Deadman's Wonderland
Trippie Redd & FOREVERANTiPoP Lyrics
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Promise to keep up these people head, man
You gotta get this fuckin' bread, man
'Cause if you don't then you's a dead man
'Cause if you don't then you's a dead man
Oh, 'cause if you don't then you's a dead man
Oh, 'cause if you don't then you's a dead man
Oh, 'cause if you don't then you's a dead man
Never bendin', never foldin'
They comin' for me, killin' flow
Tell the reaper take my soul away
Oh, just tell the reaper take my soul away
Oh, just tell the reaper take my soul away
Oh, just tell the reaper take my soul away
Oh, just tell the reaper take my soul away
You gotta keep your fuckin' head man
Promise to keep up these people head man
You gotta get this fuckin' bread man
'Cause if you don't then you's a dead man
'Cause if you don't then you's a dead man
Ooh, 'cause if you don't then you's a dead man
Oh, 'cause if you don't then you's a dead man
Oh, 'cause if you don't then you's a dead man
You gotta listen to yourself, man
'Cause everybody got opinions
You gotta do this shit yourself, man
Remember nobody believed ya (whoa)
You went broke on your own, nigga (broke, whoa)
You ain't even have a home, nigga (home, whoa)
You left your momma back home, nigga (home, whoa)
You left your grandma back home, nigga (home)
Just imagine how your sister feels
Four years and you still here (still here)
Plus she likes your ass to death man
You gotta get this fuckin' bread, man (yeah)
'Cause if you don't then you's a dead man
'Cause if you don't then you's a dead man
If you don't then you's a dead man
'Cause if you don't then you's a dead man
I made a beat for a check, man
I sold my single for a check, man
I sold my soul for a check, man
You gotta use your fuckin' head, man
Promise to keep up these people head, man
You gotta get this fuckin' bread, man
'Cause if you don't then you's a dead man
'Cause if you don't then you's a dead man
Oh, 'cause if you don't then you's a dead man
Oh, 'cause if you don't then you's a dead man
Oh, 'cause if you don't then you's a dead man
Steady countin' all this dough
Never bendin', never foldin'
They comin' for me, killin' flow
Tell the reaper take my soul away
Oh, just tell the reaper take my soul away
Oh, just tell the reaper take my soul away
Oh, just tell the reaper take my soul away
Oh, just tell the reaper take my soul away
You gotta keep your fuckin' head, man
Promise to keep up these people head, man
You gotta get this fuckin' bread, man
'Cause if you don't then you's a dead man
'Cause if you don't then you's a dead man
Ooh, 'cause if you don't then you's a dead man
Oh, 'cause if you don't then you's a dead man
Oh, 'cause if you don't then you's a dead man
The lyrics to Trippie Redd & FOREVERANTiPoP's song Deadman's Wonderland serves as a motivation to listeners to focus on their hustle and get their money. The first verse emphasizes the need to keep one's head up and stay focused on the prize to avoid ending up dead. The repetition of the line, " 'Cause if you don't then you's a dead man", paints a picture of the dangers of not being successful in one's endeavors.
The second verse talks about the importance of self-belief and not letting others' opinions bring you down. The artist reminds himself that he went broke on his own and left his loved ones behind to pursue his dreams. The artist acknowledges the sacrifices he has made and the pressure he feels to be successful to make up for lost time. The release of his single and monetizing his passion is not an option, but a necessity.
Overall, the lyrics of Deadman's Wonderland encourage listeners to focus on their grind and remain tenacious in the pursuit of their dreams, no matter the obstacles that come their way.
Line by Line Meaning
You gotta use your fuckin' head, man
You need to use your intelligence and think critically.
Promise to keep up these people head, man
Agree to be responsible for these people's mental state.
You gotta get this fuckin' bread, man
You need to make money.
'Cause if you don't then you's a dead man
Not making enough money can result in dangerous consequences.
'Cause if you don't then you's a dead man
Not making enough money can result in dangerous consequences.
Steady countin' all this dough
Focused on making money and counting up.
Never bendin', never foldin'
Never breaking under pressure and always persevering.
They comin' for me, killin' flow
Other rappers are competing and trying to surpass you.
Tell the reaper take my soul away
Willing to risk everything, even death, for success.
You gotta listen to yourself, man
Trust your own judgement and don't rely on others' opinions.
'Cause everybody got opinions
Everyone has their own perspective and beliefs.
You gotta do this shit yourself, man
You need to take ownership of your own success and work hard for it.
Remember nobody believed ya (whoa)
People didn't believe in your potential when you started out.
You went broke on your own, nigga (broke, whoa)
You struggled financially on your own without any support.
You ain't even have a home, nigga (home, whoa)
You were homeless and didn't have a stable living situation.
You left your momma back home, nigga (home, whoa)
You had to leave your mother behind in order to pursue your dreams.
You left your grandma back home, nigga (home)
You also had to leave your grandmother behind in order to pursue your dreams.
Just imagine how your sister feels
Reflecting on the emotional impact your pursuit of success had on your sister.
Four years and you still here (still here)
You've been fighting for your success for a long time and still haven't achieved it.
Plus she likes your ass to death man
Your sister loves and supports you even though it's difficult.
I made a beat for a check, man
I produced a song and sold it for money.
I sold my single for a check, man
I sold my music in order to make money.
I sold my soul for a check, man
I compromised my values and artistic integrity in order to make money.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CREATE MUSIC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Michael Lamar White
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
CUFBOYS
this is actually a movie lmao
Radu
CUFBOYS reaction plss
Christopher Johnson
CUFBOYS lol what are you doing here 😂
Jayce Welch
Yah like fucking mad max shit in the second part
Gavin Mauger
react to this
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CUFBOYS please react
Davine Jay
Hold up these visuals fire af
Rero
this song is so deep bruh like it’s like him telling himself he has to get money in order to survive if u don’t ur dead even doe ur working so hard and are so tired. same with the second dude coming in it’s like ur own self conscious talking down on u and making u feel so guilty for the shit u already been through but can’t change so instead it tells u that u gotta move foward u gotta keep moving even if it’s toxic and doesn’t give u rest
DaBeastTyrese
💯💯💯👌🏽
Brutal
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