eye/i and i/nation
Mavi Lyrics

The difference between a nigga like me and a hundred million is a couple years
The singer believes that time is the only thing separating them from being like a wealthy person

Had to knock the lining out her ribs to let some love in there
The singer had to break down emotional barriers in a past relationship in order to make it work

I be justifying crises lived from writing couple hymns
The singer finds solace in writing music when they undergo difficult times

Laws that I abide concerning family a covenant
The artist values the importance of family and sees it as a sacred bond

Trauma I survived done left me planted, ain't no buckling
The artist has experienced trauma in their life but has learned to cope and move forward

Bar was raised up high by all the xan and when my lover dipped
The singer set their standards too high due to drug use and was left heartbroken when their partner left

I stay calm and guided through the qualms to reach the subtle shit
The singer remains level-headed during difficult times and seeks out the smaller things in life

I still got anxiety, your calls'll leave me tunneled in
The artist still experiences anxiety and can become very focused on their phone when receiving certain calls

I got over lying underlying where my heart is
The artist has moved past hiding their true feelings and is open about their emotions

I got puddled pride and troubled eyes cause I'm an artist
The artist experiences a mix of pride and self-doubt due to their profession as an artist

I been close to morgue underscoring where my mind was
The singer has been in very dark places emotionally and almost lost their life

I've eloped before and other corny shit to find love
The artist has done things to pursue love that they now view as foolish

I've bespoke and I've reproached the lord still tryna find bruh
The singer has sought guidance from a higher power in their search for a life partner

I done got some crazy ass results for showing kindness
The singer has received unexpected and sometimes negative outcomes from trying to be kind to others

Let the sun talk in love with light aubade bathing me
The singer finds peace and love in the beauty of a sunrise

Administration meant for saving me act like they hating me
The artist feels that those in charge of their care show hostility towards them

Stumbled into worlds of vacancy, I stayed, to say the least
The artist has encountered many empty, meaningless situations in life but has persevered

Crumbled spirit furled to make-believe tiptoeing flames beneath
The singer has faced great adversity and kept their emotions hidden, like flames hidden beneath the surface

I had to pick that up
The singer had to physically pick something up

Eye had to shed that tear
The artist had to cry

I had to give that up
The artist had to let something go

Eye level led me here
The artist got to where they are now by staying focused and determined

Sky level bred, I'm fallen
The singer has high aspirations but has fallen from their initial goal

Blind spots, so all sights sealed
The artist has weaknesses and is not aware of everything around them

Oh aight, so now I get it
The singer has just understood something

Might pinch me now, eyes peeled
The singer is now alert and cautious

I know my plate better not drove
The singer knows what they can and cannot handle

Eyesore that old ass tag
The artist is not pleased with an old item they own

Po' me, won't let that hold me back from toting my gas
The artist will not let their financial situation keep them from pursuing their passions

Eyes swollen closing
The singer's eyes are swelling shut

'I know you floating', coldly mom dotes
The singer's mother is distant and unsympathetic to their emotional state

I roll two rosy eyes
The artist rolls their eyes in disbelief or annoyance

Other than the odor of OG smoke cloaked in lies
The only thing the artist can smell is the scent of marijuana while others are lying to them

No surprise, homie
What is happening is not surprising to the artist's friend

The Henny half shockingly get held down over than coke
The singer is surprised that their friend cannot handle their alcohol as well as their drug use

Eyes open close
The artist alternates between being awake and asleep

What the fuck was I just poking, oh no
The singer is confused about what they just witnessed or did

Beer goggles got my eyes pose like they broke
Alcohol has impaired the singer's vision

I know I'ma catch a sideye dashin' out the door
The singer believes they will receive a disapproving look from someone as they leave

Flash my forever doctors note, 'Too depressed, gotta go'
The artist has a medical note declaring them too depressed to work

It do the trick, that's always, though
The note always works

Newer glint in my eye, another sunrise
The singer feels renewed and optimistic about a new day

Another punchclock
The singer is starting another work day

Another bum rhymer for lunchbox
The artist listens to mediocre rap music during their lunch break

I flubbed a couple tough trials
The artist struggled through some tough situations recently

For this kumquat colored rough rider
The artist is proud to be a tough, unrefined individual who stands out like a kumquat

Bumped vials
The singer has used drugs

Nothing like the drugs I do
The artist is very selective and particular about what drugs they use

Shorty was squeamish and intravenous
The singer is describing someone who is uncomfortable around needles

I was into keeping breathing room
The singer values personal space and freedom

Hide and seek games pregamed with a 'see you soon'
The singer has left their partner but plans to see them again

On the creep
The artist is trying to keep their behavior or location a secret

But my nigga, it's me
The artist is addressing a friend or acquaintance who does not recognize them

She lick and taste the esteem
The singer's partner or crush is attracted to their status or reputation

Precipitation preceding
Rain or some other type of precipitation is coming soon

Need the cake and the cream
The artist wants it all and will not settle for anything less

Whether via coco from fosters, avian, or tree
The artist is describing different ways in which they might get high

I'm a big decision maker bigger difference maker
The artist sees themselves as someone who makes important and impactful decisions

Risky business hater, quit the flinching shaky
The singer dislikes taking risks and wants to be confident in their decisions

Hands say that I could take the pack
The artist's ability to handle drugs is evident in their hands

And take it all
The singer is willing to take on any challenge

Same thing I'm baying, baby flinging maison drawls
The singer is talking about buying expensive clothes and undergarments for their partner

I ate it, she ain't shave because I paid to have it lazered off
The singer paid for their partner to get laser hair removal and showed appreciation for the results

I be with anti orph needless to say we ain't the same at all
The artist is with people who hold different values and beliefs than they do

Was out in Baltimore, unfinished business like the ravens, dawg
The artist has unresolved issues in Baltimore, similar to how the Ravens football team plays games until they are finished

Fuck ya comment dork, go drop a four and make that pain dissolve
The singer is dismissive of negative comments and suggests that the person criticizing them should drink cough syrup to ease their emotional pain

My cousin hit the wock, you missed the stain we look the same and all
The singer's cousin used the drug Wock and is now high, while someone else did not take advantage of the opportunity to use it

And I'm walking with a thang that keep a plane from taking off
The artist has a weapon with them that could cause a disruption at an airport

Gotta creeped up on a stain, you in the station with the law
The artist encountered someone who was doing something illegal and was almost caught by the police

Everything on him was fake except his chain, we took it off
The artist and their associates committed robbery by stealing someone's real chain, while everything else on their person was fake

I ain't seen my dawg in days, we blow a quake to stay involved
The singer and their friend have not seen each other in a while and plan to smoke marijuana together to reconnect

I done took a condom off for women, Satan wouldn't cross
The artist is willing to do anything for women, even something bad or morally reprehensible

Niggas to popping off cause they adjacent to the boss
Other people are acting aggressively because they are close to those in charge

Mad them hanging on my name, won't get them paid, I brush 'em off
People who are obsessed with the singer's reputation will not benefit financially and are therefore not a concern for them