Been A Minute
Mr. Thibs Lyrics
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It is what is til' it isn't
I think I just leveled up again
Look who's been eating they spinach
I turn a house to a village
I'll make a floor from the ceiling
Don't come to me about vision
With sticks in your eyes
I get in my bag hear a verse and I write that
If I take a L course correct and I right that
Lemme catch my breath then I'm right back
Melanin with the box braids yeah I like that
My head on a swivel they think I got ADD
I talk to God better watch what you say to me
I don't care what you do or what you say to me
I walk in favor cause my mama pray for me
I talk to God on the regular
He said I ain't make you regular
Only time is when I get a cut
I tell mans to line me up and give me the regular
The lyrics to Mr. Thibs's song "Been A Minute" speak to a sense of accomplishment and growth. The opening line "It's been a minute" acknowledges that some time has passed, signaling a sense of progress or change. The following line, "It is what is til' it isn't," suggests an acceptance of the present moment while recognizing that it is not permanent.
The next few lines boast of the singer's accomplishments, declaring that they have "leveled up again" and "turned a house to a village." There is a sense of power in these lines - the singer has transformed a single structure into something larger, suggesting a mastery over their environment. The line "Don't come to me about vision / With sticks in your eyes / Looking like penicillin" speaks to the idea that the singer is uniquely able to see clearly and achieve their goals, while others may be blinded by their own limitations.
The final lines of the song explore a sense of purpose and connection to a higher power. In speaking about "talking to God on the regular" and the idea that God did not make the singer "regular," there is a sense of divine purpose driving the singer forward. The final line of the song, "line me up and give me the regular," suggests that the singer is not seeking novelty or flash, but rather a steady, reliable foundation upon which to build.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been a minute
It's been a while since I last saw you or talked to you.
It is what it is til' it isn't
Things are the way they are until they are not, and we cannot fight or change them.
I think I just leveled up again
I feel like I have made progress or improved myself in some way.
Look who's been eating they spinach
I am strong and powerful like Popeye after eating spinach.
I turn a house to a village
I can transform a small space into something bigger and more useful.
I'll make a floor from the ceiling
I have the ability to create something new and unique out of seemingly impossible circumstances.
Don't come to me about vision with sticks in your eyes
Don't try to give me advice if you can't even see things clearly yourself.
Looking like penicillin
You look sick or infected with something harmful.
I get in my bag hear a verse and I write that
When inspired, I am able to quickly write and create something great.
If I take a L course correct and I right that
If I make a mistake, I learn from it and use my new knowledge to do better next time.
Lemme catch my breath then I'm right back
Let me take a quick break to recharge, then I'll be ready to go again.
Melanin with the box braids yeah I like that
I am proud of my blackness and cultural heritage, including my hairstyle.
My head on a swivel they think I got ADD
I am very aware of my surroundings and constantly looking around, but people mistake it for a lack of focus or ADHD.
I talk to God better watch what you say to me
I have a strong relationship with God, so be careful what you say or do around me.
I don't care what you do or what you say to me
I am confident in myself and don't let other people's opinions or actions affect me.
I walk in favor cause my mama pray for me
I believe that my mother's prayers have given me good luck and blessings.
I talk to God on the regular
I frequently communicate with God through prayer or other means.
He said I ain't make you regular
God believes that I am special and unique, not just an ordinary person.
Only time is when I get a cut
The only time I need help or attention is when I am physically hurt or injured.
I tell mans to line me up and give me the regular
I ask someone to give me a typical haircut, no special requests or changes needed.
Lyrics Β© DistroKid
Written by: Parker Thibodeaux
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@traderpapertiga
This guy studied engineering at Oxford π
(And the pink panther on his desk is also a silent comic character)
Addendum (1):
Exams and grades are temporary,
But education is permanent.
Anonymous
Addendum (2):
Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.
Picasso (attributed)
Sept 2020
@kokic2144
As a kid this was funny
As a student this was relatable
@filledwithvariousknowledge1065
It described my mock exams in 2018 for Maths whilst the proper exam I had in 2019 I passed well and still got a good laugh watching this during that timeπ
@bitofanidiot5572
Imagine being an examiner when you grow up and a guy is doing everything in his power to cheat
@kirankumaar7416
True
@notagarbage6728
as a adult i m still kid inside
@PoonamSingh-nn5pi
Yes
@BaySean
This should be educational video for students before they take an exam.
@lettuce1626
On how to cheat like a pro
@hchau7839
@Lettuce fun fact. He did study. but he didn't know that the paper he's looking for is still in the file.
@miasmelanzana3334
this gives me ptsd, and it hasnt even happened to me yet