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Whether you get it off merit or inherit it
It doesn't matter whether you earned your wealth or were born into it

Off your parents' inheritance
If you were born into wealth, it can be easy to take it for granted

Whatever's in your hands, you will perish with
No matter how much wealth or possessions you have, you can't take them with you when you die

And that goes just as much for me, ain't being arrogant
This applies to the singer as well, and they're not trying to come off as haughty or superior

Don't walk around with the heir about him no matter where I went
They don't want to act entitled or arrogant due to their wealth, no matter where they travel

From the city, but when he left, it start to get him stressed
Leaving the city where they grew up has caused some stress and anxiety

Time was well spent, but I'm hell-bent on tearing down the bricks
Although they have fond memories of their past, they are determined to move forward and make changes

So I could see the skeleton, New York what make it where it is
They want to get to the root of what makes New York City what it is today

The workers carrying bricks, the women bearing kids
The hardworking individuals who built and grew the city are important and should be appreciated

Are you hearing this?
Do you understand this message?

This what you looking for? Then here it is
If this is what you're searching for, then here it is - an honest and insightful view on life

Just apparent y'all don't care a bit
It seems like many people don't truly care about anything meaningful

Y'all don't cherish shit but a six pack and a pair of kicks
People often value material possessions, like beer and shoes, more than anything else

Shit, only use for your opposable thumbs is
The only thing some people seem to use their hands for is throwing things away

To dispose of your ones
They're throwing away their money and not valuing it

Ain't saying I ain't getting fly too, but on a budget
The singer also enjoys looking good, but they're doing it within their means

And I ain't gonna lie to you about why I want it
They're not going to pretend that they don't care about their appearance, but they're also not going to prioritize it over everything else

Fuck it, what have I become?
They're questioning who they are and what they're valuing in life

What is it I'm running from?
They feel like they're running away from something, but they're not quite sure what

Why is it I'm asking you?
They're asking the listener for help in figuring out what they're struggling with

What's it I have to do?
They're trying to figure out what their purpose is and what actions they should take

I've been sonning sons since the first son of a gun
They have been offering guidance and advice to those younger than them for a long time

Since the first someone's tongue the expression was uttered from
This has been going on since the beginning of time

What I sung make youngins feel even younger than they was
The singer's music has a youthful energy that resonates with young people

Like they wasn't just sitting in a tub, but with a rubber duck
Their music makes people feel carefree and playful, like they're children again

Giving them enough tough love and you still stuck up
Even when they're trying to offer constructive criticism, some people remain stubborn and stuck in their ways

Y'all still fucked up, so at this point it's become tough love
Despite the singer's best efforts, some people are still in a bad place and need some tough love to move forward

But trust, it could get much more rough
If people don't start making changes, things could get even worse

Get torn up, suffering from cuts 'cause you was drunk
People can make bad decisions when they're intoxicated that can lead to physical harm

Not remembering from what and plus you was concussed
They may not even remember what happened due to the severity of their injury

Sussed out, woke up, don't know where you was
When they finally come to, they're disoriented and confused

Enough coveting the club
It's time to stop focusing on material possessions and superficial experiences like going to nightclubs

Time to finally find something you love
It's time to pursue something that truly brings joy and fulfillment

I've been rummaging, wondering what
The singer has been searching and questioning what they want out of life

Think I saw something from above, I was stunned
They may have had a spiritual experience that revealed something important to them

But didn't know what to trust
They're not sure if they can trust this revelation, or if it's just their imagination

In the city, can't see the difference from a pigeon and a dove
In urban environments, it can be hard to differentiate between different types of birds and therefore, different kinds of people

But something told me this was different and it was
Despite this, they felt like a particular experience or feeling was unique and important

Uh, when it's all dried up, all of a sudden, here comes the flood
When everything seems hopeless and desolate, there can still be a surge of positive emotion that comes unexpectedly

Led astray, bed was made, but I ain't laying in it
They may have made bad decisions in the past, but they refuse to let those decisions define them

Can't let it end this way, I'm saving it for another time
They're not ready to give up or quit, they want to keep trying and finding new opportunities

And another way, I wanna say a couple more things
They feel like they have more to share, more to offer

If I can pull a couple strings, can I get another day?
If they can find a way to make more time for themselves, they want to keep chasing their dreams and their purpose in life