voice memo 6: changes
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Alright, so, here, I could do some crazy shit
So, alright, we write it together
What I'm gonna do is, we gon' come up with, um
We gon' come up with like 3 or 4 tracks
And then me and you gon' decide which ones we want
Okay
And we gon', if there is a track that you want, that I want
We'll do rock paper scissors
Aight bet haha
Yeah, so that way we don't have to, you know what I'm saying?
Hell yeah
Um, we'll do that and then we'll write the songs together, um
Mhm-mhm
And then whatever one, um, whatever one we come up with
And we see
Yes sir

Baby, I don't understand this
I can't take this damage
Don't worry, it's gon' be more, I'm gon' put more on it
But it's gon' have to be like
Oh, you know how to play keys?
I know how to do what you know how to do
Aight there it go, go ahead
Oh, so I know what you tryna do
You tryna do this, look
Ooh, it's gon' be at the end tho
You're crazy, I can't stand it
My heart can't take this damage
And the way I feel, can't manage, ooh
And I don't understand it
Also look, so it's
Here so it's
It's just these four
Aight so try and remember that
Oh what we'll do is, we'll just record this part
And then we'll come back to it (mhm-mhm)
So baby, I don't understand it
So baby, I don't understand it
This damage
This way I feel, can't manage
Baby, I don't under-
That shit fire
Okay so, alright so the intro
So we can't start like that, right?
So we have to start
No, no, this part, look so
'Cause we can't just come in realistically
We can't just come in, "Baby I don't understand it"
Why not?
Do you think we can?
Why not?
Does it have a metronome on?
Baby, I don't- baby, I don't understand this
You're changing, I can't stand it
This heart can't take this damage
And the way I feel, can't manage
Ooh, baby, I don't understand this
You're changing, I can't stand it
My heart can't take this damage
And the way I feel, can't manage
Ooh, baby, I don't understand this

Oh, how it feels
Turn away, (?)
Findin' out ways how to manage
Girl you know I can't really have it
Okay, so, alright, so
You like that? And then I, and then we could come back
I could leave it open, so, alright
Robbie you can hear me right?
Yeah? Good! Alright, so look, this is what I'm gonna do
I'm gonna record the keys
And then I want you to record this so
It's recording now right?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of XXXTENTACION's song "Voice Memo 6: Changes" depict an intimate and collaborative recording session between XXXTENTACION and his producer, Robbie. The conversation captured in the lyrics illustrates the duo brainstorming and discussing the creative process of making music. They talk about coming up with multiple tracks and deciding which ones they want to pursue together. They even playfully suggest using rock-paper-scissors to settle disagreements over track choices. The song captures a candid behind-the-scenes moment, revealing the artist's collaborative approach to music-making.


Line by Line Meaning

Alright, so, here, I could do some crazy shit
I have the ability to do something unconventional and extraordinary


So, alright, we write it together
Let's collaborate on writing the songs


What I'm gonna do is, we gon' come up with, um
I propose that we brainstorm and create several tracks


We gon' come up with like 3 or 4 tracks
Let's generate around 3 to 4 songs


And then me and you gon' decide which ones we want
You and I will select the ones we prefer


Okay
Sure, let's do it


And we gon', if there is a track that you want, that I want
If there's a track we both desire


We'll do rock paper scissors
We'll use rock paper scissors to decide


Aight bet haha
Alright, let's do it


Yeah, so that way we don't have to, you know what I'm saying?
This method avoids any disagreements or conflicts between us


Hell yeah
Definitely


Um, we'll do that and then we'll write the songs together, um
We'll use this process and then work collaboratively on the songwriting


Mhm-mhm
Yes, I agree


And then whatever one, um, whatever one we come up with
Whenever we finalize one


And we see
After evaluating


Yes sir
Indeed, exactly


Baby, I don't understand this
Darling, I can't comprehend this situation


I can't take this damage
The emotional harm is too overwhelming


Don't worry, it's gon' be more, I'm gon' put more on it
Don't fret, I will intensify the expression even further


But it's gon' have to be like
However, it needs to have a certain quality


Oh, you know how to play keys?
Oh, are you skilled at playing the piano?


I know how to do what you know how to do
I possess the same abilities as you


Aight there it go, go ahead
Alright, now proceed


Oh, so I know what you tryna do
Now I understand your intention


You tryna do this, look
You're attempting to do this, observe


Ooh, it's gon' be at the end tho
Ah, it will be placed towards the conclusion


You're crazy, I can't stand it
You're remarkably talented, I can't handle it


My heart can't take this damage
My emotions are unable to endure this pain


And the way I feel, can't manage, ooh
The intensity of my emotions is overwhelming


And I don't understand it
I simply can't comprehend it


Also look, so it's
Furthermore, observe, it is


Here so it's
In this particular place, it is


It's just these four
It comprises only these four


Aight so try and remember that
Okay, so please remember that


Oh what we'll do is, we'll just record this part
Oh, we'll simply record this segment


And then we'll come back to it (mhm-mhm)
And later we can return to it


So baby, I don't understand it
So darling, I can't comprehend it


That shit fire
That's extremely impressive


Okay so, alright so the intro
Alright, so let's discuss the introduction


So we can't start like that, right?
We shouldn't begin in that manner, correct?


So we have to start
So we need to commence


No, no, this part, look so
No, not this part, look


'Cause we can't just come in realistically
Because we can't just start abruptly


We can't just come in, 'Baby I don't understand it'
We can't just jump right into 'Baby I don't understand it'


Why not?
What is the reason?


Do you think we can?
Do you believe it's possible?


Why not?
Why not?


Does it have a metronome on?
Does it include a metronome?


Baby, I don't- baby, I don't understand this
Darling, I can't- darling, I can't comprehend this


You're changing, I can't stand it
You're transforming, it's unbearable


This heart can't take this damage
This heart can't bear this emotional harm


And the way I feel, can't manage
I can't handle the intensity of my emotions


Ooh, baby, I don't understand this
Oh, darling, I can't comprehend this


You're changing, I can't stand it
You're transforming, it's unbearable


My heart can't take this damage
My heart can't bear this emotional harm


And the way I feel, can't manage
I can't handle the intensity of my emotions


Ooh, baby, I don't understand this
Oh, darling, I can't comprehend this


Oh, how it feels
Oh, the sensation it brings


Turn away, (?)
Avoid acknowledging, (?)


Findin' out ways how to manage
Discovering strategies to cope


Girl you know I can't really have it
Girl, you know I can't truly possess it


Okay, so, alright, so
Alright, so, I understand now


You like that? And then I, and then we could come back
Do you approve of that? Then we can revisit it


I could leave it open, so, alright
I can keep it open-ended, so, okay


Robbie you can hear me right?
Robbie, can you hear me, right?


Yeah? Good! Alright, so look, this is what I'm gonna do
Yes? Great! Alright, listen, here's my plan


I'm gonna record the keys
I'm going to record the piano melody


And then I want you to record this so
And then I want you to record this part


It's recording now right?
Is it currently recording?




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy, John Cunningham, Rakim Allen

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Mia


on NUMB

I love this song but you got the lyrics wrong, it’s “the pain you seem to give, my friend” not I

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R.I.P. XXXTENTACION

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on Look at Me!

FIRE

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“Don't cry because he died.” “Smile because he was born.” Copied.

Elijah


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I like the song the best is so fire my speaker almost busted cause of the 8o8 and the kicks

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