Strings
Wale Lyrics


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Who's come to slay the dragon
Come to watch him fall?
Making arrows out of pointed words
Giant killers at the call?
Too much fuss and bother
Too much contradiction and confusion
Peel away the mystery
Here's a clue to some real motivation
All there really is, the two of us
And we both know why we've come along
Nothing to explain it's a part of us
To be found within a song
What happened to our innocence?
Did it go out of style?
Along with our naivety
No longer a child
Different eyes see different things
Different hearts beat on different strings
But there are times for you and me
When all such things agree
All there really is, the two of us
And we both know why we've come along




Nothing to explain it's a part of us
To be found within a song

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Wale's song Strings delve into the complexities of human relationships and the underlying motivations that drive us towards them. Using vivid imagery, the first verse talks about individuals coming together to tackle a common enemy, much like dragon-slayers coming together to defeat a dragon. The next couple of lines use the metaphor of arrows made from pointed words, highlighting the power of language and how it can be used to either hurt or heal. The chorus reinforces the idea that nothing else matters except for the two people who are there, and that they both know why they have come together. It talks about how music can serve as a vessel for expressing and exploring the feelings and motivations that underly our relationships.


The second verse of the song delves into the idea that as we grow up and gain more life experience, we lose a certain amount of innocence and naivety. This loss of innocence can lead to different perspectives and attitudes towards life, but there are still moments when we can agree on certain fundamental aspects of existence. The chorus is repeated again to drive home the idea that the two people who are together have a connection that is beyond explanation, and that it can be best understood through a song.


Overall, Wale's Strings is a moving tribute to the intimate connections that people can form, and the complex motivations that drive us towards one another. The song is an ode to the power of music, and how it can help us dive deep into our emotions and articulate the feelings that are often hard to put into words.


Line by Line Meaning

Who's come to slay the dragon
Who has come to take down the obstacle in our path


Come to watch him fall?
Have you come to witness his defeat?


Making arrows out of pointed words
Using our words as weapons to fight our battles


Giant killers at the call?
Are we ready to take on the challenge of the giant?


Too much fuss and bother
There is too much unnecessary drama and trouble


Too much contradiction and confusion
The situation is filled with conflicting ideas and uncertainty


Peel away the mystery
Let's uncover the truth and reveal what's really happening


Here's a clue to some real motivation
This is a hint to what truly drives us


All there really is, the two of us
At the core, it's just the two of us


And we both know why we've come along
We understand the reason for our journey together


Nothing to explain it's a part of us
There's no need for words, it's just a natural part of who we are


To be found within a song
Our purpose and meaning can be discovered in music


What happened to our innocence?
Why have we lost our purity and naivety?


Did it go out of style?
Is being innocent and pure no longer trendy or fashionable?


Along with our naivety
Along with our lack of experience and wisdom


No longer a child
We have grown up and matured


Different eyes see different things
We all have a unique perspective on the world


Different hearts beat on different strings
We all have different desires and motivations


But there are times for you and me
However, there are moments when we are in sync


When all such things agree
When all our thoughts and emotions align




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

양성빈

Late night, my six on patron
I'm perusing the phone
She pick up and it's on
It's on me
The song is only
To paint a poem, boys that talk but lack 'g'
Back to the man, yee
Scripted, I read
Feeding them sweet nothing that a hungry broads to eat
Rugged or playful is not the problem Naw
It's how say it for they start scarfing
Yet you offer them nothing
Offer 'em a conference call with your partners
Got you showing off but the sky's that bark
Baby I'm a dawg but the broad never knew it
When it comes to the game I'm 2 moves sooner
Sooner enough to be an OU student
Ho you got caught
Joe you stupid
Never knew cupid
And even if I did know he not shooting
I'm too ruthless...



All comments from YouTube:

hydroids

Wale's flow on top of this beat really impresses me.
Great track

Sorry, its "Moops"

Every few years I remember this song exists and have a listen, and for a moment I'm transported to 2012; walking home from work, starting my journey of hip-hop discovery through 8Tracks.

Schama Noel

Same

AGiggy23

AMAZING. Wale is only matched by Lupe in terms of who can flow on a track like this. Straight up smooth. Untouchable. This is one of a kind its a shame he doesnt get heard

Jreece

probably the first time i ever heard of wale. still one of my favorite Rappers

Dylan Jones

Same. Came across this track when visiting for Obama's inauguration. Different times...

kanyeez1

Wale 's flow is authentic but at the same time, absolutely insane

jRandom85

this song stays on repeat....very nice

RedactedBoredom

when they start playing Wale on every mainstream radio station, be proud you knew him before he blew up. 100 Miles n Running!

obi was here

i was just getting ready to write that. no matter what the beat sounds like he kills it.

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