Cocaine
Royce Da 5′9″ Lyrics

Solo
Alone and in solitude

Door is closed
A barrier has been placed, preventing communication or access

Trust is broke
The bond of trust has been damaged or shattered

Words got choked?
Unable to express oneself due to fear or emotional distress

In my throat
The emotions or words are trapped and unable to escape

Can't let go
Unable to move on or forget about something

Of my hopes
The aspirations and dreams that one holds onto

My high hopes
The lofty expectations or ambitions for oneself

Papa came home from another day of hard work
Father returned home after a long day of labor

And handed me his key, told me go look in the car
Father entrusted child with a task to retrieve something from the car

So I went out there to look for what he asked me to get
Child went to the car as instructed to search for something specific

I was checking all the seats but the only thing I saw was a bag of cocaine
Despite searching for the intended item, only a bag of illegal drugs was found

Papa was too solid, he ain't never tell a lie
Father was honest and trustworthy, never telling falsehoods

I went in to tell him 'bout it, he said oh that must be guy
Child informed father of the discovery, and father assumed it belonged to a coworker

He worked with me at the job
The assumed owner of the drugs was a fellow employee of father's workplace

I said oh and walked away
Child did not further question the situation and left father's presence

He said oh before you go make sure you don't tell your ma' about the cocaine
Father cautioned child against telling the mother about the incident

Me and little homie, we was walking to the store
Child and a friend were journeying to a nearby shop

It was right there on the corner
A homeless individual was spotted at the street's corner

And we seen a guy that's homeless
The homeless person was observed by the child and the friend

He was wrapped up in a blanket
The homeless person utilized a blanket for warmth

He was lookin' really cold
The homeless person displayed signs of being chilled or freezing

Then he asked us for some change
The homeless person requested monetary assistance from the child and friend

And he asked us if we know who had the cocaine (cocaine, cocaine)
The homeless person inquired about the whereabouts of illegal drugs

Cocaine
The addictive and dangerous substance that is the subject of the song

I'm losing my mind tryna figure out how did I inherit so much pain
The singer is struggling to comprehend how he became afflicted with so much emotional turmoil

I drink a lot of alcohol, problems with the law
The singer has turned to drinking and legal troubles as a coping mechanism

But I have done better or the same
The artist acknowledges that he has not made progress in overcoming his issues

Daddy never tried cocaine (cocaine)
The artist's father was never involved with the dangerous drug

Now let's talk about how much I respect my pop
The singer begins to express his admiration and reverence for his father

He's been through so much in life, we ain't never had a lot
Despite hardships and struggles, father always provided for the family

We just had each other's back, that was really all we need
The love and support between father and child was all that mattered

Pop I love you unconditional and thanks for loving me more than, cocaine
The artist expresses his unwavering love and appreciation for his father's sacrifice and commitment to his well-being

My father chose me over cocaine (cocaine)
The artist's father prioritized his child's safety and happiness over his own addiction

I'm proud to say that I'm an addict who inherit your pain
The singer acknowledges that he too struggles with addiction, inherited from his father's pain and strife

Justice broke
The justice system or societal norms have failed or been dismantled

Words got choked
The inability to speak out or express oneself

In
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