Fireflies
L.HO Lyrics

We not the same
L.HO wants to reinforce the idea that he and his haters are not the same by repeating this line throughout the song.

Haters bitches I’m the dog whisperer
L.HO refers to his haters as bitches and establishes himself as someone who can communicate with them using the metaphor of being a dog whisperer.

Hit a whisper like 21
L.HO emphasizes his ability to whisper with the same precision as 21 Savage by using him as a reference point.

Can’t drink liquor not 21
L.HO cannot drink alcohol as he is not yet 21 years old.

They got rules and I follow none
L.HO is a rule-breaker and does not adhere to any societal norms or restrictions.

I shoot art I don’t shoot a gun
L.HO is a creative person who prefers to express himself through art, rather than violence.

I got it like that I’m the one
L.HO believes himself to be special and unique, with a natural talent that sets him apart from others.

The one who believed in me, Had no clue on how to follow dreams
L.HO acknowledges that he had someone who believed in him, but they may not have been able to give him practical advice on how to achieve his dreams.

Tapped into that Martin energy
L.HO is inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.'s energy and spirit of activism.

Look at me now imma king
L.HO is triumphant and self-assured.

Look at me now like I’m Chris brown
L.HO references Chris Brown's song 'Look at Me Now' and implies that he too has achieved success.

I’m in the air you on the ground
L.HO is rising and standing above his haters.

Can’t get in the club you hating now
L.HO suggests that his haters are jealous of his success.

Here’s some makeup to match that frown
L.HO mocks his haters by telling them to put on some make-up to match their sour expression.

You looking down you below me
L.HO states that his haters are beneath him.

That mixed up shit some bologna
L.HO dismisses his haters' mixed up and irrational attitude as nonsense.

I really got them haters on me
L.HO acknowledges that he has haters.

Iain never feeling lonely
L.HO is alone, but he never feels lonely as he has his music.

Don’t want you where’s your homie
L.HO does not want to hang out with his haters and asks them to bring their friends if they wish to join him.

Can’t nobody fucking hold me
L.HO declares that no one can hold him down or stop him from achieving his goals.

Can’t nobody fucking own me
L.HO's confidence is shown as he states that no one has the power to control him.

Call me itachi I got the bags
L.HO likens himself to Itachi, a character from the Naruto anime, who carries bags of material around.

Go check on bender that rigga sad Lost his guenia pig
L.HO documents the sadness and despair of a man named Bender who recently lost his pet guinea pig.

We the same in a way Cause I done felt his pain
L.HO reveals that he understands Bender's pain and has gone through similar struggles in life.

I know my raps they be kinda funny What ain’t funny is the fucking money
L.HO makes light of his raps, but notes that the money he makes from them is serious.

Got people in power acting funny Cause their pockets filled with fucking money
L.HO relates how people in positions of power tend to act differently when they gain money.

Yeah you know money change a nigga Same thing when it comes to triggers
L.HO notes that money can change people just as much as guns can.

Triggers to past pain shit eat you up and really fuck with your brain
L.HO explains how past pain can be triggered by certain things and take over one's mind.

Just know you ain’t going insane
L.HO assures his listeners that when they are triggered, they are not going insane.

Don't view the world through eyes of pain
L.HO advises his listeners to not view the world through a lens of pain and sadness.

Confront them mental strains
L.HO encourages his listeners to face their mental struggles.

Somebody said something bout strands The strand I’m smoking on is called Lil’ Ari
L.HO mentions someone talking about strands, then reveals that the strand of weed he is smoking is called 'Lil' Ari'.

I’m really some pressure Hear crickets trying to name bitches that’s better
L.HO asserts that he is of high quality and challenges anyone to name a better female artist.

One man trash is another’s treasure Exactly why all my ex’s wish they treated me special
L.HO implies that his exes regret not cherishing him more and compares himself to a treasure.

I smoke the weed to free up my brain
L.HO reveals that he smokes weed to clear his mind and stimulate his creativity.

You smoke the weed to freeze up yo pain
L.HO suggests that his haters smoke weed due to their pain.

You always playing fucking games Iain never playing fucking games
L.HO asserts that he is serious about his craft and will not play games with it.

Guess I should talk about a firefly This track fire I’m the fly
L.HO playfully alludes to the topic of the song, while declaring himself as the 'fly' in this 'fire' track.

Soul lit like a firefly You know I’m in the sky real high
L.HO compares his soul to a firefly and implies that he is currently soaring high.

You know I always gotta fucking shine You know I always gotta fucking grind
L.HO emphasizes that he is always working hard and shining bright.

Kundalini had to rise Know I’m tapped into my spine
L.HO mentions the Kundalini, the coiled serpent sleeping at the base of the spine that can be awakened through spiritual practice.

Born to shine You wear a mask I tote no disguise Cause why ?
L.HO believes he was born to shine and be himself, while others put on a facade.