2012
Saba Lyrics

Yeah, two students that had each other back and the world against 'em
Two students who had a strong bond and faced adversities together.

Who barely showed up to class once they had each other's attention
Their focus shifted from academics to each other.

I'm down to spend every minute that I can to her limits
The singer is willing to prioritize spending time with his companion over other activities.

'Cause usually she down to kick it until she get tired of niggas
His friend enjoys spending time with him until she becomes uninterested in men in general.

Music's our common interest, we ramblin' about Kendrick and Kid Cudi
They bond over their shared love for music and often discuss artists like Kendrick Lamar and Kid Cudi.

I'm tryna put her onto shit that she missin'
The singer wants to introduce his friend to new music that she may not have heard before.

But she had everything, I mean everything I was listing
His friend already knows and enjoys the music he is trying to introduce her to.

So I even gave her my tapes in hope she would try to listen
The artist goes out of his way to share music with his friend, hoping she would enjoy it more if she heard it on her own time.

The kind of bond where it get hard not to fall in your feelings
Their deep connection can sometimes make it difficult to not become emotionally attached.

But she talkin' 'bout friendship (what?)
Even though they have a close relationship, his friend only wants to remain friends, causing confusion for the artist.

A similar commute, we on the same side of town
They both live close to each other and have similar travel routes.

And her school close to my campus
Her school is located near the artist's campus.

So when I get off the bus, it's fuck it, I'm 'bout to go down there
The singer is willing to go out of his way to visit his friend whenever he has free time.

I've always struggled to converse if it wasn't a verse
The singer has social anxiety and finds it easier to communicate through music and lyrics rather than in regular conversation.

Social anxiety, it got me stumblin' on words
His anxiety causes him to stumble and struggle with speaking clearly.

But I always speak my mind and shit when I'm with her (yeah)
Despite his anxiety, he can be open and honest with his friend.

I had everything I needed, everything
The artist feels content and satisfied with his life because he has his friend.

Yeah, my niggas that had each other back and the world against 'em
The singer had friends who supported each other through difficult times.

From a poverty stricken parable that our hearts had written
They came from difficult backgrounds and their experiences have shaped who they are today.

We come from fifty-cent bags of candy and penny pinchin'
They grew up in poverty and had to be frugal with their money.

It's like a wishin' well if we gave the concrete our wishes
They often found themselves dreaming of a better life and hoping for a brighter future.

We dreamt so loudly, we would wear it when the sun would slow up
Their dreams and aspirations were so loud and vivid that they could feel them even on the most mundane days.

On the grayest day, we on the train in our colorful clothin'
Even in tough times, they found ways to express themselves and find joy through their clothing choices.

A child-like innocence, we cherished it and tried to hold it
Despite their difficult upbringing, their youthful innocence helped them hold onto hope and positivity.

We was either askin' 'bout performances or where the hoes was
Their conversations often revolved around music or romantic interests, typical of young adults.

My granny basement became the Mecca like Eric Foreman's
His grandmother's basement was the central meeting place for all of their friends, much like the basement in the TV show 'That 70s Show'.

The cushion in my uncle couch fell out, but we still on it
Even though his uncle's couch was damaged, they still continued to sit on it and hang out in that space.

Shit, if you ever need a place to stay, you can sleep over
The artist is offering his friends a place to stay if they ever need it.

If not, it's back to CTA, I'll catch y'all in the mornin'
If they don't stay the night, they'll see each other on their daily commutes in the morning.

The green line's dangerous, for us it's just how we get home
The singer and his friends are accustomed to using the Green Line for transportation even though it may be considered dangerous.

I wanted dreads, I put the brush down and I grabbed a comb
The singer desired a certain hairstyle and made a conscious effort to make that change.

I can take you where it's rough, I mean the catacomb
The artist is well-acquainted with the dangerous areas in his city.

All these bodies droppin' same blocks that we played tag
Violence and death are common occurrences in the same places where the artist and his friends used to play as children.

For some old shit, they wanted they payback
Violence often stems from past grudges and disagreements.

So we escape it all in the booth with the playback
The singer and his friends find solace in the recording studio, where they can express themselves through their music.

'Cause this the only place that we knew you were safe at
The recording studio is a safe haven for the artist and his friends, where they feel secure and protected.

We don't gotta mature, we're just young kids
The singer doesn't feel the need to grow up too quickly and wants to enjoy his youth while he can.

Ayy, so fuck it
The singer is unconcerned about societal expectations and norms.

I had everything I needed, everything
The singer feels content and satisfied with his life because he has his friends and the music they create together.

Say, I had everything I needed, everything
The artist reiterates that he is happy with his life and has everything he needs to feel fulfilled.

'Cause I had everyone I needed
The artist realizes that his friends and loved ones are what truly matter and make his life complete.