Distance
Josh Lyrics


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They tryna bring me down
Thinking that's the only to get off the ground
Showing my opponents how to do it on your own
But they keep tryna bring me down
Flick my bick and hit me a cigarette
Twist the piff it lifts me above the stress
Flip my chips til a G gets some bigger checks
Shift the express to distance from depression
Flick my bick and hit me a cigarette
Twist the piff it lifts me above the stress
Flip my chips til a G gets some bigger checks
Shift the express to distance from depression

It's a fight not to give up the fight
The hating fakes been making me debate in my mind state
And contemplating if I should just be like everybody
Then I see the light at the end of the tunnel looking brighter
Than the sights from the hype and I'm like nah
I remember why I been trying to get right
It's more than a Porsche that motivates your boy
I ain't going back to before being poor on the porch
Feeling forced to go to war with myself and doubters
That if God be for me can't nothing stop me in the world
Or the whole universe so I'm doing work fighting through the storm
With some newports and herbs to ignore the lures of short
Cuts and easy routes I'm going hard to endure
Kicking in the doors til I got the keys for us
To find this promised land
Leading us out the forest thanks for your support
The detours ain't coercing me off of the course
They tryna be judge but they could keep courts
I'm tryna beat Jordan with these scores
That I go deeper in tune with me for
The recording of the C4 I be scorching to free our beating hearts
From the beating to the rewards
Please forgive me but you haters disregarded....
Peace love

Flick my bick and hit me a cigarette
Twist the piff it lifts me above the stress
Flip my chips til a G gets some bigger checks
Shift the express to distance from depression
Flick my bick and hit me a cigarette
Twist the piff it lifts me above the stress
Flip my chips til a G gets some bigger checks
Shift the express to distance from depression
They tryna bring me down
Thinking that's the only to get off the ground




Showing my opponents how to do it on your own
But they keep tryna bring me down

Overall Meaning

In Josh's song "Distance", the lyrics revolve around the idea of overcoming obstacles and remaining resilient in the face of adversity. Throughout the song, Josh expresses that even when faced with challenges from external forces and naysayers, he remains committed to achieving his goals and staying true to himself. The repeated line "They tryna bring me down, thinking that's the only way to get off the ground", suggests that others may try to project their negativity onto him, but they fail to realize that their criticisms only serve as motivation to rise above the noise.


The lyrics in the chorus "Twist the piff it lifts me above the stress, flip my chips til a G gets some bigger checks" highlight a possible coping mechanism for Josh, suggesting that he may use smoking and gambling as a way to alleviate stress and remain focused on his goals. The line "It's more than a Porsche that motivates your boy, I ain't going back to before being poor on the porch" hints that the ambition driving Josh comes from a place deeper than material possessions, and that he refuses to revert to a state of struggling and dissatisfaction.


Overall, the lyrics of "Distance" convey themes of perseverance, resilience, and the importance of staying true to oneself, even in the face of external pressure and criticism.


Line by Line Meaning

They tryna bring me down
Josh feels like there are people who are trying to bring him down and prevent him from succeeding.


Thinking that's the only to get off the ground
These people think that in order to get ahead themselves, they have to bring Josh down.


Showing my opponents how to do it on your own
Despite this, Josh is determined to show others that it is possible to succeed on your own and without tearing others down.


But they keep tryna bring me down
Unfortunately, despite his best efforts, these people keep trying to bring him down.


Flick my bick and hit me a cigarette
Josh turns to smoking to alleviate stress and feel better.


Twist the piff it lifts me above the stress
Smoking marijuana helps Josh feel more relaxed and less stressed.


Flip my chips til a G gets some bigger checks
Josh is focused on increasing his earnings and making more money.


Shift the express to distance from depression
Josh is trying to move away from feeling depressed or sad.


It's a fight not to give up the fight
Josh acknowledges that it can be difficult to keep pushing forward and not give up.


The hating fakes been making me debate in my mind state
Josh struggles with negative thoughts and doubts that are brought on by people who hate on him.


And contemplating if I should just be like everybody
At times, Josh considers giving up and conforming to society's expectations.


Then I see the light at the end of the tunnel looking brighter
However, he also sees hope and a brighter future ahead.


Than the sights from the hype and I'm like nah
Josh realizes that material possessions and hype are not the ultimate goal.


I remember why I been trying to get right
He remembers his reasons for trying to better himself and his life.


It's more than a Porsche that motivates your boy
Josh's motivation for success is deeper than just acquiring material possessions.


I ain't going back to before being poor on the porch
He is determined to not go back to his past life of being poor and struggling.


Feeling forced to go to war with myself and doubters
Josh felt like he had to fight against himself and others who doubted his abilities.


That if God be for me can't nothing stop me in the world
Josh believes that as long as he has faith, he can overcome any obstacle.


Or the whole universe so I'm doing work fighting through the storm
He is determined to keep pushing forward no matter what challenges come his way.


With some newports and herbs to ignore the lures of short
Josh uses substances to avoid giving in to temptation or taking shortcuts.


Cuts and easy routes I'm going hard to endure
He is dedicated to working hard and enduring difficulties.


Kicking in the doors til I got the keys for us
Josh is determined to break down barriers and create opportunities for himself and others.


To find this promised land
He hopes to find success and reach his ultimate goal.


Leading us out the forest thanks for your support
He recognizes and appreciates the support of those who have helped him along the way.


The detours ain't coercing me off of the course
Despite facing obstacles and setbacks, Josh is still staying focused on his path.


They tryna be judge but they could keep courts
Josh dismisses those who try to judge him and bring him down.


I'm tryna beat Jordan with these scores
He has lofty goals and wants to achieve greatness, much like Michael Jordan.


That I go deeper in tune with me for
He is using his experiences to better understand and connect with himself.


The recording of the C4 I be scorching to free our beating hearts
Josh uses his music to express himself and connect with others who may be struggling.


From the beating to the rewards
His music speaks to both the struggles and rewards of life.


Please forgive me but you haters disregarded....
Josh wants those who hate on him to know that they have underestimated him and his abilities.


Peace love
He wishes peace and love upon everyone, even those who doubt him.




Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, DistroKid
Written by: Joshua Murphy

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