Decisions
R.F.C. (NYMLo Al-Doe & Smoke DZA) Lyrics
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Give me problems I can't solve
Offer suggestions I can't respect
Is there anything at all?
You give me reasons for your ideas
All the facts behind your thoughts
Tell me of your observations
And count the number of my faults
I hide a smile, I wear a frown
Always wanting to play the clown
I make my plan, I lose a chance
As I perform a long death dance
Life or death, it's all straight up
Make my choice, and throw it up
Shot glass full, down the hatch
My mind's made up, no second chance
You ask me questions I can't answer
Give me problems I can't solve
Offer suggestions I can't respect
Is there anything at all?
Life or death, it's all straight up
Make my choice, and throw it up
Shot glass full, down the hatch
My mind's made up, no second chance
In "Decisions," R.F.C. (NYMLo Al-Doe & Smoke DZA) explore the frustration of feeling trapped in difficult situations and the pressure of having to make important decisions. The lyrics express a sense of helplessness, as the singer is faced with questions they cannot answer and problems they cannot solve. They also cannot respect the suggestions offered to them, perhaps because they do not align with their own values or beliefs. The singer is acutely aware of their own imperfections, as they observe their faults being counted by others.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the weight of choices and the finality of decision-making. The metaphor of the shot glass full and down the hatch reinforces the idea that once a decision is made, there is no going back. The line "life or death, it's all straight up" suggests that the stakes are high and that the outcome of a decision can have serious consequences. However, the singer seems resigned to their fate, declaring that their "mind's made up, no second chance."
Overall, "Decisions" is a contemplative and introspective song that captures the uncertainty and anxiety that can come with making important choices in life. It speaks to the universal experience of feeling overwhelmed and conflicted when faced with difficult decisions.
Line by Line Meaning
You ask me questions I can't answer
You're asking me questions that I have no answer for
Give me problems I can't solve
You're giving me problems that I cannot find a solution to
Offer suggestions I can't respect
The suggestions that you're offering me are not valuable or worthy of my respect
Is there anything at all?
I'm beginning to question if there's anything worthwhile in the conversation we're having
You give me reasons for your ideas
You're providing me with justification for the ideas you have
All the facts behind your thoughts
You're providing me with factual evidence that supports your thoughts and opinions
Tell me of your observations
You're sharing with me your own observations and experiences
And count the number of my faults
You're making an effort to point out my faults and shortcomings
I hide a smile, I wear a frown
I'm masking my true emotions by putting on a different expression
Always wanting to play the clown
I have a tendency to act humorous and hide my true emotions
I make my plan, I lose a chance
I created a plan but missed the opportunity to execute it
As I perform a long death dance
I'm struggling to move forward and it feels like death is looming over me
Life or death, it's all straight up
Every choice I make has serious consequences, there's no sugarcoating it
Make my choice, and throw it up
I have to make a choice and just go for it
Shot glass full, down the hatch
I'm taking a shot of alcohol to numb myself from the stress and pressure
My mind's made up, no second chance
I've made my decision and there's no going back or changing it
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