GRIND
Suggi Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴

When you don't wanna lie
Why, then why do they look away?
When I'm slower than the rest
Then it's all 'cause I'm overweight

"Like a bird" in your head
In my world, I'm on ground again
Born to ask how to learn

Then you learned how to graduate

I don't even know somebody happy to love me
I don't wanna be someone that works all day until they die

And I wish that I could stop the time
I just wanna be home
And I wish that I could pause the grind
Come give me somethin' to hold
And I never wanna waste the time asleep
Then I realize, how am I gonna dream?
And I wish that I could stop the time
I just wanna be home

When you're feelin' kinda stressed, kinda tired
You should walk away
When's the last break you gave, listened to what your body say?
When you run, do you run, or you run to the bigger pay?
All I want in my life is to live like I'm outta frame

I don't even know somebody happy to love me
I don't wanna be someone that works all day until they die

And I wish that I could stop the time
I just wanna be home
And I wish that I could pause the grind
Come give me somethin' to hold
And I never wanna waste the time asleep
Then I realize, how am I gonna dream?
And I wish that I could stop the time
I just wanna be home

And I wish that I could
(Home, home, home)
And I wish that I could
(Hold, hold, hold)
And I wish that I could
(Home, home, home)
And I wish that I could
(Hold, hold, hold)

And I wish that I could stop the time
I just want to be home

Overall Meaning

The song "Grind" by Suggi is a relatable discourse on the pressures of everyday life, and the desire to escape from it. The opening lines, "When you don't wanna lie, why, then why do they look away?" suggests that the singer is burdened by the expectations of others. Despite their efforts to be honest and genuine, the people around them seem to reject or ignore them. The following lines, "When I'm slower than the rest, then it's all 'cause I'm overweight," further illustrate this feeling of being judged and devalued by others.

The chorus of the song, "And I wish that I could stop the time, I just wanna be home, and I wish that I could pause the grind, come give me somethin' to hold," reveals the desire to escape the rat race and find solace and comfort at home. The singer laments not knowing anyone who is happy to love them and does not want to become someone who works themselves to death. The verses encourage listeners to listen to their bodies and take breaks when necessary.

Overall, the song is a reminder that it is essential to take time for oneself and prioritize one's own well-being amidst the chaos of society's expectations.

Line by Line Meaning

When you don't wanna lie Why, then why do they look away?
Why do people avoid the truth when you're honest with them?

When I'm slower than the rest Then it's all 'cause I'm overweight
People judge me when I'm not fast because of my weight.

"Like a bird" in your head In my world, I'm on ground again Born to ask how to learn Then you learned how to graduate
In your mind, you can soar like a bird, but reality brings you back down. You were born to learn, and you did, but what now?

I don't even know somebody happy to love me I don't wanna be someone that works all day until they die
I don't think anyone loves me, and I don't want to be a person who works themselves to death without finding happiness.

And I wish that I could stop the time I just wanna be home And I wish that I could pause the grind Come give me somethin' to hold And I never wanna waste the time asleep Then I realize, how am I gonna dream? And I wish that I could stop the time I just wanna be home
I wish I could stop time, be at home, take a break from the daily grind, and find something to cling onto. I don't want to waste time sleeping, but I don't know how to dream. I just want to be home and escape my worries.

When you're feelin' kinda stressed, kinda tired You should walk away When's the last break you gave, listened to what your body say? When you run, do you run, or you run to the bigger pay? All I want in my life is to live like I'm outta frame
When you're overwhelmed, take a break and listen to your body. Are you running for money or for something more meaningful? I just want to live my life without constraints or expectations.

And I wish that I could (Home, home, home) And I wish that I could (Hold, hold, hold) And I wish that I could (Home, home, home) And I wish that I could (Hold, hold, hold)
I wish I could find a place like home and hold onto something that makes me happy.

And I wish that I could stop the time I just want to be home
All I want is to stop time and be at home.

Writer(s): Suggi

Contributed by Maria J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

TRACKS