The Around My Way (Freedom Ain't Free) Songfacts reports that Fiasco’s first single off his fourth studio album, Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album Pt. 1 debuted on May 21, 2012. On "Around My Way (Freedom Ain't Free)," he spits rhymes about aspects of modern American life he doesn’t like such as "Suicide bombers and prosperity gospels, emaciated models, with cocaine and blood pouring out their nostrils” as well as socio-political problems in Ghana and the invasion of Iraq.
Lupe released his fifth studio album Tetsuo & Youth on January 20, 2015.
Lupe's 8th Studio Album DRILL MUSIC IN ZION was released on June 23rd 2022
Lupe has previously been on label Epic with his group Da Pak and then signed a solo deal with Arista. His years at Arista only led to the 2003 promo single "Pop Pop" as well as guest appearances on singles from Tha' Rayne (2002's "Kiss Me" and 2003's "Didn't You Know") and K Fox (2003's "This Life"), then Arista folded in 2004 and Lupe was signed to Atlantic Records.
I Don't Wanna Care Right Now
Lupe Fiasco Lyrics
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I'm not a choo-choo
I'ma turbo!
Hater pray to god that I turn slow
Like I'm sipping on purple
But I ain't on your glow
I'm in a whole 'nother circle
Trying to keep it clean like church clothes
But that ain't gonna work though
Get your respect, but lose all my worth no
You can dead that, get a hearse, go
Don't need 48 you'll find a killer in the first floor
It was me boy, too commercial
Feeling out of place like PETA at a fur store
So I left with a couple dozen fur coats
Said I could never break away from your hold
Watch me, turn up
Said that I blew it like Turquoise
Just mad hear it all in your word choice
Know it hurts but I really don't care though
Let me rub it in, get it all up in that hole
I can see the morning creeping up on us
It's like the world's in my hands now
I'm feeling so rebellious from all of the envy crowding around me
I don't wanna care right now
I don't wanna care, don't wanna care right now
(I don't wanna care right, don't wanna care right now)
I don't wanna care, don't wanna care right now
No I really don't, really don't, wanna care right now
Oh-oh Go-Go-God over everything-thing
You fly but stars over everything-thing
And I'm one of them, yeah one of th-the-them
Oh I'm not o-o-one? Well I'm a hundred th-the-then
I'm a hundred mother loving stars
You're no lights, you're an undercover car
I'm an ambulance, and a fire truck, and some strobe lights, tied up!
Shining all in your eyes, all out of yours and all into mine
Lights and stars is all intertwined
And I'm feeling like Malcolm looking all out the blinds
Any means any means, and you can do anything anything
And the flow tight, skinny jeans skinny jeans
Hit you like Pacquiao, Philippines Philippines
I can see the morning creeping up on us
It's like the world's in my hands now
I'm feeling so rebellious from all of the envy crowding around me
I don't wanna care right now
I don't wanna care, don't wanna care right now
(I don't wanna care right, don't wanna care right now)
I don't wanna care, don't wanna care right now
No I really don't, really don't, wanna care right now
Y'all know I'm the letter homie Lupe, yes sir, who they
They yester, and I'm today, and tomorrow, hooray
Can I get a hip-hip for the new K-I-N-G, nigga I-AM-HE
Got the game in the clutch like I N G
You ball little boy, But I N-B-A
With a hand for the world, you a boy band with a dance and a twirl
I'm a rockstar with a band so thorough
Big ass tour bus that's jammed full of girls
T-t-tell' em what it do, holla from the bottom, yell it from the roof
T-t-tell 'em what it do, I don't care about your curfew
I'll tell you when I'm through boy
I can see the morning creeping up on us
It's like the world's in my hands now
I'm feeling so rebellious from all of the envy crowding around me
I don't wanna care right now
I don't wanna care, don't wanna care right now
(I don't wanna care right, don't wanna care right now)
I don't wanna care, don't wanna care right now
No I really don't, really don't, wanna care right now
Tell 'em what it do, yell it from the bottom, yell it from the roof boy
Tell 'em what it do, holla from the bottom, yell it from the roof boy
Tell 'em what it do, holla from the bottom, yell it from the roof boy
Tell 'em what it do, holla from the bottom, yell it from the roof boy
I don't wanna
I-I don't wanna
I-I-I don't wanna
C-c-c-care right
C-c-c-care right now
I don't wanna
I-I don't wanna
I-I-I don't wanna
C-c-c-care right
C-c-c-care right now
In Lupe Fiasco's song "I Don't Wanna Care Right Now," the rapper is expressing his lack of interest in caring about the opinions and expectations of others. He begins the first verse by asserting his confident and strong nature, stating that he is not a choo-choo, but a turbo. He goes on to mention how he is in a different circle than those around him and that he feels out of place amongst commercialism. He mentions how he could never break away from his hold, but he will continue to try to keep things clean like church clothes. Lupe continues to assert himself throughout the song, stating that he doesn't care what others think of him and he doesn't want to lose his worth while trying to gain respect from others.
