Up in the Morning
U.S. Army Airborne Lyrics


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Up In Smoke

[R.E.U.]
Well if you know what it's like a cold cell drunk frozen at night
You're prob'ly like me try'na gain control of life
But sometime it takes over that's when I grab a gun and just think
Yo' fuck life man I'm under the brink
Music escapes a parasite chooses his fate
Prior to gunfights you sign ya' will as soon as it breaks
And this is real I want rendezvous spots and prize money
Not lethal injection which manifest the equal intentions
Of them grime thunnys holdin down ya' local street block
That gave the notion of commotion cities open detox
The cleansing begins without trees the most paranoid yo'
Inflictin' in situations that most can't avoid
For sure caps have backfired bodies been caught
Quarterbacks is necropheliacs when shotties get cocked
And once ya' shit is cocked pull it
'cause if not you might see yourself goin' crazy
Thinkin' you can use your back to block bullets

[Clowd9yne]
Yo it's the main cause of niggaz depictin' this came wrong
With a spliff it don't take long to commence to a brain war Sonny
High when I'm writin' this shit like the sky
When it's lightnin' and thunderin' now my mind could adjust it
Public and toxic and seein' life in different degrees
If I want it I got it especially when hittin' this green
I ain't even gotta struggle my rappin' is kind of puzzled
Hard to get a grip chief smoke relaxin' my muscle
Sober niggaz hold it down I keep my actions above you
Below the ground I blow a pound and be excited as shit
It never occurred to me gettin' pissed and mad at the world
Could be a criminal with hot hands and nines in his grip
Not blamin' pitiful cats for the lame excuse for the packin' of tools
Open you up like a surgeon occupation nigga

[R.E.U.]
Maaaaaan you shouldn't give a fuck got some guns load 'em in the pick up truck
call ya' mans pick 'em up get the dutch
Spics and niggaz collide but where our mental is aimed?
Doing drive-by's in rentals with James
Or whatever his nickname is 'cause when inhalin' smoke
Comin' down's like fuck it I'm never gon' get famous
For better livin' yeah and my patience is broke
It seems as if my better livin' goes away with the smoke

[Clowd9yne]
Relightin' the trees now I'm up in the class with grade A Hydro
Nobody's hyper than me man - I'm a survivor through this hard time of bein' off
And now I'm not and Clowd's more wanted than Osama




Can't balance too much stress and good ganja
Me extraordinary style misunderstood kind of - Chief somethin' nigga

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Up in the Morning by U.S. Army Airborne are about the hardships of life and how sometimes people are driven to make poor choices as a result. The song starts with R.E.U. describing how sometimes life can be out of control and lead people to choose a life of crime. He goes on to say that it is better to focus on positive things like music and making money, rather than succumbing to violence and illegal activity. Clowd9yne chimes in and laments about how he feels misunderstood and struggles with balancing stress and smoking cannabis. He also talks about being a survivor and how he is a wanted man.


The lyrics of Up in the Morning remind listeners how difficult life can be for some, particularly those who live in poverty or who have experienced tough times. The song's themes of struggle and survival are common themes in hip-hop and rap music, particularly for artists who write about their personal experiences. The use of language like "gunfights" and "drive-bys" emphasizes the violent nature of life on the streets, and the chorus, "Up in smoke" underscores the idea that drugs and violence are often intertwined.


Line by Line Meaning

Well if you know what it's like a cold cell drunk frozen at night
If you've ever experienced being drunk and cold in a cell at night, then you probably relate to me - someone who is trying to take control of their life.


You're prob'ly like me try'na gain control of life
Like me, you're probably trying to gain control of your life.


But sometime it takes over that's when I grab a gun and just think
Sometimes it feels like life is out of your control, and in those moments, I turn to my gun and think about my next move.


Yo' fuck life man I'm under the brink
At times, life can feel too overwhelming to handle, and it seems like there's no way out.


Music escapes a parasite chooses his fate
Music can be an escape from the negative things in life and can even help someone shape their future.


Prior to gunfights you sign ya' will as soon as it breaks
Before engaging in gunfights, you mentally accept the possibility of death.


And this is real I want rendezvous spots and prize money
These are real desires - I want places to meet and compete, and I want to win money.


Not lethal injection which manifest the equal intentions
I don't want to end up getting a lethal injection, as it signifies that my intentions were as bad as others who have faced the same fate.


Of them grime thunnys holdin down ya' local street block
I don't want to be someone who just holds down a street corner as a criminal.


That gave the notion of commotion cities open detox
This mentality leads to chaos and disorder, which is why cities need detox programs.


The cleansing begins without trees the most paranoid yo'
Getting rid of drugs and addiction is the first step to curing paranoia.


