The Future
Mr. Dave Lyrics
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Soft like Charmin, I used to use a Garmin (Yeah)
Now I know the streets, yeah we ridin' through Hardin (Fast)
Now Iโm eatin' lunch, eatin' lunch in gardens (Eatin', yeah)
Talk behind my back, please donโt make me have to pardon
Yโall donโt see it yet, but my man Iโm just startin' (Yโall donโt, yeah)
All aboard, yeah lil' man we departin' (Straight out)
I know some hearts are hardened, but please proceed with caution
Everybody wanna hate on my team
Theyโre just mad cause weโre living our dreams
Now theyโre runnin' 'round, clearin' the scene
They have no feelings like a metal machine (Stiff)
Theyโre just mad 'cause my facts are gleaned
The only color that I know is green (Money)
On a mission, if you know what I mean
Theyโre just hatin' 'cause Iโm keepin' it clean
Shout-out Unexpected, weโre going up and down (Yeah)
'Cause when the time comes, no you wonโt hear a sound (You wonโt)
I hope you take it easy, yeah I might see you around (Yeah)
Youโre always confused, like youโre in the Lost and Found (Straight up, straight up, straight up)
Soft like Charmin, I used to use a Garmin (Yeah)
Now I know the streets, yeah we ridin' through Hardin (Fast)
Now Iโm eatin' lunch, eatin' lunch in gardens (Eatin', yeah)
Talk behind my back, please donโt make me have to pardon
Yโall donโt see it yet, but my man Iโm just startin' (Yโall donโt, yeah)
All aboard, yeah lil' man we departin' (Straight out)
I know some hearts are hardened, but please proceed with caution
Iโm playin' defense, yeah I always stay guardin' (Yeah)
'Bout to take a flight, flight 152 (Which one?, OK)
Please donโt try to board, if you still donโt have a clue (Donโt do it)
If you donโt like me then youโre rude
Circle small, just like your shoes (Ha)
I have a lotta things to do, so please donโt kill my mood
Drip talk comin' soon (Ayeee)
Shoutout that boy Aidan (Aidan, Aidan, Aidan)
'Cause when heโs in his bag, yeah heโs not the one to play with
Yeah weโll cook you up like bacon, see you once and now weโre tracin' (Trace)
Catch us in the stu', yeah itโs only heat weโre makin' (Flame, flame, flame)
Soft like Charmin, I used to use a Garmin (Yeah)
Now I know the streets, yeah we ridin' through Hardin (Fast)
Now Iโm eatin' lunch, eatin' lunch in gardens (Eatin', yeah)
Talk behind my back, please donโt make me have to pardon
Yโall donโt see it yet, but my man Iโm just startin' (Yโall donโt, yeah)
All aboard, yeah lil' man we departin' (Straight out)
I know some hearts are hardened, but please proceed with caution
Iโm playin' defense, yeah I always stay guardin' (Always, always, always, always, always)
The song "The Future" by Mr. Dave is a reflection of his current state, ambition, and determination in life. He opens the song by highlighting his present confidence and self-awareness, explaining how he has outgrown the use of a Garmin, a navigation tool, and no longer needs it to get around the streets. Instead, he has learned the streets, as well as how to navigate through Hardin, implying that he can handle whatever challenges come his way. Mr. Dave acknowledges that there are haters who may talk behind his back and asks them to proceed with caution, as he is always on guard.
In the chorus, he addresses the negativity and skepticism from his haters, who are likely intimidated by his confidence and success. Mr. Dave is optimistic about the future and is determined to pursue his dreams, regardless of the haters. He shouts out Unexpected, his team, who has been with him through thick and thin. Through the lines, Mr. Dave expresses his confidence, determination, and ambition to work hard and not let anything obstruct his vision.
