Kaytranada has worked with a wide array of artists including Anderson .Paak, Kendrick Lamar, Chance the Rapper, Robert Glasper, Lauren Faith, Mick Jenkins, GoldLink, Snoop Dogg, Freddie Gibbs, and Alicia Keys. His 2016 debut album, 99.9% features guest appearances from Phonte, Craig David, Vic Mensa, Little Dragon, and more. Bubba, his second album, was released the following December with Pharrell, Kali Uchis, and Masego among the contributors—and has won the young producer 2 Grammys at the 2021 Grammy Awards.
BULLETS
Kaytranada Lyrics
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I been walking through a daydream all my years
Oh I do believe in world peace my dear
I do
Wise women will call your name
If you believe in impossible things
If you believe if it grows from seeds to a beautiful tree
What you want, what you want, you want
Sun don't shine
And we all know why
Bullets keep flying
So many shooting
In the darkest times
Through the darkest night
What you want what you want
Sun don't shine
And we all know why
Bullets keep flying
So many crying
In the darkest night
Through the darkest times
What you want what you want
I can feel it in the air it just grew thin
Then the numbers they be counting coming in
Do you believe in world peace my friend
Do you
What you want, what you want, you want
Sun don't shine
And we all know why
Bullets keep flying
So many shooting
In the darkest times
Through the darkest night
What you want what you want
Sun don't shine
And we all know why
Bullets be flying
So many crying
In the darkest night
Through the darkest times
What you want what you want
Sun don't shine
And we all know why
Bullets be flying
So many shooting
In the darkest night
Through the darkest times
What you want, what you want
The lyrics of Kaytranada's "BULLETS" convey the pain, grief, and despair of living in a world plagued by violence and conflict. The opening lines paint a picture of someone seeking solace from the rain, trying to wash away their tears. The next line "I been walking through a daydream all my years" suggests that the person is feeling disillusioned and disconnected from reality, perhaps due to the ongoing violence and chaos in the world.
The lyrics then transition to a declaration of faith in the possibility of world peace, with the repetition of "I do believe in world peace, my dear." The reference to "wise women" calling your name suggests a call to action, to work towards achieving the seemingly impossible goal of peace in the world. The lines "if it grows from seeds to a beautiful tree" also reinforce the idea of planting the seeds of peace and nurturing them until they blossom into something beautiful.
The chorus of the song is a powerful indictment of the reality of senseless violence and the toll it takes on society. The repeated refrain "Sun don't shine, and we all know why" suggests a sense of hopelessness and despair that is pervasive in the lyrics. The line "bullets keep flying, so many shooting" is a brutal reminder of the constant threat of violence that people face, while the line "in the darkest times, through the darkest night" emphasizes the darkness of the current situation.
Overall, "BULLETS" is a heartfelt plea for peace in a world where violence seems to reign supreme. It conveys a feeling of frustration with the current state of affairs, and a desire for change.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel raindrops falling washing off my tears
I sense the rain washing away my sadness and cleansing my emotions.
I been walking through a daydream all my years
I have been living in a world of imagination for as long as I can remember.
Oh I do believe in world peace my dear
I genuinely believe in the possibility of global harmony and understanding.
Wise women will call your name
The knowledgeable and experienced will recognize and acknowledge you.
If you believe in impossible things
If you have faith in things that seem unlikely to happen.
If you believe if it grows from seeds to a beautiful tree
If you have confidence that small beginnings can lead to great results.
What you want, what you want, you want
What you desire deeply is what you truly want.
Sun don't shine
The brightness of the sun is absent.
And we all know why
We are aware of the reasons behind this absence.
Bullets keep flying
Gunshots continue to ring out.
So many shooting
Many people are using firearms.
In the darkest times
During the most difficult moments.
Through the darkest night
Going through the hardest part of the day.
Sun don't shine
The sun is still not visible.
Bullets keep flying
Another round of shooting is happening.
So many crying
There are lots of people shedding tears.
In the darkest night
In the bleakest moments of darkness.
Through the darkest times
Pushing through the hardest moments.
I can feel it in the air it just grew thin
I can sense how the atmosphere around me is becoming stifling and tense.
Then the numbers they be counting coming in
People are tallying up statistics and data.
Do you believe in world peace my friend
Do you share my belief in the possibility of a peaceful world?
What you want, what you want, you want
What you truly desire is what you want most.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Louis Kevin Celestin, Erik Bodin, Chester Hansen, Yukimi Nagano, Alexander Sowinski, Matthew Tavares, Fredrik Wallin, Hakan Wirenstrand
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