Written Words
Phora Lyrics


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Drop a couple tears over these written words, destined for greatness ever since the day I was given birth
Born with a curse but I'm just tryna convince the earth everytime I did something wrong I had no intent to hurt

I spit the words of crown men, walk with my head high, to your towns end, came to preach the heart of thousands
Heres the announcement, Phora's in the house everybody circles around him speakin with the depth of the sea, height of a mountain
And they doubt it until they realize his vision was the truest, realize no indviual could do this

Gimmie a pen and Ima use it in a fashion and nobody else can fool with, making more than music is a mothafuckn' movement
Pullin nothin but the truest leavin mothafucka's clueless so lets knuckle up and do this
All the kids that hate me need to cuddle up and group kiss they said I'll never make it so I'll struggle just to prove it

Friends turn foes, foes turn jealous its hard to show my love cause growin up I never felt it
Misery loves company, so darling take my hand please come with me

Friends turn foes, foes turn jealous its hard to show my love cause growin up I never felt it
Misery loves company, so darling take my hand please come with me

Keep your enemies the closest, the thing is if they were but I was too blind to notice
Tryna send a message give a fuck about the show biz, my father use to give the cold shoulder to his own kids
That's probably why I'm so upset they tryna make me go to rest. but you'll never see me sleep cause its to close to death

Coke n' Meth in my fathers blood stream when he made me, born in 94' just another crack baby
From another black lady and my motha can't tame me, no father figure so you fuckas can't blame me

Learn to get used to it, ain't that crazy? the street lights and the train tracks raised me nigga

Friends turn foes, foes turn jealous its hard to show my love cause growin up I never felt it
Misery loves company, so darling take my hand please come with me





Friends turn foes, foes turn jealous its hard to show my love cause growin up I never felt it
Misery loves company, so darling take my hand please come with me

Overall Meaning

In his song "Written Words," Phora talks about his struggles from a young age and how he turned to music to express himself. The opening lines, "Drop a couple tears over these written words, destined for greatness ever since the day I was given birth," suggest that Phora believes he was meant for something big, but he also acknowledges that he was born with a curse. He is trying to convince the world that he never intended to hurt anyone, even though he may have made mistakes in the past. The rest of the song delves into his experiences growing up without a father figure and how he found solace in music.


Phora exclaims that he is "spitting the words of crown men," suggesting that he has something important and powerful to say. He walks with his head high and views himself as a preacher who can impact thousands of people. Despite initial doubt, he proves his true intentions are clear and that nobody else can do what he does. He wishes to be taken seriously as an artist and to be recognized for more than just his music.


Phora also describes his upbringing, which was filled with hardships, including drug use and absentee fathers. He notes, "Coke n'Meth in my father's bloodstream when he made me," indicating that his father was a drug addict. He feels abandoned and that his father turned away from him and his siblings, giving them the cold shoulder. However, he acknowledges that these struggles shaped him and made him who he is today. He concludes the song by asking the listener to take his hand and join him in his journey, as "misery loves company."


Line by Line Meaning

Drop a couple tears over these written words, destined for greatness ever since the day I was given birth
I am emotional as these words I'm writing have the potential to change the world, and I have always known I am meant for something great.


Born with a curse but I'm just tryna convince the earth everytime I did something wrong I had no intent to hurt
I was born with a difficult life, but I am working to prove that my mistakes were not intentional and that I am capable of greatness despite my adversities.


I spit the words of crown men, walk with my head high, to your towns end, came to preach the heart of thousands
I am a powerful speaker, and I have come to inspire and motivate thousands of people to pursue their dreams and live their best lives.


Heres the announcement, Phora's in the house everybody circles around him speakin with the depth of the sea, height of a mountain And they doubt it until they realize his vision was the truest, realize no indviual could do this
People doubt my abilities until they witness my vision and realize that I am capable of achieving what no one else can. My art speaks to people on a deep and profound level.


Gimmie a pen and Ima use it in a fashion and nobody else can fool with, making more than music is a mothafuckn' movement Pullin nothin but the truest leavin mothafucka's clueless so lets knuckle up and do this All the kids that hate me need to cuddle up and group kiss they said I'll never make it so I'll struggle just to prove it
My writing is a powerful tool, and I am creating a movement that goes beyond just music. I am staying true to myself and my art, and those who doubt me will ultimately prove me right once I achieve greatness.


Friends turn foes, foes turn jealous its hard to show my love cause growin up I never felt it Misery loves company, so darling take my hand please come with me
Growing up, I never experienced love or support, and this has made it hard for me to trust others. But I am extending my hand to those who are also struggling and offering friendship and support.


Keep your enemies the closest, the thing is if they were but I was too blind to notice Tryna send a message give a fuck about the show biz, my father use to give the cold shoulder to his own kids That's probably why I'm so upset they tryna make me go to rest. but you'll never see me sleep cause its to close to death
I am aware that some of the people close to me may not have my best interests at heart, but I am staying true to myself and my values. I am not interested in the superficial and materialistic aspects of fame, and my difficult relationship with my father has made me more determined to succeed and make a positive impact.


Coke n' Meth in my fathers blood stream when he made me, born in 94' just another crack baby From another black lady and my motha can't tame me, no father figure so you fuckas can't blame me Learn to get used to it, ain't that crazy? the street lights and the train tracks raised me nigga
My upbringing was difficult, as my father struggled with addiction and I was born into a world of poverty and struggle. I did not have a positive male role model, and I am not responsible for the circumstances of my childhood. Despite this, I am resilient and have learned to navigate the world on my own terms.


Friends turn foes, foes turn jealous its hard to show my love cause growin up I never felt it Misery loves company, so darling take my hand please come with me
Growing up, I never received love or support, and it has been difficult for me to trust others. But I am reaching out to those who are also struggling and offering friendship and support.


Friends turn foes, foes turn jealous its hard to show my love cause growin up I never felt it Misery loves company, so darling take my hand please come with me
Growing up, I never received love or support, and it has been difficult for me to trust others. But I am reaching out to those who are also struggling and offering friendship and support.




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Ty Lito

I love going back looking at these and watching his progression throughout the years.

daissystacy

Same

Carlos Sanchez

Facts 💯

CL$ 199X

"It's hard to show my love cause growing up i never felt it . ." that line got me hooked on this track , it gets to me each time

Rosie Rodriguez

while im getting ready for school in the morning i ALWAYS play this song and Despair . the best.

lusion TV

2021 now you still bump phora?

Carlos Gallegos

It's crazy, I started writing not long ago and when I first started I was considering the name "Yours Truly" long before I heard of Phora and all them. Oh well the name's not going to waste. These rappers GO HARD! Props Phora!

Adrian Kanellis

I don't know why I love this song so much, the lyrics, flow and beat just makes it into a song you can listen to all fucking day !

Pedrito Cruz

this song made me change my opinion on Phora. hes getting me through my hard days. stay up Phora! Haters gonna hate and that will get you far.

Zack P

this is more than music...this is poetry....this, is Art

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