Where I'm Going?
Kottonmouth Kings Lyrics


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Life is dream
It's funny thing too sometimes
On the road of life it's full of surprises
Twist and turns we look toward the sky for some guidance
The sun goes down and it rises
Withstood the sands of time
And we'll find new horizons
Sometimes I lay awake at night and try to figure it out
Is my life going north is it heading south
I'm walking on a fence between wrong and right
Trying to keep a level head try to keep my goals in sight
It's hard as hell in this world today friends
I've known for many years started acting strange
Things I cared about before seemed to just fade away
Now I'm left with these questions of today

"When is the train ganna get back on track
When am I even ganna care bout that
Why do I always get dealt the bad cards
Took the easy the road so long and now my life's hard"

Still I try to make it work out for the best
And I know I've gatta clean up all this mess
If I knew when I started where this all would end
I'd prolly do it all over again

[Chorus:]
I don't know where I'm going
But I know where I've been
I went from having a little to having a lot
I went from buying weed to growing pot

I don't know where I'm going
But I know where I've been
I've seen some people cry cause loved one's die
I've looked in people's eyes and told some lies (yeah)

Skies are blue and the trees are grand
Going to the place where life froze in between
The beautiful hills mountains and streams
The Man's country with my women living free
Stay on my path follow my road
Do all the right things to achieve my goals
Perusing my dream in life I lead
Become who I want when I want anytime I please
I no where I'm going
If I keep it on track
Just stay on my line only time will tell
I pray to the one over looking my trail

[Chorus:]

I've been criticized
For speaking my mind
Been baptized in lies
Given bad advice
Here's a word to the wise
Never compromise
Watch your back
As you watch your ends multiply
Look a man in his eyes
And never ever say die
Keep your eye on the prize
And you'll stay on the rise
I'm a king world wide
And I'm going to stay on the ground
I've been behind the glass but I always rebound
Outlet quick live life in the fast lane
Inbound, outbound my stride don't change
Stay true to myself 'cause I created this game
I got the whole world jumpin' like the 'House Of Pain' (jump)

[Chorus: Repeat 2x]





Where are we going and (where it end) [x11]

Overall Meaning

The song "Where I'm Going" by Kottonmouth Kings reflects on the unpredictable journey of life, with its twists and turns that can lead to unexpected destinations. The lyrics describe the confusion, doubts, and questions that the artist battles with, as he navigates through life. The song conveys how life can be like a dream, that can be uncertain, amusing, and surprising. The artist is seen seeking a direction and a purpose in life, as he struggles to find his bearings.


The song paints a picture of a person who is stuck between right and wrong, trying to keep his focus and goals in sight, while everything else fades away. The chorus "I don't know where I'm going, but I know where I've been" repeats to capture the idea of how the artist is reminiscing about his past experiences, and acknowledging his present state of confusion. He remains optimistic and hopeful, though, as he strives to clean up the mess he has made and make the best out of his situation.


Overall, the lyrics of "Where I'm Going" are an introspective commentary on life's unpredictable journey, showing that even when one does not know where they are going, they can still find meaning by reflecting on where they have been.


Line by Line Meaning

Life is dream
Life can be unpredictable and at times seems like a dream.


It's funny thing too sometimes
Life can also be amusing and strange.


On the road of life it's full of surprises
The journey of life is full of unexpected events.


Twist and turns we look toward the sky for some guidance
Life can be full of twists and turns and we often look for guidance from a higher power.


The sun goes down and it rises
Despite the ups and downs of life, we can always count on the sun rising and setting each day.


Withstood the sands of time
We have survived the test of time through various challenges.


And we'll find new horizons
We will continue to discover new opportunities and experiences in life.


Sometimes I lay awake at night and try to figure it out
At times, we may have trouble understanding the meaning and purpose of our lives.


Is my life going north is it heading south
We may question whether our lives are progressing in the right direction.


I'm walking on a fence between wrong and right
We often navigate between what is right and wrong in life.


Trying to keep a level head try to keep my goals in sight
We strive to maintain focus and determination towards our goals in life.


It's hard as hell in this world today friends
It can be extremely challenging to navigate through life in the present world.


I've known for many years started acting strange
People we have known for a long time may start behaving differently and may not share our values anymore.


Things I cared about before seemed to just fade away
Our priorities may shift over time, leading us to lose interest in things we once cared about.


Now I'm left with these questions of today
We may be left with many questions regarding our current situations in life.


"When is the train ganna get back on track
We may eagerly wait for things to improve and hope for a better tomorrow.


When am I even ganna care bout that
We may question when we will finally care about improving our situations.


Why do I always get dealt the bad cards
We may feel like we are always dealt with challenges or misfortunes in life.


Took the easy the road so long and now my life's hard"
We may have taken the easy way out in the past, only to realize that our present lives are now more difficult because of it.


