It takes two
Love and Basketball Soundtrack Lyrics
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Shh
Aye
Yeah Yeah
They be like Busy why you always writing sad songs
Cause I been sad for so long
Im tryna get up catch my groove and get my roll on
But I got shit that's weighing on me and its so strong
Not about to get no where out here movin stagnant
Gotta keep following my dreams this really my passion
And I been sayin from the jump that ima make it happen
Because I Gotta doe
Cause where im from this shit get cold
And I aint talking snow
This shit been weighing on my heart
Been weighing on my soul
I gotta keep on grinding cause you really Neva know
You really Neva know
But fuck that shit yeah bitch
Yeah I been on the road
And I been doin what I love
Im talking round the globe
I bet you Neva catch me lacking alway on 10 toes
And if you can't me its my fault you betta up that pole
Yeah Uh
This what the streets done made me
And I been in it my whole life
Im talking since a baby
If ion make it its my fault
Cause I been being lazy
I need something to make it out
I need something to save me
And all this pain I feel
All this pain it is so strong
And all this pain I feel
All this pain its been round for so long
They be like Busy why you always writing sad songs
Cause I been sad for so long
Im tryna get up catch my groove and get my roll on
But I got shit that's weighing on me and its so strong
I gotta hustle gotta go and grab It
Not about to get no where out here movin stagnant
Gotta keep following my dreams this really my passion
And I been sayin from the jump that ima make it happen
And all this pain I feel
All this pain it is so strong
And all this pain I feel
All this pain its been round for to long
And I
I will not stop
Cause I got it in me
And I I will not stop
Until I reach all of my dreams
They be like Busy why you always writing sad songs
Yeah Yeah
They be like Busy why you always writing sad songs
Yeah Yeah
I I will not stop cause I got it in me
The lyrics to Busy Signal's song "They Be Like" are deeply personal and introspective, reflecting the artist's struggles with sadness and a desire to succeed. Throughout the song, Busy acknowledges the pain and weight he feels on his heart and soul, but he also refuses to give up on his dreams. The lyrics evoke a sense of perseverance, even in the face of difficulty and obstacles.
The opening lines of the song establish Busy's somber state of mind, as he explains why he often writes sad songs. He acknowledges that he has been sad for a long time and is trying to find his groove and keep moving forward. Busy contrasts his desire to hustle with the feeling of being stagnant, emphasizing the need to keep following his passion.
The repeated refrain of "all this pain I feel, all this pain it is so strong" is a powerful and vulnerable admission of the struggles that Busy has faced. Despite this pain, he remains determined to achieve his goals and succeed. The song ultimately conveys a message of hope and resilience in the face of hardship.
Line by Line Meaning
Oooooh
A vocalization expressing emotion or emphasis
Shh
A noise made to request quiet or silence
Aye
An interjection used to get someone's attention or express excitement
Yeah Yeah
An expression of agreement or encouragement
They be like Busy why you always writing sad songs
People question why the singer only writes melancholy music
Cause I been sad for so long
The singer reveals that their sadness has been a long-term feeling
Im tryna get up catch my groove and get my roll on
The singer is trying to overcome their sadness by staying active and motivated
But I got shit that's weighing on me and its so strong
Despite the singer's efforts to be positive, they are weighed down by heavy burdens
I gotta hustle gotta go and grab It
The singer realizes that they must work hard to reach their goals
Not about to get no where out here movin stagnant
The singer must keep making progress and not become stagnant
Gotta keep following my dreams this really my passion
The singer has a strong desire to pursue their dreams and make music
And I been sayin from the jump that ima make it happen
The singer has been expressing their intention to succeed from the beginning
Because I Gotta doe
The singer needs money to provide for themselves
Cause where im from this shit get cold
The singer comes from a difficult environment where life can be harsh
And I aint talking snow
The singer is emphasizing their point by saying they're not speaking figuratively
This shit been weighing on my heart
The singer's struggles are causing them emotional pain
Been weighing on my soul
The singer's difficulties are affecting their spirit
I gotta keep on grinding cause you really Neva know
The singer must continue working hard because success is unpredictable
But fuck that shit yeah bitch
The singer disregards negativity and opposition
Yeah I been on the road
The singer has been traveling a lot to perform and pursue their career
And I been doin what I love
The singer is enjoying their work and feels fulfilled by it
Im talking round the globe
The singer has traveled to many different places to perform
I bet you Neva catch me lacking alway on 10 toes
The singer is always alert and prepared, never caught off-guard
And if you can't me its my fault you betta up that pole
The singer takes responsibility for their own safety and tells others to be prepared
Yeah Uh
An exclamation of affirmation or excitement
This what the streets done made me
The singer's upbringing in difficult circumstances has molded them
And I been in it my whole life
The singer has always been a part of the challenging world they come from
Im talking since a baby
The singer has been experiencing adversity since birth
If ion make it its my fault
The singer acknowledges that their success or failure is up to them to achieve
Cause I been being lazy
The singer recognizes their own tendency to procrastinate or lose motivation
I need something to make it out
The singer requires help or inspiration to escape their current situation
I need something to save me
The singer needs a way to alleviate their stress and pain
And all this pain I feel
The singer is experiencing emotional and physical discomfort
All this pain it is so strong
The singer emphasizes how intense their suffering is
And all this pain its been round for so long
The singer has been enduring their pain for a prolonged period of time
I will not stop
The singer is determined to persevere despite any difficulties or setbacks
Until I reach all of my dreams
The singer plans to work tirelessly until they achieve their goals
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Bryan Hughes
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mad-cyantist3159
Back in the day when Hip Hop wasn't about killing another brother.
@jtaylor829
It happened then too
@pornstarlivesmatter3319
YEP
@adriennerobinson1180
Truth Indeed
@derekminns2332
Exactly
@MarkSmith-dx3cd
@@jtaylor829 Nothing was happening then anywhere near the scale of the last 15 years. Nothing.
@manfdd
I’m 57 and still enjoying the music of my youth. The 80’s were the best!!
@redrocks1983
💯% Correct!
@garymeacham7353
same here my friemd...enjoy life
@LuckyK7777
Hmmm...but I'm 48 and like Dua Lipa. Of course I still like the music from when I was 14 🤥