Downtime
Kirk Knight Lyrics


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Talk back to me
Even if you talk back to me
Yeah

I swear I need some downtime, yeah
Rolled up the weed, I was depressed for some weeks
And I swear I need
I swear I need some downtime, yeah
Fell to my knees, I've been feelin' so weak
Man, I swear I need
I swear I need some downtime, yeah
Rolled up the weed, I was depressed for some weeks
And I swear I need
I swear I need some downtime, yeah
I can't believe that the stress gettin' to me
Man, I swear I need
I swear I need some downtime

Confidence, lost it
Prisoner, I'm held hostage
By self-doubt, I get lost and
You wasn't there on the prospect
Mind your business on the parkside, nigga
All the small talk just to get bigger
In my soul, I got to make figures
Fire in my heart, it get lit up
Party hardly, but yeah I'm the plug
Big OG homie, show me love
Wild lifestyle, hope I keep up
I can feel success in my blood
But bad company got me stuck,
Lately feel like sticks in the mud
Shrooms mixed with sixth of the mud
Never satisfied with love

I swear I need some downtime, yeah
Rolled up the weed, I was depressed for some weeks
And I swear I need
I swear I need some downtime, yeah
Fell to my knees, I've been feelin' so weak
Man, I swear I need
I swear I need some downtime, yeah
Rolled up the weed, I was depressed for some weeks
And I swear I need
I swear I need some downtime, yeah
I can't believe that the stress gettin' to me
Man, I swear I need
I swear I need some downtime

Smoke more than I eat
Head's in the clouds, still think on my feet
I'm just trying to find what I'm destined to be
But every time I find things testing me
Like momma need money, I spend it all on the rent
Lately my pockets look funny, I body these shows
Never showboat, I just roll, homies see me across the globe
Having talks to myself, happiness, health is your wealth
Any else under my belt, stains on the couch
She made the best of my time, make sure my lyrics are felt
Against all the odds, even when I'm at my prime
I know my skill is top shelf, I was askin' for help
Niggas just kept to themselves, jealousy right here and I could tell
Not my dawg, nigga you go to hell
Used to get pennies for my thoughts, been wishin' well
Now I get thousands, I'm stackin', just tipped the scale
I've been connectin' the dots, like I'm readin' braille
Percs got me trippin', you know I ain't kidding now
Came up from nothin', of course I just held it down
Every night I was just sleeping up on the couch
Had to check niggas, I knew they was out of bounds
Givin' cold shoulders, how my friendships simmered down
Time is money so I made every second count
Living the fast life, but been trippin', been in and out
I wanna cop two chains and match up the big amount
But before anything

I swear I need some downtime, yeah
Rolled up the weed, I was depressed for some weeks
And I swear I need
I swear I need some downtime, yeah
Fell to my knees, I've been feelin' so weak
Man, I swear I need
I swear I need some downtime, yeah
Rolled up the weed, I was depressed for some weeks
And I swear I need
I swear I need some downtime, yeah
I can't believe that the stress gettin' to me
Man, I swear I need
I swear I need some downtime

I swear I need some downtime




I swear I need some downtime, yeah
I swear I need some downtime, yeah

Overall Meaning

In Kirk Knight's song "Downtime," the rapper reveals his struggle with stress and self-doubt in the music industry. He opens the song with "Talk back to me, even if you talk back to me," indicating that he wants someone to communicate with him, even if it's negative feedback. He then repeatedly asserts that he needs "some downtime," while detailing his use of weed to cope with depression.


The second verse is more introspective, with Knight speaking about the pressure to succeed and make money. He discusses his journey from poverty to success but highlights the difficulties and stresses that have come with it. He goes on to describe the challenge of maintaining relationships with people who are jealous of his success and the importance of taking a break from work to focus on mental health.


Overall, "Downtime" is a raw and honest depiction of the emotional toll of fame and the need to take a step back and take care of oneself.


Line by Line Meaning

Talk back to me
Engage with me in conversation, even if it means disagreeing with what I say.


Even if you talk back to me
I am inviting you to express yourself freely, even if it means challenging my views.


I swear I need some downtime, yeah
I am feeling overwhelmed and exhausted and I require some time to rest and recuperate.


Rolled up the weed, I was depressed for some weeks
I have been using marijuana to cope with my feelings of sadness and despair lately.


And I swear I need
I am emphasizing the importance of taking a break and taking care of myself.


Fell to my knees, I've been feelin' so weak
I have been brought to my emotional and physical limits, feeling helpless and fatigued.


Man, I swear I need
I am expressing my genuine need for rest and rejuvenation.


I can't believe that the stress gettin' to me
I am surprised at how much the stress and pressure of my life is affecting me.


Confidence, lost it
I have lost my belief in myself and my abilities.


Prisoner, I'm held hostage
I feel trapped and unable to escape the negative thoughts and emotions I am experiencing.


By self-doubt, I get lost and
My lack of confidence is causing me to feel directionless and lost in life.


You wasn't there on the prospect
The people who I thought would support me and help me succeed were not present when I needed them most.


Mind your business on the parkside, nigga
Stay out of my affairs and focus on your own life, friend.


All the small talk just to get bigger
I don't want to engage in shallow conversations that don't lead to personal growth and development.