Inflictin' in situations that most can't avoid
Many people find themselves in situations where violence is almost impossible to avoid.


For sure caps have backfired bodies been caught
Using a gun can easily end up causing unintended harm and endangering human life.


Quarterbacks is necropheliacs when shotties get cocked
People who are trigger-happy and too eager to use weapons are not really alive in the true sense of the word.


And once ya' shit is cocked pull it
If you're going to use a gun, be sure to follow through and use it, or else you'll be left in a dangerous situation.


'cause if not you might see yourself goin' crazy
If you hesitate when it comes to using your gun, you might end up losing your sanity.


Thinkin' you can use your back to block bullets
It's foolish to think that you can prevent bullets from harming you by turning your back to them.


Yo it's the main cause of niggaz depictin' this came wrong
Misunderstandings and wrong assumptions are the main reason why people perceive things in a negative light.


With a spliff it don't take long to commence to a brain war Sonny
Smoking weed can quickly lead to internal conflicts and battles of the mind.


High when I'm writin' this shit like the sky
I'm high while I'm writing this and feel like I'm soaring through the sky in terms of creative output.


When it's lightnin' and thunderin' now my mind could adjust it
During heavy storms, my mind can actually stay focused better and be more productive.


Public and toxic and seein' life in different degrees
Being in public and around toxic people can change your perception of life and make you view it in a different way.


If I want it I got it especially when hittin' this green
Whatever I desire, I know I can achieve it when I smoke weed.


I ain't even gotta struggle my rappin' is kind of puzzled
I don't have to strain when I'm rapping, as it comes naturally and can even be perplexing at times.


Hard to get a grip chief smoke relaxin' my muscle
It's difficult to hold onto things when you're high, but smoking weed can also be a muscle relaxant.


Sober niggaz hold it down I keep my actions above you
I respect those who stay sober, but I feel like I'm on a higher level when I'm high.


Below the ground I blow a pound and be excited as shit
When I smoke a lot of weed, I feel a rush of excitement and energy, almost like I'm underground, but in a good way.


It never occurred to me gettin' pissed and mad at the world
I've never really thought about getting angry and resentful towards the world.


Could be a criminal with hot hands and nines in his grip
It's easy to slip into a life of crime and violence when you have access to weapons and have a hot temper.


Not blamin' pitiful cats for the lame excuse for the packin' of tools
I don't blame other people for having weapons, as I understand that it's often done out of desperation or perceived necessity.


Open you up like a surgeon occupation nigga
I see myself as someone who can cut through anything like a surgeon, except instead of a medical profession, I am in the occupation of being a rapper and artist.


Maaaaaan you shouldn't give a fuck got some guns load 'em in the pick up truck
Sometimes, you just have to stop caring about what others think and prepare to defend yourself with weapons.


call ya' mans pick 'em up get the dutch
Get ready to smoke some weed and relax after a potentially violent encounter.


Spics and niggaz collide but where our mental is aimed?
When people of different backgrounds and cultures come into contact, it's important to consider where their minds are at and whether they are on the same page.


Doing drive-by's in rentals with James
Engaging in violence and drive-by shootings, even if it's done in style, is dangerous and reckless.


Or whatever his nickname is 'cause when inhalin' smoke
It doesn't matter what a person's name is, as smoking weed can put people on a level playing field.


Comin' down's like fuck it I'm never gon' get famous
When the high wears off, it's easy to feel discouraged and like you'll never achieve your goals or become successful.


For better livin' yeah and my patience is broke
Despite wanting to live a better life, it's hard to be patient and wait for things to improve.


It seems as if my better livin' goes away with the smoke
Even if you're chasing a better life, smoking weed can make it feel like those aspirations slip away with each puff.


Relightin' the trees now I'm up in the class with grade A Hydro
When smoking weed, relighting it can give you a higher quality of experience and feeling like you're in the top class of weed quality.


Nobody's hyper than me man - I'm a survivor through this hard time of bein' off
When I'm high, I feel like I'm the most energetic and alert person, and I've somehow survived even when things are tough.


And now I'm not and Clowd's more wanted than Osama
When you're not high, you can revert back to feeling like you're not important or wanted in this world.


Can't balance too much stress and good ganja
It's hard to balance stress and smoking weed, as sometimes the latter can make your mind too hazy and unfocused.


Me extraordinary style misunderstood kind of - Chief somethin' nigga
I have a unique style that not everyone might understand, but I see myself as a leader or chief among the people who do.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: CHARLES GRAY, CHARLES TURNER, PAUL JACKSON, RANDY HOUSER, RICHARD PEYTON TURNER

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