Solar Return
KOTA The Friend Lyrics
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Picked up the bottle and I swigged it to no limit
Mama took it from me, did I say that I was finished?
I know she prayin' for my liver
I know she think I'm playing when I say
That I'ma give her everything she sacrificed to raise me
I'll pop up in your city like a Banksy
I made it 26 graduated from my list, no shackles on my wrist
Clothes burnt, fire on my chest, what the fuck is up?
I be like, "Nothing much"
All these damn years I been fucking up
Showin' up in court with a button-up
I been on a new wave
On a ball like a toupee
CBD, Alkaline water over Kool-Aid
Little Kota told me he ain't seen me in like, two days
Swear that little boy should be somebody that you thank
I say that 'cause he share me with the world
From Clinton Hill to K-Town, sleeping on a greyhound
Laughing on the FaceTime, daddy always make time
See you when I'm back home
See you when I'm back home (see you when I'm back home)
You know I'ma come back (you know I'ma come back)
Don't you be sad, no (don't you be sad, no)
You know I don't want that (you know I don't want that)
I'll see you when I'm back home (see you when I'm back home)
You know I'ma come back (you know I'ma come back)
Don't you be sad, no (don't you be sad, no)
You know I don't want that (you know I don't want that) uh, yeah
And on to bigger, better stuff
From sleeping on the Megabus
I had to move around because I knew that it'd be better for us
Metaphors I never taught, without wishin' I teleport
Telegraph, send a message home from the hotel that I settle for
Said I'm going overseas, I'm feelin' chosen, prophecy
Life is what you make it, I just made it something I believe
Opportunity a knock, it's at the door then I'ma leave
But I'ma be right back, she know she don't like that
California burn the industry, I been on fire
While I was looking for a break, like 'Ye on through the wire
Tryna convince the fam that one day I want to retire
Right now everything good though, the universe in alignment, I
Started hiding all of my hobbies ain't know about it
Until I had a product I'm proud of to post about it
At any time I doubted my family won't allow it
Another year with the sun I'm gracious to go around it, ay
See you when I'm back home (see you when I'm back home)
You know I'ma come back (you know I'ma come back)
Don't you be sad, no (don't you be sad, no)
You know I don't want that (you know I don't want that)
I'ma see you when I'm back home (see you when I'm back home)
You know I'ma come back (you know I'ma come back)
Don't you be sad, no (don't you be sad, no)
You know I don't want that (you know I don't want that)
I went from feeling like I was a burden
To I don't give a fuck if you don't like my person
Never catch me begging for attention
Only focused on the people in my section
I appreciate the blessings
Had too many devils in this life
I revel in this life, I don't settle for this life
I done kept riding with a broken pedal for this life
If you still here, I'm happy that he kept you in my life
On the real, I don't want you here if you don't really wanna chill
If you ain't for the better of the squad you can bail
Spit your ass out like it's Jonah and the whale
Wavin' to my haters cause' my boat is setting sail
If I say I love you then that's where it ends
You don't gotta have a title just to be my friend
You can have it all, I won't ask you for a damn thing
Welcome to my table, it don't matter what you can't bring
I told the labels I'ma do it independent
But I met some good people so I keep the friendship
My son don't even like me going to the store
He be thinking it's another tour
I'ma see you when I'm back home (see you when I'm back home)
You know I'ma come back (you know I'ma come back)
Don't you be sad, no (don't you be sad, no)
You know I don't want that (you know I don't want that)
I'ma see you when I'm back home (see you when I'm back home)
You know I'ma come back (you know I'ma come back)
Don't you be sad, no (don't you be sad, no)
You know I don't want that (want that, want that, want that)
The song "Solar Return" by KOTA The Friend is a reflective track that deals with the struggles and triumphs of his life so far. The first verse sees KOTA acknowledging his past mistakes and his mother's concern for him. He recognizes the sacrifices his mother made to raise him and vows to give her everything she deserves. KOTA also discusses his rise in the music industry, comparing himself to Banksy, the famous street artist. He explains how he battled his demons and came out with a "metal," a reference to his strength and resilience. KOTA looks back on his tumultuous past, with burnt clothes replaced by the fire on his chest, and says that he's on a new wave now.
In the second verse, KOTA talks about his journey and the changes he has undergone. He mentions his humble beginnings sleeping on the Megabus and how moving around has been better for him and his family. KOTA sees his success as a form of prophecy that has been fulfilled, and he believes that life is what you make it. He acknowledges the opportunities that have come his way and says that he knows he'll be back. KOTA talks about hiding his hobbie until he had something he was proud of to showcase online. KOTA appreciates the blessings he has, despite having encountered several devils in his life. He asserts that he revels in this life and doesn't settle for less.
In summary, "Solar Return" is a reflective piece of music that deals with the artist's journey and his personal growth. KOTA talks about his struggles, his triumphs, and the importance of family and friends in his life.
Line by Line Meaning
I been a cynic
I used to be pessimistic and negative
Picked up the bottle and I swigged it to no limit
I drank excessively to cope with my issues
Mama took it from me, did I say that I was finished?