In my soul, I got to make figures
I have a strong desire to achieve financial success and security.


Fire in my heart, it get lit up
I am passionate and motivated to achieve my goals and dreams.


Party hardly, but yeah I'm the plug
I enjoy having a good time, but I also have connections and influence in my community.


Big OG homie, show me love
I have respect and admiration for older, more experienced individuals who guide and mentor me.


Wild lifestyle, hope I keep up
I fear that my fast-paced and adventurous lifestyle may not be sustainable in the long run.


I can feel success in my blood
I have a strong intuition and sense that I will achieve great things in my life.


But bad company got me stuck,
The people I am surrounding myself with are holding me back from achieving my full potential.


Lately feel like sticks in the mud
I feel as though I am not progressing or moving forward in life.


Shrooms mixed with sixth of the mud
I am referencing a mixture of drugs that I have taken to cope with my emotions and experiences.


Never satisfied with love
I struggle to find fulfillment and satisfaction in my romantic relationships.


Smoke more than I eat
I am smoking marijuana more frequently than I am eating food, which is affecting my physical and mental health.


Head's in the clouds, still think on my feet
I am a dreamer and idealist, but I am also able to think and react quickly in challenging situations.


I'm just trying to find what I'm destined to be
I am searching for my purpose and calling in life.


But every time I find things testing me
Whenever I encounter challenges or obstacles, I begin to doubt myself and my capabilities.


Like momma need money, I spend it all on the rent
I am struggling to financially support myself and my family.


Never showboat, I just roll, homies see me across the globe
I am humble and modest about my accomplishments and achievements, despite gaining recognition and success across the world.


Having talks to myself, happiness, health is your wealth
I am engaging in self-reflection and self-care practices to prioritize my mental and physical well-being.


Any else under my belt, stains on the couch
I have additional experiences and accomplishments to add to my list of achievements, but I am still living a messy and disorganized life.


She made the best of my time, make sure my lyrics are felt
A woman I am close with has helped me make the most of my time and has inspired me to create music that resonates with others.


Against all the odds, even when I'm at my prime
Despite facing adversity and challenges, I am striving to succeed and reach my full potential.


I know my skill is top shelf, I was askin' for help
I am confident in my abilities and talents, but I am not afraid to seek guidance and assistance from others.


Niggas just kept to themselves, jealousy right here and I could tell
Some of the people I know have been silent and unsupportive of me, possibly due to jealousy or resentment.


Not my dawg, nigga you go to hell
I do not consider someone who has betrayed me to be a true friend or ally.


Used to get pennies for my thoughts, been wishin' well
I used to receive little recognition or compensation for my ideas and contributions, but now I am hoping for greater success.


Now I get thousands, I'm stackin', just tipped the scale
I am now receiving significant financial compensation for my work and have achieved financial stability and success.


I've been connectin' the dots, like I'm readin' braille
I have been making connections and piecing together information and experiences like a visually impaired person reading braille.


Percs got me trippin', you know I ain't kidding now
I am referring to the use of prescription painkillers, which have been affecting my mental and physical health.


Came up from nothin', of course I just held it down
I have worked hard and persevered despite starting with very little in life.


Every night I was just sleeping up on the couch
I have been going through financial and housing struggles, resulting in sleeping on a couch.


Had to check niggas, I knew they was out of bounds
I had to confront and correct people who were behaving inappropriately or stepping over the line.


Givin' cold shoulders, how my friendships simmered down
I have become distant and reserved around my friends, causing our relationships to become strained.


Time is money so I made every second count
I prioritize efficiency and productivity in order to make the most of my time.


Living the fast life, but been trippin', been in and out
I have been living a high-risk and fast-paced lifestyle, but it has been taking a toll on my mental and physical health.


I wanna cop two chains and match up the big amount
I am aspiring to achieve a certain level of financial success and stability.


But before anything
Despite my goals and aspirations, I acknowledge the need to take a break and prioritize self-care.


I swear I need some downtime
I once again emphasize the importance of taking a break and resting to rejuvenate my mind and body.


I swear I need some downtime, yeah
I am not just saying this for show, I genuinely feel the need to rest and recharge.


I swear I need some downtime, yeah
I am feeling overwhelmed and exhausted and require time to recuperate.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kirlan Labarrie, Adam Pallin

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Comments from YouTube:

@jte3209

Man I’ve been listening to this song nearly everyday since the day it dropped there is genuinely no better song for dealing with stress or just kicking back. Kirk Knight is honestly criminally underrated best pro era member other than Joey in my eyes.

@joeyv6284

He passed joey

@tclip1977

This man is so underrated

@SeanDinanMusic

FACTSSSSSS

@Mothafuka-ic6ub

facts af

@Yon_Solo

T Clip listen to untouchable by dizzy wright and him 🤯

@nicholasbmoreson876

All the real artists are.

@marek198821

Trueeeeeeeeee

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@matthewsmith5886

This is the song i was listening to when i got the call that they found my Pops dead in his house. The music cut, and i got the worst call ive ever answered. This is the first time ive listened to it since. Rest in the clouds Dad. I swear i need some downtime..

@koreydorty107

I'm sorry bro. Mine passed over 4 years ago. May he Rest In peace.

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