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slowthai Lyrics

Same old shit, just another day
The monotony of daily life is getting to the rapper.

I was in my head, feelin' dead, feelin' microwaved
The rapper is in a state of depression or anxiety and feels drained.

I was on the strip with the kids playin' Simon Says
Despite his inner turmoil, the rapper tries to find joy in simple pleasures.

Tyron jumped the bridge, would you do the same?
The rapper reflects on the desperation that can drive someone to make a drastic decision like suicide.

It always rains when it's sunny, never have too much money
Life is full of unexpected and contradictory circumstances, and financial stability is hard to come by.

Always had the bum knee, you will always be chubby
The rapper reflects on his own physical limitations and struggles with body image.

If you suck in your tummy when you're starin' at the mirror
Vanity and social pressure to conform to beauty standards cause people to distort their appearance.

In your eyes you kill the flicker, serial killer
This line highlights how self-criticism and self-doubt can extinguish one's inner spark.

What's a sandwich to a dinner?
The rapper questions the relative value of different experiences or lifestyles.

What's a Punto to a Bimmer?
The rapper questions the relative value of different material possessions.

Stone skimmers, day dreamers, nitpickers, misleaders, mistreat us
These are different types of people who distract or harm others instead of contributing positively to society.

Even though they need us, Ike, Tina's, fight sequence
This line references the history of domestic abuse between singer Ike Turner and his wife Tina Turner.

My demons pry feelings, die dreaming
The rapper acknowledges his inner demons and how they can prevent him from fully experiencing life.

No glass ceiling, try peelin' back layers to find meaning
The rapper encourages listeners to break through barriers and explore deeper layers of thought and emotion.

Revealing what you're given is all you're needing
This line suggests that true happiness comes from being content with what you have instead of always chasing more.

Try breathing, you might find freedom
The rapper encourages listeners to take a moment to breathe and find inner peace.

Instead of squeezing up your buttocks tryna hold the shit in
The rapper uses a vulgar metaphor to encourage listeners to let go of their fears or insecurities.

Jack the lad, only happy when they clap
This line references a British slang term for someone who seeks attention or approval from others.

Good with the bad, I'm happy being sad
The rapper is comfortable with the full spectrum of human emotion, even negative ones like sadness.

Say less, why you stressed?
The rapper questions why people feel the need to constantly express themselves or seek validation through words.

Thinkin' what's next gonna make you depressed
Constantly worrying about the future can be detrimental to one's mental health.

What's a flight without turbulence?
The rapper again questions the value of an experience without its challenges or difficulties.

A life without circumstance?
The rapper suggests that life would be meaningless without the ups and downs that shape us.

Boxing without another stance?
This line references the strategy of a boxer who adopts different stances to adapt to their opponent.

Country with no coat of arms?
The rapper questions what defines a nation's identity or character.

Estate with no dogs that bark?
This line reflects the idea that security and protection are important parts of feeling safe and comfortable.

A club with no cunts, who laugh at people tryna have a laugh?
The rapper critiques people who belittle or mock others for enjoying themselves and having fun.

What's life if we all get along?
The rapper suggests that conflict and differences are necessary for growth and progress.

No people tryna do you wrong?
The rapper suggests that struggles or obstacles can motivate us to be better and strive for more.

What's love without hate and stuff?
The rapper suggests that the presence of negative emotions or experiences can deepen one's appreciation for positive ones.

Loyalty without no trust?
The rapper highlights how important trust is for building and maintaining strong relationships.

Rick without Morty? Lil Wayne without codeine?
These are examples of things that are often paired or associated with each other.

A rapper without jewelry?
The rapper questions the value of material possessions for defining a person's worth or success.

Real person, surely
The rapper emphasizes the importance of authenticity and being true to oneself.

What's health without poorly?
The rapper suggests that good health is defined by the absence of illness or disease.

What's wealth without the poor? Please
The rapper questions the morality of wealth accumulation and suggests that poverty is intertwined with wealth.

The world we're living in, I'm tryna give you reassurance
The rapper acknowledges the difficulties of the world but also seeks to offer hope and optimism to listeners.