Back In The Day
Mr. Scruff Lyrics


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Shout out Jay Rock
T.D.E

I done seen a lot in my day
Accumulation of my knowledge on display
Take a look
Issa book
Pictures for each page
Take a turn
Read what I've learned
Don't repeat mistakes
Back in my day

I remember back when I wild and flirty
Thinking things gone stay like this until I'm old and thirty
Hit 18 I thought I was done learning
Then i found out i ain't even started the journey
Thought I was an eagle found out i was a birdy
In the wilderness you could find me looking and searching
Same question keeps keeps growing on me what is my purpose
Life giving me lemons and boy I was thirsty

Old nigga trapped inside a young man's body
Go to bed early but still the life of the party
Where did Verde go
Had to step out to the potty
Then this lady stopped me
Acting very naughty

She said baby lemme tell you something
I said not ya baby better Call me hon or something
She said step inside and let me show you lil something
2 niggas in the wings
Bitch
I could see it coming

You say you the greatest
Bitch
You ain't saying nothing
Say yo flow is sick
Bitch
Here's some robitusin
And I brought a pencil
Bitch
Cause I'm here for testing
Thought that you could stop me
Bitch
Hope you learned your lesson

Pencil by my side
I don't need no help
Stay up out my lane
No safety belt

We don't let the chips fall where they may
You had to gain respect before you could play
Things have changed




It's all gone astray
How'd We let these babies change up the game

Overall Meaning

The song "Back in the Day" by Mr. Scruff reminisces about times past, with the singer reflecting on the things he has learned in life. The opening lyrics give a shout-out to Jay Rock and T.D.E., possibly indicating that the song is about reflecting on the past in the context of hip-hop or the music industry. The singer refers to his personal growth and the accumulation of knowledge over time, which he likens to a book with pictures on every page. He encourages the listener to read what he has learned and not repeat his mistakes.


The middle verse of the song relates a personal story of the singer's experience of learning and growing. He remembers feeling wild and flirty in his youth, thinking that the good times would last until he was 30. But when he reached that age, he realized that he still had much to learn about life. He felt like an eagle but was really a birdy in the wilderness, searching for his purpose. The singer reflects on a sexual encounter where he was met with unexpected and unwelcome advances, and he contrasts this with the newfound knowledge of life he gained from that experience.


The closing verse is a statement about how things have changed over time, with the singer referring to the current state of the game as being upside down, blaming it on the new generation changing the rules. The song emphasizes the importance of learning from past experiences and passing that knowledge on to younger generations.


Line by Line Meaning

Shout out Jay Rock
Giving a shout out to rapper Jay Rock


I done seen a lot in my day
I have gained a lot of knowledge and experience over the years


Accumulation of my knowledge on display
Displaying the knowledge and experience I have accumulated throughout my life


Take a look
Take a look at the book of my life


Issa book
The book of my life


Pictures for each page
Vivid memories for each stage of my life


Take a turn
Take a turn and read the pages of the book of my life


Read what I've learned
Read about the lessons I've learned throughout my life


Don't repeat mistakes
Learn from my mistakes and avoid repeating them


Back in my day
Reflecting on the past


I remember back when I wild and flirty
Recalling a time in my life when I was carefree and reckless


Thinking things gone stay like this until I'm old and thirty
Believing that life would stay the same until I reached a certain age


Hit 18 I thought I was done learning
Initially thinking that I had learned all there was to know at 18


Then i found out i ain't even started the journey
Realizing that my journey of learning had just begun


Thought I was an eagle found out i was a birdy
Thinking I was something greater than I actually was


In the wilderness you could find me looking and searching
Spending time searching for my purpose in life


Same question keeps keeps growing on me what is my purpose
Continuously wondering about my purpose in life


Life giving me lemons and boy I was thirsty
Receiving challenges in life and craving for more knowledge and experience


Old nigga trapped inside a young man's body
Feeling older than my actual age due to my vast knowledge and experience


Go to bed early but still the life of the party
Preferring a more low-key lifestyle but still being the center of attention in social situations


Where did Verde go
Asking about a person named Verde


Had to step out to the potty
Had to leave to use the restroom


Then this lady stopped me
Being approached by a woman


Acting very naughty
Behaving in a sexually suggestive manner


She said baby lemme tell you something
Starting a conversation with a flirtatious woman


I said not ya baby better Call me hon or something
Correcting the woman's use of a pet name for me


She said step inside and let me show you lil something
Inviting me inside to engage in sexual activities


2 niggas in the wings
Two men waiting nearby


Bitch
An exclamation used to express frustration or annoyance


I could see it coming
Anticipating the situation was about to turn bad


You say you the greatest
Boasting about your ability or achievements


Bitch
An exclamation used to express frustration or annoyance


You ain't saying nothing
Believing the other person is not actually achieving anything or making any real point


Say yo flow is sick
Saying that your talent or ability is exceptional


Bitch
An exclamation used to express frustration or annoyance


Here's some robitusin
Mocking the other person's talent or ability


And I brought a pencil
Asserting my confidence and readiness for testing or competition


Bitch
An exclamation used to express frustration or annoyance


Cause I'm here for testing
Asserting my readiness for testing or competition


Thought that you could stop me
Believing that the other person had the power to stop my progress or success


Bitch
An exclamation used to express frustration or annoyance


Hope you learned your lesson
Wishing for the other person to learn from their mistakes


Pencil by my side
Being prepared for competition or testing


I don't need no help
Having confidence in my own abilities


Stay up out my lane
Avoiding interfering with my work or progress


No safety belt
Taking risks and not relying on safety measures


We don't let the chips fall where they may
Taking control of the outcome rather than leaving it to chance


You had to gain respect before you could play
Having to earn the respect of others before being able to participate


Things have changed
Noticing changes that have occurred over time


It's all gone astray
Feeling that things have gone off track


How'd We let these babies change up the game
Wondering how young people have been able to change things so drastically




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Written by: Ryan V

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