Coastin'
Zion I and K.Flay Lyrics


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When life brings trouble
You can fight or run away
I have no struggle
Relax watch me float away
I'm coastin'
I'm coastin' on a dream
I'm coastin'
This one's for you and me

Not to set trip but my car jets west
As I drift over cliff
The sunset yes
It's me and myself
I needed a rest
The windows down breathin' deep in my chest
I used to feel hopeless
Now I feel so rare
Seats lean back
Can't see my chair
See my eyes reflect in the sky
I feel so divine givin' thanks I'm alive
'Cause we came a long way since our days in the A
Sleepless nights was tryna get right
Now I just glide
Wind in my sails
I toast to the ocean
She balance my scales
West coastin'
Got the breeze at my left
Believe in me black
When life do you wack
Stay focused
True indeed it's a fact
When those hard times come love will bring you right back

When life brings trouble
You can fight or run away
I have no struggle
Relax watch me float away
I'm coastin'
I'm coastin' on a dream
I'm coastin'
This one's for you and me

Now some pop bottles, some chase models
As if it's all live, primetime, the Apollo
Mighty big pill too many can't swallow
The pain got 'em trippin' off things feelin' hollow
Weight in my brain
Spittin' my slang
'Cause I don't wanna I don't wanna go insane
I'm forward on my mission now I'm deep in the game
Got my speakers on blast while I'm switching the lanes
Stay low-pro kinfolk
Started out at Kinko's
Ten years later out to Vegas on a G4
The seats bucket when we puff puff pass
Passports in my luggage got my beats on smash
Attitude of a winner that's some VMA
So we feel like its summer anywhere that I lay
Ay, it's C.A. To the day that we out
Stay strong through the struggle that's what life is about

When life brings trouble
You can fight or run away
I have no struggle
Relax watch me float away
I'm coastin'
I'm coastin' on a dream
I'm coastin'
This one's for you and me

La la la lada
La la la lada
La la la lada
La dee da
La la la lada
La la la lada




La la la lada
La dee da

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Zion I and K.Flay's song Coastin' are about finding peace and relaxation amidst the chaos of life. The song encourages listeners to not fight against troubles, but instead to take a step back and let go, giving in to their dreams and aspirations. The line "I'm coastin' on a dream" suggests that the singer is taking a break from reality and living in a world of their own creation.


The first verse describes the singer's car journey towards the west coast, where they find peace in the beautiful scenery of the sunset. The singer reflects on their past struggles and the progress they've made since then. "Wind in my sails, I toast to the ocean, she balances my scales" suggests that the power of nature and the sea provides a sense of balance and calm for the singer.


The second verse contrasts the singer's journey with the shallow and materialistic lifestyles of others, highlighted by the lines "some pop bottles, some chase models." The singer chooses to focus on their own path and goals, following their dreams with dedication and perseverance.


Overall, Coastin' encourages listeners to slow down and appreciate the beauty of life, rather than constantly striving for material success.


Line by Line Meaning

When life brings trouble
Life can be hard and we face difficulties


You can fight or run away
In the face of trouble, you can either confront it or avoid it


I have no struggle
I am not burdened by any difficulties


Relax watch me float away
I am relaxed and carefree, watching my worries float away


I'm coastin'
I am taking it easy, going with the flow


I'm coastin' on a dream
I am pursuing my dreams without a care in the world


This one's for you and me
My success is for both of us to enjoy


Not to set trip but my car jets west
I am not trying to show off, but I am driving west


As I drift over cliff
I am driving along a cliff and enjoying the view


The sunset yes
I love the beauty of the sunset


It's me and myself
I am alone and enjoying my own company


I needed a rest
I needed a break from the stress of life


The windows down breathin' deep in my chest
I am breathing in the fresh air through my open car windows


I used to feel hopeless
In the past, I felt like I had no hope


Now I feel so rare
Now I feel special and unique


Seats lean back
My car seats are in a reclined position


Can't see my chair
I am so relaxed that I can't see my own seat


See my eyes reflect in the sky
I can see my own eyes reflected in the sky


I feel so divine givin' thanks I'm alive
I feel grateful and blessed to be alive


'Cause we came a long way since our days in the A
We have made a lot of progress since our early days


Sleepless nights was tryna get right
We had many sleepless nights trying to get our lives on track


Now I just glide
Now I am relaxed and things seem to be going smoothly


Wind in my sails
I am being propelled forward by a force beyond my control


I toast to the ocean
I am raising a glass to the vast ocean that surrounds me


She balance my scales
The ocean helps keep me balanced


West coastin'
I am enjoying the West Coast lifestyle


Got the breeze at my left
The wind is blowing from my left and I can feel it


Believe in me black
I have confidence in myself


When life do you wack
When life hits you hard


Stay focused
Stay focused on your goals


True indeed it's a fact
It is a true fact that staying focused is key


Now some pop bottles, some chase models
Some people celebrate with alcohol and seek attention from others


As if it's all live, primetime, the Apollo
As if they are performing on a big stage in front of a live audience


Mighty big pill too many can't swallow
Some people try to cope with their problems through substance abuse


The pain got 'em trippin' off things feelin' hollow
The pain they feel is causing them to feel empty inside


Weight in my brain
I feel burdened by my own thoughts


Spittin' my slang
Expressing myself in my own unique way


'Cause I don't wanna I don't wanna go insane
I don't want to lose my mind


I'm forward on my mission now I'm deep in the game
I am pursuing my goals and have made progress


Got my speakers on blast while I'm switching the lanes
I am blasting my music and changing lanes while driving


Stay low-pro kinfolk
Stay humble and close to your family and friends


Started out at Kinko's
I started small and worked my way up


Ten years later out to Vegas on a G4
After ten years of hard work, I can afford to travel on a private jet to Vegas


The seats bucket when we puff puff pass
The seats in the car are shaking when we smoke and pass the joint around


Passports in my luggage got my beats on smash
I am ready to travel with my music playing loudly


Attitude of a winner that's some VMA
I have a positive attitude and feel like a winner, like someone who has won a VMA award


So we feel like its summer anywhere that I lay
I feel so good that I feel like I am on summer vacation no matter where I am


Ay, it's C.A. To the day that we out
We are from California and proud of it


Stay strong through the struggle that's what life is about
Life can be hard, but we should stay strong and keep going


La la la lada
Nonsensical lyrics to the song's chorus


La dee da
More nonsensical lyrics to the song's chorus




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANTHONY ANDERSON, KRISTINE FLAHERTY, STEPHEN GAINES

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Comments from YouTube:

@anthonytruman

RIP Zumbi. I will continue playing your music forever. Thank you for spreading positive energy through your music and lyrics it always helped me feel better ❀

@AnotherDimension01

I just saw him at an amazing bbq concert, so fuckin sad!

@townbizz2361

Same here bruh bruh, my daughter loves this song bcuz I always play it.

@samuelarevalo4861

Third rock from space will continue to bring forth your words and message long live zumbi!πŸ₯ΊπŸ₯Ί

@nurturedroots

How did he die? I had no idea πŸ˜” he is in Zion , why do the good go so early πŸ˜•

@fariin2174

@@nurturedroots covid if I remember correctly

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@DJ-gy2wm

Had to revisit this one. RIP Zumbi

@ImmaRealGuy

RIP ZUMBI you will be missed forever. thank you for this music , it helped me when my heart was hurting

@lukehuber4522

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@YaTaqwa14

I remember listening to this song, before I spiraled into really deep depression... and now that I'm finally recovering this song fills me up with so many happy memories that I feel more than alive. I love this song.

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