unreal or fake world. They mention feeling some sort of emotional connection when in someone else's space, possibly indicating a need for validation or affirmation. The lyrics reveal an awareness of being stuck in old patterns but also references the dedication to their journey, remaining "stuck in the pavement." The singer acknowledges that they were playing games in the past, but now they want to be taken seriously and listened to, as demonstrated by being included in someone's playlist.
The chorus reflects a sense of frustration and questioning. The singer feels that their life is like a setup, and while they acknowledge that things can get better, there is still a lingering feeling of doubt. They believe they are ahead in some way but sense resentment from others when they start getting their life together. However, they use this negativity as motivation to strive for success, wanting an expensive watch (an AP with a bezel) and refusing to settle for anything less. They will continue stepping forward until they break barriers and reach their goals.
In the third verse, the singer asserts their newfound success and confidence. They are collecting checks and asserting dominance by stepping on others (symbolically, not literally) to solidify their position. They highlight that they are no different than other men when it comes to the pursuit of casual relationships, yet still manage to return to their roots and the realities of life. Maintaining their authentic energy, they emphasize their individuality and self-assuredness, with no need to pretend to be someone they are not.
The song concludes with the singer reflecting on their journey and anticipating better days. They mention their younger, reckless ways and the money they have kept away, signaling personal growth and financial stability. Someone is requesting money from them, but the singer is unbothered and already moving on, ready to leave that situation behind. The restless nature of their personality is reiterated, emphasizing their unwillingness to settle and their determination to rise above the challenges they face.
Line by Line Meaning
All I know is pain
My life has been filled with pain and hardship
And I know that I could change someday
I believe that I have the potential to change and improve my life
Been on my mind ever since I'm saying
I've been deeply pondering this thought for a while now
I don't got time for these games you playing
I don't have the patience or interest in participating in the deceptive behaviors you engage in
Fuck out my face
Get out of my presence, I have no tolerance for you
Know I been on my grind imma shine one day
I am dedicated and working hard towards achieving success and recognition
Hit my line it ain't bout no pape
If you contact me, make sure it's not about money
Baby I'm just fine gone and take yo space
I'm doing well on my own, so you can leave and make room for someone else
Done taking my chances shit ain't real
I'm no longer willing to risk or gamble on things that are not genuine or sincere
I was still stuck inna can and the field
I was trapped in a confined and limited environment
Never really planned just to keep these feels
I never intended to hold onto these emotions
But I feel some way when I'm out your place
However, I experience certain emotions when I'm away from you
Yeah I'm stuck in my ways
I am set in my habits and behaviors
Stuck in the pavement
I am rooted or stuck in my current circumstances
Anything you need
I am capable of providing anything you may require
Then you know we gone take it
I will make sure we acquire what is necessary
I was playing you dumb
I was acting foolishly towards you
I was playing you crazy
I was pretending to be mentally unstable or unpredictable towards you
Knowing you gone listen
Being aware that you will pay attention to my words
I'm stuck in yo playlist
I've become ingrained in your mind or thoughts
See this my vendetta
This is my personal vendetta or grudge
I know that things get better
I acknowledge that circumstances can improve
But why my life feel like a setup
Why does it seem like my life is continuously being manipulated or orchestrated in a negative way?
I know I'm ahead em
I understand that I am ahead of others in certain aspects
I feel the change in the weather
I sense a shift or transformation in the environment or circumstances
They hate when you get shit together
Others become envious or resentful when you start to succeed or organize your life
Come get on my level yeah
Try to reach my level of success or achievement
I just want a AP with a bezel
I desire to own an Audemars Piguet watch with a diamond-encrusted bezel
I will not settle yeah
I refuse to accept less than what I deserve
Imma step until I break the pedal
I will continue to strive and work hard until I surpass all limits or boundaries
Just watch how I step
Observe and witness the precision and confidence in my movements
Collecting these checks
Accumulating or receiving payment for my achievements
Ain't fucking niggas
I am not associating or engaging in sexual activities with just anyone
We stepping on necks
We are dominating and overpowering our competition
Bitch I am up now
I have achieved success and recognition
We talking bout next
We are discussing future plans and goals
They calling me little
Some people belittle or underestimate me
But watch how I flex
However, observe the impressive way I demonstrate my skills or abilities
It's crazy how bitches
It's remarkable how some women
They thinking I'm different
Perceive me as unique or unconventional
But I'm still the same
However, I have not changed fundamentally
As the rest of these niggas
I am just like the other men around me
Cause I hit the pussy
Because I engage in sexual activities
Then back to the trenches
And then return to the challenging and difficult aspects of life
She calling my number
She is trying to contact me
But I'm back to these digits
But I am focused on making money again
See I keep the energy
I maintain a certain level of enthusiasm and motivation
I got the remedy
I possess the solution or cure
For anybody
For anyone who
Who feels they offending me
Feels as though they are causing me harm or provoking me
I don't pretend to be
I do not act or pretend to be
Really much anything
Truly anything significant or noteworthy
Except for myself
Apart from being true to my own identity
And that's who I intend to be
And that is the person I strive to remain
Keep gettin breaded
Continue to pursue financial success
I know where I'm headed
I have a clear vision of my future direction
Heard what you said
I listened to your words
Well lil bitch don't forget
However, remember not to underestimate me
Had homies that fucked with me
I had friends who supported and were loyal to me
I had to dead it
However, I had to end those relationships
The code that we live by
The principles and moral values that guide our actions
This shit is embedded
These principles are deeply ingrained and influential
Yeah I'm thinking bout
Yes, I am contemplating or reflecting on
Better days
More positive and fulfilling experiences in the future
I was still young in my
I was still immature or inexperienced during my
Reckless ways
Behaviors that lacked caution or thoughtfulness
The money I stacked
The wealth I accumulated or saved
Yeah I kept away
Yes, I safeguarded it and did not spend it
Bitch want some bucks
A woman desires money
And she pressed today
And she is demanding it urgently today
Yeah
Yes
Stuck in my restless ways
Trapped in my habits and behaviors that prevent me from finding peace or contentment
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Emari Parmer, Jacob Shamblin, John Martin
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