Era
Snakehips Jay Prince Lyrics


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You see, I figured that I'd get it
Make a difference pesos
Been limit we ain't finished and killing they own
A bunch of businesses that you ain't feeling
Really stay home
The streets stay cold, children getting chilly
Nilly willy niggas kicking down your door, eating dinner
Niggas bringing all the heat so they shine every winter
Same born sinner from the ends
I figured if these niggas ride out
Don't mean they all ride with you
What's been the cause
Been appalled, so ven aquí
Claiming awesomenesse is just a portion of the energy
But you ain't for the people
You ain't really all for me
There's people selling dreams
Whilst you just always grab the shorter piece

I can tell you what life's like
Shine bright
Said it's all in your head
I can tell you what life's like
Shine bright
Said it's all in your head
I can tell you what life's like
Shine bright
I said it's all in your head
I said it's all in your head
I said it's all in your head

I made my promises that I'ma get it right
Momma saying, "Get a job," I tell her it's real life
This ain't nothing for the cameras
Nothing for the cameras
Oh, you ain't giving nothing
And you're living in the Hamptons, damn son
I guess I make my decisions for better reasoning
Even Steven would never get it even
Your average Joe is always blowing up, I see the sequence
But we would never sacrifice the love for the achievements

I can tell you what life's like
Shine bright
Said it's all in your head
I can tell you what life's like
Shine bright
I said it's all in your head
I can tell you what life's like
Shine bright
I said it's all in your head
I said it's all in your head
I said it's all in your head

Ah, I'ma let it ride for a minute
Come vibe with the boy
Come slide with the boy, uh
Yeah, gotta take time for a minute
I'ma ride when I'm in it
Feel alive when I'm in it, uh
My people tell me that I'm good for this, ah
The other ones just think I'm hood of for this, ah
But really I been busy with filling the gap
With the feeling of being realer than most
So tell me what is your life like?

I can tell you what life's like
Shine bright
Said it's all in your head
I can tell you what life's like
Shine bright
I said it's all in your head
I can tell you what life's like
Shine bright
Said it's all in your head
I can tell you what life's like
Shine bright
I said it's all in your head

I can tell you what life's like
Shine bright
Said it's all in your head
Shine bright
I said it's all in your head
What life's like
Shine bright
What life's like
Shine bright




What life's like
Shine bright

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "ERA" by Snakehips Jay Prince convey the desire to make a difference and succeed despite the odds. The first verse addresses the struggle of living in a violent neighborhood where businesses are failing, and people are getting killed. The rapper emphasizes the importance of staying at home and avoiding danger while also acknowledging the darkness of the environment.


The second verse alludes to the pressure to conform to the mainstream's standards and the struggle to find one's own identity. Jay Prince asserts that he is making decisions for better reasoning, different from those who prioritize wealth and fame above all else. He also notes that achieving equality is a long, continuous process and cannot be gained overnight.


The chorus repeats the phrase "shine bright" and implies that a positive attitude can help us overcome our struggles, even though the outside world can be challenging. The last verse reinforces the idea that it's essential to stay true to oneself despite criticism and recognize one's value.


Overall, "ERA" is a song that encourages determination in the face of difficulty and champions the idea of being oneself regardless of external pressures.


Line by Line Meaning

You see, I figured that I'd get it Make a difference pesos Been limit we ain't finished and killing they own A bunch of businesses that you ain't feeling Really stay home
I thought I'd achieve my goals and make an impact, but money is limiting us and we're still struggling. People are destroying their own businesses and you don't support them. It's best to stay away.


The streets stay cold, children getting chilly Nilly willy niggas kicking down your door, eating dinner Niggas bringing all the heat so they shine every winter Same born sinner from the ends I figured if these niggas ride out Don't mean they all ride with you What's been the cause Been appalled, so ven aquí Claiming awesomenesse is just a portion of the energy But you ain't for the people You ain't really all for me There's people selling dreams Whilst you just always grab the shorter piece
The streets are harsh, with people breaking into homes while others thrive. Some people may ride with you, but not everyone. You claim greatness, but you're not truly for the people. You settle for less while others sell dreams.


I made my promises that I'ma get it right Momma saying, "Get a job," I tell her it's real life This ain't nothing for the cameras Oh, you ain't giving nothing And you're living in the Hamptons, damn son I guess I make my decisions for better reasoning Even Steven would never get it even Your average Joe is always blowing up, I see the sequence But we would never sacrifice the love for the achievements
I promised to make it right, but my mom tells me to get a job because this is real life. This isn't just for show, and some people aren't giving back. You may have everything and live luxuriously, but I make decisions based on what's best. Some people will always be successful, but we won't sacrifice love for it.


Ah, I'ma let it ride for a minute Come vibe with the boy Come slide with the boy, uh Yeah, gotta take time for a minute I'ma ride when I'm in it Feel alive when I'm in it, uh My people tell me that I'm good for this, ah The other ones just think I'm hood of for this, ah But really I been busy with filling the gap With the feeling of being realer than most So tell me what is your life like?
I'll take a moment to let things flow and invite others to join me. I'll take time to be present and feel alive. Some people support me, while others judge me. But I'm busy trying to fill a void with authenticity. So, what is your life like?


I can tell you what life's like Shine bright Said it's all in your head I can tell you what life's like Shine bright I said it's all in your head I can tell you what life's like Shine bright Said it's all in your head I can tell you what life's like Shine bright I said it's all in your head
Life is what you make it, and it's all in your perception. I can tell you about it, and help you see the brightness. But ultimately, it's up to you to shape your own reality.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES DAVID, JAY PRINCE, KNOX BROWN, OLIVER DICKINSON

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