Gray Area
KAYTRANADA Lyrics

If you talkin' 'bout timin'
The importance of timing in life.

Wake up like five in the mornin' 'fore the sun come up
The value of waking up early to get things done.

I'm grindin'
The work ethic required to achieve success.

Shit ain't always black and white
The complexity of life and its many shades of gray.

Sometimes you gotta find that silver linin'
The importance of finding the positive in difficult situations.

Hit me with the Clockwork Orange
A reference to the novel and film, alluding to the idea of controlling one's perspective.

I'll dodge that bullet
Avoiding negative influences or situations.

Still shinin'
Maintaining one's positive attitude and outlook despite adversity.

Look, baby, I was on time
The importance of punctuality.

I ain't tryna wait more than fifteen minutes
The value of time and not wasting it.

If you got a J, add fifteen minutes
A humorous reference to marijuana use and its effects on perception of time.

I was on the way, I was speedin' just to get
The speed and urgency required to meet goals.

Yeah, I stopped on a dime
The ability to change direction or adapt to new circumstances quickly.

Wastin' it should be a crime
The preciousness of time and the importance of not squandering it.

Look, you ain't gotta front, just say somethin'
The importance of honesty and communication in relationships.

Wearin' sun shades in the night time
A reference to the musician Corey Hart, alluding to the idea of living life on one's own terms.

You ain't gotta search for the right time
The idea that the right time is always now.

I already seen it from the front, you was curvy
The appreciation of physical beauty and attraction.

Got the message and I'm operatin' likewise
Responding to communication and adjusting behavior accordingly.

Like Drizzo while I'm puffin' on a Percy
A reference to the musician Drake and the drug Percocet, alluding to the idea of balancing productivity and relaxation.

Little Dragon happened twice in my lifetime
A reference to the band Little Dragon, alluding to the idea of rare and special experiences.

Why you had to take it to the max when you swervin'?
The dangers of acting recklessly or without caution.

But your clock wound up, you was perfect
The idea that mistakes or missteps can ultimately lead to success.

Early bird gets the worm
A reference to the importance of being proactive and taking initiative.

That ain't always true
The idea that success can be achieved in many different ways.

My nigga, check this
A casual exclamation to emphasize a point or idea.

I was pressed, I was permed
The pressure and stress required to achieve success.

Read the DM, ran a curl pattern back
A reference to social media and the idea of returning to a previous conversation or message.

I was sick, she ain't my concern no more
The ability to move on from past relationships or situations.

Puff, pass, dump ash in the urn, R.I.P. the moment
A reference to marijuana use and the impermanence of life.

I can't confirm that a nigga gon' vibe
The uncertainty of the future, and the importance of adapting to changing circumstances.

Either way, a bitch live, we can keep it goin'
The idea of living life to the fullest and embracing opportunity.

I've been wakin' up five in the AM
The dedication and discipline required to succeed, including waking up early and working hard.

Grindin', I need it more
The desire and hunger for success.

Diggin' through her love 'til I find it
The search for love, and the effort and time required to find it.

I know I'm right behind it
The hope and confidence that success and love are attainable.

Shawty still denyin' me, I need to know
The persistence and determination required to pursue love and success, even in the face of rejection.