Lucid
Piff Marti Lyrics

You control your dreams
You have the power to control your own destiny and what happens in your life.

Bring it home piff, the saying bring it home piff
Encouragement to himself to stay in control and remain focused on his goals.

Sing a song hoping they sing along piff
Creating music in hopes that others will relate to it and find comfort in the lyrics.

You'll make it don't listen to A&r piff
Don't let authority figures discourage you or your vision for your music career.

I think they all wishing that they the artist
Jealousy and competition that exists in the music industry.

Just put some trust in your intuition and conscious
Believing in yourself and relying on your inner voice to make decisions.

Get in that booth and start portraying a monster
Staying true to oneself and being authentic in the art created.

Everybody knows like Beyoncé and Solange is
Referencing the famous Knowles sisters, highlighting the power of creativity and hard work.

You don't play at all you just be playing your part piff
Remaining focused and humble while staying true to oneself and values.

Take it slow because life isn't a contest
Emphasizing the importance of living in the moment and not worrying about trying to win at everything.

Focus only on the things of importance
Concentrating on the things that really matter and making them a priority.

I'm talking bout your jawn, your mother and your sis
The things and people that are most important in one's life, such as family.

Bullshit should small as New York apartments
Not getting caught up in insignificant problems or drama that won't matter in the long run.

Dont get yourself involved with worrying about a job
Not stressing about financial stability and focusing on passion and creativity.

New rappers that's getting on them niggas is garbage
Lamenting the rise of less talented rappers in the industry.

Just focus on the stars and live in the moment
Enjoying life and the journey to success, while staying driven and focused on goals.

And Understand that positive thinking Harmless
Staying positive and hopeful, while acknowledging that it won't hurt anyone.

I define essence, apply pressure while they side stepping
Understanding the importance of staying true to oneself and being persistent, while others try to undermine success.

Shit I'll be dying if I mess with my blessing
Acknowledging the importance of staying true to one's self and the path they were meant to follow.

Cuz It get deeper than a trifecta by Stephen
Life and success are complex and difficult; it requires hard work and dedication beyond fortune or success.

And I deliver word to imessage
Communicating through music and lyrics, trying to reach as many people as possible.

5'5 but in my mind, I'm a giant, a prime legend
Believing in oneself and one's own abilities regardless of outside judgement.

Head in the clouds. I can eye heaven
Staying positive and hopeful about the future, even if the present is difficult.

And I was clouded by doubt but see now I learned my lesson
Overcoming obstacles and learning from mistakes to achieve success.

I know that my word is my weapon
Believing that music is a powerful force for change and self-expression.

Cause when they down, they be hating where you be at
People become jealous and resentful when they see others succeeding.

Word to Nashville I tend to see that
Referencing a place where he noticed this happening, and thus calling out the practice in general.

Why you playing victim? They gon run over your weak ass
Letting others take advantage of oneself and not fighting for success and respect is harmful to one's career.

Hating ass niggas need a pillow for their knee caps
Jealousy and resentment of others is cowardly and unproductive.

Stay true and don't be mad
Staying authentic, honest, and true to oneself and aims, despite adversity or opposition.

Yea I tend to preach that
Continuing to promote goals of authenticity and honesty in his music and life.

But Sometimes Niggas act like smile is a weakness
Some people view kindness and positivity as a weakness and will try to take advantage of that vulnerability.

Sometimes I'm too nice, and they try leech that
Struggling with balancing kindness and assertiveness in order to achieve success.

Sometimes my punchlines should be real fists and beat ass
Visualizing using physical force in response to criticism, jealousy, or competition.

I laugh. You looking at that. You missing your chance
Viewing haters and detractors as missing out on opportunities for success because they are too focused on others.

I brag, you getting so mad, you get in your bag
Causing jealousy and resentment in others by achieving success and staying true to oneself.

I can't. You niggas just ranting with no advance
Belittling other rappers who don't have actual talent, and are not making progress towards their dreams.

No plan you talk about bands. Man get off your ass
Lack of actual progress or strategy in achieving success and fame.

Go on with this and that. Talking just as bad
Constantly talking about success and dreams, but not actually working towards them.

Flaunting plenty cash but naw it your last
Living extravagantly and beyond one's means, and creating a false image of wealth and success.

You out here thinking you Chris Paul you get no pass
Thinking too highly of oneself and their skill, without actually putting in the work, will lead to failure.

I guess it cool til karma get yo ass
Bad or harmful behavior will eventually catch up with and hurt the person who is engaging in it.

I'm just using the music to put some bread in my pockets
Creating music as a profession and means of achieving financial stability.

I hate it when they tell me to reconsider my options
Hating or disliking when authority figures or others try to discourage him from his chosen career path or passion.

Telling me kids don't listen to lyrics. Don't be to conscious
Others telling him that his music will not appeal to young audiences, or that he should focus less on messages and emotions.

Or just cause I'm from Harlem expect me to say some fly shit
People expecting his music and lyrics to reflect the culture of his upbringing in Harlem.

Like please. Who gon tell the truth then?
The importance of staying authentic and truthful in music, even if it is not what others may want to hear.

One time for the rass clot yoot dem
Giving recognition to and appreciation for Jamaican culture, language, and people.

They so misunderstood and ya'll rebuke them
Struggling with being misunderstood and rejected for staying true to oneself and one's culture.

And if they put their hands up don't shoot them
Referencing systemic violence and oppression of people of color and advocating for change and justice.

Piff
Closing out the song, and possibly referencing his own nickname.

You control your dreams
Reiterating the importance of taking control of one's own life and destiny.

You control your dreams
Stressing the importance, once again, of being in charge of one's own future and decisions.

You control your dreams
Closing out the song with an empowering repetition of the overarching message of the song.

Yeah yeah yeah yeah
A simple, catchy phrase to end the song on a high note.

You control your dreams
Final repetition of the key message of the song, solidifying it as the main theme and takeaway.

Yeah yeah yeah yeah
A final affirmation of the empowering message, encouraging listeners to believe in themselves.