Daydream
Y.E.S. Lyrics
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Love is what I'm rolling nigga
Smoke until the morning
Smoke to keep me going
Rowing down the river
River made of liquor
Headed for my liver
I hope love's a swimma
I'm trynna get ahead
I'm trynna get this bread
I'm trynna get some head
I'm damned if I do
I'm damned if I don't
It's "Holla fuck the world" with my chest full of smoke
My mind's in the Matrix
Talking to blue faces
Got some niggas hatin'
You should see their faces
Why can't they just face it, admit that I'm amazing
I know that I'm greatness, I'll prove it just be patient
I'm up till 6 in the morning, my mind's done turned a poet
This my Death Note, choppas what I let go like I got a trench coat
& I'm riding round, wit my fucking slime
Yeah you bet I'll slide thru
Ain't a thing bringin me down today
No way
No, no, no way Jose
The lyrics of Y.E.S. song Daydream seem to be about the rapper grappling with the complexities of his life and the things he is smoking and rolling refer to love. He is smoking in order to keep going and get ahead, but he is also aware of the potential toll it could take on his body, hence his reference to a river headed for his liver. The line "I hope love's a swimmer" suggests that he is holding on to hope that love can overcome the difficulties he is facing in his life.
However, he also seems to be struggling with feelings of damnation and fear of failure. He feels trapped in his own mental matrix, but his determination to succeed and prove himself as greatness keeps him going. He also seems aware that people are hating on him, but he challenges them to admit that he is amazing. He feels that his talent and hard work will eventually pay off, and he is willing to stay up all night working on his music to make it happen.
The song ends on a positive note, with him declaring that nothing can bring him down today. It seems like he is determined to keep pushing through the obstacles in his life and emerge victorious.
Line by Line Meaning
Love is what I'm smoking nigga
I find love as my drug of choice and I'm willing to do anything for it.
Love is what I'm rolling nigga
Love is the fuel that drives me and keeps me going.
Smoke until the morning
I'm indulging in this love, whatever it may be, until the wee hours of the morning.
Smoke to keep me going
I use this love to keep me focused and motivated to keep pushing forward.
Rowing down the river
I'm navigating my way through life, going with the flow and taking things as they come.
River made of liquor
The path I'm on is lined with temptation and excess, but I'm willing to take the risk.
Headed for my liver
This lifestyle may have consequences, but I'm not worried about them right now.
I hope love's a swimma
I hope that this love will carry me through whatever happens next and keep me afloat.
But hope is dead
I'm starting to lose faith in this love and its ability to help me.
I'm trynna get ahead
I'm focused on achieving my goals and making something of myself.
I'm trynna get this bread
I'm working hard to make money and support myself.
I'm trynna get some head
I'm also interested in hooking up with someone for a physical release.
I'm damned if I do
No matter what I choose, there will be consequences.
I'm damned if I don't
Not making a decision is also a decision with potential consequences.
It's "Holla fuck the world" with my chest full of smoke
I'm feeling rebellious and carefree, ready to take on anything that comes my way.
My mind's in the Matrix
I'm feeling like I'm trapped in a world that's not real or true.
Talking to blue faces
I'm talking to people who don't understand me or my situation.
Got some niggas hatin'
There are people out there who don't like me or what I'm doing.
You should see their faces
Their expressions show how much they disapprove of me and everything I stand for.
Why can't they just face it, admit that I'm amazing
I wish they would recognize my talent and potential instead of hating on me.
I know that I'm greatness, I'll prove it just be patient
I'm confident in my abilities and I know that it's only a matter of time before I prove myself to the world.
I'm up till 6 in the morning, my mind's done turned a poet
I'm up late at night, inspired by my emotions and experiences to create poetry.
This my Death Note, choppas what I let go like I got a trench coat
I'm ready to take on anyone who opposes me, even if it means using violent means to do so.
& I'm riding round, wit my fucking slime
I'm surrounded by people who are loyal to me and have my back no matter what.
Yeah you bet I'll slide thru
I'll take on any challenge or opportunity that comes my way.
Ain't a thing bringin me down today
I'm feeling invincible and unstoppable, with nothing standing in my way.
No way
I'm not letting anything get in the way of my success and happiness.
No, no, no way Jose
I'm determined and focused on achieving my goals, no matter what anyone else thinks or says.
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Written by: Erick Montoya
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