Lady of My Nights
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This song go out for my old lady
(My old lady)
This song go out for my old lady
A lot of mamas never got to see their babies
Until he ran into the reaper, souls he take it (Take it)
This song go out for my old lady
A lot of mamas never got to see their babies
But they was, running the streets just tryna' make it
Until he ran into the reaper, souls he take it (Take)
He grew in the Fort
Don't know no better
But rapping and thuggin
They seen they whole life
You either ballin or sell grams
Your momma at work
Anxiety kicking every night
He wanna' bang and tote the tool
But Sam he said it ain't for you
Now heard you started skipping school
And momma lost her job too
But you don't care about it do ya
I can't een' blame him
Cause that's all he really seen
I'd probably do the same if I was him
You programmed with hatred since you were born
I guess that's how it's always been
When your homies doing better than you did
I can't een' blame him
Cause that's all he really seen
I'd probably do the same if I was him
You programmed with hatred since you were born
I guess that's how it's always been
When your homies doing better than you did
This song go out for my old lady
A lot of mamas never got to see their babies
But they was, running the streets just tryna' make it
Until he ran into the reaper, souls he take it
This song go out for my old lady
A lot of mamas never got to see their babies
But they was, running the streets just tryna' make it
Until he ran into the reaper, souls he take it (Take it)
(This song go out for my old lady)
That's it
The lyrics of Trans-X's song "Lady of My Nights" paint a poignant picture of a young man's struggles and the impact on his relationship with his mother. The repeated reference to "my old lady" signifies a deep, personal connection and a sense of respect and love for his mother. The song acknowledges the harsh realities faced by many mothers who may never see their children grow up due to the dangers of street life.
The lyrics describe a narrative of a young man growing up in a tough environment, where the options seem limited to either succeeding through illegal means or falling victim to the harsh streets. The mention of encountering the "reaper" alludes to the inevitable consequences of such a lifestyle, where souls are taken prematurely. This sets a somber tone and highlights the precarious nature of life in such circumstances.
The lyrics delve into the struggles and influences that shape the young man's choices, with themes of peer pressure, familial hardship, and societal expectations. The references to "rapping and thuggin'" suggest a culture that glorifies a certain lifestyle, while the singer grapples with conflicting advice from mentors like Sam, who warns against a destructive path.
The song reflects on the cyclical nature of generational trauma and how individuals can be trapped in cycles of violence and poverty. It captures the sense of resignation and inevitability that can pervade such environments, where hatred and self-destructive behaviors are almost programmed into one's psyche. The repetition of the refrain about lost mothers underscores the tragedy of lives cut short and the pain of those left behind, adding a layer of emotional weight to the narrative.
Line by Line Meaning
This song go out for my old lady
Dedication to the mother figure who raised and supported the singer
A lot of mamas never got to see their babies
Many mothers tragically lose their children to violence or the streets
But they was, running the streets just tryna' make it
The young individuals were caught up in a dangerous lifestyle in pursuit of success
Until he ran into the reaper, souls he take it
Tragically, some of them meet their demise at the hands of death
He grew in the Fort
The artist grew up in a tough neighborhood
Don't know no better
He was not exposed to a better life or choices
But rapping and thuggin
His environment influenced him towards music and street culture
They seen they whole life
Individuals in his community face obstacles and challenges from a young age
You either ballin or sell grams
Success in this environment often comes from either sports or drug dealing
Your momma at work
His mother worked tirelessly to provide for the family
Anxiety kicking every night
The stress and worry of their circumstances weigh heavily on him
He wanna' bang and tote the tool
He is drawn towards violence and conflict
But Sam he said it ain't for you
A voice of reason warns him against this destructive path
Now heard you started skipping school
The singer begins to make poor choices and neglect his education
And momma lost her job too
His mother faces her own struggles and setbacks
But you don't care about it do ya
Despite the challenges, he remains indifferent and self-absorbed
I can't een' blame him
It's difficult to assign blame given his circumstances
Cause that's all he really seen
His actions are a product of what he has witnessed and experienced
I'd probably do the same if I was him
In his shoes, the singer would likely make similar choices
You programmed with hatred since you were born
Growing up in a hostile environment has shaped his mindset
I guess that's how it's always been
Violence and negativity have been a constant presence in his life
When your homies doing better than you did
Seeing his peers succeed highlights his own struggles and failures
That's it
The end of the reflection on his past and struggles
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Jabari Brown
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