I'm Beamin'
Lupe Fiasco Lyrics

Today, nobody cares
Currently, there is a lack of concern around my life.

But tomorrow they will, they will
However, this will change in the future and people will care.

They said my future was dark
Others believed my future was in a negative state.

You see me now?
But now, you can physically see the positive place I am in currently.

Just look around
Take a look at the world around me and the success I have achieved through hard work.

I’m beamin’
I'm radiating positivity and happiness.

They used to talk
People would gossip and speak negatively about me in my absence.

When I wasn’t around (Lasers)
A reference to his album 'Lasers' and how it relates to the things that were being said about him when he was not present.

You see me now (We’re not)
Now that he is present, people can see for themselves the truth in their statements.

(Losers) I’m beamin’
Referring to those who spoke negatively about him and how he is still radiating positivity despite their words.

I get my energy from my inner G
He gathers energy from his inner spirit and self-confidence.

I be in outer space, but I got inner peace
Although he is in a different place mentally, he remains at peace with himself.

So tell my enemies that they can’t injure me
He is not affected by negative words because he is comfortable in his own skin.

I know that irritates, you have my sympathies
He understands that others may be irritated by his success and he expresses sympathy for that.

Well, you should protest, yeah, you should picket me
If someone has a problem with him, they should express it openly and not behind his back.

I’m on a losing strike, I’m on a winning streak
He is currently in a period of great success despite past failures.

I’m out in left field, I’m speaking mentally
He has a unique perspective and approach to things that others may not understand.

But that’s a better place, than where the benches be
Although his ideas may be unconventional, they lead to greater success.

I’m feelin’ really good, me and my different beat
He feels confident and secure in who he is, despite being different than others.

Me and my different drummer, he play the timpanis
He and his unique perspective are working in unison and leading to his success.

See, that’s what got me here you hearin’ me
His unique vision and perspective are responsible for his current success.

Me on my black man in the future shit, call me Billy Dee
He sees himself as a modern day Billy Dee Williams, representing black men in a positive light.

See, I’m just forward-looking, that’s how I really see
He is optimistic about the future and chooses to focus on that positivity.

See, while you Valentines, I’m thinking Christmas trees
Referencing his focus on the future and long-term goals, while others are focused on short-term relationships and holidays.

And that’s how this would be, even at Mickey D’s
His perspective would remain the same, regardless of the situation or environment.

Semicolon, close parentheses
A reference to a semi-colon and close parentheses symbol often used in coding languages.

Do you remember me, the guy from verse one?
A rhetorical question asking the listener if they remember his earlier words and challenges.

Failure’s my last name, Never’s my first one
He has had many failures in the past, but is committed to never being defined by them.

You see I hood a lot, and yeah I nerd some
He blends his urban and intellectual backgrounds to create his unique perspective.

Hood’s where the heart is, nerd’s where the words from
Although he has diverse life experiences, both his urban and intellectual sides contribute to who he is.

Don’t represent either, because I merged them
Although he has both urban and intellectual backgrounds, he does not feel the need to represent one over the other.

It's kids who wanna leave, and I encourage them
He encourages young people to leave their current environment and seek new experiences.

Go out and see the world, never return from
He advocates for seeking new experiences and not being bound by one's past.

Yeah, you don’t come back, unless you learn some
Taking risks and seeking new experiences leads to learning and growth, which he values highly.

And baby girl, what does it matter where your purse from?
He questions the superficiality of material possessions and what they really mean in the grand scheme of things.

Your hurr done, your nails did, your ass fat, but you’re dumb
He points out the irony of focusing solely on one's appearance and material possessions without valuing intelligence and self-improvement.

Mix Melyssa Ford with Maya Angelou
A juxtaposition of a model with a renowned poet, emphasizing the contrast between superficiality and depth.

Become a top model and Sojourner too
Encouraging women to be multidimensional and not just rely on beauty to succeed.

I try to follow this, what Muhammad do
He looks up to Muhammad Ali as a role model and tries to follow his example.

It’s such a old soul inside the sonic youth
He has a mature and wise perspective that is often found in older individuals.

Swear I’m Ferrari’d up, and I’m conscious, too
Despite worldly success, he remains self-aware and conscious of his actions and decisions.

I don’t prophesize - I promise you
He does not make predictions, but rather promises to work hard and achieve his goals.

Yeah, it’s me again, the guy from verse two
Another rhetorical question asking listeners to remember him from an earlier verse.

Well, this the last one, it’s almost curfew
The song is ending and the night is winding down, signaling the end of a journey.

It’s almost night out, so turn your lights on
As the night falls, it's important to remain vigilant and aware of one's surroundings.

Where all my 760s, witcha brights on?
Asking where all the people with their car lights on are located.

Yeah, they are the ones to keep your eyes on
These people are the ones to keep an eye on for safety and security purposes.

Like how we used to do, to keep the house warm
Referencing a past practice of keeping the house warm by keeping lights on and showing a sense of community and safety.

Now those the type of eyes, I not cry from
People with these bright car lights are not a threat and he feels safe around them.

You see the tears of fire run out my cryin’ songs
He cries tears of fire, which are fuel that ultimately drives him forward.

Now the world’s shoulders is what we cryin’ on
People are struggling and the weight of the world is weighing on their shoulders.

The world’s fast lane is what I’m drivin’ on
Despite this, he remains optimistic and driven to succeed in today's fast-paced world.

What am I driving at? I’m tryna drive it home
He is attempting to emphasize a specific point and wants to ensure that it is clear and understood.

I’m in the driver’s seat, but you can ride along
He has control over his own life, but wants to bring others along on his journey.

‘Cause never cyclops, it’s never I alone
He is never alone on his journey, always surrounded by supporters and allies.

I’m tellin’ your story wherever I perform
Through his music and performances, he is sharing his own story and experiences with others.

Now if they lookin’ for me, tell ‘em I’ve gone
The journey has ended for this moment, but he hasn't gone anywhere permanently or ended his goals and ambitions.

Out in the bright lights, right where I belong
He belongs in the public eye, under the spotlight and performing for fans.