Thomas Rowland, born in Barnstable, Massachusetts on March 18, 1993. He is … Read Full Bio ↴Thomas Rowland, born in Barnstable, Massachusetts on March 18, 1993. He is professionally known as Rowlan, and is an American rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer. He initially gained recognition through his remix of “Nikes On My Feet” by Mac Miller. The song reached over 500 thousand streams total with over 100 thousand views on the YouTube video.

He since has put out over 100 songs in single and EP format, much of which has helped him gradually grow his following with his fans. At the age of 22, he moved to LA to pursue his music career, with hopes to build connections, and meet creatives on a similar path.

Later that year he met his producer/engineer Cesar Moreno, and got connected with Mike Wingless to produce “Hold It Down”, his first song to get over a million streams on Spotify. He went on to make tracks such as “Why”, “Champ”, and “Stories”, which all got over a million streams on Spotify.

In 2017 internet sensation Gary Vaynerchuk, aka GaryVee, found interest in Rowlan and had a sit down with him. This led to Rowlan making Gary’s theme song “Born Hustler”, the Hustler’s anthem.

As of July 2021, Rowlan has become fully independent.

Moment
Rowlan Lyrics

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In this moment of clarity
This planet is scaring me
These people just lie to me
That shit isn't honesty
This moment of clarity
These people are scaring me
These people just glare at me
What they see when they stare at me

I watched these rappers who were with me
Claiming they got the blicky
Talk to me all emotional
Then flip and act like 50
Confused because I'm real only say the shit I feel
Only say the shit I mean I act the same without my team
I'm on the west side, still up in my Boston trucker
Like that's the best side, I'm just a testy mothafucker
Eight years in it probably LA til I'm finished
Most hoes to want a name fuck around make the Guinness
Used to quote don't be a menace
While my peers were playing tennis
Don't give a fuck who I'm offending
Just take note of who's pretending
And keep it cool and keep it calm
Ay do you call this shit charisma or you call it charm
And do you plan to get this money or what you wanna do
I know how wet a that thing can get girl I just want it true
So over these fakes hoes and fake bros
And take homes and traced phones and cops
I was outside they pulled this shit and they shot
In this moment of clarity
This planet is scaring me
These people just lie to me
That shit isn't honesty
This moment of clarity
These people are scaring me
These people just glare at me
What they see when they stare at me
In this moment of clarity
This planet is scaring me
These people just lie to me
That shit isn't honesty
This moment of clarity
These people are scaring me
These people just glare at me
What they see when they stare at me
How we living is unacceptable
Garbage is on the pedestal
I just want to be left alone
Product of the Rosetta stone
Don't see no stars in this game
Even if I used a telescope
Cold sweats till my head is soaked
They threw stones but I never broke
Most people don't know who they are
Because the cause is to evolve
But we got scars that make us
Go and put up these walls
And lord forbid you fall
And you get to feeling small
Go from feeling like you seven foot
To shrinking down to four feet tall
Just remember you don't nobodys validation or applause
And true happiness aint coming from no jewelry or no car
Cause I remember thinking that fortunes what I was seeking
But happiness is much more then the way we taught to perceive it
Money is like a Ex
You can love it or leave it
It could bring out your angels
Or it could bring out your demons
No matter what Jon Connor went through
I never lost Jon Freeman
And knowing who I am gives me clarity to what I'm seeing
In this moment of clarity
This planet is scaring me
These people just lie to me
That shit isn't honesty
This moment of clarity
These people are scaring me
These people just glare at me
What they see when they stare at me
In this moment of clarity
This planet is scaring me
These people just lie to me
That shit isn't honesty
This moment of clarity
These people are scaring me
These people just glare at me
What they see when they stare at me
Look
Day ones turn to enemies
But I ain't speaking on it cause I'm conserving the energy
Refocusing synergy
Loving that's my identity
I aint losing my dignity
Fake friends is frienemies
Standing in the mirror for some clarity
The reciprocity I didn't receive just isn't fair to me
Shedding in tears in therapy
Embarrassed when he stare at me
But I'm just trying to better me
Won't let them slip ahead of me
Won't let them get no passes
Nah my nigga that's moving backwards
I'm too focused on my Atlas
What does that mean, that mean I mapped it
What does that mean, I'm getting baskets
Putting buckets up
Niggas mad at the numbers
But I don't think they've done enough
They out here chasing chickens
That's what I like to call a clusterfuck
The day I dropped my hoes
Is the time I started coming up
Been down for the cause
The results is on the up and up
Let the number speak
That's the realist way to shut em up
In this moment of clarity
This planet is scaring me
These people just lie to me
That shit isn't honesty
This moment of clarity
These people are scaring me
These people just glare at me
What they see when they stare at me
In this moment of clarity
This planet is scaring me
These people just lie to me
That shit isn't honesty
This moment of clarity
These people are scaring me

These people just glare at me
What they see when they stare at me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Rowlan's song "Moment" address themes of disillusionment, mistrust, and the search for authenticity in a world filled with deception and superficiality. Rowlan expresses his frustration with the dishonesty he encounters from people around him, from individuals in his industry to his peers and even strangers. He feels scared and overwhelmed by the lack of honesty and sincerity he witnesses.

Rowlan also reflects on his own journey and pursuit of success. He mentions his experience in the music industry, observing rappers who act tough and emotional at the same time, seemingly contradicting themselves. Despite the pressure to conform, Rowlan stays true to himself and only speaks the truth he genuinely feels.

The song also delves into the complexities of fame and the pursuit of money. Rowlan recognizes that wealth and material possessions cannot provide true happiness or define one's worth. He emphasizes the importance of knowing oneself and finding clarity in the midst of a confusing and deceitful world.

In the chorus, Rowlan repeats the line "This planet is scaring me, these people just lie to me," highlighting his ongoing unease and disappointment with the state of the world and the dishonesty he encounters.

Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Jon Freeman, Katori Walker, Tommy Rowland

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