8
Willow Lyrics


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So hmm

Take the money, take the fame
All I want is truth
You talk their language, play their games
Act as they want to look at you, look at you!
Who are you, who are you?
You walk the streets aimlessly
The density in rain
The thoughts you think just 'cause you pain
And don't make you more pretty
What to do? Woe is you
What to do? Who are you?

You criticize behind those eyes
No hatred you're just jealous
Your subconscious is not conscious
To poison your ingestin'
Woe is you, who are you?
It's your choice, just make the move

Burning bridges, burning bridges
Posies all fall down
Now consciousness is all there is
And nothingness as well
What are we? What to see?
My third eye is opening

I'm burning bridges, burning bridges
Posies all fall down
Our consciousness is all that is
But nothingness is well, what are we?
And who are you? Did we just go
Down the drain?
And I just go with my flow
'Cause rollin' circles, rollin' circles, rollin' circles
The pavement seems too cold
And now my feet turn purple
(Hey, Willow? What?)

Take the money, take the fame
All I want is truth
You talk their language play their games
Did you forget about, who you were, in the stars
Let's go back home, this earth is hard
This earth is all up in the stars
The Ursa's hungry he's, just lookin'
For a brother to get started

Burning bridges, burning bridges
We just fallin' down
Our consciousness is nothingness
And nothingness is well
Who are you?
Who am I? Who am I?




Where is me? Where is I?
There's no "I", it's just all

Overall Meaning

In "8," Willow Smith is calling out the music industry and encourages individuals to remain true to themselves. The first verse suggests that many people in the industry are motivated by money and fame, but the singer desires truth instead. The second verse describes someone wandering aimlessly in the rain, contemplating their pain and who they are. The next verse speaks to jealousy and criticizing others, which derives from an inner subconscious that can poison an individual’s thoughts. However, it is their choice to change their mindset. Willow then talks about consciousness and nothingness, and the importance of understanding one’s self. The song ends with the singer suggesting a return to their roots among the stars, where they recognize their place in the universe.


Line by Line Meaning

Take the money, take the fame
Material possessions and recognition are tempting, but they do not provide true fulfillment.


All I want is truth
Authenticity and honesty are what truly matter.


You talk their language, play their games
Many people conform to societal expectations and values to fit in.


Act as they want to look at you, look at you!
These actions are often performed to be viewed in a certain way by others.


Who are you, who are you?
It is important to question one's identity and purpose.


You walk the streets aimlessly
Feeling lost and directionless in life can be distressing.


The density in rain
The overwhelming feeling of sadness can be suffocating like heavy rainfall.


The thoughts you think just 'cause you pain
Negative thoughts can surface as a result of emotional pain and can cloud one's judgment.


And don't make you more pretty
These thoughts do nothing to improve one's physical appearance.


What to do? Woe is you
Feeling stuck and not knowing how to move forward can be disheartening.


You criticize behind those eyes
Judging others silently can mask one's own insecurities and flaws.


No hatred you're just jealous
The root of criticism can stem from envy or jealousy instead of genuine dislike.


Your subconscious is not conscious
The subconscious mind can influence one's thoughts and behaviors unknowingly.


To poison your ingestin'
Negative thoughts and feelings can harm one's mental and emotional wellbeing.


It's your choice, just make the move
It is up to the individual to take action and make changes in their life.


Burning bridges, burning bridges
Letting go of past relationships and experiences can be liberating but also painful.


Posies all fall down
The beauty and fragility of life can be fleeting.


Now consciousness is all there is
Being present and aware in the moment is what matters most.


And nothingness as well
Accepting the emptiness and impermanence of life is part of the human experience.


What are we? What to see?
Questioning the meaning and purpose of existence can be daunting but important.


My third eye is opening
The idea of a spiritual awakening or heightened awareness of oneself and the world.


Our consciousness is all that is
The importance of awareness and being present in the moment.


But nothingness is well, what are we?
Despite the importance of consciousness, life's meaning and purpose can still be uncertain.


Did we just go down the drain?
Questioning whether one's life is headed in a negative direction or wasted away.


The pavement seems too cold
The world can seem harsh and unforgiving at times.


And now my feet turn purple
A metaphor for the physical and emotional toll that negativity can take on a person.


Did you forget about, who you were, in the stars
Remembering and reconnecting with one's true self and potential.


Let's go back home, this earth is hard
Feeling disconnected from this physical world and desiring a return to a more spiritual state.


The Ursa's hungry he's, just lookin'
A reference to the Ursa Major constellation, symbolizing the search for something greater or meaningful.


Who am I? Who am I?
Continuing to ponder one's identity and place in the world.


There's no 'I', it's just all
A sense of interconnectedness and unity with all beings and existence.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Emanuel Asadurian, Willow Smith

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