The song is an ode to Kanye West—one of Logic’s greatest influences—as he released a track with Adam Levine in 2005 under the same name.
Heard Em Say
Logic Lyrics
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"Where is my place in this bright future?" I heard him say
Heard him say, I heard him say, I heard him say
Say I ain't good enough, they say I ain't hood enough
Even if I signed to Yeezy, I wouldn't be good enough (good enough)
(Heard him say, I heard him say, I heard him say)
Killin' myself to make a killin'Fuck the bullshit, I'ma just write what I'm feelin' (write what I'm feelin')
(Heard him say, I heard him say, I heard him say)
I'd rather be hated for who I am than loved for who I'm not
Give a fuck if it's hot (fuck if it's hot)
I saw a kid with no smile on his face today
"Where is my place in this bright future?" I heard him say
That boy different, don't fuck with him
But I'd rather stand out than stand in
Let the story begin (turn the mic down)
(Heard him say, I heard him say, I heard him say)
Look in the mirror and what I tell 'em?
Reflectin' on my life, I'm Keanu in Parabellum (Parabellum)
(Heard him say, I heard him say, I heard him say)
Came a long way from where you was
Up-and-comer with a buzz, overcame sellin' drugs
Overcame depression, even overcame addiction
And had the courage to say what others wouldn't with conviction
Always in the kitchen, never mind who be bitchin' (mind who be bitchin')
I saw a kid with no smile on his face today
"Where is my place in this bright future?" I heard him say
Never mind who be bitchin'
This is for the person in the back who always gon' listenFuck a punchline, this is food for thought like the lunch line
We all got problems, the question is, can you solve 'em?
Had the courage to face all of 'em and resolve 'em
Shit, I know you can 'cause I did
I know you can 'cause I done it
No matter what the fuck you goin' through, I'ma keep it a hunnid
I know you can overcome it
Baby mama trippin'? I know, I've been there
Boss caught you slippin'? I know, I've been there
Somebody beefin' with you? Man, that shit ain't rare
Just keep it pushin'
I saw a kid with no smile on his face today
"Where is my place in this bright future?" I heard him say
I've been battlin' with my demons
I'm coward, that's when I see 'em
I'm powerless, I can't beat 'em
But deep down, I feel like I need 'em
Power is freedom, you can lead 'em but can't feed 'em
Smilin' on my face but I'm dyin' under the surface
What is my purpose? I'm feelin' worthless
Tell me what worth is
My flaws, I happily greet 'em
Imperfections, I love 'em
My enemies, I defeat 'em
Man, I know somebody gon' relate to this
To keeping it real, it's insane, you better pray for this
'Cause I wanted this shit all my life
'Til I finally got it and realized there's so much more to life
Used to dream I'd become the fuckin' man I am
Stackin' money and readin' my son Sam I Am
Love life, can't tell you how much a fan I am
This is grown folk music if you did not know
Thirty somethin', I ain't rappin' 'bout no dumb shit, ho
Keep it real, Bobby boy ain't no kid no more
Now keep it real, Bobby boy ain't no kid no more
Now if you feelin' how I'm feelin', let a motherfucker know
I saw a kid with no smile on his face today
"Where is my place in this bright future?" I heard him say
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In the song "Heard Em Say" by Logic, the lyrics depict a moment where Logic encounters a young kid who seems lost and unhappy. The kid questions his place in the future, expressing his doubts and insecurities. Logic emphasizes his empathy and understanding towards the kid's struggles by repeatedly saying, "I heard him say" throughout the song.
The lyrics also address the criticism and judgment that Logic has faced throughout his journey. He acknowledges the doubts about his talent and authenticity, even suggesting that even if he had signed with Kanye West's label, he still wouldn't be considered good enough by some. Despite the criticism, Logic remains true to himself and prioritizes expressing his genuine feelings through his music.
The song touches on personal growth and overcoming adversity. Logic mentions how he has come a long way from selling drugs and battling depression and addiction. He highlights his courage in speaking his truth, even when others wouldn't, and encourages listeners to face their own challenges with conviction.
Overall, "Heard Em Say" is a reflection on the struggles, doubts, and triumphs that Logic and others may face. It emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself, facing one's demons, and finding strength within to overcome obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
I saw a kid with no smile on his face today
I encountered a young person who appeared unhappy and lacked a smile on their face
"Where is my place in this bright future?" I heard him say
They expressed their concerns about finding their purpose and fitting into a promising future
Say I ain't good enough, they say I ain't hood enough
People claim that I lack talent and street credibility
Even if I signed to Yeezy, I wouldn't be good enough
Even if I achieved success by signing with Kanye West's label, it still wouldn't be sufficient in the eyes of others
Killin' myself to make a killin'
I'm working tirelessly and sacrificing my well-being to achieve financial success
Fuck the bullshit, I'ma just write what I'm feelin'
Disregarding the negativity and expectations, I will create music that truly reflects my emotions
I'd rather be hated for who I am than loved for who I'm not
I prefer facing criticism for being genuine rather than receiving acceptance for pretending to be someone I'm not
Give a fuck if it's hot (fuck if it's hot)
I don't care if my music follows the trends or is considered popular
That boy different, don't fuck with him
He's unique and not easily understood, so people tend to avoid him
But I'd rather stand out than stand in
I'd prefer to be distinctive and stand apart from the crowd rather than blending in
Let the story begin (turn the mic down)
Allow the narrative to commence (lower the volume on the microphone)
Look in the mirror and what I tell 'em?
