Now and Then
Yung Siah Lyrics

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This is an exclamation to start the song.

I said once upon a time it was a youngin who was stuck in the dirt
There was a time when a young person was stuck in a difficult situation.

He had a dream but never put in the work
Although he had a dream, he didn't put in the effort to make it a reality.

Plus he fighting through depression ain't no question he goin smile when it hurts
In addition to dealing with depression, he forces himself to smile even when he's in pain.

Looking for himself now he on the search
He is currently searching for his true identity.

Tried to push him back its soo ironic how we always end up in first
Although attempts were made to hold him back, it's ironic that he always ends up succeeding.

Steady preaching time to take them to church
He continuously emphasizes the importance of taking action and making progress.

He ain't neva trust nobody they the same so now we staying alert
He never trusted anyone because he believes people are all the same, so he remains cautious.

We goin make it and I know it for sure
He is confident that they will succeed.

And now we got it going on he been working all along
They have made progress because he has been working tirelessly.

I sit back and let them judge but I won't let them do me wrong
He allows others to judge him, but he won't allow their judgment to affect him negatively.

Cuz I know we going up and we goin make it to the throne
He is certain that they will rise to success and reach a position of power.

And I'm tryna stay away but won't nobody leave me lone
He wants to distance himself from others, but nobody gives him space.

He been sitting all alone feeling pain up in his soul
He has been feeling lonely and experiencing emotional pain.

Got me feeling like a dog cuz we goin make it to the bone
He feels like a determined dog that will achieve success no matter what.

He been wearing crooked smiles like he listing to Cole
He pretends to be happy with fake smiles, reminiscent of someone listening to J. Cole's music.

Steady acting like he cool but don't nobody really know
He acts as if he's fine, but nobody truly understands his struggles.

And if I tell you that I love you know that I won't neva leave
If he expresses love to someone, it means he will always be there for them.

Locked up out that house so many times but now I got the keys
After facing numerous obstacles and being locked out of opportunities, he now has the means to unlock his own success.

Steady switching like the autumn they be falling like the leaves
He adapts to change like the seasons, as people come and go from his life.

They got me feeling like Rod Wave I wear my heart upon my sleeve and I can't sleep
He feels vulnerable and emotional like Rod Wave, openly showing his emotions and having difficulty sleeping.

Got me feeling like I'm Mario my brothers goin leap
He feels like a video game character, with his brothers always supporting and helping him.

Soo much anger in my heart it make it hard for me to sleep
The anger in his heart makes it difficult for him to find peace and rest.

All that fire in my heart it get to booming like a tree
The passion and determination within him grow and flourish like a booming tree.

Ima bounce out with my brothers no surrender no retreat
He will leave the challenging situation alongside his brothers, without giving up or backing down.

Look I don't gotta write, promise you it's all up off the dome
He assures that he doesn't need to write down lyrics, as he freestyles everything.

And I can see the light, cuz I had to get up my zone
He can see success ahead because he had to focus and step out of his comfort zone.

And yeah I had to fight, yeah I had to struggle on my own
He had to fight and face struggles independently.

I was living in that house but I ain't never had a home
Although he had a physical place to live, he never felt a sense of belonging or comfort.

Swear I'm always on my own
He constantly feels alone.

And I don't communicate so I be talking to the stones
Because he has difficulty communicating with others, he resorts to talking to inanimate objects, like stones.

Everybody copying I promise they my clones
Many people imitate him, making him feel like they are his clones.

I'm feeling like taking they goin send me to the throne
He believes that by surpassing those who imitate him, he will reach a position of power.

And now I'm really getting grown you can hear it in the tone
He has matured, and this change is evident in his speech and demeanor.

Really do it for them nappy headed kids who got a fro
He is motivated to succeed for the sake of children with natural, textured hair who have afros.

Cuz ain't nobody watching for the people you should know
There is a lack of attention and support for individuals who are deserving of recognition.

I'm looking for my neighbors I been going door to door
He is searching for connections and relationships within his community, actively reaching out to people.

And even in this life of sin
Despite living in a sinful world,

I'm trying to repent but they keep looking at my past but don't see I'm a better man
He is striving to seek forgiveness and change, but others only judge him based on his past without recognizing his growth.

So I'm grinding every day so I can get them dividends
He works hard every day in order to reap the rewards and benefits.

They wanting me to slip but I won't fall I gotta win
Others may wish for him to fail, but he refuses to give in and is determined to succeed.

It's now and then
The present moment is crucial and significant, as well as the past which has shaped him.