Never
PAttYCraSH Lyrics


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Street dreams, close your eyes
Take a bite to the memory
Street dreams, this is the moment
The moment that feels like forever
This is the end to where I began
And it feels like forever
They say time flies down from sky and says never
I look down, all I see is never
And all I know is all I know

I was born faceless in an oasis
Folks disappear here and leave no traces
No family ties nigga no laces
Less than a full deck nigga no aces
Waitin' on Superman losing all patience
Gettin' wasted on an everyday basis
I'm stuck here can't take a vacation
So fuck it, this shit is damnation
This is reality mane
Ain't no surprise I've been bangin' without any mane
What is this gotta be brave
When into the night I'm going to go quietly mane
Life is a bitch and then you live
Until one day by death you're found
I tried to keep both of my feet on the ground
But I know my head is surrounded by clouds
Spirallin' down, destined to drown
Forever is just a collection of nows
Off on my own, nowhere is my home
Approaching infinities fork in the road
When I was young something I often was told
It's not a bargain if it costs you your soul
Costs you your pride, caution aside
I'm gone with the wind and I'm long for the ride
Wish I could rest and open my eyes
But time ain't finna fly down from the sky
A place where the lonely love
Not another soul's there, only us

Street dreams, close your eyes
Take a bite to the memory
Street dreams, this is the moment
The moment that feels like forever
This is the end to where I began
And it feels like forever
They say time flies down from sky and says never
I look down, all I see is never
And all I know is all I know

I woke with a tear drop
All I know is what I know
I woke with a tear drop
All I know is what I know




It's all I know
All I know

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of PAttYCraSH's song "Never" portray a sense of hopelessness and isolation. The opening lines "Street dreams, close your eyes, take a bite to the memory" reveal a desire to escape reality, to retreat into a dream world where the pain and loneliness of life can be forgotten. The repeated line "this is the moment that feels like forever" reinforces the idea that the present moment is all-encompassing and endless, with no hope for change or escape.


PAttYCraSH goes on to describe his origins, painting a picture of himself as a faceless, aimless wanderer with no real connections to anyone or anything. He feels trapped and suffocated by his reality, but is also resigned to it, accepting that his life is one of endless struggle and hardship. The haunting refrain of "All I know is all I know" speaks to the feeling of being stuck in one's circumstances, with no way out or hope for a better tomorrow.


The lyrics of "Never" touch on themes of existentialism, despair, and the struggle to find meaning in life. It is a song that speaks to the universal experience of feeling lost and alone, and the desire to escape from the pain of existence. Through its haunting melody and evocative lyrics, "Never" captures the essence of the human experience in all its complexity and nuance.


Line by Line Meaning

Street dreams, close your eyes
Fantasize about a better life and forget about the harsh reality around you.


Take a bite to the memory
Hold onto the few good memories you have to get through tough times.


Street dreams, this is the moment
Chase your dreams and make the most of every opportunity that comes your way.


The moment that feels like forever
Sometimes the moments that feel amazing can be fleeting and temporary.


This is the end to where I began
Life is cyclical and often leads you back to where you started.


And it feels like forever
The pain and struggle can seem like it will never end.


They say time flies down from sky and says never
Time seems to stand still in moments of extreme hardship and pain.


I look down, all I see is never
The future can seem bleak and hopeless when you're consumed by negativity.


And all I know is all I know
Sometimes it's hard to see beyond what you're currently experiencing.


I was born faceless in an oasis
Growing up in a place that's supposed to be idyllic can make it all the more devastating when you realize it's not.


Folks disappear here and leave no traces
Life can be fleeting and temporary, and people can disappear without a trace.


No family ties nigga no laces
Growing up without a family support system can be difficult and leave you feeling alone.


Less than a full deck nigga no aces
You can feel like you don't have all the tools you need to succeed in life.


Waitin' on Superman losing all patience
Hoping for a savior or a miracle to fix your problems can feel like a lost cause.


Gettin' wasted on an everyday basis
Using substances to cope with the difficulties of life can become a dangerous routine.


I'm stuck here can't take a vacation
Feeling trapped in a difficult situation can be overwhelming and cause burnout.


So fuck it, this shit is damnation
Feeling like you're doomed to a life of pain and struggle can be a depressing thought.


This is reality mane
Feeling like you can't escape the harshness of reality can be overwhelming.


Ain't no surprise I've been bangin' without any mane
Fighting to survive and get ahead can be a constant struggle.


What is this gotta be brave
Even when things seem hopeless, it's important to try and stay strong.


When into the night I'm going to go quietly mane
Death can seem like a peaceful escape from the pain and struggle of life.


Life is a bitch and then you live
Life can be difficult and unpredictable, but you have no choice but to keep going.


Until one day by death you're found
Death is an inevitable part of life that we can't avoid.


I tried to keep both of my feet on the ground
Trying to stay grounded and level-headed can be challenging when things are tough.


But I know my head is surrounded by clouds
It can be hard to focus and see clearly when there are so many challenges and obstacles in your way.


