Smino is from a musical family, with his father playing keys, his mother singing, and his grandfather being a famous blues bassist. He began his musical career at seven when his father gave him a set of drums, which he played in his churchโs band. He also started rapping around this time, forming the rap duo โYoung Dumb and Outta Controlโ (YROC) with his friend Bari Allen. The duo released a self-titled mixtape and began to gain local popularity but had difficulties getting their music out into the world.
In 2012, Smino released his first solo mixtape, Smeezy Dot Com, and then moved to Chicago, Illinois, for college at Columbia College Chicago. While in Chicago, he met engineer Chris โClassikโ Inumerable, who became his closest friend and is now his manager. In 2015, he released two EPs: S!Ck S!Ck S!Ck and blkjuptr. His debut studio album blkswn was released to critical acclaim on March 14, 2017, and his second studio album, NรIR, was released on November 8, 2018. His third studio album, Luv 4 Rent, was released on October 28, 2022.
Glass Flows
Smino Lyrics
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My tippy's, I'm toe up
You know what, I'm thinking
I think
I think I made you too special
You took me, you shook me, you shh me
When I tried to think about you, babe
Walking past my feet
You was really a vessel
You cut it, it blooded
I bled out, you ran out
It's dead now
Lately I been thinking 'bout your glow again
Lately I been, lately I been thinking 'bout a go again
Don't you know my diamond soul?
Don't you know my time is gold?
Lately I been drinking, still dehydrated
'Lil chocolate water, Henny got me callin', hello operator
Tell lil' shawty, grab the phone
Fuck around, done been too long
If I had another chance, I'd throw you off my back
If I knew you had a plan, I'd never say attack
Pity, pity, pitty pat, long paragraphs
Make me tisk when you get like that
Fall back, took a trip
Roll the luggage, burnin' pack
Fuck that, feelin' like I need a new thing
Walking light on these glass flows
My tippy's, I'm toe up
You know what, I'm thinking
I think
I think I made you too special
You took me, you shook me, you shh me
When I tried to think about you, babe
Walking past my feet
See, why you never need me?
You was really a vessel
You cut it, it blooded
I bled out, you ran out
It's dead now
Rest assured, you about to ruin your pedicure
Tippy-toeing this nigga in the Chi
Can I go with ya, huh?
Feelin' like any nigga in the room can be the guy
Feelin' like every bitch I bone a skeleton of mine
Prolly why I felt insecure that one night out Chi
Can I go back in time, can I Michael J. Fox?
Prolly call up Lil' Bari and turn Delorean to hotbox
Moon child, lil' shawty cry shootin' stars any time she cry
Cry me a river, I'll teach you how to build a boat
I'm John Cena with visual
You can't see me, can't see me, no
I can't, I can't control myself
(Oh my God, you're in my head)
I can't, I can't control my health
(Oh my God, you're in my bed)
Glass flows
My tippy's, I'm toe up
You know what, I'm thinking
I think
I think I made you too special
You took me, you shook me, you shh me
When I tried to think about you, babe
Walking past my feet babe
See, why you never need me babe
You was really a vessel
You cut it, it blooded
I bled out, you ran out
It's dead now
I think I made you too special
The lyrics to Smino's song "Glass Flows" explore the sense of detachment and disillusionment that arise from a toxic romantic relationship. Through the metaphor of walking on glass flows, the artist describes the precarious nature of the relationship, where one misstep could lead to pain and injury. The repetition of "my tippy's, I'm toe up" further reinforces this idea of vulnerability and instability. The artist questions why the other person never seemed to need him, and wonders if he had made them too special in his mind. The lines "You took me, you shook me, you shh me" suggest that the other person had power over him and silenced his attempts to understand the relationship. The final lines, "You cut it, it blooded, I bled out, you ran out, It's dead now" signify the end of the relationship and the pain that remains.
The second verse delves deeper into the artist's thoughts and emotions after the relationship has ended. He is still drawn to the other person, "lately I been thinking 'bout your glow again," but acknowledges that he needs to let go. He also reflects on his own insecurities and regrets, wishing he could go back in time to change things. The lines "I'm John Cena with visual, You can't see me, can't see me, no" suggest that he is trying to hide his pain from others. The final repetition of the chorus reinforces the finality of the relationship and the artist's acceptance of it.
Overall, "Glass Flows" is a poignant exploration of the pain and confusion that can arise from toxic relationships. The lyrics are raw and honest, and the metaphor of walking on glass flows adds a powerful visual component to the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Walking light on these glass flows
Moving carefully on the fragile ground beneath me
My tippy's, I'm toe up
Standing on my tiptoes and feeling unsteady
You know what, I'm thinking
Reflecting on my thoughts and emotions
I think
Realizing and acknowledging my mistake
I think I made you too special
Believing that I put too much value and importance on you
You took me, you shook me, you shh me
Controlling and manipulating me, making me keep quiet
When I tried to think about you, babe
Attempting to process my feelings for you
Walking past my feet
Moving on from our past together
See, why you never need me?
Wondering why you never depended on me like I depended on you
You was really a vessel
Realizing that you were just a means to an end for me
You cut it, it blooded
Ending our relationship, which caused emotional pain
I bled out, you ran out
Suffering the consequences of my actions while you left unscathed
It's dead now
Accepting that our relationship is over and cannot be revived
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Chris Smith Jr.
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