The Future
Kirk Knight Lyrics
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Like versions of ourselves
What if we fight battles
(?) looking for something else
When you dream, do you dream in colours
You see the world for what it is
Empty space, in this time, I'll be fine (If I, If I)
Go back to the future
Seen it all, done it all, rise and fall
Ima still be here in the future
, heaven scented
How I was born onto earth
Adversary, a provider from God
I'm sorry to scare you (?)
Before I even grown to be 20
Blessings of adolescence
I made before, fine dimes and pretty pennies
Always putting my two cents in
So a nigga always watch what they say
But on the contrary, a nigga just see what the blend is
Feeding me happiness through a straw
Commissary blessings
But that ain't enough to boost for what I'm going through
Childhood friends passing away like fresh morning dew
Every day my mind is laced, strapped up
Protection on waists of Rugrats
Tryna find angelic sounds in this place
We shot for the stars, and we ended up with (?)
The color blue
Same shade as the pill I'm now forced to take
Screaming lord, take the wheel, hit the emergency brake
Never stop, voices in my head
And I hear them say
Seen it all, done it all, rise and fall
Ima still be here in the future
If time is off the essence
Type to take it out of context
Conflicts with imaginary enemies
Cold stairs, walking on anything that illuminates fear
Battle you with myself
Stop trusting every help
As the lunatic
And they pray that the night fall
Even the clock got his hand together
Shade night (?)
Hoping I don't lose it, tho
Need your time of day
I prove it back
Mind reaching as high as pollution
Roaming as these ruins
Out of shape with this hex on me
And nowadays, I ain't feeling bless on me
Showing you all my hands
Nothing on my person tell you ima bluff
Even on my last breath
Even when I'm out of luck
Even when my dreams start
Even when my time is up
Screaming
Seen it all, done it all, rise and fall
Ima still be here in the future
In "The Future," Kirk Knight poses existential questions about reality and identity. He begins with a hypothetical, "What if we are shadows?" suggesting that our existence is fleeting and intangible. He questions our purpose and motivations, wondering if we fight battles without truly understanding what we're looking for. The chorus speaks to resilience, asserting that no matter what challenges the future may hold, he will still be present and persevering.
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What if we are shadows
What if our existence is just a mere shadow of ourselves
Like versions of ourselves
Different interpretations of ourselves
What if we fight battles
What if we confront struggles
(?) looking for something else
Looking for something other than what we are fighting for
When you dream, do you dream in colours
Do your dreams exist in vivid and defined color?
You see the world for what it is
Perceiving the world realistically
Empty space, in this time, I'll be fine (If I, If I)
The emptiness around me, but everything will still be okay even if it feels lonely right now
Go back to the future
Returning to the future, going forward
Seen it all, done it all, rise and fall
Having experienced everything, success and failure
Ima still be here in the future
I'll be present and strong in the future
, heaven scented
As though someone caused blessings to shower down
How I was born onto earth
The act of arriving onto earth at birth
Adversary, a provider from God
A nemesis could also be a bringer of good things according to God's plan
I'm sorry to scare you (?)
Apologizing for invoking fear or intimidation
Before I even grown to be 20
Before turning 20 years old
Blessings of adolescence
Good things about adolescence
I made before, fine dimes and pretty pennies
Winning or earning something valuable
Always putting my two cents in
Being opinionated on a subject
So a nigga always watch what they say
Being cautious of what's being said
But on the contrary, a nigga just see what the blend is
Opposite of being vocal and instead observing what's happening
Feeding me happiness through a straw
Receiving superficial happiness
Commissary blessings
Favorable things that come from regular support
But that ain't enough to boost for what I'm going through
Not enough to uplift from hardships
Childhood friends passing away like fresh morning dew
Losing friends at an early age like the dew vanishing in the morning
Every day my mind is laced, strapped up
Dealing with constant thoughts and anxiety
Protection on waists of Rugrats
Young children ready to defend themselves
Tryna find angelic sounds in this place
Looking for beautiful sounds in an otherwise chaotic environment
We shot for the stars, and we ended up with (?)
Aiming high, but only finding something underwhelming
The color blue
The shade of blue
Same shade as the pill I'm now forced to take
The same color as a medication that is mandatory
Screaming lord, take the wheel, hit the emergency brake
Requesting divine intervention in case of danger
Never stop, voices in my head
Continuous thoughts in mind, never ending
If time is off the essence
If time is crucial
Type to take it out of context
Misunderstanding the significance of time
Conflicts with imaginary enemies
Fighting conceptual enemies that don't physically exist
Cold stairs, walking on anything that illuminates fear
Walking on things that cause fear
Battle you with myself
Struggling with inner conflict
Stop trusting every help
Refusing to trust all help
As the lunatic
Being seen as crazy or irrational
And they pray that the night fall
Others hope that night will come to resolve problems
Even the clock got his hand together
The clock is in agreement and aligned
Shade night (?)
Possibly referring to the darkness or mystery of night
Hoping I don't lose it, tho
Wishing to not fall apart or lose control
Need your time of day
Asking for someone's attention or time
I prove it back
Responding to something by proving a point
Mind reaching as high as pollution
Going as far as possible with thoughts like pollution spreads
Roaming as these ruins
Wandering in a devastated place
Out of shape with this hex on me
Being in bad condition with a curse on the artist
And nowadays, I ain't feeling bless on me
Currently, not feeling blessed
Showing you all my hands
Revealing everything about oneself
Nothing on my person tell you ima bluff
Not being dishonest or deceptive
Even on my last breath
Staying persistent even on death's doorstep
Even when I'm out of luck
Not succumbing to misfortune or adversity
Even when my dreams start
Continuing to hope or dream
Even when my time is up
Until the very end
Screaming
Shouting with emotion or desperation
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Written by: Kirlan Labarrie
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