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Yeah
The song is starting

I wanna know, I wanna know
The artist is expressing his desire to discover things

Been sick with the pen since I was ten inches tall
The artist has been writing lyrics since he was very young

I'm relentless, you guessed it, back with the vengeance
The artist is determined and focused on his goals

In the set list, every sentence so raw you can sense it
The artist puts a lot of emotions and passion into his lyrics

No question, tryna be the best that
The artist is trying to be the best in the industry

Ever walked this Earth, if I'm not, then I'm next up
The artist believes he has what it takes to be the best

Dressed up like I'm 'bout to hit a bank or somethin'
The artist has a unique and distinct style

Yeah, I am not the one you wanna mess with, no!
The artist is confident and not to be underestimated

When I come into the room, put your heads down
The artist has a commanding presence

I'm a little bit TØP, Stressed Out
The artist is referencing the band Twenty One Pilots and their song Stressed Out

What does that mean?
The artist is questioning if the listeners understand his reference

I'm a rap fiend with a bad lead
The artist is passionate about making music

You could run if you want, but you'll never catch me
The artist is always working and striving towards his goals

So cold with it, y'all don't get it
The artist is at the top of his game and people might not understand his talent

Let you put me in a cage just so I can open it
The artist is able to overcome any obstacle or challenge that comes his way

Handcuffed, hands up, this is dope to me
The artist finds enjoyment in overcoming challenges and pushing his limits

Oh, you thought you had me captured? So funny
The artist is confident in his ability to overcome obstacles

Better run from me
The artist is a force to be reckoned with

I don't think you really understand what this does for me
The artist is passionate about his music and what it means to him

I dress bummy, but I clean up nice
The artist doesn't take his appearance too seriously

They ain't never seen this side of me
The artist is a complex person and people might not fully understand him

Long T-shirt, they eyein' me
The artist's fashion sense is unique and catches people's attention

Rules don't apply to me
The artist doesn't conform to societal norms

You better give me my privacy
The artist values his personal space

I got the fans I got because I'm takin' them behind the scenes
The artist connects with his fans by sharing his personal life and experiences with them

You played hide-and-seek, I played hide-from-me, agh!
The artist is introspective and reflective

Yeah, look at all that we accomplished
The artist is proud of his achievements

Quittin' for me's not an option
The artist is determined to succeed and never give up

I wanna look at my kids in the face when I'm older
The artist has long term goals and aspirations

And say I've been something admirable
The artist wants to do something meaningful and worthy of respect

Fast checks, fast women, that don't inspire me, no!
The artist isn't motivated by material possessions or superficial things

You don't wanna know what's goin' on inside my personal life?
The artist values his privacy

Then get out my diary, yeah
The artist is expressing his frustration with personal questions

I wanna know what it's like to be happy
The artist wants to experience true happiness

I wanna know what it's like to wake up in the morning
The artist wants to feel good when he wakes up each day

And feel like it's real when I'm laughin' (yeah!)
The artist wants to experience genuine joy

I wanna know what it's like to sit down with my friends
The artist wants to feel understood by his friends

And feel like they might understand me (woo!)
The artist wants to have deep connections with his friends

I wanna know that the people around me care less about Grammys and more about family
The artist values personal relationships over awards and accolades

Yeah, record labels' signin' artists
The artist is referencing the music industry

They ain't got a clue what to do with
The artist is critical of the music industry's approach to signing artists

Why would I put my career in the hands
The artist is questioning if he should trust the industry

Of someone that don't even know what they doin'?
The artist doesn't trust the industry's ability to guide his career

Why would I sit in a room full of people
The artist is questioning the industry's motives

That don't even care about me
The artist feels unvalued by the industry

Or my future and tell me they ain't really feelin' the vision
The artist feels unsupported by the industry

Then hop on the wagon the moment it's movin', huh?
The artist is frustrated with the industry's lack of commitment

Heard you tellin' people you don't really like the content
The artist is aware of criticism towards his music

Whatchu wanna hear me rap about?
The artist is questioning what listeners want from him

How I'm on a roll gettin' side chicks?
The artist is criticizing shallow and disrespectful content in music

You should treat your mouth like your phone in a movie theater
The artist is encouraging people to be quiet and respectful

Put that on silence
The artist wants people to listen to his music and take it seriously

I don't care what everybody else is doin'
The artist doesn't want to follow trends or conform to expectations

I'm just bein' me and that's not how I live
The artist values individuality and authenticity

Oh my, oh my, yeah, I'm in the zone now
The artist is focused and inspired

Zoned out, come to my show with they phones out
The artist is referencing the use of phones at concerts

Whole crowd, oh wow, that's wild, tone down, no!
The artist is amazed by his audiences' energy and enthusiasm

I have created my own style
The artist is proud of his unique sound and image

I have created my own sound
The artist is asserting his independence and creativity

Oh, you didn't know? Well, you know it now
The artist is confident in his abilities and wants people to know it

Slowin' down
The artist is reflecting and taking a moment to appreciate his success

Livin' happy, this is what I was made for
The artist is content and fulfilled with his life

They say you get what you paid for
The artist is referencing the idea that you get what you work hard for

Grandpa told me, "Always look to Heaven
The artist is referencing advice from his grandfather

Try to pay attention when you talkin' to God," yeah
The artist values spirituality and faith

I wish I'd paid more, I shoulda prayed more
The artist regrets not putting more effort into his spirituality

Everybody's out here shoppin'
The artist is referencing consumerism

Tryna find a different product in the same stores
The artist is criticizing mainstream culture and its lack of originality

Everybody wants they dream to fall in they lap
The artist is referencing people's desire for success without putting in the work

But don't wanna work for it
The artist is critical of laziness and entitlement

I've been doin' this since I was just a kid
The artist has been dedicated to his career for a long time

And mama bought me 8 Mile at the movie store
The artist is referencing the movie 8 Mile and how it inspired him

Hopin' someday maybe I could do what I love
The artist had a dream of making a career out of his passion

For a livin' with people I care for
The artist has a desire to work with those close to him

People that care more about me as person
The artist values people who care about him beyond just his career

Than money I make for 'em, yeah!
The artist is emphasizing the importance of personal relationships over financial gain

I wanna know that the people around me care less
The artist values meaningful personal relationships

About Grammys and more about family
The artist values personal relationships over awards and accolades

I wanna know, I wanna know, I wanna know (Woo! Yo!)
The artist is emphasizing his desire for knowledge and discovery

I wanna know, I wanna know (Woo!)
The artist is reiterating his desire for knowledge and discovery

I wanna know, I wanna know (Woo! Yeah!)
The artist is emphasizing his desire for knowledge and discovery