The Most Important Things Aren't Things
Lil Revive Lyrics


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Finally, turned down million dollar deals
Labels like vultures all chasin' a mil
Man, they just beggin' to sign me like I'm 'bout to blow up
So they can make twenty percent when I show up
I don't need the shit that you offer me
Swear my career isn't your fuckin' lottery
Don't want to be the next relevant topic
Or verified check, put the team in an office
I just wanna make my music, get paid, fuck off
Help the fans out the dark when they feel lost
I won't make green just to give you a piece
No LA dreams for the boy, tough seats
So fuck being famous, I don't entertain it
You're lucky I even showed up to that lame shit
How can I say this? All that shit heinous
All of that smoke and mirror shit tainted

And I know that it's hard sometimes, but don't let go
The world will keep on movin'
Without you, so let them know, know, know

If I die in peace, will the reaper weep?
Will you take my hand? Will the reaper weep?
If I die in fame, will they know my name?
Will it stay the same or will it fade away?
If I die in peace, will the reaper weep?
Will you take my hand? Will the reaper weep?




If I die in vain, will they know my name?
Will it stay the same or will it fade away

Overall Meaning

In his song "The Most Important Things Aren't Things," Lil Revive expresses his dissatisfaction with the music industry and the pressure to sign with major labels. The first verse talks about how labels are like vultures, chasing after money and begging to sign him before he becomes famous so they can make a profit. He rejects their offers and insists that his career isn't anyone's lottery. He doesn't want to be a relevant topic or have a verified checkmark on social media. Instead, he wants to make music, get paid, and help fans who feel lost. In the chorus, he questions what kind of legacy he will leave behind and wonders if he will be forgotten or missed when he's gone.


The second verse continues the theme of questioning the value of fame. Lil Revive rejects the idea of being famous for its own sake and says that he doesn't entertain it. He criticizes the "smoke and mirrors" of the industry and the way that it taints everything with fake hype. The chorus repeats the questions about dying in peace or in fame, and whether his name will be remembered or forgotten.


Overall, this song is a reflection on the meaning of success and the value of human connection. Lil Revive suggests that fame and money are not the most important things in life, and that what matters most is having a meaningful impact on others. He rejects the pressure to conform to industry standards and instead seeks to make authentic music for his fans.


Line by Line Meaning

Finally, turned down million dollar deals
I have declined several million-dollar contracts.


Labels like vultures all chasin' a mil
Record labels are like vultures following me for money.


Man, they just beggin' to sign me like I'm 'bout to blow up
Record labels are eager to sign me thinking I am going to be famous.


So they can make twenty percent when I show up
They want to make 20% of my earnings every time I perform.


I don't need the shit that you offer me
I am not interested in what record labels are offering.


Swear my career isn't your fuckin' lottery
My career is not a gambling game for you to capitalize on.


Don't want to be the next relevant topic
I do not want to be the next big thing in the industry.


Or verified check, put the team in an office
I don't care about getting verified on social media or having a team work in an office.


I just wanna make my music, get paid, fuck off
I simply want to create music, earn money, and stay away from the industry drama.


Help the fans out the dark when they feel lost
I want to aid my fans during their tough times


I won't make green just to give you a piece
I won't make money just to give you a cut.


No LA dreams for the boy, tough seats
I don't aspire to live the Los Angeles lifestyle.


So fuck being famous, I don't entertain it
I don't care about becoming famous.


You're lucky I even showed up to that lame shit
I only attended the show because I am feeling generous.


How can I say this? All that shit heinous
I am trying to articulate that the industry is pretty unpleasant.


All of that smoke and mirror shit tainted
The industry's deception and illusion have corrupted it.


And I know that it's hard sometimes, but don't let go
I understand life can be challenging, but don't give up.


The world will keep on movin'
The world keeps moving forward.


Without you, so let them know, know, know
You're not indispensable, so don't be afraid of change.