Line by Line Meaning
Soft like Charmin, I used to use a Garmin (Yeah)
I used to be soft and reliant on technology for directions, but now I know the streets and don't need a GPS
Now I know the streets, yeah we ridin' through Hardin (Fast)
I am confident in my knowledge of the streets and can navigate through them quickly
Now Iโm eatin' lunch, eatin' lunch in gardens (Eatin', yeah)
I am enjoying the fruits of my labor by having a peaceful lunch in a garden
Talk behind my back, please donโt make me have to pardon
If you talk about me behind my back, I might have to forgive you, but it would be better if you didn't say anything at all
Yโall donโt see it yet, but my man Iโm just startin' (Yโall donโt, yeah)
People may not realize it yet, but I am just beginning my journey and have a lot of potential
All aboard, yeah lil' man we departin' (Straight out)
Everyone is welcome to join me on my journey, and we are leaving now
I know some hearts are hardened, but please proceed with caution
Some people may have a tough exterior, so be careful when approaching them
Iโm playin' defense, yeah I always stay guardin' (Yeah)
I am always prepared and guarding myself against any potential threats or distractions
Everybody wanna hate on my team
People are jealous of my success and the people I work with
Theyโre just mad cause weโre living our dreams
People are resentful that we are achieving our goals and living the life we want
Now theyโre runnin' 'round, clearin' the scene
People who hate on us are now trying to distance themselves from us
They have no feelings like a metal machine (Stiff)
The people who hate on us are emotionless and robotic
Theyโre just mad 'cause my facts are gleaned
People are angry because I have the truth and the knowledge to back up my success
The only color that I know is green (Money)
The most important thing to me is money and financial success
On a mission, if you know what I mean
I am focused on achieving my goals, and it should be clear what I am working towards
Theyโre just hatin' 'cause Iโm keepin' it clean
People are jealous of me because I am staying true to myself and achieving success without resorting to unscrupulous tactics
Shout-out Unexpected, weโre going up and down (Yeah)
I want to acknowledge and thank the people who have supported me in my journey, even through the ups and downs
'Cause when the time comes, no you wonโt hear a sound (You wonโt)
When I achieve my goals, the people who doubted me will be silent
I hope you take it easy, yeah I might see you around (Yeah)
I am friendly and hope to run into people again, but I also want them to relax and not worry too much about me or my success
Youโre always confused, like youโre in the Lost and Found (Straight up, straight up, straight up)
Some people always seem lost and confused, like they are searching for something they can't find
Bout to take a flight, flight 152 (Which one?, OK)
I am about to travel by plane, specifically on flight number 152
Please donโt try to board, if you still donโt have a clue (Donโt do it)
If you are not sure what you're doing or where you're going, don't try to join me or compete with me
If you donโt like me then youโre rude
If you dislike me for no reason, you are being impolite and unfair
Circle small, just like your shoes (Ha)
Your group of friends or social circle is small, just like the size of your shoes
I have a lotta things to do, so please donโt kill my mood
I am very busy and productive, so please don't ruin my mood or energy with negativity
Drip talk comin' soon (Ayeee)
I will be sharing fashion or style advice soon
Shoutout that boy Aidan (Aidan, Aidan, Aidan)
I want to recognize and show appreciation for Aidan, whoever that may be
'Cause when heโs in his bag, yeah heโs not the one to play with
When Aidan is focused and motivated, he is a force to be reckoned with
Yeah weโll cook you up like bacon, see you once and now weโre tracin' (Trace)
We will defeat and outmaneuver our opponents, who will soon fade into obscurity
Catch us in the stu', yeah itโs only heat weโre makin' (Flame, flame, flame)
We are making great music and working hard in the studio
Iโm playin' defense, yeah I always stay guardin' (Always, always, always, always, always)
I am always vigilant and ready to protect myself and my interests
Lyrics ยฉ DistroKid
Written by: Bradley Lackey
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@user-jy7pg5zj6t
6 years later and hits harder than ever
@mr_wb310
frrr
@sanderdhaenens7020
the fact that tis is still so relevant makes it so damn good
@zakaria8267
the facts
@ayahhennawi1137
10000%
@reeng9196
They should teach Daveโs lyrics in the school history class. Every word is truth.
@twee.2737
English too
@tinachinwike3083
We did it for music
@JD-wi2kg
We actually did listen to this song in English when it came out and we had to write about it
@TheMickeyBloo
Maybe in economics, we could try to discuss where he thinks we'd get the money to fund all his socialist agendas. ๐คฃ