When I look at myself in the mirror, what do I say to myself?
Reflectin' on my life, I'm Keanu in Parabellum
Contemplating the events and experiences in my life, much like Keanu Reeves' character in the film John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum
Came a long way from where you was
I've made significant progress from where I used to be
Up-and-comer with a buzz, overcame sellin' drugs
I was once an emerging artist with a growing reputation, and I managed to overcome involvement in drug dealing
Overcame depression, even overcame addiction
I successfully battled and overcame both depression and addiction
And had the courage to say what others wouldn't with conviction
I possessed the bravery to express ideas and beliefs that others hesitated to voice, and I did so with unwavering certainty
Always in the kitchen, never mind who be bitchin' (mind who be bitchin')
I am focused on my work and creativity, disregarding those who complain or criticize
Never mind who be bitchin'
Disregard those who complain or whine
This is for the person in the back who always gon' listen
This is dedicated to the individual who consistently pays attention, even from afar
Fuck a punchline, this is food for thought like the lunch line
This is not about clever wordplay, but rather providing substantial content and ideas, much like the thoughtful choices at a lunch line
We all got problems, the question is, can you solve 'em?
Everyone faces difficulties, but the real challenge lies in finding solutions
Had the courage to face all of 'em and resolve 'em
I had the bravery to confront and resolve all of my problems
Shit, I know you can 'cause I did
I am confident that you can overcome your troubles because I have successfully done so myself
No matter what the fuck you goin' through, I'ma keep it a hunnid
Regardless of the difficulties you're experiencing, I'll always be honest and genuine
Baby mama trippin'? I know, I've been there
If your child's mother is causing problems, I understand because I've been in that situation
Boss caught you slippin'? I know, I've been there
If your employer has caught you making a mistake, I can relate because I've faced similar circumstances
Somebody beefin' with you? Man, that shit ain't rare
If someone is having a conflict with you, trust me, it's not uncommon
Just keep it pushin'
Simply persist and continue moving forward
I've been battlin' with my demons
I have been struggling against my personal demons
I'm coward, that's when I see 'em
I feel weak and afraid when confronted by my demons
I'm powerless, I can't beat 'em
I feel helpless and incapable of overcoming these demons
But deep down, I feel like I need 'em
However, deep inside, I sense a strange attachment and dependency on these demons
Power is freedom, you can lead 'em but can't feed 'em
Having control over these demons gives a sense of liberation, but attempting to indulge or give in to them would be detrimental
Smilin' on my face but I'm dyin' under the surface
While I may appear happy and content, inwardly, I'm struggling and experiencing significant pain
What is my purpose? I'm feelin' worthless
I question the meaning of my existence and often feel insignificant
Tell me what worth is
Explain the meaning and value of worth
My flaws, I happily greet 'em
I openly acknowledge and accept my imperfections
Imperfections, I love 'em
I have a genuine affection for my flaws
My enemies, I defeat 'em
I am victorious over those who oppose or antagonize me
Man, I know somebody gon' relate to this
I'm fully aware that there are individuals who will find personal connections in this message
To keeping it real, it's insane, you better pray for this
Choosing to be authentic and genuine is considered unusual, so you should hope for support in such endeavors
'Cause I wanted this shit all my life
Because I desired this accomplishment my entire life
'Til I finally got it and realized there's so much more to life
But upon achieving it, I noticed that there are many other aspects and facets to existence
Used to dream I'd become the fuckin' man I am
I used to envision becoming the successful person I am today
Stackin' money and readin' my son Sam I Am
Earning wealth and spending quality time with my son, reading him the book Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss
Love life, can't tell you how much a fan I am
I truly appreciate life and cannot express enough how much of a fan I am of it
This is grown folk music if you did not know
In case you were unaware, this is mature, adult-oriented music
Thirty somethin', I ain't rappin' 'bout no dumb shit, ho
As someone in their thirties, I'm not rhyming about foolish or frivolous matters
Keep it real, Bobby boy ain't no kid no more
Let's be honest, Logic, also known as Bobby, is no longer a child
Now if you feelin' how I'm feelin', let a motherfucker know
If you relate to and share the same emotions I'm experiencing, make it known to others
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Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Robert Bryson Hall II, Denny Newman
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@RatchetnessOldie
Probably his honesty in his lyrics?
