Waking Up
Nate Deezy Lyrics


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And I dont intend to
Spend my money on the dreams they try to sell you
Build my house on the lies they try to tell you
That its alright, its alright
But the fire is burnin higher, higher
And I just might, just might
Turn my microphone up to ignite it
Light it up
We're standing here, and we won't move won't budge - uh
This is our ground and we wont give it up, wont give it up, wont give it uuup
You can say we in it for blood, if it was dying
Now I seen it how I can remain silent
Even if I have to write, how can I deny it
And wake the roar in my spirit like a lion




Been asleep for a long time, its been awhile since I opened my eyes
But I feel like waking up, I feel like waking up

Overall Meaning

In the first few lines of the song, Nate Deezy is stating his reluctance to buy into the dreams that the society is trying to sell us. He mentions that these dreams are built on lies, and refuse to accept them as the truth. He goes on to say that the fire within him is burning high, and he might turn his microphone up to ignite it, which means he may use his voice as a tool to light up the revolution. Nate explains that he and the people around him won't budge from their stand, and will not let go of their ground. He mentions that they're willing to fight for it and even die for it if necessary. Moreover, Nate Deezy juxtaposes the silence he's been keeping with how he feels he must speak up for the truth. He also mentions how writing has given him the ability to express the roar in his spirit like a lion, and how he feels awakened after being asleep for a long time.


The song is protesting against the injustices that society continually perpetrates. The lyrics discuss how people are manipulated into accepting society's version of the truth, which is based on lies. They advocate for truth and justice, and express a need to stand up against corrupt forces. The song also talks about the awakening of individual spirits and people's desire to fight for their beliefs.


Line by Line Meaning

And I dont intend to
I have no intention to


Spend my money on the dreams they try to sell you
I will not waste my money on the false hopes they promote


Build my house on the lies they try to tell you
I will not base my life on the deceitful messages they spread


That its alright, its alright
Their reassurances are not enough


But the fire is burnin higher, higher
The passion inside me is growing stronger


And I just might, just might
I am considering


Turn my microphone up to ignite it
Using my voice to spark change


Light it up
Get it started


We're standing here, and we won't move won't budge - uh
We are standing firm and refusing to back down


This is our ground and we wont give it up, wont give it up, wont give it uuup
We will not surrender what is rightfully ours


You can say we in it for blood, if it was dying
They may accuse us of being aggressive or violent, but only if it means fighting for something we truly believe in


Now I seen it how I can remain silent
I realize that staying quiet is no longer an option


Even if I have to write, how can I deny it
I will express myself through any means necessary, and cannot deny my convictions


And wake the roar in my spirit like a lion
I will unleash the passion within me like a powerful roar


Been asleep for a long time, its been awhile since I opened my eyes
I have been uninvolved for too long; it has been a while since I truly saw what was happening around me


But I feel like waking up, I feel like waking up
I am ready to come to consciousness and take action




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@imTuzan

Flexing a 4v1 is crazy especially when you couldn’t even sleep the dude 💀

@devonwilliams2423

Plus just cause he got beat up doesn’t mean he’s not affiliated right? lol

@Jayyfrm21

​@@devonwilliams2423nah db means put offs

@ywmarkkhive

it was a dp

@DanielGarcia-kl6ub

They took it easy on him just because they wanted to post this on the Internet. Don’t play my dude they could easily took them out without hesitation they did this to show what a weak ass punk is for him to stop fronting like he’s somebody hard.

@SRT_G_717

That's how n ggas fight. -blk dude

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@SMACKDAD

Lmao he fought like 4 of you and you still can’t knock him out 😂😂

@SoulShadowXY

Watch the vid it was 1v1...the other ppl came to help crip Mac

@SoulShadowXY

Crip Mac himself said it was a 1 on 1 the other guys homies were just watching if he can accept it why can't you?

@dayswithdanny2128

​@SoulShadowXY wheres the video

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