Drowning
SyncTM0.2 Lyrics
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They doubted, alone at the top of the mountain
Keep smiling, this money, it just keep on pilin'
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Like Fiji, my neck and my wrists is in water
These VV, remember I just had a quarter
Wasn't easy, lil' bitch, I went harder than harder
Yeah, yeah, yeah
They don't know the game now, yeah
They don't know about them late nights with the gang now
I remain the same now, yeah
Now I got some change, my nigga, I ain't never changed now
Love me 'cause my chain's hard, yeah
Me and Busta swervin' lane to lane in the same car
Fuckin' on the same broads, yeah
I'm like Jordan, he like Scottie, we just something that you can't guard
She ain't wanna fuck me, now she love me 'cause I came far
'Member I was ugly and won't touch me wearin' rain gloves
Brazy how it happened, now I'm stackin' with the same squad
All these niggas cappin', they be rappin' what they ain't are
I'm starvin', but gotta keep movin' the smartest
Heartless, swear to God, man, I'm the hardest, yeah
Swear to God that I'm the hardest, they label me a target
And I ain't even started, yeah
I'm drowning, I cannot escape my surroundings
They doubted, alone at the top of the mountain
Keep smiling, this money, it just keep on pilin'
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Like Fiji, my neck and my wrists is in water
These VV, remember I just had a quarter
Wasn't easy, lil' bitch, I went harder than harder
Yeah, yeah, yeah
In SyncTM0.2's song "Drowning," the lyrics paint a picture of someone who is struggling to cope with their circumstances. The first line, "I'm drowning, I cannot escape my surroundings," suggests that the singer feels trapped and overwhelmed by their environment. They are surrounded by people who doubt them, but they keep their spirits up, even as they accumulate wealth ("This money, it just keep on pilin'").
The lines "Like Fiji, my neck and my wrists is in water / These VV, remember I just had a quarter" suggest that the singer is now enjoying a lavish lifestyle, with expensive jewelry and other material possessions. However, they also acknowledge that they had to work hard to get to where they are now: "Wasn't easy, lil' bitch, I went harder than harder."
The second half of the song touches on the idea that success can change people and their relationships with others. The singer mentions that some people love them because of their material possessions ("Love me 'cause my chain's hard"), and that they are now associated with other successful people ("Me and Busta swervin' lane to lane in the same car"). However, they remain true to themselves ("I remain the same now"), even as they acknowledge that they are now a target for those who are envious of their success ("They label me a target").
Overall, "Drowning" is a song that speaks to the struggles of achieving success and the difficulties of maintaining one's sense of self in the face of changing circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm drowning, I cannot escape my surroundings
I feel overwhelmed and trapped by my environment and circumstances, and I cannot find a way out.
They doubted, alone at the top of the mountain
People didn't believe in me and my abilities, but now that I've made it to the top, I feel isolated and alone.
Keep smiling, this money, it just keep on pilin'
Even though I'm struggling with my success and the pressure that comes with it, I keep up appearances and focus on accumulating more wealth.
Like Fiji, my neck and my wrists is in water
My expensive jewelry is dripping with diamonds and looks like it's underwater, symbolizing my wealth and success.
These VV, remember I just had a quarter
My diamonds are so high-quality (VVS refers to a diamond grading system) that it's hard to believe that I used to have so little money.
Wasn't easy, lil' bitch, I went harder than harder
It was a difficult journey to get to where I am, but I persevered and worked even harder than before.
They don't know the game now, yeah
People who doubted me before don't understand how much I know and have grown since then.
They don't know about them late nights with the gang now
Others don't know about the time and effort my group and I put into our craft, working tirelessly into the night.
I remain the same now, yeah
Despite my newfound success and wealth, I haven't changed at my core.
Now I got some change, my nigga, I ain't never changed now
Although I have more money now, I'm still the same person I was before.
Love me 'cause my chain's hard, yeah
People appreciate and admire my expensive jewelry.
Me and Busta swervin' lane to lane in the same car
I'm driving around with Busta Rhymes, and we're moving quickly and confidently on the road.
Fuckin' on the same broads, yeah
We're both with the same women and don't mind sharing.
I'm like Jordan, he like Scottie, we just something that you can't guard
I'm like Michael Jordan, and my friend is like his teammate Scottie Pippen - we're unstoppable and can't be contained.
She ain't wanna fuck me, now she love me 'cause I came far
A woman didn't show interest in me before, but now that I'm successful, she's attracted to me.
'Member I was ugly and won't touch me wearin' rain gloves
I used to be unattractive and people wouldn't even touch me, but now I'm wearing expensive gloves.
Brazy how it happened, now I'm stackin' with the same squad
It's crazy how far I've come, and now I'm earning money with the same group of people.
All these niggas cappin', they be rappin' what they ain't are
Many other rappers are lying and exaggerating about their lives and experiences.
I'm starvin', but gotta keep movin' the smartest
I'm still hungry for more despite my success, but I need to be strategic and smart about how I move forward.
Heartless, swear to God, man, I'm the hardest, yeah
I have a tough exterior and am confident in my abilities to overcome any obstacle.
Swear to God that I'm the hardest, they label me a target
I consistently claim that I'm the toughest and most successful, which puts a target on my back from others who may try to take me down.
And I ain't even started, yeah
Despite everything I've achieved so far, I still have a long way to go before I'm finished.
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: Christian Todd
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