Raise The Flag
Machine Gun Kelly Lyrics

Regrets collect like old friends
Memories of bad experiences linger around us and remind us of our past mistakes.

here to relive your darkest moments
These memories come back to haunt us and make us remember the worst times in our life.

I can see no way, I can see no way
Sometimes in life we lose hope and feel trapped in our situation with no escape.

And all of the gouls come out to play
When we are at our lowest points, negative thoughts and influences surround us and try to drag us down further.

and every demond wants his pound of flesh
Our worst fears and doubts come to life during these moments and try to consume us.

but I like to keep some things to myself
Despite everything, we have to keep some parts of ourselves private and protected.

I like to keep my issues drawn
We should express our feelings and experiences through art to help ourselves and others understand our emotions.

Its always darkest before the
When we are close to the edge, we might feel like it's impossible to overcome our obstacles, but we need to hold on and keep pushing forward.

Kells
The artist introduces himself.

All these pretty lights
People are blinded by material things like money, fame, and status.

Cant you see em'
People are so obsessed with these things that they don't realize what really matters.

endless nights
The lengths that people go to pursue these goals are endless and never satisfying.

in my lifes museum
Our past experiences create an exhibit in our minds that we can reflect on but not change.

where we see our heroes
We look up to people as our role models, but we often forget that they too have weaknesses and struggles.

and pretend to be em'
We imitate our heroes, but we don't truly know what they went through to achieve their success.

and we seize the day
Instead of worrying about the future or dwelling on the past, we need to live in the present and make the most out of each moment.

carpe diem
Seize the day - a Latin phrase that encourages living in the moment and seizing opportunities.

previous to this dream state
Before achieving success, the artist was in a state of dreaming and wishing for a better life.

I had left overs on each plate
The artist was once struggling and didn't have enough resources to make ends meet.

left shoe all tatted up from this long journey my feet ache
The artist's journey to success was long and arduous, and is reflected by his worn-out shoes.

left the life that I lived cause every day was just replays
The artist decided to change his life and pursue his passion because he felt stuck in his old routine.

and I dreamed big, walked around in my PJs
Despite his struggles, the artist had big dreams and didn't let his circumstances discourage him.

and my street days is still here
The artist hasn't forgotten his roots and still remembers where he came from.

never changed I still wear, the same pair
Even though he's successful now, the artist still values simplicity and doesn't let fame change him.

phone call, what for? we aint long distance I'm still there
The artist is always there for his friends and family, no matter the distance or time.

still on the blocks with gun cops and gun shots
The artist hasn't forgotten the dangerous environment he grew up in and still remembers the sounds of gunshots and police sirens.

all familiar of the sound of whats hot
He knows what's popular and tries to mix his own style with what's trendy.

12 dollar showers at truck stops
Even though he's successful now, the artist hasn't forgotten what it's like to struggle and remembers the days where he couldn't afford anything better than truck stop showers.

will give anybody motivation that you must not lose this, one shot.
The artist's past struggles motivate him to keep pushing and taking advantage of the opportunities that he has now.

Demond days
The artist is facing difficult and trying times.

Evil nights
The darkness surrounding him is overwhelming and full of negative energy.

counting hours
The weight of his situation feels heavy and he's counting down the seconds until things get better.

frequent flights
Despite his struggles, the artist is still traveling and chasing his dreams.

people strife
People cause drama and can make his life difficult.

hear it once
People's negative words and actions can be hurtful, especially when repeated.

speak it twice
The more people repeat negativity, the more it can affect and influence others.

hearts never break even
Heartbreak is never equal or fair and often leaves lasting emotional scars.

and they change color like seasons
Emotions and feelings are constantly changing and evolving like the seasons.

backs turn like treason
People can betray and turn on you, even those who you thought were close to you.

but somehow you swear you aint leavin'
Despite this, there are still people who will stay loyal and refuse to leave your side no matter what.

follow me now, follow me now
The artist is leading the way and wants others to follow his path.

spoons full of sugar from hand folds of medicine
The artist is using poetic language to describe the bitter truth of reality and how sometimes it must be mixed with sweetness to be accepted.

help it go, down, help it go, down
The artist wants his message to be absorbed by listeners and help them cope with their own struggles.

I was just a fool in a room full of Edisons
The artist recognizes his own foolishness in the beginning of his journey and how he was surrounded by those who were innovating and succeeding.

look at me now
Despite his beginnings, the artist has achieved success through hard work and determination.

feel my words
The artist wants people to understand and empathize with his struggles through his lyrics.

look at this sound
The artist's music speaks volumes and is able to convey emotions and experiences through sound.

reminiscing on when I was looking out on the city
The artist remembers a time when he was on the outside looking in on the world of success and fame.

wishing a million mufuckas give me that crown
The artist dreamed of being recognized as the best and gaining the crown of success.

bitch I run this, town.
The artist is now successful and confident in his abilities to take control of his own destiny and career.