"Say I ain't good enough"
"Killing myself to make a killing, fuck the bullshit, Imma just write what I'm feeling."
"I rather be hated for who I am than loved for who I'm not"
"We all got problems, but the question is can you solve them?"
"Just keep it pushing"
"I've been battling with my demons, cowardice when I see them."
"Smiling on my face, but I'm dying under the surface."
"I know somebody gonna relate to this."
The instrumental is phenomenally atmospheric as well, pretty cool immersion. I think the female hook hits pretty good to me as well.
lol I love this song :)
@DRMZ37
"I've been battlin' with my demons
I'm cowardice when I see 'em
I'm powerless, I can't beat 'em
But deep down, I feel like I need 'em
Power is freedom, you can lead 'em but can't feed 'em
Smilin' on my face but I'm dyin' under the surface
What is my purpose? I'm feelin' worthless
Tell me what worth is"
This really hit me hard 😔🙏🏽
@zdarovamihali4255
[Chorus: Chris Thompson]
I saw a kid with no smile on his face today
"Where is my place in this bright future?" I heard him say
Heard him s— I heard him s— I heard him say
[Verse 1: Logic & Chris Thompson]
Say I ain't good enough, they say I ain't hood enough
Even if I signed to Yeezy, I wouldn't be good enough (Good enough)
(Heard him s— I heard him s— I heard him say)
Killin' myself to make a killin'
Fuck the bullshit, I'ma just write what I'm feelin' (Write what I'm feelin')
(Heard him s— I heard him s— I heard him say)
I'd rather be hated for who I am than loved for who I'm not
Give a fuck if it's hot (Fuck if it's hot)
[Chorus: Chris Thompson]
I saw a kid with no smile on his face today
"Where is my place in this bright future?" I heard him say
[Verse 2: Logic & Chris Thompson]
That boy different, don't fuck with him
But I'd rather stand out than stand in
Let the story begin (Turn the mic down)
(Heard him s— I heard him s— I heard him say)
Look in the mirror and what I tell 'em?
Reflectin' on my life, I'm Keanu in Parabellum (Parabellum)
(Heard him s— I heard him s— I heard him say)
Came a long way from where you was
Up-and-comer with a buzz, overcame sellin' drugs
Overcame depression, even overcame addiction
And had the courage to say what others wouldn't with conviction
Always in the kitchen, never mind who be bitchin' (Mind who be bitchin')
[Chorus: Chris Thompson]
I saw a kid with no smile on his face today
"Where is my place in this bright future?" I heard him say
[Verse 3: Logic]
Never mind who be bitchin'
This is for the person in the back who always gon' listen
Fuck a punchline, this is food for thought like the lunch line
We all got problems, the question is, can you solve 'em?
Had the courage to face all of 'em and resolve 'em
Shit, I know you can 'cause I did
I know you can 'cause I done it
No matter what the fuck you goin' through, I'ma keep it a hunnid
I know you can overcome it
Baby mama trippin'? I know, I've been there
Boss caught you slippin'? I know, I've been there
Somebody beefin' with you? Man, that shit ain't rare
Just keep it pushin'
[Chorus: Chris Thompson]
I saw a kid with no smile on his face today
"Where is my place in this bright future?" I heard him say
[Verse 4: Logic]
I've been battlin' with my demons
I'm coward, that's when I see 'em
I'm powerless, I can't beat 'em
But deep down, I feel like I need 'em
Power is freedom, you can lead 'em but can't feed 'em
Smilin' on my face but I'm dyin' under the surface
What is my purpose? I'm feelin' worthless
Tell me what worth is
My flaws, I happily greet 'em
Imperfections, I love 'em
My enemies, I defeat 'em
Man, I know somebody gon' relate to this
To keeping it real, it's insane, you better pray for this
'Cause I wanted this shit all my life
'Til I finally got it and realized there's so much more to life
Used to dream I'd become the fuckin' man I am
Stackin' money and readin' my son Sam I Am
Love life, can't tell you how much a fan I am
This is grown folk music if you did not know
Thirty somethin', I ain't rappin' 'bout no dumb shit, ho
Keep it real, Bobby boy ain't no kid no more
Now keep it real, Bobby boy ain't no kid no more
Now if you feelin' how I'm feelin', let a motherfucker know
[Chorus: Chris Thompson]
I saw a kid with no smile on his face today
"Where is my place in this bright future?" I heard him say
[Outro: Thalia]
This concludes the No Pressure program
No Pressure— Ultra 85, welcome to the Ultra 85 program
@kaizenzx_kzx
Here's the lyrics:
[Chorus: Chris Thompson]
I saw a kid with no smile on his face today
"Where is my place in this bright future?" I heard him say
Heard him s— I heard him s— I heard him say
[Verse 1: Logic & Chris Thompson]
Say I ain't good enough, they say I ain't hood enough
Even if I signed to Yeezy, I wouldn't be good enough (Good enough)
(Heard him s— I heard him s— I heard him say)
Killin' myself to make a killin'
Fuck the bullshit, I'ma just write what I'm feelin' (Write what I'm feelin')
(Heard him s— I heard him s— I heard him say)
I'd rather be hated for who I am than loved for who I'm not
Give a fuck if it's hot (Fuck if it's hot)
[Chorus: Chris Thompson]
I saw a kid with no smile on his face today
"Where is my place in this bright future?" I heard him say
[Verse 2: Logic & Chris Thompson]
That boy different, don't fuck with him
But I'd rather stand out than stand in
Let the story begin (Turn the mic down)
(Heard him s— I heard him s— I heard him say)
Look in the mirror and what I tell 'em?
