Another Day
The Q! Lyrics

He said man im done with high school
The singer is expressing their exhaustion with high school education.

Growing up all I knew was these Gangster disciples
The singer had a limited perspective of the world and was surrounded by gangster influences.

Even though we got it good, and my Momma out the hood I just feel that There's A target on my back of a Cycle that's just ready to snipe you
The singer knows that their circumstances are fortunate but acknowledges that danger is always lurking in their community.

See I want better
The artist desires a better life than the one they are currently living.

See they flaunt with all the money But I want clever
The artist values intelligence more than material wealth.

And when it comes to the hunger ya See I want cheddar
The singer wants money to provide for their family and future generations.

Enough to feed my seed, and no need For greed, see im just one petal Outta this concrete, but i wanna be Palm trees!
The singer wants to break out of their current circumstances and live a life like palm trees, free and abundant.

Like mobb deep wreak havoc to the Top speed And seek action when it's not cheap In this land go for dreams when it's Not free, I got me
The artist is inspired by the music of Mobb Deep and wants to pursue their dreams despite the difficult financial and social climate.

Life's a bitch and the hood's flirting Feel it's a challenge to be a sinner and A good person I think I need a new purpose
The artist feels pulled between making choices that would benefit them personally and making choices that would benefit their community. They are unsure of their path forward.

Went to a few churches and now I'm Praying just asking god to please just Hold me
The artist is seeking spiritual guidance and protection.

She said I don't got a man Got 3 kids and a job and a single plan To be successful, i ain't even playing
The singer is a single mother with a strong, determined attitude to achieve success for herself and her children.

Like steve jobs she sees odds, and Drives like radio's ain't even playing
The artist has a visionary approach to her future plans, much like Steve Jobs. Her determination blurs out any distractions in her life.

They be out sinning, she's inside Praying Strong and bold she's surviving the Mayhem
Despite external societal chaos, the singer is staying true to her spirituality and staying internal strong to survive.

That they would grow to be men that Would menace the weak, inherit Fuckin evil be damned And that's cruel
The singer is aware that some people assume her children will become menacing individuals because of their circumstances, and this assumption is cruel and unfair.

Jammed laid off from her job but That's fuel Degrees ain't hot in the winter and That's school And that fool Is the reason she ain't committing Treason
The singer is not deterred by any hardships she encounters, such as job layoffs and the the chill of academic life. Her goal is to maintain her dignity and morals and not resort to illegal means for money.

Dumbing down venting to dudes They be tryna holla, she be searching For dollaz Her middle child gets his first job Right after school He's growing up fast He pulls out a wad of cash
The artist is forced to lower her intellect when talking to men who do not have successful careers. Her middle child is growing fast and brings home money for the first time, a sign of his adulthood.

She just stares then laughs, hugs him Tight to say Hold me
The artist is overwhelmed with joy and relief that her child is growing up to be a responsible adult, and hugs him tightly in celebration.

He said he loves getting high It helps him see his granny living in The sky When it comes to the pressure see he Don't even try He succeeds at sports, and of course Got scholarships with a free ride
The singer uses drugs to cope with the loss of his grandmother, who he believes is in the sky. Despite any other pressures in his life, he excels at sports and earns scholarships for school.

Since knee high he's playing and Balling but bottles insecurities that be Cranking up in his pride So he swings til the ball's in the sky Who am I? Is the question that Lingers his mind
The singer has played basketball for most of his life and finds comfort and confidence in the sport. However, he also struggles with insecurities, which he tries to alleviate by playing basketball. He is also confused about his identity.

If I Can decide To go on To be wise Then I can leave this team to subside
The artist knows that if he makes wise choices in life, he can leave behind his current team that is not helpful to his progress.

His attitude gets him eaten alive Super size like it's chicken and fries He's conflicted with lies It's inflicting his soul Now he's running with guys that Don't even see the pain in his mind
The artist's negative personality causes him to become his own worst enemy, and he falls into bad company as a result. His inner turmoil is ignored by his new friends.

He said aaron you got potential, When you make it don't forget what I been thru My story uneventful, i need someone To hold me
The artist recognizes that his friend has potential to make it big and urges him to remember where he came from. His own life story is not glamorous, and he is seeking emotional support from someone.

Hold me, maybe just hold me Another year, another day in Another Life Hold me, maybe hold me, Another Year another, in Another life
The repeated refrain of "hold me" throughout the song emphasizes the singer's need for emotional support and comfort, regardless of what their future holds.