Gratitude
Little Simz Lyrics

Oh, broken homes and lonely souls is all they know
The people around the singer have experienced tough lives.

All they've shown is courage despite the circumstances
Despite their struggles, these people have shown bravery.

Time is passing by, stars command the sky
The singer is aware of the passage of time and uses celestial bodies to convey this message.

Don't play dumb by asking why
The artist is addressing someone who is acting ignorant or unaware of something they should already know.

You already know how all the stories involve
The listener is aware of how things usually end in these situations.

Came here on my own, [?] leaving alone
The singer arrived on her own and may leave the same way.

Put my feet in the studio and call it my home
The studio is where the singer feels most comfortable and at home.

While others have got no way out
Some people don't have an escape from their tough lives.

How blessed am I? Nothing left to find
The artist realizes how fortunate she is and feels content with what she has.

Your life's on the line, don't question mine
The listener's situation may be dire, but they shouldn't doubt the artist's experiences.

Take my advice, don't stress in life
The singer wants to offer advice to the listener to help them deal with their struggles.

Arms out to you, you can rest your head in mine
The artist wants to offer comfort and support to the listener.

I'm prepared to fly with no landing
The singer is ready to take risks with uncertain outcomes.

I might just be the last one standing
The singer is determined to keep going despite the odds and may be the only one left in the end.

They should know that Simz ain't ramping
The singer wants to make it clear that they are serious and not messing around.

I came to show there's more, I'm expanding
The artist wants to push the boundaries and show that there's more to life than what people see.

Still on my lonesome
The artist is still alone despite their success.

Give a fuck, I'm chosen
The singer doesn't care about others' opinions because they feel like they were chosen for their path.

Bit of luck and a wish, maybe we'll get there
The singer acknowledges that success may involve some elements of chance and hope.

But for now, I'm zoning
The artist is focused on their work and not getting distracted by anything else.

Somewhere in the air, I'm floating
The artist feels a sense of lightness and freedom.

They will not control us
The artist is asserting their independence and refusal to be controlled by others.

This the type of shit that ain't never gonna sell
The singer's work may not be immediately popular or commercialized.

Man, you shouldn't have told us that
Someone made a mistake by revealing something they shouldn't have.

I'm crawling up these walls
The singer is struggling and feels trapped.

But they won't come down, no, they won't come down
Despite their efforts, things don't seem to be getting better for the singer.

I'm tearing at the cords
The singer is trying to break free from something that's holding them back.

Till their words drown out, till their words drown
The artist wants to block out certain negative voices or influences.

Clawing at the heart, the trust
The artist is hurt and betrayed by someone they trusted.

You take the little pieces, covering up my soul
The person who wronged the singer has hurt them deeply and left them feeling incomplete.

I'm just a fool in your game
The singer realizes they were naive and played by someone else's rules.

My life, your prey
The person who wronged the artist saw them as an easy target or victim.

I ain't never had a chance to do what I love
The artist has had limited opportunities to pursue their passions.

Ain't nobody ever been encouraging me
The artist feels unsupported and unappreciated by others.

I just stay indoors, wishing and dreaming
The singer spends a lot of time alone, daydreaming about what could be.

Maybe in another life, it will happen for me
The artist is resigned to the fact that their dreams may never come true in this life.

I put all my energy into feeding my kids
The singer is a parent and devotes all their energy to caring for their children.

Do they appreciate the sacrifice I made for 'em?
The singer wonders if their children recognize the hard work and sacrifices they've made.

No, their daddy ain't around and I have to make up excuses
The children's father is absent and the singer is left to cover for him.

As to why he hasn't yet came for 'em, oh lord
The artist is frustrated and turns to a higher power for help or guidance.

Why did you pick me, lord?
The artist questions why they were chosen to go through these struggles.

What is it that you can see in me, lord?
The singer wonders what qualities or potential they have that a higher power may have recognized.

I'mma write this down, something to report
The singer wants to document their experiences as a form of self-expression or to share with others.

No air in me, I'm learning to breathe more
The artist feels suffocated and overwhelmed, but is trying to learn how to cope better and take care of themselves.

How I feel insane, the effect is a glass ceiling
The artist feels like something is holding them back and preventing them from reaching their full potential.

Do it cause I love it and not cause I'm tryna make a killing
The artist is pursuing their passion for the sake of enjoyment, not just for financial gain.

Hell no, saying what I like, you can tell so
The singer speaks their mind and doesn't hold back.

And if there's a problem, hit me on my cell phone
The artist is accessible and open to communication if anyone has an issue with them.

Know a couple brothers talking through a jail phone
The singer knows some people who are incarcerated and cannot communicate freely.

On their best behaviour but still working [?] though, shit's fucked
Even though these individuals are trying to stay out of trouble, the situation is still difficult and problematic.

No, I don't owe you nothing
The singer doesn't have any obligation or debt to the person they're addressing.

Talk that talk if you're gonna do something
The artist is challenging this person to back up their words with actions.

If I was in this position like a year ago
The artist is reflecting on how different their life is now compared to a year ago.

I probably would've fell off like a year ago
The singer acknowledges that their previous self may not have been able to handle the challenges that they face now.

Fill my pockets, yeah, it's money that we run alone
The singer acknowledges that money is an important part of their success and independence.

But fuck that, tell my people that I'm coming home
Despite the importance of money, the artist values family and community more and wants to reconnect with them.