Signs
Kodak Black Lyrics

I asked the Lord to send me a sign
I prayed for a clear indication or guidance from a higher power

I thought that I was blind
I believed I couldn't see or understand the truth or direction I needed

'Cause I ain't ever see the sign but the sign showed after time
Because I never noticed the sign previously, but it became apparent over time

And when I finally realized, it was too late to rewind
Once I finally understood, I couldn't go back and change what had already happened

Guess I was just waiting on that sign
I was simply waiting for a clear indication before taking action

So I got up and went out on my grind
As a result, I got motivated and started working hard towards my goals

'Cause I used to cry 'cause ain't no food in the house
I used to feel emotional distress because there was no food available at home

Seein' all the older niggas, man, they used to shine
While witnessing older individuals succeed and thrive

Used to have the pretty girls and I just hoped that they was mine (mm-mm)
I used to desire and wish for the attention and companionship of attractive girls

Hypnotized, I was just nine
I was captivated or mesmerized by certain things at just nine years old

Black boy robbed a nigga right in front of my eyes
As a young black boy, I witnessed another person being robbed right before me

Rapping killed time, the years flew by
Engaging in rap music as a hobby helped pass the time and the years went by quickly

'Til I got old enough to run up on you with the .9
Once I reached a certain age, I became capable of threatening someone with a loaded gun

The light man, we became friends
I formed a connection or familiarity with the person responsible for the lights in my neighborhood

I see him so much, he cuttin' off the light again? (Mm-mm)
I encountered him frequently, causing him to question if he should turn off the lights again

I know his name, co-workers and his kid
I became aware of his personal details, including his name, colleagues, and child

He ain't comin' in the work truck, he comin' in his van
He arrived for work using his personal van instead of the usual work truck

The more my stomach growled, the more I wanna lay a nigga down
As my hunger intensified, so did my desire to harm others

Take yo' shit and make 'em cry
I would steal someone's possessions and make them emotionally distraught

Mama got robbed in July, I watched her cry
My mother was a victim of robbery in July, and I witnessed her tears

So I don't care about yours 'cause they ain't care about mine
I don't concern myself with the pain of others because they didn't show compassion for my mother

But look at me now, they told me, 'Settle down'
However, now they are surprised at my success and tell me to calm down

PBL charges got me waiting on trial (mm-mm)
I am currently facing pending charges that have me anxiously waiting for my trial date

Oh, so you know now?
You have finally become aware or knowledgeable about a particular situation

The sign read 'Never know until you find out'
The message conveyed was that one can only discover or understand something by exploring it

The things I found out
The information or truths I uncovered

But they don't understand what goes on in my house
However, they fail to comprehend the circumstances and dynamics within my household

Ain't no love if you broke
There is no affection or compassion shown toward someone who lacks financial resources

'Cause if you're broke, they treat you like a bad joke
When you're financially disadvantaged, people mock or ridicule you

They don't even wanna laugh wit' you
They won't even share a moment of joy with you

When you shittin' on 'em, you can make 'em do anything
However, if you achieve success and surpass them, they will do anything under your influence

They'll even wipe your ass for you
They would go to such lengths as to assist you with basic tasks like wiping yourself

In this world full of fame and pretty girls
Within this fame-driven world filled with attractive women

It can make your mind swirl
It can cause confusion or disorientation in one's thoughts or emotions

But you just gotta think, the devil, he gon' play
One must simply remember that the devil will try to manipulate or deceive

Get in your brain, have you runnin' in them banks
The devil will infiltrate your mind and tempted you to engage in illegal activities, like robbing banks

But now, I just want the world to scream my name
However, now I simply desire global recognition and fame

Don't even club, I'm the reason why they came (mm-mm)
People attend events solely because of my presence or performance, without needing the club atmosphere

Takin' people shit, I'm the reason for they pain
By stealing from others, I become the cause of their suffering or distress