Reflectin' on my life, I'm Keanu in Parabellum (Parabellum)
(Heard him s— I heard him s— I heard him say)
Came a long way from where you was
Up-and-comer with a buzz, overcame sellin' drugs
Overcame depression, even overcame addiction
And had the courage to say what others wouldn't with conviction
Always in the kitchen, never mind who be bitchin' (Mind who be bitchin')
[Chorus: Chris Thompson]
I saw a kid with no smile on his face today
"Where is my place in this bright future?" I heard him say
[Verse 3: Logic]
Never mind who be bitchin'
This is for the person in the back who always gon' listen
Fuck a punchline, this is food for thought like the lunch line
We all got problems, the question is, can you solve 'em?
Had the courage to face all of 'em and resolve 'em
Shit, I know you can 'cause I did
I know you can 'cause I done it
No matter what the fuck you goin' through, I'ma keep it a hunnid
I know you can overcome it
Baby mama trippin'? I know, I've been there
Boss caught you slippin'? I know, I've been there
Somebody beefin' with you? Man, that shit ain't rare
Just keep it pushin'
[Chorus: Chris Thompson]
I saw a kid with no smile on his face today
"Where is my place in this bright future?" I heard him say
[Verse 4: Logic]
I've been battlin' with my demons
I'm coward, that's when I see 'em
I'm powerless, I can't beat 'em
But deep down, I feel like I need 'em
Power is freedom, you can lead 'em but can't feed 'em
Smilin' on my face but I'm dyin' under the surface
What is my purpose? I'm feelin' worthless
Tell me what worth is
My flaws, I happily greet 'em
Imperfections, I love 'em
My enemies, I defeat 'em
Man, I know somebody gon' relate to this
To keeping it real, it's insane, you better pray for this
'Cause I wanted this shit all my life
'Til I finally got it and realized there's so much more to life
Used to dream I'd become the fuckin' man I am
Stackin' money and readin' my son Sam I Am
Love life, can't tell you how much a fan I am
This is grown folk music if you did not know
Thirty somethin', I ain't rappin' 'bout no dumb shit, ho
Keep it real, Bobby boy ain't no kid no more
Now keep it real, Bobby boy ain't no kid no more
Now if you feelin' how I'm feelin', let a motherfucker know
[Chorus: Chris Thompson]
I saw a kid with no smile on his face today
"Where is my place in this bright future?" I heard him say
[Outro: Thalia]
This concludes the No Pressure program
No Pressure— Ultra 85, welcome to the Ultra 85 program
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@jteamusic4123
i just had the cry of my life to this song.. words cant describe... i just turned 27 and had my first birthday today in my first own place (apartment which is nice) ever in my life after (T.W) a Suic**e attempt, homelessness and facing my problems, discovering the effect of simple solutions of patience, discipline, regaining self confidence to experience the path true happiness and inner peace of self love and love in general, rising above through my first job, and finally beginning to chase my dream in music... I'm hysterically crying writing this. i used to think not only would this never be possible but that also that i wasn't worth any of this for years. my message other than an unfathomable thanks to ppl like logic and his fans that push peace, love and positivity, but also my ppl, and myself for opening the door the second i chose living for once. if your reading this and have ever doubted or still doubt yourself i beg of you DONT EVER SECOND GUESS OR GIVE UP ON WHO YOU ARE EVER!!!!! you are amazing the way you are, you are more than deserving of love and following your own loving heart against all odds! ✌,❤&➕ all day, everyday to the best of all our abilities!!!
@dartzyedits528
Jesus loves you ❤🙏 So glad your here
@blacknese00
Glad you’re still with us. This song brought me that same uplifting power at a critical point in my life.
@WeLoveNero.
I teared up reading your comment. so glad you're here still <3