A Song for You
S.T.D.S Lyrics
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Three strikes and you're out
Of reasons why you should ever doubt
Why you're still lying in my bed
Begging for my loving out loud
Don't care if I sound crazy
Or a little bit insane
Just tell me you love me baby
Cause the time spent with you
Has turned me into something new
I've finally found the truth
Girl, when you came shining through
There's nothing I would rather do
Than be stuck here writing this
Song for you
Got time on our hands
Might as well cancel our plans
Cause it's gonna be a long time
Cause I could stay here for a lifetime
Don't care if I sound crazy
Or a little bit insane
Just tell me you love me baby
And that you'll stay for more than a day
Cause the time spent with you
Has turned me into something new
I've finally found the truth
Girl, when you came shining through
There's nothing I would rather do
Than be stuck here writing this
Song for you
Cause the time spent with you
Has turned me into something new
I've finally found the truth
Girl, when you came shining through
There's nothing I would rather do
Than be stuck here writing this
Song for you
Than be stuck here writing this
Song for you
Writing this song for you
Than be stuck here writing this
Song for you
The lyrics of "A Song For You" by S.T.D.S are a reflection of the artist's personal struggles and identity. Right from the start, the artist suggests that his rhymes are precious ("fourteen carat"), and he would not let anyone take them for granted. Likewise, he is quick to caution anyone attempting to undermine him that he is always prepared for a fight. The song explores several themes, such as drug use ("Cocaine - you still smoke it Homey dude you must be jokin'") and the artist's identity ("All I really wanna know y'all.. am I black enough?"). However, the central theme of the song revolves around the artist's struggle to find acceptance in a society where his blackness may not be enough.
Through the hook, the artist poses a rhetorical question, "Am I black enough for ya?" This question is a direct challenge to the system that often places black people at a disadvantage in society. The song samples a sung chorus where the artist reflects on the fact that the black community has had to work harder than others to move forward ("We're gonna move on up one by one We ain't gonna stop until the work is done"). However, despite the struggle, the artist warns the listener that they may never fully feel the pain and struggle that come with having to fight to belong ("You don't know the pain, you don't know the pain"). Overall, "A Song For You" is a powerful reflection of the challenges that black people face in society.
Line by Line Meaning
Because the rhymes fourteen carat
My verses are of the highest quality, valuable and precious like gold
You suckers you wanna grab it
My style is so desirable, it attracts wannabes who seek to imitate it
But you run like a little bitty rabbit
However, when faced with the challenge, they quickly back off and retreat
Pullin' my cape is a very bad habit
Trying to hold me back or criticize me is a futile and foolish practice
Cocaine - you still smoke it
Despite the harmful effects of drugs such as cocaine, some people still use them
Homey dude you must be jokin'
I can't believe you're serious when you say things like that
My fat chain I am chokin'
The material possessions I have acquired sometimes feel like a burden and suffocate me
All through the school you should be votin'
I have strong opinions and messages to share and I encourage everyone to express their vote or voice as well
On the M-I-C I'm like a pitbull
On the microphone, my energy and tenacity are similar to that of a fierce dog
My brain my brain is so full
My mind is full of ideas, creativity, and knowledge
Of words verbs adjectives pronouns
My lyrics contain a variety of language elements such as words, verbs, adjectives, and pronouns
Come on in and sit on down
I welcome you to listen to my music and take a seat to enjoy it
Just listen to what you been missin'
My music provides something new or valuable that you may have been unaware of or not exposed to before
On the floor your eyes will glisten
My music will catch your attention and make you shine or stand out in some way
I see you wishin' on the wishbone
I realize you have hopes, dreams and desires which you are wishing or hoping to achieve
My name Schoolly School I'm never alone
My name is Schoolly School, and I have my music and my audience, so I am always together with my supporters
Just rough and tough and takin' no stuff
I am strong and resilient, and I won't allow others to push me around
All I really wanna know y'all.. am I black enough?
Despite my talents and achievements, I experience disempowerment and discrimination because of my skin color, and I ask the question: am I black enough? Am I seen as equal to others?
(Am I black enough for ya?)
This question is significant, and I want to know what other people think, especially those who may negatively or positively judge me based on my race
Sung sample
Here is a sung sample of additional lyrics
"We're gonna move on up one by one
We will progress and advance slowly but surely
We ain't gonna stop until the work is done
We will persist until we achieve our goals and aspirations
Am I black enough black enough for ya?
The question of whether or not I am black enough for acceptance or recognition is still on my mind
Am I black black enough for ya?"
This question is reiterated once again, emphasizing its importance
(You don't know the pain)
A repeated phrase that suggests that those who haven't faced or experienced racism and discrimination do not understand the pain associated with it
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Written by: Andrew Saltz
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