If I die in peace, will the reaper weep?
If I pass away peacefully, will the grim reaper mourn?


Will you take my hand? Will the reaper weep?
Will you hold my hand, and will the grim reaper grieve?


If I die in fame, will they know my name?
If I perish while famous, will people remember my name?


Will it stay the same or will it fade away?
Will my memory last, or will it be quickly forgotten?


If I die in peace, will the reaper weep?
If I pass away peacefully, will the grim reaper mourn?


Will you take my hand? Will the reaper weep?
Will you hold my hand, and will the grim reaper grieve?


If I die in vain, will they know my name?
If I die without achieving anything significant, will people know my name?


Will it stay the same or will it fade away?
Will my memory last or quickly disappear?




Writer(s): Josh A

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@SLOWVERSIONYT

Lyrics:
Finally, turned down million dollar deals
Labels like vultures all chasin' a mil
Man, they just beggin' to sign me like I'm 'bout to blow up
So they can make twenty percent when I show up
I don't need the shit that you offer me
Swear my career isn't your fuckin' lottery
Don't want to be the next relevant topic
Or verified check, put the team in an office
I just wanna make my music, get paid, fuck off
Help the fans out the dark when they feel lost
I won't make green just to give you a piece
No LA dreams for the boy, tough seats
So fuck being famous, I don't entertain it
You're lucky I even showed up to that lame shit
How can I say this? All that shit heinous
All of that smoke and mirror shit tainted
And I know that it's hard sometimes, but don't let go
The world will keep on movin'
Without you, so let them know, know, know
If I die in peace, will the reaper weep?
Will you take my hand? Will the reaper weep?
If I die in fame, will they know my name?
Will it stay the same or will it fade away?
If I die in peace, will the reaper weep?
Will you take my hand? Will the reaper weep?
If I die in vain, will they know my name?
Will it stay the same or will it fade away <3



@Eduardo-fv2qg

You should listen to his Albums with Jake Hill like:
Better off Dead l
Better off Dead ll
Better off Dead lll
Save our Souls
Chaos

Also some Josh A albums like:
Disgrace
Fearless

Trust me, Josh A & Jake Hill are awesome.



All comments from YouTube:

@SLOWVERSIONYT

Lyrics:
Finally, turned down million dollar deals
Labels like vultures all chasin' a mil
Man, they just beggin' to sign me like I'm 'bout to blow up
So they can make twenty percent when I show up
I don't need the shit that you offer me
Swear my career isn't your fuckin' lottery
Don't want to be the next relevant topic
Or verified check, put the team in an office
I just wanna make my music, get paid, fuck off
Help the fans out the dark when they feel lost
I won't make green just to give you a piece
No LA dreams for the boy, tough seats
So fuck being famous, I don't entertain it
You're lucky I even showed up to that lame shit
How can I say this? All that shit heinous
All of that smoke and mirror shit tainted
And I know that it's hard sometimes, but don't let go
The world will keep on movin'
Without you, so let them know, know, know
If I die in peace, will the reaper weep?
Will you take my hand? Will the reaper weep?
If I die in fame, will they know my name?
Will it stay the same or will it fade away?
If I die in peace, will the reaper weep?
Will you take my hand? Will the reaper weep?
If I die in vain, will they know my name?
Will it stay the same or will it fade away <3

@ghostb3-129

Nice lest goooo

@xXK.SESHXx

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@ew8381

thank u for this

@shannontyrrell4421

Iā€™m so glad I found this guy, legit first day listening and heā€™s one of my top

@halodude200

You should look up Josh a, he's got some sick other work

@charliedomer

@I Am Ayce i was gonna say wait untill he hears about josh a lmao

@thomasdamery7734

Now, does he mean Lil' Revive or Josh ?-?

@voidsnipes5028

Josh a and hake hill too donā€™t forget about them

@ambitionofkelp2491

Josh A does have his way of making you addicted to his songs

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