IV
Spider and the Fly Lyrics
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Smoking only way I get frustrations out my head
It seem so bottled up but I exhale and it's just there
In front of me floating this my path, my choices, my life
But you gotta fall in line until you find your voice
When you box out for your board, you could take it up the court
My discipline gone speak up, not my voice
Fuck I look like? Going out my way when you tryna avoid me
Son if they gone hog the ball, when you get that bitch ignore them
Now give me 20 free throws, miss twice and you starting over
You gotta suffer for it before knowing how to enjoy it, but I got you
We out the projects! Yeah, we out the projects son
What kind of crib are you buying for your mama, J.R
I reply like Jesus, whichever she want
Thinking if I was FLY for real, I'd see how far she gone
Maybe the finish line is just another start
If so, how she save herself and leave me on my own
When she ushered me in
Told my fam my vision changing before I left
And that I hope to see them all again
Calm waters never made a good sailor
I thought the clock winding down, a roaring crowd was pressure no no
Life in 4 words: New Levels, New Devils
Change is a constant but you'll have it all together by then
Calm waters never made a good sailor
I thought the clock winding down, a roaring crowd was pressure no no
Life in 4 words: New Levels, New Devils
Change is a constant but you'll have it all together by then
Last thing I knew, I was nodding off
Now I'm wondering where the time had gone
Last thing I thought I heard Ms. Negra told me knock it off
Me, Jigg and Rell threw up that 5Hunna
Back when I'd slip up, my mom would get called
Tried to fast forward, when the "was" was the is
Now all that "is" is what's left of what we did, what you said
Which is now of part of the "was", I can't hear it quite as clear
So it what was what it was and it is what it
I could vouch now, I'm selfish with my high now
I don't share my shit, gotta get your own cloud
They put me last on they list I had to find my own crowd
Was dolo on my lowest, I kept growing, I'm a eagle now but them
Calm waters never made a good sailor
I thought the clock winding down, a roaring crowd was pressure no no
Life in 4 words: New Levels, New Devils
Change is a constant but you'll have it all together by then
Calm waters never made a good sailor
I thought the clock winding down, a roaring crowd was pressure nah
Life in 4 words: New Levels, New Devils
Change is a constant but you'll have it all together by then
The song "IV" by Spider and the Fly is a commentary on the frustration of dealing with someone who constantly messes up and has a bad reputation. The lyrics express the singer's disappointment and annoyance with this person, whose name is all over town and is causing him to feel weighed down by rumors. He tries to distance himself, but finds himself unable to forget about the person, despite there being no connection or chemistry between them - there might even be trouble ahead.
The chorus of the song, "four wheel drive, four wheel ride, side by side, four wheel drive," seems to be a kind of mantra or escape from the chaos and confusion caused by this person. The repetition of this phrase throughout the song suggests that the singer might be using the physical sensation of driving as a way of coping with the situation.
Overall, "IV" is a song that speaks to the frustration and anxiety of dealing with someone who's unreliable and unpredictable. The lyrics and repetition of the chorus create a feeling of being stuck in a loop, unable to escape from the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Why can't you do something right?
I have noticed that you always seem to be making mistakes. Can you not do anything correctly?
Your name is all over the town.
People are talking about you a lot lately. Your name seems to be spreading around.
Your reputation is sweeping the nation.
Your status and reputation seem to be gaining popularity all around the country.
The rumors are bringing me down.
I am feeling low because of all the rumors I am hearing about you.
You stand on the tip of my tongue,
You are always on my mind, and I feel like I could say something about you at any moment.
I can't get you out of my head.
Your presence in my thoughts is persistent and overwhelming.
There's no syncopation with any relation,
There seems to be no harmony or rhythm between us.
Could it be that there's trouble ahead?
I am starting to worry that we may face problems or difficulties in the future.
Four wheel drive, four wheel ride, side by side, four wheel drive.
Repeated refrain lyrics with no particular meaning in this context.
Why don't you try to slow down?
I think you should consider slowing down and taking things more slowly.
I'm standing at the back of the line.
I feel like I am behind or not as advanced as other people I know.
We made reservations to meet at the station,
We arranged to meet each other at a specific time and place.
My schedule is running behind.
I am running late and my plans are not progressing as intended.
What can I do to survive?
I am feeling helpless and struggling to figure out what I can do to get through this.
Why am I always abused?
I constantly feel like I am being mistreated or taken advantage of.
Anticipation of constant frustration,
I feel like I am always expecting to be disappointed or frustrated in some way.
Can it be that there's any good news?
I am starting to wonder if there is any positive information or developments to look forward to.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Eric Trosclair Jr
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