Exodus
Kaanin Lyrics
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Forced us here but they hate us
Promised us 40 acres
Instead they throw us cages
Fills my heart up with anger
So I roll me some papers
Just to escape insanity
Try to run but it gripping me closer
But when we start buck back game over
That's why its hard to stay sober
I feel the end getting closer
Looking down at all the endless possibilities
Probably best if we all just fucking upped and leave
How you hugging on the block more than ya own sons
And why the fuck it always got to be ya own ones
That stab you in the back for envy or for more funds
Karma doesn't simply shy away cuz you bought more guns
Just look at his eyes another brother caught by surprise
There go his soul another buried under the soil
I'll never know why, probably only know when I die
Until then I just got to look ahead and get mine
Poppa in the pen again fell in love with his sins
Just got back from doing a 10, nigga when will it end
Told me son pick up the pen tell ya stories with in
Write away all of ya sins only then you'll ascend
The lyrics of Kaanin's song "Exodus" paint a vivid picture of the struggles and frustrations faced by the artist and the larger community. The first verse delves into the systemic oppression and mistreatment of black people, symbolized by the broken promise of "40 acres" and the reality of being confined to cages. The anger and despair felt by the singer is palpable as they resort to rolling papers to escape the insanity of their situation. The reference to being hunted down for sport highlights the constant danger and fear that hangs over their lives. The lyrics suggest that the end is approaching, and the singer contemplates leaving it all behind, seeking a new beginning elsewhere.
Line by Line Meaning
Constantly feeling danger
Always being in a state of fear and risk
Forced us here but they hate us
We were brought here against our will and now they despise us
Promised us 40 acres
They made us a promise of land
Instead they throw us cages
Instead, they imprison us
Fills my heart up with anger
It fills my heart with anger
So I roll me some papers
To cope, I smoke marijuana
Just to escape insanity
Just to escape from the madness
Try to run but it gripping me closer
I try to escape but it keeps pulling me back
Hunt us down for sport
They chase and kill us as if it's a game
But when we start buck back game over
But when we fight back, they lose
That's why its hard to stay sober
That's why it's difficult to remain clear-headed
I feel the end getting closer
I sense that the end is approaching
Looking down at all the endless possibilities
Considering all the potential outcomes
Probably best if we all just fucking upped and leave
It's probably best if we all just leave abruptly
How you hugging on the block more than ya own sons
How can you prioritize the streets more than your own children
And why the fuck it always got to be ya own ones
And why is it always the people closest to you
That stab you in the back for envy or for more funds
Who betray you out of envy or for financial gain
Karma doesn't simply shy away cuz you bought more guns
Karma doesn't ignore you just because you have more weapons
Just look at his eyes another brother caught by surprise
Just see the shock in his eyes, another brother caught off guard
There go his soul another buried under the soil
There goes his soul, another life lost and buried
I'll never know why, probably only know when I die
I will never understand why, maybe only when I die
Until then I just got to look ahead and get mine
Until then, I must focus on my future and pursue what's mine
Poppa in the pen again fell in love with his sins
Father is in prison again, trapped by his own wrongdoings
Just got back from doing a 10, nigga when will it end
Just returned after serving a ten-year sentence, when will this cycle stop
Told me son pick up the pen tell ya stories within
He advised me, son, start writing and share your experiences
Write away all of ya sins only then you'll ascend
Through writing, you can release your guilt and rise above
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Kaanin Gibson
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