My mother intervened and took my alcohol away, but I wasn't ready to stop
I know she prayin' for my liver
My mother worries about my health and is praying for me
I know she think I'm playing when I say
That I'ma give her everything she sacrificed to raise me
My mother doesn't fully believe me when I say I want to repay her for all her sacrifices
I'll pop up in your city like a Banksy
I'll surprise you in your city like the artist Banksy
I made it 26 graduated from my list, no shackles on my wrist
I'm 26 years old, graduated from college, and free from any legal troubles
Went to battle with the devil, came back with the metal tucked
I've struggled with inner demons, but I've overcome them and now carry a gun for protection
Clothes burnt, fire on my chest, what the fuck is up?
I've endured hardships and come out stronger, wondering what else I can overcome
I be like, "Nothing much"
I downplay my struggles and achievements
All these damn years I been fucking up
I've made a lot of mistakes in my life
Showin' up in court with a button-up
I've had legal issues and had to dress appropriately for court
I been on a new wave
I've started a new chapter in my life
On a ball like a toupee
I'm on top of my game and unshakeable
CBD, Alkaline water over Kool-Aid
I prioritize my health and wellness by consuming CBD and alkaline water instead of sugary drinks
Little Kota told me he ain't seen me in like, two days
Swear that little boy should be somebody that you thank
I say that 'cause he share me with the world
My son Kota noticed my absence and deserves gratitude for sharing me with others through my music
From Clinton Hill to K-Town, sleeping on a greyhound
Laughing on the FaceTime, daddy always make time
I travel a lot for my music, but I always make time for my family and stay connected through FaceTime
See you when I'm back home
See you when I'm back home (see you when I'm back home)
You know I'ma come back (you know I'ma come back)
Don't you be sad, no (don't you be sad, no)
You know I don't want that (you know I don't want that)
I'll see you when I'm back home (see you when I'm back home)
You know I don't want that (you know I don't want that) uh, yeah
I reassure my family that I'll be back soon and don't want them to worry or be sad
And on to bigger, better stuff
From sleeping on the Megabus
I had to move around because I knew that it'd be better for us
I'm moving on to bigger opportunities, but I had to prioritize my family and make moves that would benefit us all
Metaphors I never taught, without wishin' I teleport
Telegraph, send a message home from the hotel that I settle for
I use metaphors in my music that I never learned in school, and I keep in touch with my family even while on tour
Said I'm going overseas, I'm feelin' chosen, prophecy
Life is what you make it, I just made it something I believe
I feel like I'm destined for greatness and I've made my life into something I believe in
Opportunity a knock, it's at the door then I'ma leave
But I'ma be right back, she know she don't like that
When an opportunity arises, I'll take it even if she doesn't like it, but I'll always come back to my family
California burn the industry, I been on fire
While I was looking for a break, like 'Ye on through the wire
I've been making waves in the music industry and persevering like Kanye West in his song 'Through the Wire'
Tryna convince the fam that one day I want to retire
Right now everything good though, the universe in alignment, I
Even though I'm doing well right now, I still have to convince my family that one day I'll retire from music. But I believe that everything is aligned in my favor right now
Started hiding all of my hobbies ain't know about it
Until I had a product I'm proud of to post about it
At any time I doubted my family won't allow it
I kept my hobbies hidden until I had something to be proud of and share with the world. Even when I had doubts, my family supported me
Another year with the sun I'm gracious to go around it, ay
I'm grateful to have another year of life and experience the world
I went from feeling like I was a burden
To I don't give a fuck if you don't like my person
I used to feel like a burden to others, but now I'm unapologetically myself and don't care about others' opinions
Never catch me begging for attention
Only focused on the people in my section
I don't seek attention from anyone, I'm only focused on the people close to me
I appreciate the blessings
Had too many devils in this life
I revel in this life, I don't settle for this life
I'm grateful for my blessings, but I've had my share of hardships. I'm determined to make the most of my life
I done kept riding with a broken pedal for this life
If you still here, I'm happy that he kept you in my life
I've persevered through tough times, and I'm grateful for the people who have stuck with me through it all
On the real, I don't want you here if you don't really wanna chill
If you ain't for the better of the squad you can bail
Spit your ass out like it's Jonah and the whale
Wavin' to my haters cause' my boat is setting sail
I only want people around me who genuinely want to spend time with me and are a positive influence. If you're not, you can leave and I'll keep moving forward without you
If I say I love you then that's where it ends
You don't gotta have a title just to be my friend
You can have it all, I won't ask you for a damn thing
Welcome to my table, it don't matter what you can't bring
I don't need anything from my friends, they don't have to have a label or bring anything to the table. They're welcome to be a part of my life as long as they're true friends
I told the labels I'ma do it independent
But I met some good people so I keep the friendship
I originally planned on staying independent, but I've connected with good people and decided to maintain those relationships
My son don't even like me going to the store
He be thinking it's another tour
My son gets upset when I leave to run errands because he thinks I'm going on tour again
You know I don't want that (want that, want that, want that)
I don't want to be away from my family and tour all the time
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Avery Jones, Tahj Malik Chandler
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