Glory
P. Lo Jetson Lyrics
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You see I woke up this morning and went outside
Sipping on a little Tea,
When Karen stopped to criticize my line
Thinking to myself, this really is a fucked up place
However, I wouldn't have it no other way
400 years later we still fightin' through division
Guns down, hands up, niggas'll never know the feeling
This is a black America, nigga, everybody trying kill us
Unconditioned to this climate, bearing witness to the violence
They lock us in these cages cause they tryinto keep us silent
How yourself supposed to hold me when my spirit keep climbing
Shedding tears for my niggas
Painful how we dying
On our knees pleading for help
System actin like it's blind
These keys black and white nigga
Ray Charles in his prime
I'm a diamond in the rough
You just gotta give me time
Shea butter on my skin
Girl, you know I'm bout to shine
They gone label you a menace when
You out here on your grind
Keep your gun stay on your pivot
niggas quick to cross that line
Keep your gun stay on your pivot
Niggas quick to cross that line
Keep your gun stay on your pivot
Niggas quick to cross that line
Gloooorrrry
Gloooorrrry
Glory Hallelujah
Gloooorrrry
Gloooorrrry
Glory Hallelujahhhh
They gone stone you for your sins
Before you finish out your sentence
Claiming that they love you
But they never come and visit
It's me against the world, bitch
I don't see the competition
Bottom line, I'm DGS,
Motherfucker' and we cemented
You ain't see me in a while,
bitch, I'm handling my business
Closing deal after deal
Hoe, it's all about the commas
Granny slaving on that stove
I'm in the streets getting busy
God died for my sins
I love being a nigga
Black man in America
I can't wait, I gotta get it
Middle finger to you bastards
Who ain't wanna see the vision
Karma's a motherfucker
God got me and I'm winning
Karma's a motherfucker
God got me and I'm winning
Gloooorrrry
Gloooorrrry
Glory Hallelujahhhh
Ayee
To all my dreamers hustling
Trying to make it
Don't give up
If you can believe it
You can achieve it
Never judge your success
Off the next man's progress
The blessing waiting for you, is special
You just gotta keep pushing
Because in God, all things are possible
Aye
Somebody tell Kanye and Kyrie
To call me, we need another revival
Amen
In "Glory" by P. Lo Jetson, the lyrics describe the trap of conforming to societal expectations and relinquishing one's voice and individuality. The first verse paints a picture of someone who has chosen to handicap themselves mentally, resulting in them being confined to a figurative chair with no voice. Despite this, they must still put on a facade and play their role for those around them, singing and dancing just how others like it. In the chorus, the lyrics call out those who don't stand up for anything, likening them to someone who sweeps the leg in a fight - an illegal and dirty tactic that disregards fair play. The repercussions of not standing up for oneself or one's beliefs may be severe, and death before dishonor is emphasized.
The second verse continues the theme of sacrifice and the cost of staying silent. The singer urges the listener to silence the facts, quote disillusions, and clench their fist in truth, shoving it down the throats of those who would seek to subjugate them. The singer is on a broad path, walking a tightrope, symbolizing the tenuous position of taking a stand for oneself. The bridge of the song repeats the idea of mistakes and glories, acknowledging that sometimes, heroes fall, but they do so giving everything they have when they're dying to live.
Line by Line Meaning
Handicap yourself by choice
Choose to limit yourself, even if you don't have to
And keep the mind confined
Don't allow yourself to think creatively or outside the box
To the chair with no voice
Become passive and don't express yourself
So speak up
Don't remain silent, voice your opinion
(You move your lips too slow)
Don't hesitate, speak your mind clearly and confidently
Make your way to the center stage
Take the spotlight and show off your abilities
And pretty up that face cause your servants await
Appear attractive and polished because others are ready to serve you
(It's time to play your role)
It's your turn to fulfill your expected duties
So sing and dance just the way we like it
Perform the way others expect you to, as it's what they want to see
Sweep the leg. If you don't stand for something
Fight for what you believe in, or fall for anything
Sweep the leg. Then you don't stand for nothing
If you don't take a stand, you have no beliefs or values
Sweep the leg. Gonna suffer the repercussions
If you don't stand up, there will be consequences
A coward dies a thousand times
A person who lacks courage will suffer psychologically numerous times
Death before dishonor
It's better to die than to be disloyal or lose your integrity
Cross the thin red line
Take the risk and face the consequences
So stay alive
Survive through any challenge that comes your way
(No other place to go)
There's no other option, you have to persevere
Silence the facts
Ignore the truth because it contradicts your beliefs
Disillusions are quoted
Beliefs that aren't grounded in reality are perpetuated
Clinch the fist in truth
Hold onto what you know is true, and fight for it
And shove it down their throats
Force them to acknowledge the truth, whether they want to or not
(Don't act like you don't know)
You know the truth, don't pretend you don't
I'm on the broad path walking the tightrope
I'm taking risks and living dangerously, but I'm also succeeding
Mistakes and glories
You will experience both triumphs and failures
There in the ground where they were cut down
All of your successes and failures will be left behind when you die
Death doesn't lie and it won't be denied
Death is inevitable and cannot be avoided
They answer the call and some heroes must fall
Some people are brave and heroic, but still die
Giving all you can give when you're dying to live
You'll fight with everything you have when your life is on the line
You work for us
Others expect you to perform for them, and not yourself
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Written by: JORAEL WHITE
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