Rags to Riches
Theory Hazit Lyrics


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background speaking: "Imagine, you say the first three. You get to point two and you're gonna say, alright, since my expectations are really the blueprint of how I'm gonna live a happy life...and it looks like I have to give that up."

(THEORY:)
Mama it's cold out here
we gotta turn the oven on to keep warm
plus I'm starving, when are we gon' get our eat on?
Me and my brother share the same clothes pointed and laughed at
at school feeling like this ol' life is a rat trap
crack addicts harass us daily, they aint safe from sin
I call 'em Rob Zombies 'cause they be breakin' in our house
they rob us for our tables & couch
air conditioners, microwaves
lookin for a brighter day
scratchin the surface, rappin the verses
that bring us everyday struggle
snatchin the purses-
that's my everyday hustle
passin the curses to lil bro
anything just to get a little dough
a little slow on the come up
we're practically homeless and lifeless
love me, mama just hug me
hit the lightswitch
love me, mama just hug me
hit the lightswitch
priceless, I wanna move on from rags to rhiteous.

(speaking: from rags to riches.....love's epitimy.... where satan's glass is just as chance....they told us to....it tells a story, a story of love....but you, you may have????In case that happens...I just want you to know...???)


(WONDER BROWN:)
Mama it's cold in here
alone with no cloath in fear
tryin ta cope with their overdose approaching near
raise cane in this day and age and hope be here
that cope's a slippy soap from it's lonesome years
penitentary peers, elementary, we're
it's elementary dear that we was meant to be here
spending sentences where the only diction was creed, clearly steered of the bully bullyin'
fully geared like foampits?? with chains
shackles in ordain to be slain
maintain then strung out for more pains
but, love hangs in these frames
and hopes for more days to raise past
from which presents of promise to poor ways,
it's strange how my isolation can change
them cracks and them breaks and them paved lanes for ways
to bring back when ways of cain enslaved strain
and pray these wraths will pass when my faith remains...





from rags to riches......etc

Overall Meaning

In Theory Hazit's song "Rags to Riches," two young individuals, likely brothers, are discussing their struggles with poverty, drugs, and crime. The singers describe how they are forced to share clothes and are made fun of in school because of it. They also discuss how crack addicts often break into their home and steal their possessions, leaving them feeling scared and helpless. The singers mention their daily hustle of stealing and snatching purses just to get a little bit of money. Despite their difficult circumstances, they hold onto hope and the desire to move from "rags to righteousness."


The lyrics of the song highlight the struggles that come with living in poverty, including the daily fear of crime and the desperation that can lead people to engage in criminal activities. However, the song also speaks to the inherent hope and resilience of these individuals, who continue to hold onto the belief that they can improve their circumstances and live a better life. Overall, the song is a powerful commentary on the impact that systemic poverty can have on individuals and communities, but it also highlights the ways in which people can persevere and overcome these challenges.


Line by Line Meaning

Mama it's cold out here
The impoverished narrator expresses to their mother that they are experiencing physical discomfort due to the cold weather.


we gotta turn the oven on to keep warm
The singer and their family are so poor that they cannot afford to use a heating source other than their oven.


plus I'm starving, when are we gon' get our eat on?
The singer is expressing their hunger and concern about when they will be able to eat again due to their limited financial resources.


Me and my brother share the same clothes pointed and laughed at
The artist and their brother are so poor that they cannot afford separate clothing; as a result, they are subject to ridicule from others.


at school feeling like this ol' life is a rat trap
The artist expresses their feelings of being trapped in a cycle of poverty and lack of opportunities for advancement, particularly in the context of their schooling.


crack addicts harass us daily, they aint safe from sin
The singer and their family live in a neighborhood where drug addiction is prevalent, and as a result, they are regularly subjected to harassment and theft from addicts.


I call 'em Rob Zombies 'cause they be breakin' in our house
The singer has developed a name for the drug addicts who steal from their home, likening them to zombies due to their destructive behavior.


they rob us for our tables & couch, air conditioners, microwaves
The drug addicts steal any and all valuable items from the artist's home to sell for drug money, including basic household appliances.


lookin for a brighter day scratchin the surface, rappin the verses
Despite their difficult circumstances, the artist is hopeful for a better future and tries to express themselves through music as a means of escape and coping.


that bring us everyday struggle snatchin the purses- that's my everyday hustle
The artist has resorted to stealing purses to make money for their family, as they have no other means of income or support.


passin the curses to lil bro anything just to get a little dough
The singer feels desperate to make money and survive, and has resorted to involving their young brother in their criminal activities.


a little slow on the come up we're practically homeless and lifeless
Despite their efforts, the artist and their family have not been successful in improving their situation, and are facing homelessness and despair.


love me, mama just hug me hit the lightswitch
The singer expresses a desire for comfort and security from their mother, despite the harsh reality of their lives in poverty.


priceless, I wanna move on from rags to rhiteous.
The singer yearns for a better life free from poverty, and hopes to achieve success and moral righteousness.


Mama it's cold in here
Wonder Brown echoes the opening line, expressing the same physical discomfort due to the cold weather.


alone with no cloath in fear
Wonder Brown conveys a sense of loneliness and vulnerability due to their lack of resources and sense of isolation.


tryin ta cope with their overdose approaching near
Wonder Brown alludes to the prevalence of drug addiction in their community, and the challenge of trying to survive despite its negative effects.


raise cane in this day and age and hope be here
Wonder Brown expresses the need to fight against the challenges of poverty and addiction, in the hopes of creating a better future.


that cope's a slippy soap from it's lonesome years
Wonder Brown reflects on the difficulty of coping with their circumstances, which have been shaped by a lack of resources and opportunities.


penitentary peers, elementary, we're
Wonder Brown references the fact that poverty and lack of opportunities at a young age can contribute to a cycle of incarceration.


it's elementary dear that we was meant to be here
Wonder Brown expresses their belief that they were meant to experience poverty and struggle, and that it is an intrinsic part of their life path.


spending sentences where the only diction was creed, clearly steered of the bully bullyin'
Wonder Brown reflects on the negative effects of being trapped in a cycle of poverty, where the only way to communicate is through violence.


fully geared like foampits?? with chains
Wonder Brown alludes to the idea of being heavily outfitted for battle, as a metaphor for the struggle to survive against poverty and addiction.


shackles in ordain to be slain maintain then strung out for more pains
Wonder Brown references the metaphorical 'shackles' of poverty and addiction, which contribute to continued suffering and pain.


but, love hangs in these frames and hopes for more days to raise past
Wonder Brown expresses hope for a better future, which is tied to the notion of love and connection with others in their community.


from which presents of promise to poor ways, it's strange how my isolation can change them cracks and them breaks and them paved lanes for ways
Wonder Brown reflects on the positive aspects of their community, which offers the promise of growth and opportunity despite its challenges.


to bring back when ways of cain enslaved strain
Wonder Brown alludes to the idea of returning to an earlier, more innocent time, before the challenges of poverty and addiction took hold.


and pray these wraths will pass when my faith remains...
Wonder Brown expresses the importance of faith in overcoming the challenges of their life, and hopes for a better future despite their current struggles.




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