Thankful
Yannone Lyrics
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Stackin' every cent, call the President
Efforts meant for everyone I ever met
Let this record set the record straight
I rebuke the hate the devil sent
Back in the day when I used to vibe with the devils men
Look.. Had to switch it up to see the success
Let me breathe and let me vent. This music shit effortless
Not a dollar to my name and I was thinkin' this is it.. Damn
Flow is different from the year we had
Non-profit in my pockets from the year we had
Barely made a dollar from the album of year it's sad
Fortunate enough to feel okay from the dreams I had
But I see it's back, let me speak at last. Got me speedin' past
Grammys and the accolades that I think I have
God damn this is great, makin' music with the feelin' that
I don't gotta prove myself to anyone cause this dream I have
In the song "Thankful," Yannone discusses his journey to success and the struggles that he had to overcome to get there. He starts off expressing his gratitude towards God, "Lord it's heaven sent, stackin' every cent." He acknowledges the effort he has put in to reach his goals, "Efforts meant for everyone I ever met," and takes a shot at his haters, "I rebuke the hate the devil sent." Yannone admits that he used to hang out with the wrong crowd, "Back in the day when I used to vibe with the devils men," but he made a change for the better, "Had to switch it up to see the success." He now finds making music "effortless" and has been working hard since a young age.
Yannone talks about his financial struggles early on, "Not a dollar to my name and I was thinkin' this is it.. Damn." He also mentions that he made little money from his first album, "Barely made a dollar from the album of year it's sad." Despite these challenges, Yannone is "fortunate enough to feel okay from the dreams [he] had." He reflects on his success, "Grammys and the accolades that I think I have," and realizes that he doesn't need to prove himself to anyone anymore. He is grateful for the life he is living and the accomplishments he has achieved.
"Thankful" is a song about the power of hard work and perseverance in the face of adversity. Yannone's unapologetic lyrics show that he is proud of where he came from and the person he has become. The song is an inspiration to anyone who has faced challenges in their life and reminds us to be grateful for the things we have.
Line by Line Meaning
Lord it's heaven sent
I feel fortunate and blessed for the opportunities that have come my way
Stackin' every cent, call the President
I am working hard to save money, and if I save enough, I can proudly call myself a millionaire
Efforts meant for everyone I ever met
Everything that I do, I do with the intention of making the lives of the people I care about better
Let this record set the record straight
I hope that through this song, people understand who I am and where I come from
I rebuke the hate the devil sent
I reject negativity that comes from within myself or outside sources
Back in the day when I used to vibe with the devils men
I used to associate with people who brought out the worst in me
Look.. Had to switch it up to see the success
I had to change who I surround myself with and how I conduct myself to achieve my goals
Let me breathe and let me vent. This music shit effortless
Writing music comes naturally to me and it's a way for me to express myself and release my emotions
I've been grindin' since a youngin' with the creese in his kicks
I've been working hard since I was a kid with no money to my name
Not a dollar to my name and I was thinkin' this is it.. Damn
I had no money and thought it was the end for me
Flow is different from the year we had
My music style has evolved since my earlier years
Non-profit in my pockets from the year we had
I didn't make any profit from my earlier albums
Barely made a dollar from the album of year it's sad
I didn't make much money from the album that won Album of the Year
Fortunate enough to feel okay from the dreams I had
I feel grateful that I am content with the life I have built for myself through hard work and pursuing my dreams
But I see it's back, let me speak at last. Got me speedin' past
Despite struggles, I am determined to speak up and move forward in my career.
Grammys and the accolades that I think I have
I am proud of my accomplishments, including the Grammy Awards I have won
God damn this is great, makin' music with the feelin' that
I am grateful to be making music from a place of genuine inspiration and passion
I don't gotta prove myself to anyone cause this dream I have
I don't feel like I need to prove myself to anyone because my dreams of becoming a successful musician have already become a reality
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Stephen Yannone, Tina Jean
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