My Day
K-Lee Lyrics


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I'm only getting better
Said I'm only getting better
Listen
I grew up listening to Neo soul mixed with hip hop
R. kelly, Lauren Hill, J.cole, Nas, Tupac
Running to the Ice cream truck shoes with no socks
Or to the corner store for Fay go pop Them was the days
Be in by the street lights
Your mama or your auntie don't want you living that street
Pull your pants up nobody want to see your behind
Back in my days
I look back on my days
I can say some things have changed
People love just ain't the same
Back in my days
I look back on my days
I can say some things have changed
People love just ain't the same
Back in my days
You talking back to me
No
Uh uh go outside find me a switch up off the tree
But ma
Shut up
So you know its over
And you start to cry hope you find a four leaf clover
You ain't find that clover
Taking off yo clothes
Thinking in yo head that yo life bout to be over
You bout to run away
Got no place to stay
So you stayed home wiping tears off yo face
Mama came in said I whooped you because I love you
Ok
I look back on my days
I can say some things have changed
People love just ain't the same
Back in my days
I look back on my days
I can say some things have changed




People love just ain't the same
Back in my days

Overall Meaning

In K-Lee's song "My Day," the lyrics reflect on the artist's past and the changes they have experienced. The opening lines, "I'm only getting better, said I'm only getting better," convey a sense of growth and personal development. The artist then reminisces about their childhood, mentioning their musical influences of neo soul and hip hop that include R. Kelly, Lauryn Hill, J. Cole, Nas, and Tupac.


The lyrics paint a nostalgic picture of simpler times, like running to the ice cream truck or going to the corner store. They emphasize the importance of obeying street lights and respecting authority figures like your mother or auntie. The mention of pulling up one's pants and maintaining modesty speaks to the values instilled in the artist during their upbringing.


In the second verse, the lyrics take a darker turn, highlighting a discipline method where the child is told to find a switch from a tree. The child pleads with their mother, but their protests are met with dismissal. The imagery evokes feelings of fear and desperation as the child contemplates running away but ultimately stays home, wiping away tears.


Overall, "My Day" reflects on the changes that have occurred since the artist's childhood. It touches on the changing nature of love and the challenges faced in growing up. The song combines elements of nostalgia, growth, and family dynamics to create a thought-provoking narrative.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm only getting better
I am constantly improving and growing


Said I'm only getting better
I am emphasizing that I am indeed getting better


Listen
Attention, please focus and hear what I have to say


I grew up listening to Neo soul mixed with hip hop
During my upbringing, I was exposed to a fusion of Neo soul and hip hop music


R. Kelly, Lauren Hill, J. Cole, Nas, Tupac
Artists such as R. Kelly, Lauren Hill, J. Cole, Nas, and Tupac were part of my musical influences


Running to the Ice cream truck shoes with no socks
I used to eagerly run towards the ice cream truck, even without wearing socks


Or to the corner store for Faygo pop, them was the days
Another fond memory was going to the corner store to purchase Faygo pop, those were memorable times


Be in by the street lights
I was expected to be home before the street lights turned on


Your mama or your auntie don't want you living that street
Your mother or aunt strongly disapprove of you involving yourself in street activities


Pull your pants up nobody want to see your behind
It is important to pull up your pants, as nobody wants to witness your exposed underwear


Back in my days
Reflecting on the past, thinking about the earlier times


I look back on my days
Gazing upon the past, reflecting on my experiences


I can say some things have changed
I can confidently state that certain aspects of life have undergone transformations


People love just ain't the same
The way people love each other today is different and not quite like before


You talking back to me
You are being disrespectful by speaking back to me


No
Indicating denial or disagreement


Uh uh go outside find me a switch up off the tree
No, you are instructed to go outside and fetch a thin branch from a tree for me to use as a disciplinary tool


But ma
But mother, expressing a plea or attempt to negotiate


Shut up
Be quiet and stop talking immediately


So you know its over
This signifies the end of the conversation or negotiation


And you start to cry hope you find a four leaf clover
As a result, you begin to cry and I wish you luck in finding a four leaf clover symbolizing good fortune


You ain't find that clover
You were unable to locate that clover, indicating your disappointment or misfortune


Taking off yo clothes
Removing your clothing


Thinking in yo head that yo life bout to be over
Having thoughts in your mind that your life is about to come to an end


You bout to run away
You are about to escape or flee the current situation


Got no place to stay
Without a place to reside or call home


So you stayed home wiping tears off yo face
Instead, you remained at home, wiping the tears from your face


Mama came in said I whooped you because I love you
My mother walked in and justified her punishment by stating that she had disciplined me out of love


Ok
Acknowledging the mother's explanation or acquiescing


I look back on my days
Reflecting upon the past, reminiscing about my earlier times


I can say some things have changed
I can confidently affirm that certain aspects of life have undergone transformations


People love just ain't the same
The way people love each other today is different and not quite like before


Back in my days
Thinking about the past, recollecting the earlier times


I look back on my days
Gazing upon the past, reflecting on my experiences


I can say some things have changed
I can confidently state that certain aspects of life have undergone transformations


People love just ain't the same
The way people love each other today is different and not quite like before


Back in my days
Reflecting on the past, thinking about the earlier times




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