Clouds
M.E.S. Lyrics
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But every cloud has a silver lining
I been through the worst now I'm the best inside
Always keeping faith and put the rest aside
Now I use my tests to make em testify
Bugged by the hate but my love be the pesticide
Dry your eyes, see the sky, every cloud has a silver line
Dry your eyes, see the sky, every cloud has a silver line
Paying the price of living right almost cost me life
Its never easy to trust when it gets harder and harder
To stay out of jail man I was praying to the father
Staying focused on the future of my sons and my daughters
So I started going at heads like the boy was a barber
The more that she lied the more that they caught her
Generational mistakes but the past never taught her
Everyday I had to swallow my pride
Going to sleep with them tears in my eyes
Feeling defeated the more that I tried
Got easy to see it the more that I cried
Had what I needed but low on supply
Sending the message but got no reply
Hopin to die
Broken inside
Made to survive
What I spoke came alive
I lost everything except patience
Handing over my paper like I needed someone to grade it
Feeling hated
By the ones that I loved the most
Now I got it back with the bread so let's make a toast
I been through the worst now I'm the best inside
Always keeping faith and put the rest aside
Now I use my tests to make em testify
Bugged by the hate but my love be the pesticide
Dry your eyes, see the sky, every cloud has a silver line
Dry your eyes, see the sky, every cloud has a silver line
I'm black so I'm guilty until I'm proven innocent
But God's magnificence brought significance to my indifference
Dying to live again everyday I had a funeral
Incontinent when pissed off the microphone became my urinal
They mistake my kindness for weakness when I'm being merciful
Personalized attacks but I never took it personal
Had to humble myself and put my wrist up in the handcuffs
I'm over sitting down it's understood when I stand up
I'm just made to stand out
Won't looking for no hand out
But God worked his plan out
I'm just who I am now
They just want this man down
But they can't take me out, take me out, take me out, take me out no
I got hit from all angles
Never pledge to flag if it got stars spangled
This land of the free is designed to put you in debt
But when you rich in faith God will put your name on a check
I been through the worst now I'm the best inside
Always keeping faith and put the rest aside
Now I use my tests to make em testify
Bugged by the hate but my love be the pesticide
Dry your eyes, see the sky, every cloud has a silver line
Dry your eyes, see the sky, every cloud has a silver line
I made it, you hate it
Yeah I made it, know you hate it
Say I made it, you hate it
Yeah I made it, know you hate it
So I'm safe in his arms
Forever
Say I'm safe in his arms
Say I'm safe in his arms
Forever
Listen, moment of silence
Just close your mouth and let you heart listen
The most beautiful people treat you the ugliest
And what's meant to be easy is often times the most troubling
I graduated after patience became my subject
My private praise brought God glory in the public
When it came down to it he was like the only friend I really had
In court I listened to my kids refer to me as their other dad
When in fact for the past few years I was like the only parent that they really had
That type of hurt will make you really sad
Not to mention someone who is not even a man claiming to be a real dad
It don't make sense but that foolishness will make you real mad
Cuz I was the one that they cried to
After they had been lied to
Protected them I tried to
Like a male lion in a pride do
Who can I speak my mind to?
I must be destiny's child based on all that I survived through
I could've died from the stories but I kept living it
My all I kept giving it, bleeding without a period tryna breath through the sentences
They didn't care what it could do to me
But it wasn't new to me
Through the scrutiny God had something to prove to me
The story was twisted, but the righteous prevailed over the wicked
When no one else did God listened
now I'm forever gifted
Amen
In the song "Clouds," M.E.S. raps about how people often overlook one's problems and forget about them. He talks about the importance of being true to oneself and not caring about what detractors say, especially if it doesn't involve money or the eternal quest for knowledge. M.E.S. mentions that he has been one with the wordplay since he was in the third grade and has his third eye open, giving him clarity and understanding. Life twirls around him as he drifts aimlessly, but he never runs out of jet fuel as he flies through a chaotic world, lost and divided. M.E.S. also pays homage to Mac Miller, who had passed away, and gives thanks to his team, family, and friends who have all contributed to his successful journey.
One interesting fact about this song is that it was produced by Noc from the hip-hop group, Justus League. Another fact is that M.E.S. has worked with J. Cole, Logic, and Kendrick Lamar, among others, and has garnered quite a following on social media platforms like Instagram and YouTube. The song has a laid-back vibe and features a sample from the song "Don't Go" by Ciara, making it an excellent choice for lounging around or chilling with friends. The lyrics reflect a sense of hope and determination, as M.E.S. seems to be saying that he will persevere despite life's struggles and obstacles.
The chords for "Clouds" are not available at this time.
In summary, "Clouds" by M.E.S. is a contemplative and introspective song that touches on how people often overlook others' struggles and problems. The lyrics also reflect a sense of hope and determination, as M.E.S. seems to be saying that he will persevere despite life's struggles and obstacles. The song is laid-back and has a sample from the song "Don't Go" by Ciara. While the chords for "Clouds" are not available at this time, the song has garnered quite a following on social media platforms like Instagram and YouTube.
