Night 4
Ryan Trey Lyrics
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Gotta do this shit the right way, yeah
I can′t do this all my life aye, aye
Do I do this out of spite, wait? (Do I?)
Maybe I just need that
Maybe I just need one night just to get it right, yeah
Spite
I dont even drink but tonight, mm
Me and my kitty might fight, like
Damn I now Gods watchin', yeah
Saw that bike and I copped it, yeah
Saw another chain and I bought it, uh
I dont really need no other options, aye
I just wanna do what I dreamed of
I just wanna do what I imagined, yeah
Money getting taller as a forward, uh
Still life seem to go backwards
I′m not done I need more
Car still sharp as a sword fight
And I'll be back in a fortnight
I don't wanna die it′s the fourth night
Gotta do this shit the right way, yeah
I can′t do this all my life, aye mm
Do I do this out of spite, wait? (Do I?)
Maybe I just need that
Maybe I just need one night just to get it right
Yeah
The lyrics of Ryan Trey's song Night 4 express a sense of urgency and confusion as the rapper reflects on his lifestyle and questions his motives for living the way he does. The opening lines suggest a desire for change and doing things "the right way" before it becomes too late. He wonders whether his actions are driven by spite or a need to prove something to himself and others. The sense of urgency is heightened by the repetition of the line "I can't do this all my life" which suggests that he is aware of the need to make changes sooner rather than later.
The next few lines describe the rapper's state of mind as he drinks and tries to escape reality. He admits that he doesn't usually drink but does so on this occasion, associating it with the company of his "kitty" (presumably a romantic partner). Despite this attempt at distraction, he is aware of a higher power watching over him and the weight of his actions. The lines "Money getting taller as a forward, uh / Still life seem to go backwards" show the conflicting emotions of success and stagnation, with the rapper acknowledging that achieving his dreams hasn't necessarily brought him the satisfaction he thought it would. He concludes the verse with the declaration that he's not done yet and needs more time to figure things out, even if it means facing danger ("car still sharp as a sword fight").
The chorus of the song emphasizes the need to make a change and get things right. It's unclear what the rapper means by "one night" but it could refer to a moment of clarity or a chance to start over. The repetition of the lines "Maybe I just need that / Maybe I just need one night just to get it right" suggest that the rapper is unsure of what he needs, but is open to the possibility that things could improve.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah
Expressing affirmation and enthusiasm
Gotta do this shit the right way, yeah
I need to do this correctly and well, I'm confident in my ability to do so
I can′t do this all my life aye, aye
I can't continue living like this indefinitely, it's not sustainable
Do I do this out of spite, wait? (Do I?)
Am I doing this because I'm angry or resentful?
Maybe I just need that
Perhaps I just need that thing, whatever it may be
Maybe I just need one night just to get it right, yeah
Maybe all I need is one successful night to feel like I've got it together
This the seventh drink of the night, aye
This is my seventh drink tonight
I dont even drink but tonight, mm
Although I don't normally drink, I'm drinking tonight
Me and my kitty might fight, like
My emotions are running high and I may get into an argument with my significant other
Damn I now Gods watchin', yeah
I'm conscious of a higher power watching me
Saw that bike and I copped it, yeah
I saw a bike and impulsively bought it
Saw another chain and I bought it, uh
I saw another piece of jewelry and purchased it without considering if I really needed it
I dont really need no other options, aye
I don't need any other choices, I'm content with what I have
I just wanna do what I dreamed of
I just want to achieve what I've always hoped for
I just wanna do what I imagined, yeah
I just want to bring to reality what I've envisioned
Money getting taller as a forward, uh
I'm making progress and earning more money than before
Still life seem to go backwards
Despite my success, it feels like my personal life is regressing
I′m not done I need more
I don't feel satisfied yet, I want more
Car still sharp as a sword fight
My vehicle is impressive and eye-catching like in a duel
And I'll be back in a fortnight
I'll return in two weeks
I don't wanna die it′s the fourth night
I don't want to put myself in danger, it's only been four nights
Writer(s): #justaregularday
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