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Navy Blue Lyrics

Sunshine, and the summer air
The pleasant weather and atmosphere influence Navy to reflect on his life.

Two I's, two Y's, and I'm well aware
He is conscious of the fact that he has two sets of eyes, two viewpoints, on his life and is self-aware.

What it is, what it ain't
Navy is contemplating what his life is and what it is not.

Who I am, who I'm not
He's comparing his reality with the image he wants to project.

Then I draw a blank
He realizes he has neglected certain significant people in his life.

All the people I forgot to thank
He feels remorse over his unintentional ingratitude.

Now is the time that I must give back
He has arrived at a point in his life where he feels the need to reciprocate the love and kindness he has received.

I hid in the back where the light don't dance
Navy avoided attention and the spotlight, isolating himself from the joyful moments around him.

Sun's heat by the beach when the night hold hands with the sky
The pleasant temperature and the stunning view of the night sky mesmerize him.

Love binds from within
True love grows internally and has the power to connect people beyond appearances or circumstances.

Light up the sky in light of giving in
He wants to spread love and positive energy to light up the world around him.

I'm never givin' up, and trust I bun a couple cigs up
He remains optimistic and confident, while also providing himself solace in his vices.

Adjust, thinkin' what I'm really made of
He's reassessing his character and virtues in order to evolve and improve.

Peace to all the truthsayers and my day ones
He acknowledges and thanks the people who have told him the truth and have been by his side since the beginning.

And my mother, she the body that I pray on
His mother is his pillar of strength, and he invokes her spirit in his prayers and meditation.

We summon spirits over here, it's not a séance
He believes in the spiritual realm and seeks connectivity to the world beyond.

I found gratitude in seein' another day gone
He's grateful for another day of life, and takes nothing for granted.

I was way off when they on goal
He's confessing that he's made mistakes and lost his way.

I pray
He seeks spiritual guidance and asks for blessings.

I pray Orisha have mercy on my soul
He prays to Orisha, a deity of the Yoruba people, seeking mercy and contentment for his soul.

The greatest teacher is someone you don't know
The most impactful and profound lessons in life come in unexpected ways, from strangers and acquaintances.

Thunder of Shango
Shango is the Orisha of thunder and lightning, and Navy invokes his spirit.

Lightning of Ọya
Oya is the Orisha of the wind and lightning, and Navy invokes her spirit.

Iron of Ogum, son of Obatala
Ogum is the Orisha of iron and war, and Obatala is the creator of humankind. Navy invokes their spirits for strength and guidance.

I'm close with Èṣù
Esu is a Yoruba deity of trickery, wisdom, and communication, and Navy believes he is connected to him.

Some say Elegua, sweet honey of Ochun
Elegua is another Orisha of trickery, and Ochun is the Orisha of love, fertility, and the river. Some people believe that they are more connected to those deities than Navy is.

In many ways the Yemaya
Yemaya is the Orisha of the sea and motherhood, and Navy feels connected to her spirit in several aspects.

Taken to the tune with what I gave and what I got left
He finds himself inspired by what he has given and received in life.

Constant rationalization of a construct
He's been contemplating the meaning of his existence and the purpose of his being.

I been stuck in my ways for a minute
Navy has been religiously following certain habits or patterns for a long time.

Gotta give love to gain ways to replenish
He believes that in order to grow and thrive, you must cultivate love and compassion.

This is Navy's Reprise, take heed and gain wisdom
This song is Navy's reflection on his life, and he hopes that the listener will learn from it.

Listen to learn, learnin' to listen
To truly understand and connect, you must listen and learn from others.

As soon as I emerge from a self-made prison
He is breaking free from the shackles of his self-restraint and evolving in new ways.

My own ambitions made way for the decision of a lifetime, of a lifetime
He has made a significant decision that will impact his life greatly.

It ain't sit right with me that I might die
Navy is coming to terms with his own mortality and is finding it difficult to come to grips with.

No, I can't go, I got work to do
Despite his fears, Navy is resolved to continue striving and making an impact with his life.

The never-ending life cycle, how a circle do
This song is a reflection of the cyclical nature of life, the ups, and downs, and familiar patterns that permeate existence.

This is personal
This song has come from Navy's personal experience and reevaluation of his life, and he hopes that it can resonate with others who may be going through similar things.