Spirallin' down, destined to drown
Sometimes it feels like you're constantly in a downward spiral with no way out.


Forever is just a collection of nows
The future is made up of the many moments and decisions we make in the present.


Off on my own, nowhere is my home
Feeling like you don't quite fit in anywhere can be a lonely and isolating experience.


Approaching infinities fork in the road
Life is full of choices and decisions that can have a huge impact on your future.


When I was young something I often was told
Some words of wisdom can stick with us throughout our lives.


It's not a bargain if it costs you your soul
Sometimes taking the easy way out or compromising your values can have long-term consequences on your happiness and well-being.


Costs you your pride, caution aside
Compromising yourself or your values can come at a huge personal cost.


I'm gone with the wind and I'm long for the ride
Life can be unpredictable and chaotic, and it's easy to feel like you're just along for the ride.


Wish I could rest and open my eyes
Sometimes it would be nice to take a break from the struggles of life and just relax.


But time ain't finna fly down from the sky
The passage of time can be frustratingly slow when you're going through a difficult period in your life.


A place where the lonely love
There can be a strange comfort in feeling understood and validated by others who are going through similar struggles.


Not another soul's there, only us
Feeling isolated can bring people together and create a sense of community in shared struggles.


I woke with a tear drop
Emotions can be overwhelming and can hit you unexpectedly.


All I know is what I know
Sometimes the only thing you can be certain of is your own experiences and feelings.


It's all I know
Even when things are confusing and uncertain, you can only rely on what you know to be true.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TARIK L. COLLINS, AHMIR K. THOMPSON, GREGORY ALLEN JR. SPEARMAN, MICHAEL ANTHONY, ADRIAN CHARLIE GUZMAN, ADOLFO SALAZAR, KATRIN NEWMAN

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@jimenadavila9790

Street dreams, close your eyes
Say goodbye to the memory
Street dreams, this is the moment
The moment that feels like forever
This is the end to where I began
And it feels like forever
They say time flies
Down from the sky and says never
I look down, all I see is never
And all I know is all I know
I was born faceless in an oasis
Folks disappear here and leave no traces
No family ties, nigga no laces
Less than a full deck, nigga no aces
Waitin' on Superman, losing all patience
Gettin' wasted on an everyday basis
I'm stuck here, can't take a vacation
So fuck it, this shit is damnation
This is reality mane
Ain't no surprise, I've been bangin' without any mane
What is this? Gotta be brave
When into the night, I'ma go quietly mane
Life is a bitch and then you live
Until one day by death you're found
I tried to keep both of my feet on the ground
But I know my head is surrounded by clouds
Spirallin' down, destined to drown
Forever is just a collection of nows
Off on my own, nowhere is my home
Approaching infinities fork in the road
When I was young something I often was told
It's not a bargain if it costs you your soul
Costs you your pride, caution aside
I'm gone with the wind and I'm long for the ride
Wish I could rest and open my eyes
But time ain't finna fly down from the sky
A place where the lonely love
Not another soul's there, only us
Street dreams, close your eyes
Say goodbye to the memory
Street dreams, this is the moment
The moment that feels like forever
This is the end to where I began
And it feels like forever
They say time flies
Down from sky and says never
I look down, all I see is never
And all I know is all I know
I woke with a tear drop
All I know is all I know
I woke with a tear drop
All I know is all I know
It's all I know
All I know



All comments from YouTube:

@WildfireWiffler44

This is a masterpiece. I honestly don't understand how people don't like this. I'm a huge Roots fan and haven't heard one song that disappointed me. Black Thought is the GOAT! 

@WildfireWiffler44

pro That is definitely a flaw but a true Roots fan would appreciate this album.  I mean even though, the GOAT Black Thought didn't rap much on this album, the production was incredible as usual. 

@spaceboy2095

pro Exactly! (tho, it must be for 6 minutes and a half...) They've wanted to make their kinda experimental album... I never like experimental music, I like when through mainstream you include experimental elements! I'm bored when it's too much experimental! However, the has a very beautiful song : Tomorrow!

@spaceboy2095

Nice! But Black Thought doesn't rap on all The Roots songs, and not all the time, there are other rappers on it! ;-) Still, yeah something with more spitting would be appreciated! lol

@MarkWhippy

pro Black Thought's rapping is only one instrument in the band, I liked the songs for what they were overall not just for one members rapping. Besides they had other guys rapping on there too and their voices might have suited certain songs better. I think Greg Porn's voice suited the pimp character on When The People Cheer and Dice Raw's voice suited the drunken singer on Black Rock

@rachelc9889

If you know the concept, this is a very moving song and video. I love it! Talk about depth, I feel like it speaks to me directly about the stage of life I'm in right now, finding an eternal moment.Beautiful.

@mitchellmiles7929

All of their videos are incredible.  They all seem very deep. 

@divagirl10

I saw them in concert last night. They were off the chain!!!!!

@jennyruiz3056

Love it. Great visuals. Thank you all for keeping this music and the story's going.

@BriMonies

awesome song, roots can do no wrong.

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