Mm
God gave up his son
Put him on Earth
Gave him a soul now
I can feel it
I'm feeling so numb
No, I feel more like dumb
They see me as dumb
Like who isn't though?
Yeah, and my specialty is taking empty words
And rep' them on my chest like I could go and change the world
The truth is
I'm feeling stranded, abandon the mission
God, what's the plan? Because I don't know
Yeah, yeah I don't know
I'm feeling stranded, abandon the mission
God, what's the plan? Because I don't know
Is my ambition too high?
Am I not worthy enough?
Is my opponent too tough?
Is there somewhere that I should be looking
Or not looking enough?
Yeah I don't know
I mean, I know I got a dream
And yes I got a dream car
I got a guy for my blunts
I know my best is enough
I know these patches is rough
I know my shoes 'gon get scrubbed
It's like my mind wide awake but body can't seem to get up
(This shit ain't adding up)
I always throw my all to people
Now my shoulder out the socket
So elevate my mind or you can elevate my pockets with drug money or chocolate
I'm at my lowest, they don't know 'cause they don't ever ask about it
I'm feeling stranded like wallflowers at parties
You know I'd like to break the ice but that's just not really my element
And everybody dancing
Do ya'll not notice this elephant?
This nigga is chunky chunky
I call him my buddy buddy
They hate him like Tory Tory
We dipped out that weak ass party
I told him my whole life story
He told me "that's kinda' funny because...
To tell you the truth
I'm feeling stranded, abandon the mission
God what's the plan? Because I don't know
Yeah, I don't know"
I'm feeling stranded, abandon the mission
God, what's the plan because I don't know
I mean, the pain that I'm representing it makes for good art
The pain that I'm representing it makes for good talks
The pain that I'm representing it makes for good walks
I'll save this part of my life- a story time for future kids
While they probably laugh about it, wassup?
(Hmm)
We feeling stranded, abandon the mission
God what's the plan? Because we just don't know, we just don't know, yeah
(Hmm, no no)
I'm feeling stranded, abandon the mission
God what's the plan? Because I just don't know I just don't know
But still He gave up His son
And put him on Earth
And gave him a soul now I can feel it
Yeah, well I can sort of feel it
Listen, you don't have to have it all figured out today
Just keep pushing, have faith
Believe in yourself as I believe in you
Now come on, I'll help you up

Overall Meaning

The song "Stranded" by Michele Adamson featuring J.Viewz is a poignant expression of confusion, doubt, and a sense of abandonment. The lyrics revolve around the singer questioning the direction of their life and feeling lost and abandoned, despite the constant presence of God. The opening lines refer to the sacrifice made by God when he gave up his son and put him on Earth, with the singer wondering whether this sacrifice was worth it. The recurring chorus line "I'm feeling stranded, abandon the mission" speaks to the feelings of aimlessness and futility that the singer is experiencing.

The song's verses explore the singer's struggle to find their place in the world. They question their own ambition, worthiness, and ability to succeed, wondering whether they are simply not good enough, or if they are looking in the wrong place. They express their frustration at feeling trapped in their current circumstances, at being unable to break free and achieve their dreams. They also touch on the themes of pain, art, and storytelling, suggesting that the singer's struggles can be turned into something beautiful and meaningful.

Overall, "Stranded" is a deeply emotional and introspective song that speaks to the struggles of finding one's place in the world. It takes a hard look at the darker side of faith and belief, exploring the feelings of doubt and confusion that can arise even in the midst of a spiritual journey.

Line by Line Meaning

Mm
Opening non-verbal sound

God gave up his son
God sent Jesus Christ to Earth

Put him on Earth
God sent Jesus Christ to exist on Earth

Gave him a soul now
Jesus Christ had a spiritual identity

I can feel it
The singer senses something spiritual, possibly referring to Christ's soul

I'm feeling so numb
The singer feels emotionally disconnected

No, I feel more like dumb
The singer feels inadequate or foolish

They see me as dumb
Others perceive the singer as foolish

Like who isn't though?
The singer suggests that most people feel foolish sometimes

Yeah, and my specialty is taking empty words
The singer is skilled at expressing herself despite a lack of depth in her words

And rep' them on my chest like I could go and change the world
The singer uses her words like a badge of honor, as though they could inspire change

The truth is
The singer is now going to reveal the truth

I'm feeling stranded, abandon the mission God, what's the plan? Because I don't know Yeah, yeah I don't know
The singer feels lost and abandoned by God, questioning her mission and purpose

Is my ambition too high?
The singer wonders if her goals are unrealistic

Am I not worthy enough?
The singer questions her self-worth

Is my opponent too tough?
The singer considers whether her obstacles are insurmountable

Is there somewhere that I should be looking Or not looking enough?
The singer wonders if there is something she is missing

Yeah I don't know
The singer admits to not having answers

I mean, I know I got a dream
The singer has a dream

And yes I got a dream car
The singer has a specific dream car in mind

I got a guy for my blunts
The singer has a connection for marijuana

I know my best is enough
The singer believes in herself and her abilities

I know these patches is rough
The singer acknowledges the difficulties she has faced

I know my shoes 'gon get scrubbed
The singer knows her shoes will get dirty

It's like my mind wide awake but body can't seem to get up (This shit ain't adding up)
The singer feels mentally alert while physically exhausted, and the situation seems problematic

I always throw my all to people Now my shoulder out the socket
The singer gives everything she has to others, and now she feels drained

So elevate my mind or you can elevate my pockets with drug money or chocolate
The singer suggests that her problems could be solved by either uplifting her spirits or providing material comfort

I'm at my lowest, they don't know 'cause they don't ever ask about it
The singer feels like she is at a low point, but no one recognizes it

I'm feeling stranded like wallflowers at parties
The singer feels isolated and ignored, like a wallflower at a party

You know I'd like to break the ice but that's just not really my element
The singer would like to connect with people, but feels uncomfortable initiating conversation

And everybody dancing Do ya'll not notice this elephant? This nigga is chunky chunky
The singer observes that everyone is dancing and having fun, but she is weighed down by her problems, symbolized by an elephant

I call him my buddy buddy They hate him like Tory Tory
The singer feels a connection to her symbol of a problem, but others dislike it

We dipped out that weak ass party I told him my whole life story He told me "that's kinda' funny because...
The singer leaves the party with her symbol of a problem, and confides in it

To tell you the truth I'm feeling stranded, abandon the mission God what's the plan? Because I don't know Yeah, I don't know"
The singer repeats the chorus, revealing that her symbol of a problem feels similarly lost as she does

But still He gave up His son And put him on Earth And gave him a soul now I can feel it Yeah, well I can sort of feel it
The singer reflects on the opening lines, acknowledging the existence of Christ's soul, but still feeling disconnected and doubtful

Listen, you don't have to have it all figured out today Just keep pushing, have faith Believe in yourself as I believe in you Now come on, I'll help you up
The singer offers encouragement and support, urging the listener to keep going and have faith in themselves

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