Note To Self
elavity Lyrics


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I don’t call this talent
It’s progression, listen closely
Hear me in shadows Apex, but no legend
Pull up to a fight use my verse as a weapon
Felt down bad so I wrote “I’m sorry...
Enough positivity, ignorance now on a beat
Wanna talk my shit, run a check like I’m Velazce
Imagine me and my team riding around, while we gleam
Maybe I don’t want any throat woah
I got my girl at home woah
Freestyle then I choke woah
Elavity someone they won’t know
I need to slow it down, slow it down
I need to slow it down, slow it down
I need to slow it down, slow it down
I need to slow it down, slow it down
I need to slow it down, slow it down
I need to slow it down, slow it down
I need to slow it down, slow it down
I need to slow it down
And I’m sick of feelin' like shit, I need to get over It
I can’t help but think all about it
Frankly I’m fucked in the head, yet
Need a few deep breaths, yeah
Cause I always hold it when I’m scared, yeah
And if I’m alone won’t you come around
I’m tired of running out of words to write down
I hope I won’t let you all down
Before I’m six feet in the ground
Until then, it’s a new track every fuckin' week
I can’t stop the work, yeah I hardly even eat
I’m trying to change but I’m stuck on this repeat
Yeah my inner demons watch me try to retreat
I have the same nightmare where I’m being buried
It’s always too late, so no point in me screaming
Note to self quit dreamin'
Note to self quit overthinkin'
Again
Yeah, I need to slow it down, slow it down
I need to slow it down, slow it down
I need to slow it down, slow it down
I need to slow it down, slow it down
I need to slow it down, slow it down
I need to slow it down, slow it down




I need to slow it down, slow it down
I need to slow it down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Elavity's "Note to Self" showcase the artist's personal struggle with his inner demons and the pressure to constantly produce new tracks to feed his audience. The opening lines, "I don't call this talent, it's progression, listen closely," suggest that Elavity is aware that his success is not just a result of raw talent but also hard work and perseverance. He acknowledges the power of his music by saying, "Pull up to a fight use my verse as a weapon."


However, amidst the recognition and fame, Elavity finds himself battling with self-doubt and anxiety. He mentions feeling "down bad" and writing "I'm sorry" as a way to cope, but realizes that he needs to slow down and take care of himself. He admits to feeling stuck on a repeat cycle of inner struggles and being haunted by his demons.


Throughout the song, Elavity reminds himself through the lines "Note to self quit dreamin', Note to self quit overthinkin'," that he needs to be more present and in control of his thoughts. The chorus highlights this need for slowing down and taking deeper breaths as a way to combat anxiety and fear.


In summary, "Note to Self" is a vulnerable and introspective track that explores the complexities of an artist's mental health struggles and the pressure to keep performing.


Line by Line Meaning

I don’t call this talent
I believe my success is due to hard work and practice, not simply inherent talent.


It’s progression, listen closely
My improvement is a result of constantly progressing and advancing my skills, and it’s important to pay attention to that journey.


Hear me in shadows Apex, but no legend
I may not be a recognized legend yet, but my talent and ability can still be heard in the shadows of other successful artists.


Pull up to a fight use my verse as a weapon
I can use my music as a means of defense or attack in difficult situations.


Felt down bad so I wrote “I’m sorry...
When I am feeling low or have done something wrong, I often express myself through writing music and lyrics.


Enough positivity, ignorance now on a beat
I’m tired of trying to only focus on positive themes in my music, and I’m now embracing elements of ignorance and negativity in my music.


Wanna talk my shit, run a check like I’m Velazce
I want to be able to talk confidently about myself and my success, and prove it to others like Velazce (an artist) does.


Imagine me and my team riding around, while we gleam
I envision myself and my team riding around and enjoying success while we shine with pride and confidence.


Maybe I don’t want any throat woah
Perhaps I’m not interested in certain things that others may consider valuable or important.


I got my girl at home woah
I have a girlfriend back home who supports and inspires me.


Freestyle then I choke woah
I sometimes struggle or make mistakes when freestyling or improvising.


Elavity someone they won’t know
I am still relatively unknown as an artist, but I hope to change that with my music.


I need to slow it down, slow it down
I recognize that I am moving too fast and need to take a step back to relax and focus on my well-being.


And I’m sick of feelin' like shit, I need to get over It
I’m tired of feeling down and need to work through my issues and stop dwelling on them.


I can’t help but think all about it
My thoughts and emotions can sometimes consume me.


Frankly I’m fucked in the head, yet
I admit that I have personal struggles and mental health issues that sometimes affect my music and my life.


Need a few deep breaths, yeah
I need to take some time to breathe and relax in order to clear my mind and re-center myself.


Cause I always hold it when I’m scared, yeah
I tend to hold back or bottle up my emotions when I am scared or anxious.


And if I’m alone won’t you come around
I hope that someone will be there for me and support me even when I feel alone or isolated.


I’m tired of running out of words to write down
I sometimes struggle with finding new ideas or inspiration for my music.


I hope I won’t let you all down
I hope to live up to the expectations and support of my fans and listeners.


Before I’m six feet in the ground
I want to achieve success and make an impact on the world before I die.


Until then, it’s a new track every fuckin' week
I am dedicated to consistently producing new music and content for my fans to enjoy.


I can’t stop the work, yeah I hardly even eat
I am so focused on my music and career that I sometimes neglect my own physical needs and well-being.


I’m trying to change but I’m stuck on this repeat
I am trying to make positive changes in my life, but it’s difficult to break out of old habits and patterns.


Yeah my inner demons watch me try to retreat
My own personal struggles and inner demons often hold me back and prevent me from moving forward with my music and my life.


I have the same nightmare where I’m being buried
I have recurring fears and anxieties that continue to plague me, even in my dreams.


It’s always too late, so no point in me screaming
My fears and anxieties often feel like they’ve already consumed me, and there’s nothing left for me to do but accept them.


Note to self quit dreamin'
I need to stop simply dreaming about success and instead work harder to achieve my goals.


Note to self quit overthinkin'
I need to stop overthinking and over-analyzing my own thoughts and emotions, and instead focus on taking action and making progress.


Again
I am reminding myself of these important lessons and goals, and committing to making a change for the better.


I need to slow it down, slow it down
I continue to recognize that I need to take a step back and focus on my own well-being in order to be successful and achieve my goals.




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Written by: Dillon Cooper

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