Baker Act, I'm all the way insane
My actions and mindset align with a state of severe mental instability

Poking houses, goin' crazy 'bout them chains
Engaging in criminal acts like burglary, obsessing over acquiring expensive jewelry

Them Cuban links and them rings
The specific types of jewelry I desire, such as Cuban-link chains and rings

It's deep, the sign, I couldn't see
The significance or meaning of the sign was profound, but initially, I couldn't comprehend it

Man, look at me now, I'm gettin' weak
Now, I find myself becoming emotionally or physically drained

Damn, look at me now, I can't sleep
I'm in a state where I struggle to find rest or peace during sleep

Oh, look at your boy, I can't eat
Furthermore, I've reached a point where I have lost my appetite

I'on think, ain't never think
I don't think or consider, never really used to think much

All for some money, I might blow it all in a week (mm-mm)
I would spend all my money extravagantly and recklessly within a week's time

But it's Kodak, you niggas know that
I am referring to myself as Kodak, a known persona or stage name

I'm 'bout whatever and I'll hit a nigga like a road rat
I'm always ready for any confrontation and won't hesitate to physically harm someone

But fuck that, right now, I'm chilling
However, for the moment, I'm calm and relaxed

Slow money 'cause fast money will get me sentenced
I prefer making money at a slower pace to avoid legal consequences associated with quick gains

I was in it, they say I'm a menace
I was involved in illegal activities, and others label me as a dangerous or disruptive individual

Say I'm sleepin', and when I wake up I'll be in prison (mm-mm)
They claim I'm oblivious or ignorant to the consequences, and once I realize, I'll be incarcerated

I'm chilling, this how I'm feeling
Currently, I'm calm and content with my emotions

Give me a deal, give me mill' so I'm finished
Provide me with a record deal and a million dollars, then I'll consider myself successful and done

Forget it, I'm still willing
Disregard that previous statement, I still possess a strong determination or eagerness

To mask up and hit yo' granny for a penny
I'm even willing to disguise myself and harm your grandmother for a small amount of money

They say I'm stupid, say I'm foolish
Others judge me as unintelligent or lacking wisdom

Kamikaze, Baker Act, but I know what I'm doing
I may display reckless behavior or self-destructive tendencies, but deep down, I am aware of my actions

Fuck school, everybody on the campus
I don't value education, and I disregard the opinions or presence of everyone in school

I did it so I'm ready for all of the consequences
I made my choices, and now I'm prepared to face the outcomes, regardless of their severity

Hard to trust a nigga, do I know you?
It's difficult for me to place my trust in someone; do I have a genuine connection or familiarity with you?

They hate lil' Kolyon, so paranoid, might have to blow you
There is a strong dislike or animosity towards me, Lil' Kolyon, so I'm constantly suspicious and prepared to retaliate

Fuck a friend, family too, I'on know you
I have no interest in forming friendships, not even with family members, because I don't believe I truly know them

Bastard child, hey daddy, I'on know you (mm-mm)
I am an illegitimate child and have no connection or knowledge of my father

Mm-mm (mm-mm), mm-mm
Repetitive sound, potentially expressing a feeling of disagreement or uncertainty

It's gon' change, gon' change
The situation or circumstances will undergo a transformation

It's gon' rain, gon' rain
There will be a period of difficulty or hardship

I feel pain, feel pain
I experience emotional or physical suffering

Just got to maintain, maintain (mm-mm)
I simply need to continue to persist or keep myself together

It's gon' change, gon' change
Things will eventually evolve or improve

It's gon' rain, gon' rain
There will be challenging times

I feel pain, feel pain
I confront distress or discomfort

Just got to maintain, maintain
I must focus on preserving or staying strong

It's gon' change, gon' change
Things will undergo a shift

It's gon' rain, gon' rain
Difficult times are approaching

I feel pain, feel pain
I experience emotional or physical suffering

Just got to maintain, maintain (mm-mm)
I simply need to continue to persist or keep myself together