Asylum
Napoleon Da Legend Giallo Point Lyrics
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I got more time to contemplate
What'll make my raps famous
Tapping my metabolism, conscious of my mortality
Time is ticking on the clock
Pointless to move backwardly
Enemies were neutralized
Removed the beef out of my diet
Blocked bad vibes like Adebayo
This whole world is biased, it's hard to get fair shake
If you ain't paying people off, it's hard to get a fair break
Criticized for what I dare say
Even though it's blatant truth
They rather buy a fantasy and entertain
Rather than slay the goose
We play the game we choose
My camouflage can never blend in
If I notice shit is one sided I rather end the friendship
Had a dirty slate, so I cleansed it
Money I spent it
With my instinct
I live it, your Instagram stories is scripted
Not authentic that's why I skipped it
They selling us a gimmick
I ain't tripping shut the fuck up
You can only learn when you listen
Disrespect is only tolerated in small doses
I'm older now but if you push the envelope
I'll have to ghost ya
It be your friends that try to use you
More than any stranger
And take avantage of ya kindness
That devilish behavior
Only takes two to disagree don't need a doctorate degree
To spot hypocrisy shit is obsolete just like monogamy
I hear the gossip, the word always gets back to me
No longer shocked cause my conscious anchored to reality
Live happily ok... Whatever you say
Once you show your vices
They'll provide you with whatever you crave
So what's you poison? Sex drugs, alcohol or power?
They'll condense all your needs and grind it in a powder
That's why I try to focus my lens wider
Cause when the pressure hits
Most of them will clam up like a chowder
And it's Chow, that's bye bye in Italian
Motherfuckers lose they mind
Slide up in the asylum
In the song "Asylum" by Napoleon Da Legend and Giallo Point, the lyrics convey a sense of introspection and reflection on the artist's journey in the music industry, as well as their observations about society and human behavior.
In the first verse, the artist talks about their changed environment and how it provides them with more time for contemplation. They ponder on what will make their rap career successful and acknowledge the finite nature of time, urging them not to regress but to move forward. They have resolved conflicts with their enemies and removed negativity from their life, taking pride in their accomplishments. They also recognize the biases that exist in the world, making it difficult for people who don't play the game to get a fair chance. The artist is criticized for speaking their truth rather than entertaining with fantasies, but they remain true to themselves.
The second verse touches on the artist's personal growth and transformation. They have cleaned up their past mistakes and spent money based on their intuition. They express their distaste for shallow and scripted social media personas, and the industry's tendency to sell gimmicks. The artist encourages others to listen and learn rather than incessantly talking without absorbing anything. They emphasize the importance of respect and intolerance for disrespect, especially from those close to them. They highlight the potential opportunistic nature of friendships and warn against being taken advantage of. The artist believes it only takes two individuals to disagree, and they don't need a degree to spot hypocrisy or challenge societal norms.
In the final verse, the artist comments on the prevalence of gossip and how word always finds its way back to them. They have grown accustomed to it, grounding themselves in reality rather than allowing it to affect them. They sarcastically respond to shallow judgments by saying "live happily, okay... whatever you say." The artist acknowledges the availability of vices such as sex, drugs, alcohol, and power, which society provides to individuals seeking them. They reflect on the pressure people face and how many succumb to it, remaining silent like a chowder when facing adversity. The mention of "Chow" as "bye bye" in Italian signifies their dismissal of those who lose their minds and slide into an asylum.
Overall, "Asylum" delves into the artist's experiences in the music industry, their growth as an individual, their insights about society's biases, and the importance of staying true to oneself amidst external pressures and influences.
Line by Line Meaning
As my habitat changes to passive ass neighbors
As I move to a new environment with calmer people around me
I got more time to contemplate
I have more time to think deeply
What'll make my raps famous
What will bring popularity to my rap music
Tapping my metabolism, conscious of my mortality
Boosting my energy levels while being aware of my own mortality
Time is ticking on the clock
Time is passing quickly
Pointless to move backwardly
It's futile to go back to the past
Enemies were neutralized
I have dealt with my adversaries
Removed the beef out of my diet
I have eliminated conflicts from my life
Ran up the accolades in my bio
I have achieved numerous accomplishments
Blocked bad vibes like Adebayo
I have protected myself from negative influences
This whole world is biased, it's hard to get fair shake
The world is prejudiced, making it difficult to be treated fairly
If you ain't paying people off, it's hard to get a fair break
Without bribery, it's challenging to receive fair opportunities
Criticized for what I dare say
I face criticism for expressing my bold opinions
Even though it's blatant truth
Despite it being obvious and true
They rather buy a fantasy and entertain
People prefer to purchase and enjoy illusions
Rather than slay the goose
Instead of facing reality
We play the game we choose
We engage in the activities we prefer
My camouflage can never blend in
My true self can never conform or blend into society
If I notice shit is one sided I rather end the friendship
If I realize a relationship lacks reciprocity, I prefer to end it
Had a dirty slate, so I cleansed it
I had a negative past, but I purged it
Money I spent it
I have used my money
With my instinct
Trusting my intuition
I live it, your Instagram stories is scripted
I genuinely experience life, unlike your fabricated social media posts
Not authentic that's why I skipped it
Lacking genuineness is why I ignored it
They selling us a gimmick
They are deceiving us with a fraudulent concept
I ain't tripping shut the fuck up
I am not bothered, so be quiet
You can only learn when you listen
You can only gain knowledge by being attentive
Disrespect is only tolerated in small doses
I can only tolerate a small amount of disrespect
I'm older now but if you push the envelope
Though I am more mature, if you go too far
I'll have to ghost ya
I will cut off contact with you
It be your friends that try to use you
Often, it is your friends who attempt to take advantage of you
More than any stranger
More than any unknown person
And take avantage of ya kindness
Exploiting your kindness
That devilish behavior
Engaging in deceptive actions
Only takes two to disagree don't need a doctorate degree
It only requires two people to have a disagreement, no advanced degree necessary
To spot hypocrisy shit is obsolete just like monogamy
Identifying hypocrisy is as outdated as the concept of monogamy
I hear the gossip, the word always gets back to me
I am aware of the rumors, they always reach me
No longer shocked cause my conscious anchored to reality
I am no longer surprised as my conscience is firmly rooted in reality
Live happily ok... Whatever you say
Continue living happily, whatever you believe
Once you show your vices
Once you reveal your weaknesses or bad habits
They'll provide you with whatever you crave
Others will supply you with your desires
So what's you poison? Sex drugs, alcohol or power?
What is your chosen vice? Is it sex, drugs, alcohol, or power?
They'll condense all your needs and grind it in a powder
They will compact all your desires and convert them into a powdered form
That's why I try to focus my lens wider
That is why I attempt to broaden my perspective
Cause when the pressure hits
Because when the stress intensifies
Most of them will clam up like a chowder
Many people will become silent like a thick soup
And it's Chow, that's bye bye in Italian
And it's 'chow,' which means goodbye in Italian
Motherfuckers lose they mind
People become insane
Slide up in the asylum
End up in a mental institution
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Written by: Napoleon Da Legend
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