Amir Benjamin (born February 12, 1999) is an American rapper and producer w… Read Full Bio ↴Amir Benjamin (born February 12, 1999) is an American rapper and producer who is professionally known by his stage name Surf. The Atlanta native first earned his call to fame upon the release of his first full length mixtape, Bad Human. Having battled with depression and the weight of losing loved ones around him, Surf’s rapping serves as genuine motivation to pursue better opportunities in his life.

Tightrope
Surf Lyrics

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Verse:
Bust down my watch Margiela G Shock that perfect timing
VV my chain you look in the dark you know where to find me
She bad as fuck but she get on my nerves when she start that whining
I was sad as fuck used to piss dad off when I start that crying
My mama proud said I need to slow down when I start that buying
I be high as fuck when I'm in that plane don't know where I'm flying
I be mad as fuck when I say I'm good like why I'm lying

I be sad as fuck when I say I'm good like why am I lying

Chorus:
Big bag I want it
Pockets fat I want it
Bitch bad I want it
Make em mad I want it
Fool me once can't fool me twice I came up nice like high note
Everybody watching me I'm walking on a tightrope
Big bag I want it
Pockets fat I want it
Bitch bad I want it
Make em mad I want it

Fool me once can't fool me twice i came up nice like high note
Everybody watching me I'm walking on a tightrope

Overall Meaning

In "Tightrope" by Surf, the rapper delves into his multiple desires and his struggle to balance them all on a metaphorical tightrope. The first verse starts by listing the rapper's materialistic desires with the lines "Bust down my watch Margiela G Shock that perfect timing / VV my chain you look in the dark you know where to find me". However, the next line reveals that these possessions bring him annoyance when he says "She bad as fuck but she get on my nerves when she start that whining". The contrast between desire and annoyance amplifies the theme of walking a tightrope between conflicting emotions.

The verse goes on to reveal more of Surf's emotional turmoil. He mentions that he used to cry often and disappoint his father, but now he experiences sadness in a different way. He says "I be sad as fuck when I say I'm good like why am I lying", showing that he feels he needs to put on a façade of happiness even when he is not. The chorus reinforces this idea of wanting it all, mentioning a "big bag", "fat pockets", and a "bad bitch", which all contribute to making others jealous and fulfilling Surf's desires. However, these lines contrast with the line "Fool me once can't fool me twice I came up nice like high note", implying that Surf is not easily deceived and has earned his success by himself.

Overall, "Tightrope" has an overarching theme of balance and the struggle to maintain it. Surf expresses his inner conflicts through a series of contrasting images and desires, while the chorus hints at the cost and effort required to obtain everything he wants.

Line by Line Meaning

Bust down my watch Margiela G Shock that perfect timing
I customized my watch to be a Margiela G Shock that always keeps the perfect time.

VV my chain you look in the dark you know where to find me
My chain shines so bright that even in the dark, you can easily find me.

She bad as fuck but she get on my nerves when she start that whining
Although she's attractive, she annoys me when she starts complaining.

I was sad as fuck used to piss dad off when I start that crying
I used to be extremely sad and would upset my father when I cried.

My mama proud said I need to slow down when I start that buying
My mother is proud of me, but tells me to slow down on my spending.

I be high as fuck when I'm in that plane don't know where I'm flying
I get very high when I'm on a plane and feel like I'm lost and unsure of my destination.

I be mad as fuck when I say I'm good like why I'm lying
I get angry when I say I'm okay, but I'm actually lying.

I be sad as fuck when I say I'm good like why am I lying
I feel very sad when I pretend that I'm okay, even though I'm not.

Big bag I want it
I desire a large sum of money.

Pockets fat I want it
I want to have a lot of money in my pockets.

Bitch bad I want it
I desire an attractive woman.

Make em mad I want it
I want to make others angry or jealous of my success.

Fool me once can't fool me twice I came up nice like high note
I won't let others deceive me more than once, and I've emerged victorious from difficult situations like a high note in a song.

Everybody watching me I'm walking on a tightrope
Many people are observing me as I take risks in my life and I feel like I'm walking on a tightrope, balancing between success and failure.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Amir Benjamin

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