Buried Alive
Logic Lyrics

Tell me how you feel
Asking someone to share their emotional state or thoughts.

I feel like the grass is green
Expressing a sense of tranquility and calmness.

And everything I do is unseen
Suggesting that their work is going unnoticed or unappreciated.

But I know that's just in my mind
Realizing that their perception is distorted and acknowledging it.

I know everything is just in my mind
Reinforcing the idea that one's thoughts and emotions can create a different reality.

Do you really wanna to be famous?
Questioning one's motivation for seeking fame.

Do you really wanna be a superstar?
Asking about one's aspirations for greatness and popularity.

Do you really wanna get dangerous?
Highlighting the potential risks and negative consequences that come with success.

Do you even know where the groupies are?
Mocking the shallow and superficial aspects of celebrity culture.

Bitches out here be shameless
Critiquing the way some women behave in order to gain attention or fame.

And I really wonder where they parents are
Questioning the role of parents in shaping their children's values and behavior.

Look around, everything changes
Reflecting on the impermanence of life and how things evolve and transform.

It feels like I've been buried alive
Using the metaphor of being buried alive to describe feeling trapped or stuck.

Everything happens for a reason
Believing in the idea that events in life unfold according to a plan or fate.

People only in your life for seasons
Acknowledging that some relationships are only meant to be temporary and have an expiration date.

Word to Aunt Viv
Referring to Aunt Viv from Fresh Prince of Bel Air as an example of someone who came and went in Will Smith's life.

Death and taxes that's all we given
Recognizing the inevitability of death and taxes as two constants in life.

You can make a life but can't make a livin'
Highlighting the importance of balancing passion with practicality when pursuing a career or life path.

You can make it work but that still ain't driven
Acknowledging that success without motivation or passion may not be fulfilling.

Give a lot but that still ain't givin'
Trying to feel fulfilled through giving, but recognizing that it may not be enough.

Livin' life like this ain't real though
Feeling disconnected from their current existence and questioning its authenticity.

Every night like this I feel so
Experiencing a recurring feeling of emptiness or dissatisfaction with their life.

Dead wrong, collision is head on
Using a metaphor of a car accident to describe their inner turmoil and conflict.

My vision is dead and gone
Feeling hopeless and hopeless about their future or direction in life.

Perception of right and wrong
Questioning their moral compass and values.

I been here so very long
Feeling stuck or stagnant in their current life situation.

Right here in this very song
Using music as an outlet for their emotions and feelings of entrapment.

Seem like everybody just strangers
Feeling disconnected from the people around them and finding it hard to connect with others.

Don't go outside cause it's dangerous
Feeling anxious about the world and its dangers, and finding comfort in isolation.

Why everybody wanna be famous
Questioning the culture's obsession with celebrity and fame.

I'm so OCD if they notice me
Making light of their own obsessive-compulsive tendencies or anxiety.

I might jump out the grave so they know it's me
Using a morbid metaphor to describe showing their true self to the world.

Man everybody want this shit for free
Commenting on the entitlement and unrealistic expectations of people in the music industry.

Hand out palm up when they get to me
Referring to the expectation of people wanting something from them without offering much in return.

In my mind no I never let it get to me
Maintaining a strong mental attitude and refusing to let criticism or negativity get to them.

Everybody got a turn will it get to me
Acknowledging that success may come to them eventually, but questioning when and how it will happen.

V's up motherfucka that's victory
Celebrating the idea of victory and success as represented by the 'V' gesture.

Tell me why what I'm doing ain't shit to me, damn
Asking why they aren't feeling fulfilled or satisfied with what they have accomplished so far.

I'm feelin' this villainous feelin inside of my mind
Recognizing a darker or negative aspect of their personality or thinking.

Every time that I'm willing I feel like I'm killin' my dreams
Feeling like their work or effort is leading to the death of their dreams or aspirations.

When that voice goes nah, nah, nah
Referring to a self-doubting, negative voice in their head.

Love it or hate it, never debate it, you can never degrade it
Being confident in their work and vision, even if it is not universally accepted or appreciated.

While all these other motherfuckers probably thinking I made it
Recognizing that others may believe they have already achieved success or made it, but still striving for more.

My mind jaded no I never evade it
Acknowledging their own jadedness or cynicism, but refusing to ignore or deny it.

I elevate it just to keep it innovative (innovative)
Using their own negative experiences and emotions as inspiration to create something new and original.

God damn, bring it back now
Expressing excitement or energy, and possibly referencing a specific beat or music style.

Blowin' up like Iraq now
Using a metaphor of a political or military conflict to describe their own rise and success.

RattPack put me on the map now
Referring to the fanbase or community that supports their music and helped raise their profile.

No we never back down
Expressing a sense of resilience and determination in the face of obstacles or setbacks.

Just take my time, I just take my time
Focusing on their own pace and process, and not rushing to achieve success.

I know, Imma get it like this
Remaining confident in their own abilities and potential for success.

So everyone know that I did it like this
Wanting to be recognized for their own unique and original approach to their work.

Battle the image inside of my mind
Fighting against negative or harmful thoughts and self-doubt.

Tell me I can't but I'm already knowing
Feeling confident in their ability to succeed, even in the face of doubt or criticism from others.

I know, I'm gonna rise
Believing in their ability to overcome challenges and achieve success.

Even though I've been buried alive
Despite feeling trapped or confined, remaining hopeful and optimistic about their future.

Buried alive, buried alive
Using the metaphor of being buried alive as a recurring theme throughout the song.

Will I survive?
Questioning whether they will be able to overcome their current challenges and obstacles.

I gotta know
Feeling a strong desire or need to know the outcome or resolution to their situation.

Let it breathe
Taking a moment to pause, reflect, and release tension or anxiety.