This Is Not A Song
ONCUE Lyrics


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They're like trying to play
But the bitch came in for like 4 mixed sets
Boy you have to see it straight
You ain't Drizzy Drake
Lil Wayne, Kanye, Kendrick
Marshall, fuck you ain't big Jay
Neah
Don't let me back home
Neah, you don't let me back home
I don't need back home
They don't even know
They can do it and they don't
I'm singing this s*t
And it all makes sense

You should tell me about that
But the truth is I can give a negative 2 fucks
What you got to say?
Did you think I sing every line and go pray?
Let me get it straight
And my momma said this

This is not a song
Is not a song for you
This is just some s*t
It's running through my head

This is not a song
Is not a song for you
This is just some s*t
It's running through my head

I'm faded




I'm just sharing this hotel room
And I know I don't search for you anymore, no

I'm faded
I'm just sharing this hotel room
And I know I don't search for you anymore, no

This I really feel
This I really feel
Funny how my heart sees through the beat
Cause I'm really in

I just got my words and my balls
She just got curves and some drugs
She work it all
Yeah I gave birth to more
It's when we go strange in the mall
Funny thing is that you watch me fuck
Funny thing is that you watch me crawl
Neah I ain't lost
I'm listening to people
I listen to my heart
And it can't be bought

But fuck it
I'mma drink this gin and stare

This is not a song
Is not a song for you
This is just some s*t
It's running through my head

This is not a song
Is not a song for you
This is just some s*t
It's running through my head

I'm faded
I'm just sharing this hotel room
And I know I don't search for you anymore, no

I'm faded
I'm just sharing this hotel room
And I know I don't search for you anymore, no

I'm faded
I'm just sharing this hotel room
And I know I don't search for you anymore, no

I'm faded
I'm just sharing this hotel room
And I know I don't search for you anymore, no

Overall Meaning

The song "This Is Not A Song" by ONCUE is a reflection on the artist's state of mind and emotional state. It opens with the lines "They're like trying to play, but the bitch came in for like 4 mixed sets, boy you have to see it straight." This is an allusion to the idea of playing a game and losing, or feeling like one is out of sync with the world. The next line "You ain't Drizzy Drake, Lil Wayne, Kanye, Kendrick, Marshall, fuck you ain't big Jay, neah" is the artist arguing that he can't be compared to the greats of hip hop, despite his talent.


The chorus, "This is not a song, is not a song for you, this is just some s*t, it's running through my head," speaks to the idea that the song is not meant for anyone in particular. It's just the artist expressing the thoughts that are on his mind, and the emotions that he's feeling. The line "I'm faded, I'm just sharing this hotel room, and I know I don't search for you anymore, no" is a reflection on the idea of being lost and broken, but also on the possibility of finding a way forward.


The second verse explores some of the artist's personal relationships and the struggles he's faced. He sings, "I just got my words and my balls, she just got curves and some drugs, she work it all, yeah I gave birth to more, it's when we go strange in the mall." The idea of giving birth to something more is a reflection on the power of creativity. The song closes with the artist reflecting, "I'm listening to people, I listen to my heart, and it can't be bought, but fuck it, I'mma drink this gin and stare."


Line by Line Meaning

They're like trying to play
People are trying to imitate me


But the bitch came in for like 4 mixed sets
Someone else tried to take over my set and play a mix of different genres


Boy you have to see it straight
You need to understand the truth


You ain't Drizzy Drake
I am not Drake


Lil Wayne, Kanye, Kendrick
I am not Lil Wayne, Kanye or Kendrick


Marshall, fuck you ain't big Jay
I am not Eminem or Jay Z


Don't let me back home
Don't bring me back to that place


I don't need back home
I don't need to go back to that place


They don't even know
They don't even understand


They can do it and they don't
They have the ability to do it, but they choose not to


I'm singing this s*t
I am singing this song


And it all makes sense
It all fits together


You should tell me about that
You should tell me more


But the truth is I can give a negative 2 fucks
But the truth is I don't care at all


What you got to say?
What do you want to say?


Did you think I sing every line and go pray?
Did you expect me to sing everything and be religious?


This is not a song
This is not a typical song


Is not a song for you
It is not specifically for you


This is just some s*t
This is just some stuff


It's running through my head
It's just something I am thinking about


I'm faded
I am drunk or high


I'm just sharing this hotel room
I am just sharing this space with someone else


And I know I don't search for you anymore, no
And I know I am not looking for you anymore


This I really feel
This is really how I feel


Funny how my heart sees through the beat
It's funny how my emotions can be heard in the music


Cause I'm really in
Because I am truly invested


I just got my words and my balls
I just have my words and my confidence


She just got curves and some drugs
She just has a nice body and drugs


She work it all
She is great in every way


Yeah I gave birth to more
I created more music


It's when we go strange in the mall
It's when we are weird in public


Funny thing is that you watch me f*ck
Funny thing is that you watch me succeed


Funny thing is that you watch me crawl
Funny thing is that you watch me struggle


Neah I ain't lost
No, I am not lost


I'm listening to people
I am paying attention to what others say


I listen to my heart
I trust my emotions


And it can't be bought
And it cannot be purchased


But f*ck it
But forget it


I'mma drink this gin and stare
I am going to have a drink and think




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Comments from YouTube:

@TeePeeProd

i just caught on to Oncue like 2 months ago and ive yet to find a bad song. Angry Young Man was fucking dope

@KevinatIndy

He has got such a unique voice and rapstil that it doesn't matter what song he is producing, it always sounds great... and i love songs you can listen to at least 30-50 times without thinking it is getting boring - good job Oncue.

@ghottdogg

I know I post this all the time, on every single song, but this really is my new jam.

@freshhcakez

Cuey i love this so much. Keep putting your whole heart into it. Please for all of us who are still here.

@darksonianproductions2412

I still love this song, throws me back to dsfm and the cant wait album. too bad the views arent there on youtube but that has no merit on the quality. you show em your vision but you cant make em think it. keep going cue

@EpIc8SlayEr

Oncue is one of these rappers you can listen to over 50 times without gettin bored! i just fuckin LOVE IT!

@mcslats

I don't what it is, its dope, its not a song, its a story, an epic tale

@kunalgupta4962

been listening to cuey on swagytracks became immediate top 3 for me <3 cuey4lyfe

@mcslats

I've listened to this at least 50 times already..

@jwarrior708

fucking love this song man

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