Smell These Roses
The Holdup Lyrics

Started every single sentence with remember when.
The singer always begins their thoughts with nostalgia, remembering the past.

Never gonna get those frowns.
The singer wants to stay positive and avoid negativity.

Used to wanna pray that it would never end.
In the past, the singer wished for things to remain the same.

But now I'd rather close my eyes.
Presently, the artist would rather ignore reality than confront it.

When my friends let me light one drink, anything,
The artist is tempted by their friends' offer to have one drink, any drink.

Miss them too, but I'm busy so I say that I'm cool.
The singer misses their friends but pretends to be too busy to hang out.

But I know they won't stop till I say yes.
The singer acknowledges their friends' persistence in inviting them out.

Shit, I don't want to say yes tonight.
Despite their friends' persistence, the artist doesn't want to go out.

Trynna save some bread and move out,
The artist wants to save money and move out of their current living situation.

Get a new couch, and a blender for the kitchen.
The artist has specific items they wish to purchase for their new living space.

Looks like I'm going out now,
Despite their initial reluctance, the singer has decided to go out with their friends.

Heading downtown, and instead I'll be wishing.
They are going out but are already feeling regretful.

Everything could feel this good like, what about one more good night.
The singer is questioning whether they can recapture the feeling of a good night out.

What about something better, when it's
The singer wonders if there is something better they could be doing instead of going out.

Smell these roses, one more time.
The singer is enjoying the moment and wants to savor it.

We ain't gonna be here for the love.
The artist recognizes that their time on Earth is limited, so they want to make the most of it.

Gotta move on in some point, even though it's everything I know.
The artist knows they need to move on from their current situation or mindset, even if it's all they know.

Thank you mama for letting me stay home for a decade or two.
The singer expresses gratitude towards their mother for allowing them to live at home for an extended period of time.

All that good karma, well, I promise that it's gonna come back to you.
The singer promises that their mother's kindness will be rewarded with good karma.

And my big head and my big brain neeny.
The artist has a lot of knowledge and intelligence.

I got a lot of knowledge but my confidence is waning.
Despite their intelligence, the artist is lacking in confidence.

I guess doing what you want is more like making a decision.
The artist recognizes that making decisions and taking action is necessary to achieve what you want in life.

Maybe I'm just scared to make it and that's why I'm always tripping.
The singer may be afraid to take action and that fear is holding them back.

I just wish that we could laugh inside, shit, every night.
The artist wishes they could experience happiness and laughter every night.

But we got to go to class and work, guess that's what's right.
Despite their desires, the singer knows they must attend school and work to achieve their goals.

So I put my boots on and I slick back my hair.
The singer gets ready to face the day and take on their responsibilities.

Some coffee and I'm no longer tripping.
The singer drinks coffee to help them feel less anxious.

I check to ignore that life isn't fair,
The artist tries to ignore the fact that life is not always fair or easy.

But, sometimes you still catch me wishing.
Despite their efforts, the artist still finds themselves wishing for more or different things.

Everything could feel this good like, what about one more good night.
The singer is still questioning whether they can recapture the feeling of a good night out.

What about something better, when it's
The singer still wonders if there is something better they could be doing instead of going out.

Smell these roses, one more time.
The artist wants to appreciate the good things in life, in this moment.

We ain't gonna be here for the love.
The artist knows their time on Earth is limited, so they want to make the most of it.

Gotta move on in some point, even though it's everything I know.
The artist knows they need to move on from their current situation or mindset, even if it's all they know.