The chorus of the song highlights Lupe's independence and unwillingness to be controlled by the envy of others. He says that he feels "rebellious" and doesn't want to care about anything at the moment. Later in the song, he uses metaphors and similes to describe his talent and prominence in the rap game. He mentions that he is like one hundred stars and that others are no lights but an undercover car. He says that he is a rockstar with a jam-packed tour bus full of girls, while others are just a boy band with a dance and a twirl.
Overall, "I Don't Wanna Care Right Now" is a song about Lupe Fiasco's defiant and unwavering attitude towards the expectations and opinions of others. He is focused on his own success and is determined to not let anyone else's envy or negativity bring him down.
Line by Line Meaning
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Introductory sound
I'm not a choo-choo
I am not slow and steady, I am fast-paced
I'ma turbo!
I am unstoppable and unrelenting
Hater pray to god that I turn slow
Those who dislike me hope that I fail or slow down
Like I'm sipping on purple
Like I am enjoying the finer things in life
But I ain't on your glow
But I am not trying to impress or be like you
I'm in a whole 'nother circle
I am in a completely different social class or group
Trying to keep it clean like church clothes
I am trying to maintain my integrity and reputation
Said that respect was something had to work for
I was told that respect needed to be earned
But that ain't gonna work though
But that method is not effective
Get your respect, but lose all my worth no
I do not want to gain respect at the cost of my self-worth
You can dead that, get a hearse, go
You can give up and leave, I do not need you
Don't need 48 you'll find a killer in the first floor
You do not need to look far for someone who is tough or skilled
It was me boy, too commercial
My style became too mainstream and lost its originality
Feeling out of place like PETA at a fur store
I feel like I do not belong, like someone who opposes the practices they see
So I left with a couple dozen fur coats
I decided to give in and take part in the thing I originally opposed
Said I could never break away from your hold
People told me I could not break free from your control or influence
Watch me, turn up
Watch me exceed expectations and rise to the occasion
Said that I blew it like Turquoise
People said I messed up like something that is damaged or ruined
Just mad hear it all in your word choice
I can hear your anger in the words you choose
Know it hurts but I really don't care though
I understand that it may be painful, but I am not affected by it
Let me rub it in, get it all up in that hole
Let me emphasize my success and make it clear to you
I can see the morning creeping up on us
I see that a new day is beginning
It's like the world's in my hands now
I feel like I have control over my own destiny
I'm feeling so rebellious from all of the envy crowding around me
I am motivated and energized by the jealousy that surrounds me
I don't wanna care right now
I do not want to be bothered or burdened by anything at the moment
No I really don't, really don't, wanna care right now
I am emphasizing that I have no interest in caring or worrying right now
Oh-oh Go-Go-God over everything-thing
God is the most important thing in life
You fly but stars over everything-thing
You may be impressive, but there are things out there that are even more amazing
And I'm one of them, yeah one of th-the-them
I am part of the elite group of amazing things or people
Oh I'm not o-o-one? Well I'm a hundred th-the-then
Even if I am not considered the best, I am still part of the extremely impressive group
I'm a hundred mother loving stars
I am extremely impressive and wonderful
You're no lights, you're an undercover car
You are not impressive or special
I'm an ambulance, and a fire truck, and some strobe lights, tied up!
I am like multiple impressive things all rolled into one
Shining all in your eyes, all out of yours and all into mine
I am so impressive that I am blinding and capturing your attention
Lights and stars is all intertwined
The impressive things in life are all connected and related
And I'm feeling like Malcolm looking all out the blinds
I feel like I am hiding and watching from a distance like Malcolm X
Any means any means, and you can do anything anything
You can achieve anything by any means necessary
And the flow tight, skinny jeans skinny jeans
My style and performance are impressive and unique
Hit you like Pacquiao, Philippines Philippines
My impact or success is like that of the boxer Manny Pacquiao
Y'all know I'm the letter homie Lupe, yes sir, who they
You all know me, I am Lupe Fiasco
They yester, and I'm today, and tomorrow, hooray
I represent the present and the future, and I am cause for celebration
Can I get a hip-hip for the new K-I-N-G, nigga I-AM-HE
Can I get a cheer for the new ruler, who is me
Got the game in the clutch like I N G
I have control over the game like an expert
You ball little boy, But I N-B-A
You may play well, but I am on a higher level
With a hand for the world, you a boy band with a dance and a twirl
I have an influence on the world, while you are like a pop group
I'm a rockstar with a band so thorough
I am like a rockstar with a group of extremely talented supporters
Big ass tour bus that's jammed full of girls
I am successful and surrounded by pretty women
T-t-tell' em what it do, holla from the bottom, yell it from the roof
Let everyone know what you are capable of, shout it out
I don't care about your curfew
I do not abide by your rules or restrictions
I'll tell you when I'm through boy
I will decide when I am finished or done, not you
Tell 'em what it do, yell it from the bottom, yell it from the roof boy
Once again, let everyone know what you are capable of, shout it out
I don't wanna
I do not want to do something or be involved
I-I don't wanna
Emphatically stating that I do not want to do something
I-I-I don't wanna
Repeating in a more intense way that I do not want to do something
C-c-c-care right
I do not want to care or be concerned
C-c-c-care right now
I do not want to care or be concerned at this very moment
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: James M. Giannos, Dominick J. Jordan, Jaspon P.D. Boyd, Wasalu Jaco
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