EXHALE
Kemba Lyrics

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You gon' need to grow up fast
Let my moms tell it
If you can't do it no one can't
Let the wrongs tell it
You just like the last guy, all ya'll fuck up
Let my ex tell it
And I just say I feel you take a deep breath
I just exhale it

I just exhale it

I feel more pressure from my moms than from the blogs, yeah
I feel more pressure from my niggas than my critics, uh
I might drop a gem and you can get if you willing, but
Please don't spend it in one single sitting if you pick it up
Who's gon' save my soul
Labels only got a pot of gold
Give the game, but leave a lot untold
Ain't no wizard when the plot unfold
Think I wouldn't body anybody
That was plenty mighty, eenie miney moe
Waited up for the messiah
All I got was Shia Labeouf, I seen a lotta O's
So it's back to square one
First steps I was falling over
A nigga got into a good school
But I pass it up for a four-leaf clover
I left a good-ass job alone, medicate late registration
Mouth wide like Kanye, I ain't even seen my own graduation
All I had was a dream like Martin and Gina
In my dream apartment, demons tryna G my Walkman
Stephen Hawking, dream walkin'
Ceiling hoppin', Peter Parker
I didn't have my story written for me, can I be the author, just once

You gon' need to grow up fast
Let my moms tell it
If you can't do it no one can't
Let the wrongs tell it
You just like the last guy, all ya'll fuck up
Let my ex tell it
And I just say I feel you take a deep breath
I just exhale it
I just exhale it

I just exhale, found the exit in hell
My ex held on to her mama
Trace had to the let the relationship sail
Sip well
D'usse in my double cup, honey in it for the mic check
Vocals caught me a slight check
Grew, realized I was slight advanced
I always thought it was weird being 'round
Other kids who ain't figured out life yet
Knew what I had to do since I was five
Yet stuck with a damn wife that
I can't do this with you no more boo, 'kay?
You see these moves gon' put me on the screen like Blu-Ray
It's a simple thing you gotta understand
Pussy on my team, no Jawanna Mann
We used to rock hard, Nirvana, damn
It's that teen spirit (teen spirit)
It got fucked up when you started blowin' that green spirit
I tell you it ain't like that, you ain't hear it
So I inhale clear it, add buterol
You done gone

You gon' need to grow up fast
Let my moms tell it
If you can't do it no one can't
Let the wrongs tell it
You just like the last guy, all ya'll fuck up
Let my ex tell it
And I just say I feel you take a deep breath

I just exhale it
I just exhale it

Overall Meaning

The song "Exhale" by Kemba is one that is deeply personal and introspective. In these lyrics, Kemba talks about the pressures that he faces in his life, from both external sources and from the internal struggles he faces. He speaks of the pressure he feels from his mother, who expects him to mature quickly and be able to handle any challenge that comes his way. He also speaks about the pressure he feels from his friends, who may not be as supportive as he would like.

Kemba also talks about his own struggles with self-doubt and his fears of not being good enough. He references a past relationship where his ex believed that he was just like the last guy and that he would ultimately mess things up. Through it all, Kemba emphasizes the importance of taking a deep breath and exhaling, letting go of the things that hold you back and hinder your progress.

Overall, "Exhale" is a song about the struggles of growing up and trying to navigate life's challenges. It speaks to the pressure we all feel from the expectations of others and the doubts we have about ourselves. It encourages listeners to take a step back, breathe, and let go of the things that weigh them down.

Line by Line Meaning

You gon' need to grow up fast
My mother has told me that I need to mature quickly

Let my moms tell it
According to my mother's perspective

If you can't do it no one can't
If I can't achieve it, nobody can

Let the wrongs tell it
According to the people who don't believe in me

You just like the last guy, all ya'll fuck up
You're just like the last person who messed up, all of you are bound to fail

Let my ex tell it
According to my ex-partner's point of view

And I just say I feel you take a deep breath
I empathize with you and advise you to take a deep breath

I just exhale it
I release the stress and negativity by breathing it out

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Matthew Jefferson, Chirstopher Smith Jr.

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