Once in a Lifetime
K.A.A.N. Lyrics

And I'm never gonna see you again
The singer is acknowledging that they will not see the person they are addressing again.

Toke to the soundbite, seek in the mist
The singer describes smoking to a sound while looking for clarity in confusion.

Quick breed between a leech and a pig
The singer describes something that is a combination of two things and possibly drains resources like a leech and is also unpleasant like a pig.

Stem from the vine, my teeth in the wrist
The artist describes grabbing onto something, much like a vine, and having a strong grasp, like a bite on a wrist.

Smoke because the loud right, bleed from within
The artist describes using marijuana to cope with internal pain that is causing them to bleed emotionally.

End of the line, I'm seeking a friend
The singer mentions that they are at their wits' end and require companionship or support.

Once in a lifetime, peace from your twiz
The singer suggests that receiving peace from someone is a rare occurrence that only happens once in a lifetime.

Post up in my face, we out in public, I'm like "who is you?"
The artist describes being confronted in public and questioning the identity of the person confronting them.

Serve me up a plate but get to judging, I'm like "toodle-oo"
The artist describes being criticized even when they are provided with something they feel is good enough to eat and is dismissive of it.

Word go up to space to meet the maker, they go through the roof
The artist suggests that when people die, their souls ascend to meet their maker and goes through a transformative experience.

Hurry up and pray to get the paper or you'll screw the pooch
The singer suggests that one must pursue monetary success through prayer or suffer the consequences.

There's no "I" in "soup"
The artist employs wordplay to suggest that working together is essential for success.

Signing to David, who said Goliath wasn't mighty too?
The singer suggests that signing with someone smaller can have benefits and that someone who is small can still be mighty.

D pass me the spliff, flammable shit, might as well hit the booth
The singer requests a blunt and suggests that even though it is strong, they might as well continue recording music.

Elastical shit, actual shit, authentic 90-proof
The singer describes their music as both flexible and genuine, and therefore strong like 90-proof alcohol.

That orange tip like a horse whip, get to cracking
The artist describes the tip of a weapon resembling the end of a horse whip, which can cause a painful cracking sound or a metaphorical sense of urgency and aggression.

Hit the stamp like it's Patton, they want green and I want platinum on my door because the more openings it get important
The artist suggests that they are focused on achieving platinum music sales, and that they are willing to open doors for more opportunities.

You sore, bitch, you out of focus, like it's a Ford in it
The singer insults someone who is sore, and describes them as being out of focus, like a car that needs repair.

More riches than a lord, still you can't afford this shit
The singer suggests that they have riches beyond the amount that a lord would have, suggesting they are extremely wealthy, and that others cannot afford what they have.

Act like you abhor but I think that you adore this shit
The artist suggests that someone who pretends to hate their work in reality enjoys it a lot.

Act five of the lore, might just sit back and record this shit
The artist suggests that they are creating a story with their music and that they might sit back and record it instead of taking action.

Aboard this ship, hands on deck, fortunate
The artist suggests that they are fortunate to be on their path of success and that they are willing and able to contribute to further labors as they continue their journey.

The fan on ten, it's warm as shit, Exxon M, might hoard this shit
The singer suggests that they are running a fan at full power on a hot day, possibly to cope with being somewhere hot like an Exxon Mobil station, and will hoard the resources in his possession.

Cracked Shit, I miss that, man, facts, it's a deadlock
The artist is describing something they missed, which has put them in a deadlock or impasse.

Fuck a misstep, multiplier like a headshot
The singer suggests that they are multiplying their strengths, much like a headshot in gaming.

Bitch I did that, money young like Bedrock
The singer suggests that they have achieved wealth at a young age and that they have completed something strongly, making a reference to Bedrock, a financial district in London.

Spitting with my Young Picasso, gather and follow
The singer suggests that they are working with a young artist who is incredibly talented and that others should follow and learn from them.

Magic bullets but them bitches hollow, handy to spar
The artist suggests that they are incredibly skilled with weaponry, but that their bullets do not have stopping power.

Said fuck the alto, tenor tomorrow, pitch shift
The artist suggests that they are ignoring tenor alto voices and focusing on future shifts in their music.

Hit the wrong notes, could've stuck but I ditched it
The singer suggests they made mistakes but chose to move on instead of getting stuck on them.

I read your aura, could give a fuck what a bitch think
The singer suggests they can read someone's energy and do not care about their opinion.

Luck with a little wit
The artist suggests success requires a bit of luck and cleverness.

Thought you was alright until we looked into the devil's eyes and told him "get behind me"
The artist suggests that they were content with someone until they revealed their true nature, which was evil and rejected their influence.

You could call it all bad timing, it's simple
The artist suggests that their struggles may be attributed to poor timing or destiny, but that it is a simple explanation.

I could cut you in or I could cut you off
The singer suggests they have the power to either include someone or exclude them.

Hoop dreams when a young nigga touch the basketball
The artist is referencing the common dream of playing basketball professionally when they were young.

Now I rap on beats and basslines, trying to dunk on y'all
The singer is describing their current occupation of rapping and producing music, and their desire to outperform others.

Runnin from the jakes, in the garden with the snakes
The singer is describing running from the police and experiencing danger in unexpected places.

Money problems everyday, pay me for my fucking time or I ain't popping out today
The singer is describing the struggles of financial pressure and that they will not leave their house unless they are compensated for their time.

I'm like Cassius meeting Clay
The artist is comparing themselves to Muhammad Ali both personally and professionally.

Divided out the fakes now that's a fraction of my pain
The artist suggests that they have cut fake people out of their life, which has reduced their emotional pain.

Find me dancing in the rain, this expensive fucking pain
The singer suggests that they are enjoying themselves despite their internal pain, which is both costly and valuable.

The way these rappers catching bodies, all their bails are worth their chain
The singer suggests that many rappers are engaging in criminal activity and that their performing fees are equivalent to their prison bail.

R.I.P. to all my niggas, that's too many fucking names
The artist laments the loss of many of their friends and acquaintances who have died.

Real-life shit is just the same, niggas making all this music but be chasing all the fame
The artist suggests that real life is not too different from their songs, and that many rappers chase success and fame instead of authentically representing their reality.

Going viral ain't a game, see the news the other day, rapper caution where he lay
The artist is warning that achieving instant online fame can be dangerous, citing an example of a rapper who was found dead.

We ain't cautious where we say, now it's "caution" on the tape
The singer suggests that they previously did not take care with their words, but now issue a cautionary message in their music.

Got the whole city watching, all the churches gonna pray
The artist suggests that their success has been noticed by their entire community and that even religious organizations are praying for them.

Niggas praying for a prey, this my sermon for the day
The singer suggests that people are praying for their downfall or failure, and that this message is their sermon for the day.

Every night before we go on stage, I get on my fucking knees and pray to God
The singer suggests that they pray to God before every performance out of respect and to ensure the event goes well.

Why you say you is like you was when you wasn't?
The singer is questioning why others pretend to be something they are not and to be nostalgic for past versions of themselves that are inaccurate.