Vice City
XXXTENTACION Lyrics
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Need to lay your burden down (haha)
Hey there you, drowning in a helpless feeling (dutty, young blood sucka)
Buried under deeper ground (uh)
Yeah, okay, uh, uh, yeah
I seem depressed, always being bothered, never less
Keeping me out of prison and putting me to the test
They ask me what is happiness, you write it on a check
Or you feel it on the sweat, when your dick is in the breast, huh
Uh, give me a sec, look
Uh, mh
Okay, okay
If death is what it seems
Why is it so vividly portrayed within my dreams?
Fear of understanding, the Devil's running his course
Hatred's not received, it's coming straight from the source
Remorse, as this time becomes a factor
Mind's full of greed, exposing your benefactors
Backwards, pace backwards, effort is superficial
Only breaching the surface, surface upon the Earth
And flames engulf the Earth, and prized possessions, they incinerate
This is far beyond any director tried to demonstrate
See the record, here's the record, take the record, set it straight
Perplexed, only receive slumber when at Heaven's gates
And this is fairly simple for your breath, try and contemplate
Your conversates, hesitate and navigate your inner traits
Back to a time where minds were just matter
If you stated opinions, then bones would begin to shatter
It didn't matter back then 'cause there was no reacting, acting up
Chevy in black, Acuras
Accurate facts put the black, in fact, if you thought that
You are free, you should disregard that, all facts
Young X'ster, call me a young Dexter
My hypothesis is death ain't shit
I'd rather die than be alive in this life
Honestly full of trife and strife, uh, Jah
Hey there you
Try to stand up on your own two feet, and, stumblin'
Hey there you
Try to stand up on your own two feet, and, stumblin'
Hey there you
Try to stand up on your own two feet, and, stumblin'
Through the sky
Through-through the sky
Hey there you
Try to stand up on your own two feet, and, stumblin'
Hey there you
Try to stand up on your own two feet, and, stumblin'
Hey there you
Try to stand up on your own two feet, and, stumblin'
Through the sky
Through-through the sky
The lyrics to "Vice City" by xxxtentacion address the struggles that he faced throughout his life, including depression, oppression, and the fear of death. He begins the song by addressing the listener, who he assumes is looking for a way out of their current situation. He then reflects on his own struggles, feeling constantly oppressed and tested by those in power. The chorus repeats the phrase "hey there you, try to stand up on your own two feet and stumble," which could be a call to action for both himself and the listener to rise above their struggles.
The next verse delves deeper into the theme of death and fear, questioning why it is so vividly portrayed in his dreams. He suggests that fear of understanding and the influence of evil could be responsible for these nightmares. He also mentions regret for being greedy and exposing those who have helped him, suggesting that his actions may have led to a negative outcome. The outro of the song seems to express his desire to leave behind the pain and strife of life and embrace death, although it's possible that this sentiment is meant to be ironic, given the rest of the song's themes.
Overall, "Vice City" is a song that reflects the turmoil that xxxtentacion went through in his life, both externally through oppression and internally through depression and fear. The lyrics capture his struggle to find peace and understanding in a world that often seems to be working against him. The repetitive chorus serves as a reminder to keep pushing forward, even in the face of adversity.
Interesting facts about "Vice City":
Line by Line Meaning
Hey there you, looking for a brighter season (yeah)
Addressing someone who is searching for happiness and success in life
Need to lay your burden down (haha)
Suggesting that the person needs to stop worrying and let go of their problems
Hey there you, drowning in a helpless feeling (dutty, young blood sucka)
Speaking to someone who feels overwhelmed and powerless
Buried under deeper ground (uh)
Feeling trapped and suffocated by life's challenges
If death is what it seems
Questioning the true nature of death
Why is it so vividly portrayed within my dreams?
Wondering why death is such a prominent theme in one's subconscious
Fear of understanding, the Devil's running his course
Being afraid to face the truth about life and its challenges
Hatred's not received, it's coming straight from the source
Realizing that negativity originates from within oneself
Mind's full of greed, exposing your benefactors
Acknowledging that selfishness and desire can cause harm to others
Backwards, pace backwards, effort is superficial
Feeling like progress is meaningless and futile
Only breaching the surface, surface upon the Earth
Feeling like there is more to life that has yet to be discovered
And flames engulf the Earth, and prized possessions, they incinerate
Recognizing that material possessions are temporary and can be lost at any time
This is far beyond any director tried to demonstrate
Acknowledging that the reality of life is much more complex and unpredictable than any movie or show can portray
See the record, here's the record, take the record, set it straight
Telling the listener to pay attention to the truth and set things right
Perplexed, only receive slumber when at Heaven's gates
Feeling confused and unsure about life, finding comfort only in the thought of dying and reaching heaven
And this is fairly simple for your breath, try and contemplate
Suggesting that the listener take a moment to reflect and think about the meaning of life
Your conversates, hesitate and navigate your inner traits
Encouraging the listener to be mindful of their thoughts and actions and how they affect others
Back to a time where minds were just matter
Reflecting on a time when life was simpler and people were less concerned with material possessions
If you stated opinions, then bones would begin to shatter
Acknowledging that expressing oneself can come with consequences and backlash
It didn't matter back then 'cause there was no reacting, acting up
Recognizing that people used to have more freedom to express themselves without causing an uproar
Chevy in black, Acuras
Describing the cars that people used to drive in the past
Accurate facts put the black, in fact, if you thought that
Playing on words to say that the truth about life is not always clear and straightforward
You are free, you should disregard that, all facts
Suggesting that the listener should not take their freedom for granted and be aware of the consequences of their actions
Young X'ster, call me a young Dexter
Introducing himself and making a reference to the TV show 'Dexter'
My hypothesis is death ain't shit
Expressing the belief that death is not something to be feared or worried about
I'd rather die than be alive in this life
Expressing dissatisfaction and frustration with life's challenges and hardships
Honestly full of trife and strife, uh, Jah
Acknowledging the difficulties of life and reaching out to God for guidance and support
Hey there you
Addressing someone again
Try to stand up on your own two feet, and, stumblin'
Encouraging the listener to keep trying to overcome their obstacles, even if they stumble along the way
Through the sky
Suggesting that anything is possible and that the listener can rise above their challenges
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jahseh Onfroy, Laura Pauline Amanda Mvula, Steven James Brown, Tiu Duwane Sosefo
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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