Still I try to make it work out for the best
Despite the difficulties, we continue to strive for the best outcomes in our lives.


And I know I've gatta clean up all this mess
We acknowledge the need to resolve any issues or problems in our lives.


If I knew when I started where this all would end
We may wish we knew the future before making certain choices in life.


I'd prolly do it all over again
Despite not knowing the outcome, we still may choose to make the same decisions in life.


I don't know where I'm going
We may not know the direction our lives are heading.


But I know where I've been
We are aware of the past experiences that have shaped our lives.


I went from having a little to having a lot
We may have experienced significant changes in our wealth or social status.


I went from buying weed to growing pot
We may have made drastic changes in our lifestyle or career paths.


I've seen some people cry cause loved one's die
We have witnessed the pain of others who have lost loved ones.


I've looked in people's eyes and told some lies (yeah)
We may have told lies in order to protect ourselves or others, even if it was not the right thing to do.


Skies are blue and the trees are grand
Nature can be beautiful and breathtaking.


Going to the place where life froze in between
Going somewhere that reminds us of past experiences or emotions.


The beautiful hills mountains and streams
The natural landscape can be awe-inspiring and breathtaking.


The Man's country with my women living free
Going to a place where we feel free and liberated.


Stay on my path follow my road
We should stay focused on our goals and continue moving forward.


Do all the right things to achieve my goals
We must take the necessary steps and make the right choices in order to achieve our goals.


Perusing my dream in life I lead
We are actively pursuing our dreams and goals in life.


Become who I want when I want anytime I please
We have the power to become whoever we want to be and make our own choices in life.


I no where I'm going
We are confident about the direction our lives are headed.


If I keep it on track
As long as we stay focused and determined, our lives will stay on track.


Just stay on my line only time will tell
Staying focused on our goals and waiting for time to pass will eventually lead us to the outcome we desire.


I pray to the one over looking my trail
We may ask for guidance or help from a higher power.


I've been criticized
We have been judged or criticized by others.


For speaking my mind
We may have stood up for ourselves or others and faced backlash as a result.


Been baptized in lies
We have been deceived or misled in the past.


Given bad advice
We may have received poor guidance or advice from others.


Here's a word to the wise
A piece of advice for others to consider.


Never compromise
We should never sacrifice our values or beliefs.


Watch your back
We should be wary of potential danger or betrayal.


As you watch your ends multiply
As we become more successful, we must also be mindful of what we have to lose.


Look a man in his eyes
We should make honest and direct connections with others.


And never ever say die
We should never give up or lose hope.


Keep your eye on the prize
We should stay focused on our goals and not get distracted by other things in life.


And you'll stay on the rise
If we stay focused and determined, we can continue to make progress in our lives.


I'm a king world wide
We are confident in our abilities and success in life.


And I'm going to stay on the ground
Despite being successful, we will stay humble and grounded.


I've been behind the glass but I always rebound
Despite facing challenges or setbacks, we can always get back up and try again.


Outlet quick live life in the fast lane
We may choose to live our lives quickly and in a fast-paced manner.


Inbound, outbound my stride don't change
We may adapt to different situations and environments, but we stay true to ourselves.


Stay true to myself 'cause I created this game
We are responsible for our own lives and decisions.


I got the whole world jumpin' like the 'House Of Pain' (jump)
We are influential and have the power to inspire others.


Where are we going and (where it end) [x11]
We continue to question the direction and outcome of our lives.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MICHAEL M KUMAGAI, DUSTIN MILLER, TIM MC NUTT, BRAD XAVIER

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Comments from YouTube:

Slacker_309

15 months clean & sober. Always liked these songs anyway but now they hit home. Have a diff perspective on life now

esideart

You still good

Russell Jenkins

All good man iv been sober before for 3 years being the longest ...but I'm back on but I try to keep it under control...nothing wrong with sobriety though stay cool man

Thales Ribeiro

Just for today bro 🔷

Debbie

Rite on brother 3yrs clean for me you will always have people there for you, you have one talking to ya now Brandon I'm from southbend Indiana always proud to be a former weed smoker!!!!

Abra X

Props to you man. A sober life is one I always wanted but just caught up with so much around me I turn to that one thing that makes me forget.

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NotTheAverageUniverse

I remember hearing this at my high school graduation party thinking "man...real life starts right now."

Nick Hayden

Shit makes me wanna cry thinking about smoking with my buddies in high-school listening to this stuff

Riley

Same my friends are dead in jail or a million miles away. Life was so good back then

Amir Mustafa

I heard this song for the first time in 2009 when a random lady on random chat room suggested it to me. I was only 18. Now with each passing day I'm relating to it more and more. I'm 32 now. It's like I grew up with this song. Life is a tale of many twists and turns and this song really describes it well.

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