Glow
Nolan The Ninja Lyrics
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never put your trust into these motherfuckers
fuck manipulation, i'm just out to hustle
tuck the paper & stay out of trouble
used to do the most with this rap shit
now all i do is sit, regretting actions from past
trying to keep my spirits up
nowadays, they quick to say waddup
i learned on my dolo, caught a couple tips from soko
dré on the photos, i'm a mute if there ain't no dough, niggas stupid while i played the student
niggas stupid & my mind's astute
i'm of the soul, nod to posdnuos (channeling)
any demons you carry, pray & watch em lose
let em loose, they can't prevent what isn't optional
an underdog for all of my life
now i hop norwegian flights, booked in france for a night
(bring that shit back)
an underdog for all of my life
now i hop norwegian flights, booked in france for a night
yo
what you know about, feeling misplaced in a world of hatred
you pride yourself on being sincere with every embrace
but even then, niggas throw shade
who's to say you can escape it
sport
The lyrics to Nolan The Ninja's song "Glow" express a sense of personal growth and resilience in the face of adversity. The artist reflects on past experiences and losses, but instead of allowing them to define him, he learns from them and moves forward. He acknowledges the need to be cautious in trusting others and disapproves of manipulation. Instead, his focus is on hustling and staying out of trouble.
In the second verse, Nolan describes his evolution as an artist. He mentions how he used to be more active and involved in the rap scene, but now he finds himself reflecting on past actions and trying to maintain a positive mindset. Growing up, he was often excluded or told that he couldn't be part of certain circles, but now people are quick to greet and acknowledge him.
Nolan also emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself and remaining astute in mind. He references the influence of artists like Posdnuos, highlighting his connection to soulful music. He encourages listeners to confront and release any inner demons, knowing that they cannot prevent what is ultimately optional.
The overall message of the song is one of resilience and personal growth. Despite being an underdog for most of his life, Nolan embraces his success and the opportunities that come with it. He mentions hopping on Norwegian flights and being booked in France for a night, indicating his progress and the rewards of his hard work.
Line by Line Meaning
took a couple losses but i learned from em
I experienced some failures, but I gained valuable lessons from them.
never put your trust into these motherfuckers
I have learned not to rely on or trust these deceitful individuals.
fuck manipulation, i'm just out to hustle
I reject the act of manipulating others and only focus on my hard work and hustle.
tuck the paper & stay out of trouble
I keep my money safe and avoid getting involved in any conflicts or problems.
used to do the most with this rap shit
I used to put in a lot of effort and energy into my rap career.
now all i do is sit, regretting actions from past
Now, I spend my time reflecting and feeling remorse for my past actions.
trying to keep my spirits up
I make an effort to maintain a positive mindset and morale.
cuz growing up, i often heard you can't sit with us, but
Because throughout my childhood, I frequently encountered exclusion and rejection from others.
nowadays, they quick to say waddup
Currently, people are eager to greet and acknowledge me.
i learned on my dolo, caught a couple tips from soko
I acquired knowledge and guidance through my own experiences and interactions with Soko.
dré on the photos, i'm a mute if there ain't no dough, niggas stupid while i played the student
When it comes to photography by Dré, I remain silent unless there is money involved. Meanwhile, others make foolish decisions while I observe and learn.
niggas stupid & my mind's astute
Others may be foolish, but my mind is sharp and perceptive.
i'm of the soul, nod to posdnuos (channeling)
I am connected to my soul and acknowledge Posdnuos as an inspiration.
any demons you carry, pray & watch em lose
If you have any personal struggles or negative aspects, pray and witness them fade away.
let em loose, they can't prevent what isn't optional
Allow those negative influences to disappear because they have no power over what is not compulsory.
an underdog for all of my life
Throughout my entire life, I have been underestimated and overlooked.
now i hop norwegian flights, booked in france for a night
Now, I travel on Norwegian flights and have even secured a booking in France for a night.
what you know about, feeling misplaced in a world of hatred
Do you understand the feeling of being out of place in a world filled with animosity and hostility?
you pride yourself on being sincere with every embrace
You take pride in genuinely embracing others with sincerity.
but even then, niggas throw shade
However, despite your sincerity, people still cast negative and critical judgments.
who's to say you can escape it
There is uncertainty whether you can truly avoid or evade the negativity and shade.
sport
The song concludes with a single word, possibly representing a reference to the sport of rap or a general expression of confidence.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Nolan Chapman
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