you're so hard
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Ive never seen it glow so hard from space||Fresh yes I'm a 80's babe|Old school no bathing ape|Riding in Mercedes sleigh|doe boy|crazy cake|every since my training day|I been gone forever beaming|strobe light|Super slow|city lights||["I've Never Seen It"]||glow like a solar flair|sky box|owners chair|penthouse|time square|private plane we almost there|breezing south the weather's scenic|leaving clouds i've never needed|me im out|window seat|i see my house||im kicking it|lip service|ridiculous but deserve it|invincible im determined|life's cyclical so im learning|change for the best rehearse it|leave fate for the best and work it|payday to the Train its urgent... |




Overall Meaning

In the song "You're So Hard" by Rob, the lyrics are discussing the success and lavish lifestyle that the artist is experiencing. The opening lyrics, "I've never seen it glow so hard from space," could be interpreted as the artist seeing his own success from a distance and being in awe of it himself. He goes on to mention that he is an 80's baby and prefers old school style, indicating that he values authenticity and tradition.


The references to a Mercedes sleigh and Doe Boy and Crazy Cake could be seen as symbols of wealth and indulgence. The artist has been gone for a while, but is now "beaming" and living a life of luxury, with strobe lights, city lights, and a penthouse. He is in the owner's chair of a skybox, as if he has arrived at the top of the game.


However, despite his success, the song also portrays a sense of determination and resilience. The artist acknowledges that life is cyclical and that he must continue to work hard and evolve in order to stay on top. The lyrics suggest that he is taking nothing for granted, rehearsing and preparing for change, and leaving fate to the best while he works hard.


Line by Line Meaning

Ive never seen it glow so hard from space
I've never witnessed anything shining as bright as what I am experiencing now, even when viewed from way up in space.


Fresh yes I'm a 80's babe
I have a vintage vibe as I was a baby born in the 80s era.


Old school no bathing ape
I keep it traditional and classic in my fashion choices, avoiding dressing up in trendy Bathing Ape brand.


Riding in Mercedes sleigh
I'm traveling in luxury and comfort thanks to my Mercedes car.


doe boy
A slang term for someone who deals with drugs, typically cocaine, for a living.


crazy cake
A phrase that indicates a large amount of money.


every since my training day
Since my early days as a beginner, to when I first started to work hard and train, until now, things have been happening in a good way for me.


I been gone forever beaming
I have been away for an extended period, but now I'm back and glowing with success.


strobe light
A type of light that flashes or flickers frequently, usually used in discos or music concerts.


Super slow
I am taking things slowly and feeling relaxed and chill about life.


city lights
The sparkling lights of the cityscape that create a beautiful scene at night.


glow like a solar flair
I'm shining brightly like the sun, radiating positivity and success.


sky box
A luxury and exclusive seating area within a stadium or arena that provides a good view of the game or event.


owners chair
A comfortable chair reserved for the owner of a team or a company in a meeting or event.


penthouse
A luxurious apartment or residence located at the highest level of an apartment complex or building.


time square
A public square located in New York City, well-known for its huge digital billboards and bustling crowd.


private plane we almost there
I'm in a private aircraft, approaching my destination and almost reaching my aspirations.


breezing south the weather's scenic
I'm driving or flying to the south, enjoying the beautiful and pleasant weather.


leaving clouds I've never needed
I'm moving above the clouds, leaving behind all of the troubles and problems that have never helped me in achieving success.


me I'm out
I'm leaving or going away from something or someone because I don't need to be part of that anymore.


window seat
A seat in an aircraft positioned next to a window, allowing the passenger to see the view outside.


I see my house
I can see my home from this perspective, showing how far I have come from my beginnings.


im kicking it
I'm relaxing or hanging out with friends, enjoying life and its pleasures.


lip service
Talking without any intention of taking action or following through on promises made.


ridiculous but deserve it
These things may seem absurd or outlandish, but I have worked hard for them and truly deserve the rewards.


invincible im determined
I'm unstoppable and confident in achieving success because of my determination and perseverance.


life's cyclical so im learning
The ups and downs of life teach us valuable lessons, and I'm learning from them to grow as a person.


change for the best rehearse it
When you want to improve or change something for the better, you need to practice and rehearse to make it a habit.


leave fate for the best and work it
Leave the outcome or result of your efforts to fate, but keep working hard towards your goals.


payday to the Train its urgent...
Urgency is required to work towards achieving financial success and planning for the future.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@mateusdantas2203

Lyrics:
Man, it's a hot one
Like seven inches from the midday sun
Well, I hear you whisper and the words melt everyone
But you stay so cool
My muñequita, my Spanish Harlem Mona Lisa
You're my reason for reason
The step in my groove

And if you said this life ain't good enough
I would give my world to lift you up
I could change my life to better suit your mood
Because you're so smooth
And it's just like the ocean under the moon
Oh, it's the same as the emotion that I get from you
You got the kind of lovin' that can be so smooth, yeah
Give me your heart, make it real, or else forget about it

But I'll tell you one thing
If you would leave it'd be a crying shame
In every breath and every word
I hear your name calling me out
Out from the barrio
You hear my rhythm on your radio
You feel the turning of the world, so soft and slow
It's turning you round and round

And if you said this life ain't good enough
I would give my world to lift you up
I could change my life to better suit your mood
Because you're so smooth
Well, and it's just like the ocean under the moon
Well, it's the same as the emotion that I get from you
You got the kind of lovin' that can be so smooth, yeah
Give me your heart, make it real, or else forget about it

Well, and it's just like the ocean under the moon
Oh, it's the same as the emotion that I get from you
You got the kind of lovin' that can be so smooth, yeah
Give me your heart, make it real, or else forget about it

Or else forget about it
Or else forget about it
Oh, let's don't forget about it
Give me your heart, make it real
Let's don't forget about it (hey)
Let's don't forget about it (now, oh, now, oh)
Let's don't forget about it (now, now, now, oh)
Let's don't forget about it (hey, now, now, oh)
Let's don't forget about it (hey, hey, hey)



All comments from YouTube:

@dallasheltzell

Whoever's idea it was to put Rob Thomas and Carlos Santana together was a freakin' genius! You can just feel the heat, and if you close your eyes you can imagine yourself on that sweltering barrio street. What a perfect summer song!

@crystalbugboy

I think Carlos was the one who wanted Rob to do the official vocals! Must’ve known it would be such a hit

@vanlifeguy4816

Thank George Michael. He was asked first and declined, he said Rob would be a better fit.

@randywhite3947

@@vanlifeguy4816thanks George

@SoldierOfChrist..

Man, I'm still jamming to this awesome song and Santana is killer with the guitars.

@mickeyway326

It’s just good quality music

@terraversalvoid5391

Indeed, and rob Thomas is one of the best song writers of our time.

@zikosvarouchos1986

An
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@rebeccalopez4152

Sexxy right

@stefaniadr.4489

P😊​@@mickeyway326

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