Part Of Me
Noname feat. Benjamin Earl Turner & Phoelix Lyrics
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I can't pretend I'm not myself
But if you go wipe your shoes before you leave
I have to focus on the part of me that I'm trying to feed
I can't pretend I'm not myself
But if you go wipe your shoes before you leave
Riddle me this, Mona Lisa piece of pepperoni
Often off of the shits, it's a party at my granny house
Now birthdays and funerals will only bring the family out
Riddle me new, politician do a dance for me
Hot potato, milly rock, devastation of kiddy bop
Idiot, itty bitty resentfulness
Riddle me gone, Chicago go go bye
Chicago East roam savage
Ashes for backstage passes
Ashes to house on Ashland
Chicago go go Kobe
Move to L.A. county
But all my old life there
But all my new life there
Riddle me, Lord, forgive me
I have to focus on the part of me that I'm trying to feed
I can't pretend I'm not myself
But if you go wipe your shoes before you leave
I have to focus on the part of me that I'm trying to feed
I can't pretend I'm not myself
But if you go wipe your shoes before you leave
Shaking the dust off my heel as I get infected
Weekend trips to my aunties was an antiseptic
The fat boy anorexic ain't admit
'Cause my complexion rich like an Etch-a-Sketch
I'm sculpting the pain in 'em like ammonia Lewis
My notebooks less Jesus, more gospel to it
Let's holler and hoop and my niggas is stupid, my niggas is shooting
Your interpretation of that last bar will tell me where you was rooted
Me and mines amongst the popular still
I'm talking moonshine, night walkin', underground, high stakin'
Cop'll put the choppa on ya, make the pupils dilate
Oh what a drug is fear, oh what a love is close
Oh at the crib with the coupe deville with the
Overdose that made jealousy dance on the crowd
I been everywhere, everywhere let me down
Worn every hat every hat with a crown
Now every head bowed, dear God
I have to focus on the part of me that I'm trying to feed
I can't pretend I'm not myself
But if you go wipe your shoes before you leave
The lyrics of "Part of me" by Noname feat. Benjamin Earl Turner & Phoelix speaks about the need to focus on oneself and feed the positive aspects of your personality. The opening lines, "I have to focus on the part of me that I'm trying to feed, I can't pretend I'm not myself," convey the importance of realizing who you are and not suppressing it. The lyric "But if you go wipe your shoes before you leave" echoes a desire for clean and positive energy.
The song also touches on various societal issues, such as the phony politicking of politicians and violence in the rapper's hometown of Chicago. The lyric "Ashes for backstage passes, Ashes to house on Ashland" portrays the harsh reality of violence in Chicago where ashes are used as a metaphor for the life lost. Furthermore, the line "Weekend trips to my aunties was an antiseptic" shows how visiting family and loved ones can be a way to soothe the wounds inflicted by society. The song ends with the plea "I have to focus on the part of me that I'm trying to feed" repeated several times, emphasizing the importance of self-care in a world that can be harsh and unforgiving.
Line by Line Meaning
I have to focus on the part of me that I'm trying to feed
I need to concentrate on the aspect of myself that I am attempting to develop or nurture
I can't pretend I'm not myself
I cannot act as if I am someone I am not
But if you go wipe your shoes before you leave
However, if you would kindly clean your footwear before departing
Shaking the dust off my heel as I get infected
Trying to rid myself of negativity that is brought upon me
Weekend trips to my aunties was an antiseptic
Healing my emotional wounds during my weekend visits to my aunt
The fat boy anorexic ain't admit
I am lying to myself by not acknowledging my issues
'Cause my complexion rich like an Etch-a-Sketch
Despite my problems, my skin tone is beautiful and unique like an Etch-a-Sketch drawing
I'm sculpting the pain in 'em like ammonia Lewis
I am shaping my experiences with pain just like a sculptor molds clay, referencing the artist Amoeba Lewis
My notebooks less Jesus, more gospel to it
My notebooks are more reflective of my personal experiences and struggles rather than religious teachings
Let's holler and hoop and my niggas is stupid, my niggas is shooting
Let's have fun and enjoy life, while my friends can sometimes make reckless decisions
Your interpretation of that last bar will tell me where you was rooted
Your understanding of that last line of lyrics will reveal your background and values
Me and mines amongst the popular still
Me and my group are known and respected within our community
I'm talking moonshine, night walkin', underground, high stakin'
Referencing the dangerous and thrilling experiences he's had while out on the town
Cop'll put the choppa on ya, make the pupils dilate
The fear that police brutality brings can make you feel like your eyes are dilating
Oh what a drug is fear, oh what a love is close
You can become addicted to fear and intimacy
Oh at the crib with the coupe deville with the overdose that made jealousy dance on the crowd
Talking about a past experience where a drug overdose caused jealousy and drama to arise
I been everywhere, everywhere let me down
Despite his travels, he has been let down in various places
Worn every hat every hat with a crown
Trying out different roles or positions of power throughout his life
Now every head bowed, dear God
Feeling a sense of humility and submission to a higher power
Lyrics © DistroKid, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Benjamin Earl Turner, Brian Sanborn, Fatimah Warner, Luke Sangerman, Michael Anthony Neil
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