Line by Line Meaning
What's often expected ain't always projected
Things that are anticipated may not turn out as planned
They take yo, problems neglect em, way too often forget ya
Others tend to avoid or ignore your problems and your needs frequently
I'm thinkin' bout, what the message is, what I wanna tell em
I contemplate what I should say and how to convey some important message
I never been too good at dispellin', but I've been one with the wordplay
I am not skilled at dispelling things, but I have great mastery of playing games with words
Listen what my words say, I had my third eye open since the third grade
Pay attention to what I am saying, I have had an intuition since I was young
And I ain't concerned what deterrers say, less it got shit to do with money or eternal searchin'
I am unconcerned with what those who discourage me may say, except for issues relating to money or existential searching
I'm just steppin' out my back door, listen to the birds sing
I am simply stepping out of my house and enjoying the melody of the singing birds
I ain't trippin' at all, that'll be the worst thing
I am not stressing about anything; that would be the worst thing to do
If I get some money, bless the fam, that's the first thing
If I get some cash, I will bless my family first and foremost
Yeah, I fell in love with this life, she was flirting
I developed a great affection for this world, which seems to be reciprocated
Aye, stuntin' like a kickflip, runnin' shit like fitness
I am impressing like a skateboard move, dominating things like someone working out
Get messy when we kick shit, star and I ain't wishin'
We make a mess when we start doing things, and I am not aspiring to be a celebrity
Horses in the engine cause ya boy been seein' biscuits
There is a lot of power in my engine because I have been seeing stacks of money
Third eye open, and I ain't seein' blurry visions
I am enlightened and my insights are crystal clear
Ain't learned it in an instance, earned it, wasn't given
I did not acquire knowledge or anything else instantly, I had to work hard for it
Burnin' on this incense, turn a light to my jewels and I watch em glisten'
The burning incense highlights my precious things, making them shine brightly
Took some time and distance, now I see what's missin'
It took some time and space, but now I see what was lacking
Rest in peace, Mac Miller
A tribute to the late rapper, Mac Miller
Okay, okay, well, I'ma be here for a while, longer than I did expect to
I plan to be around for a long time, beyond my initial expectations
I was outta town gettin' lost till I was rescued
I was lost when I left the city, but someone rescued me
Now I'm in the clouds, come down when I'm outta jet fuel
I am on a high, but I will descend when I have run out of energy
But I never run outta jet fuel
I always have the energy I need to push through
I been on autopilot, flyin' through a world divided
I have been going through life on autopilot, navigating through a divided world
This shit fucked up, no lyin', why all them legends dyin'?
This situation is messed up, and there's no denying it; why are so many notable people dying?
Don't see no silver linin' (No), don't see no sunsets shinin' (No)
There is no hope or beauty in sight
I'm gone too far no mileage, I'm gone too far no mileage
I have traveled a great distance without measuring how far I went
Faithfully faded, I'm dreamin' I made it
I am faithfully and deliberately forgetting things while dreaming of making it big
My team, my fam, my dawgs all with me, we got it gold-plated
My team, family, and friends are all here with me, and our success is assured
You hatin', you jaded, this picture, I painted
If you are hating or feeling disillusioned, it is because you do not understand the picture I have painted
I'm up in the city of clouds, ain't comin' down I think I'm stayin'
I am in a place where things seem to be perfect and will remain here
Watch out for them boys by the lake
Beware of the shady characters by the lake
Cause they be on go, fuck a break
They are always moving forward; they do not slow down
Shit can get real when you fake, so I stay out the way and that's how I get paid
Things can turn dangerous when one is pretending, so I stay low-key and make money that way
Come from a family who think that I make, I ain't got time for a hoe, keep it safe
I come from a family that believes in me, and I do not have time for someone who is not trustworthy
I keep a salary up in my safe, I deal with bosses, I don't deal with hate
I keep my earnings in a safe and only deal with people who are professional, not hateful
I came from losses, I know how it taste, SEM in my line talkin' open the gate
I have experienced defeat, and I recognize the taste of it; SEM is calling me for an opportunity
Told him don't wait up I'm comin' I'm late, if you my brother I'll give you a plate
I told SEM not to wait for me because I am running late, but if you are my brother, I will share with you
I don't give no fucks bout what they gon say
I do not care what others may say
I ain't got beef cause nobody is even on levels I play
I have no conflicts because nobody is on the same level as me
I'm playin' games I control, I got possession and I just be keepin' away
I am controlling the games I play and staying away from people who want to take control
Fuck shit, I keep it at bay (Bay), fuckboys I'm pointin' my K (K)
Bad things, I keep under control; if someone is a troublemaker, I am ready to confront them
Rona, robbin', I got a mask on my face (Face)
I am wearing a mask to protect myself from the coronavirus and to conceal my identity from robbers
If you doin' nothin', then I just got better today
If you are not doing anything, then I have achieved something today
I know dear mom I'ma pray, then I'm gon move to LA
I will pray for my dear mother, then I will move to Los Angeles
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Justin Holmes
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