Sojourner
Rapsody Lyrics

Oh, I swam for miles, only to realize the current Is fightin' against me and I'm so tired, floatin' now
The singer has been struggling against the obstacles in her life, but realizes that the current is against her and she's exhausted, so she's just floating for now.

Oh, from here on out, I’ve got to realize the power Of learnin’ to let go, and just let God Enjoy the ride
The singer has decided to let go of her struggles and trust in a higher power to guide her through life.

Born into pain, alcoholic veins Over-analytical brain a product of the shame And runnin' from a past, that's checkered like the game Somewhere 'long the way somebody snatched my peace and main
The singer has had a difficult life, with addiction and trauma affecting her mental state and causing her to feel like she's lost her peace of mind.

Maybe that's the reason I spent decades seekin' fame And fortune hopin' that a proper portion would contain The sadness in my eyes, remember when I came In this music business, all their questions was insane
The artist turned to fame and fortune in hopes of finding a way to cope with her past, but found that people in the music industry didn't understand her struggles.

Why you never smile in your pictures?' I refrain From givin' you the answer 'cause that answer wasn't plain
The artist didn't answer people's questions about why she never smiled in pictures because the true answer was too complex for them to understand.

Within the crevices like ever since I was a child Seen my mama with the pistol pointed at her dome and how In the fuck do you expect for me to ever be the best lil' me That I can be, when trauma's deep inside of me Like I.V. fluid pumpin' through the blood of wifey, while she's givin' birth To my child, I know my thoughts are runnin' wild
The singer has experienced deep traumas since childhood, including seeing her mother with a gun to her head, which has caused ongoing emotional pain and anxiety that make it difficult to be the best version of herself.

So where in the fuck that leave me? Irrelevant, I guess Went from Heaven-sent to hella bent, intelligent but stressed, damn
The singer feels like her struggles and traumas have made her irrelevant in society, which is frustrating considering she knows she has intelligence and talent.

Permanent vacation for forever Some things you gotta leave behind, some people just like weather And seasons, for that reason, I know I'll always have a leg up Weatherman forecast me dead last, think I'm just another nigga
The artist has decided to leave behind some things and people in her life in order to move forward and find success, despite others underestimating her.

Maybe, I'll be the next Black Beatle like Swae Lee Yeah, I know my worth, these colonizers got to pay me
The artist is confident in her own worth and hopes to make a name for herself like Swae Lee, despite facing racism and discrimination from those in power.

Niggas only respect you if you brag It don't work with me the same, don't give a fuck 'bout what you have Everybody claimin' boss, none of you niggas got no staff
The artist is frustrated with a culture that only respects those who brag about their accomplishments and possessions, when she doesn't care about those things and knows that true leadership is about more than just having a staff.

Where I'm from, we don't recognize that it's good math If you don't teach the ones that's comin' up to multiply their cash Think for themselves, think beyond sales Everything with worth don't come with some whistles and some bells
The singer comes from a place where people don't realize that true success isn't just about making money, but also about thinking for oneself and recognizing the value in things that don't necessarily come with flashy bells and whistles.

Meek Mill, I'm workin' hard, ain't too far from a meek mil' To keep it real, the realest niggas I know always kept it real
The artist admires Meek Mill for his hard work and honesty, and believes that true authenticity is the key to success.

I'ma tell you, Black-on-Black murder been whack 9th, turn me up so they can hear me in the back Yeah, and that's pretty hard for me But you see hopeful niggas and where they all ought to be
The singer is frustrated with the ongoing problem of Black-on-Black violence and wants to speak out about it, even though it's difficult for her. She remains hopeful that change is possible.

Scared to grow wings, Birdman with a bunch of Carter beef That's old news, nigga, you talkin' to modern me
The singer believes that some people are afraid to grow and change, and are stuck in old ways of thinking and being. She sees herself as a more modern, forward-thinking person.

Smarter, we had better conversations sittin' with barbers Puttin' hearts and heads in niggas who don't think ahead, who taught you?
The singer has had meaningful, intelligent conversations with her barber, showing that education and growth can come from unexpected places. She questions who has taught people to not think ahead.

School y'all, school y'all, welcome to the schoolyard Teach you how to make moves without needin' a UHAUL I was on you all when I was growin' up Now it's you all that's all on these nuts
The artist wants to teach others how to succeed without needing to rely on material possessions. She remembers when she was the one looking up to others, and now people look up to her.

I'm ballin', havin' a ball and I got the balls to say it Who needs inspiration where you know when you can play it? Carolina to the heart, nobody here gon' play us The day that we expire, Carolina's where they'll lay us
The artist is confident in her success and proud to be from North Carolina, knowing that her success will be celebrated in her hometown.

I woke up feelin' like Aaliyah, yeah, a million and one bucks Told these niggas I don't give a single million and one fuck, Rap
The singer feels confident and empowered like Aaliyah, and knows that she doesn't need anyone else's validation or approval in order to succeed.