Revelation
youth a.d. Lyrics


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(Hmm)
(Mmm)
(Been in the making)
(I got the revelation)
Yo
I see some people around
I see ‘em all in my spot
I’m takin over the game
And I’m coming straight for the top
I don’t know why they don’t fear me
I think it’s because they don’t hear me
I think that maybe they see it just maybe a little too clearly
I think they see the potential of greatness that’s living inside ah me
I think they see competition if ever I let that shit outta me
I think they know what it is
That’s why they try to say “Hi” to me
I think that shit is a cover up 'cause I am who they be trynna be
I think they see the potential in me that they couldn’t deliver
Shining so effortless
I got the key and they scared of me unlocking who they consider
To be TBE—The Best Ever ever to ever do it
I just need one opportunity, so who is trynna come through wit it?
Nobody; YOU
Better know what to do with it
The truth
Ain’t nobody bouta help you get it
I spent all of this time
In this business
I put all of this dedication in this
And what I got out is some lessons learned
Ain’t nobody gon help you to win this (Aye)
Build your table then build up your bridges
That’s the only way they see the vision (Aye)
Ain’t no interrupting let me finish
You the type that gotta go get your riches
God gave a gift to you; make a decision
Are you gon' use it to conquer the mission
Are you gon' faith it like that’s your religion
Are you gon' speak until they finally listen
Do you believe in spite of they opinions
Are you gon’ show up? It’s YOU that's been missing
You've been what’s missing
You got the key that means you got the ticket
You said "Just let it be" on that last ending
And now you right back here to try it again
It’s your time to claim it; I know that you feel it
2016 knew that you was the realist
3 in the making to see what the deal is
In 2019 girl you gon' be the illest
Gon' be the illest
Ring the alarm like they know what the drill is
All that you conquer to get to the millions
And all you been scraping to see what a meal is
Let it be
Let it out
Let it free
Let it go
Then you’ll see
(Aye)
That light so bright inside
Remember to be it
(Aye)
Took you some time believing
Now you agree that (Aye)
The key was being the everything that you needed (Aye)
Never knew how to feed it
(Aye )
Been
Hustling, dreaming
These plots
A bitch been scheming
But hey
This is my reason
I don’t give up
I been fighting for something
Put me through hell, man that shit ain’t bout nothing
Give me an inch, Ima make it a hunnit
Stayed down and prayed up; it’s how bad I want it
I been at the bottom; it’s what I got from it
That gave me the savage I needed to hunt it
I hit a lick and I told em to run it back
Ha
They gon' run it
I got the revelation
20 plus
I been in the making
I got the revelation
20 plus
I been in the making
I got the revelation
20 plus
I been in the making
I got the revelation




20 plus
I been in the making

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Revelation" by Youth A.D. express the individuality and rebellion of four young men who are broken, hurting and fed up with their circumstances. The chorus declares a desire for freedom from formal education and societal expectations, seeking to live life on their own terms as they await the revelation of the purpose of their existence. The verses tell stories of pain, abuse, rebellion, drug use, and suicidal thoughts, and each rapper expresses his discontent with the authority figures and social structures that have failed them. The overall message of the song is that the youth need to be heard, understood, and recognized as individuals with unique experiences.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't want to go to school, I don't need no education
I don't agree with the conventional system of learning and don't believe it is necessary for my success.


I don't want to be like you, I don't want to save the nation
I don't want to conform to societal expectations and be a part of a larger movement.


I just want to live my life, everyday a celebration
I want to live in the moment and enjoy every day without worrying about the future.


One day I'ma leave this world, I'm waiting for the revelation
I know that my time on Earth is temporary and I am excited for what comes next.


I want to kill myself! I'm still debating
I am struggling with suicidal thoughts and am unsure of what to do next.


In front of a baptist church, masturbating
I am going through a crisis of faith and am acting out in inappropriate ways.


Praying to Satan, think I'm crazy cause I smoke crack
I have turned to drugs and dark beliefs to cope with my problems and people judge me for it.


My poor grandmother, God bless her soul
I feel sorry for my grandmother who has a terminal illness and is waiting to pass away.


The bitch got AIDS (aww) she just waiting to die of a cold
My grandmother is suffering from AIDS and even a simple cold could cause her death.


No matter how bad the beating, I went to school cheating
I was willing to do anything, even cheat, to pass my classes.


My dad whooped my ass at a PTA meeting
My abusive father publicly humiliated and physically punished me at a school meeting.


When I had the gall to go I just couldn't do it
I was scared and intimidated to go to school and didn't feel like I belonged there.


It was like isolating myself was healthy
I felt like being alone and withdrawing from society was the best way to deal with my problems.


Compelled me to excel when school it failed me
My struggles with school motivated me to succeed despite the challenges.


Expelled me and when the principal would tell me
I was kicked out of school and even authority figures didn't believe in me.


I made my first million and counted it
Despite my difficult upbringing and being expelled from school, I was able to achieve financial success.


I was raised with a rifle and mask
I had a violent upbringing and was taught to use weapons to solve problems.


Far as probation, fuck peeing in cups
I don't care about the consequences of my actions and am willing to violate my probation terms.


You could tell I wasn't lenient, a disobedient
I was a rebellious child who didn't follow the rules.


This nice beautiful house ma, it don't mean shit
Despite having material possessions, my home life is dysfunctional and unhappy.


I'm sick of this, I wish on Christmas
I am fed up with my life and want to escape from it.


Burn out youngsta niggas now hitting on him
Other troubled youth are now bullying and abusing someone who is already struggling.


It's apparent that my parents weren't parents at all
My parents were neglectful and didn't provide me with a stable upbringing.


That's why I blew out my brains and murdered you all
I felt like my only option was to commit suicide and harm others in the process.




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Written by: Kumari Upshaw

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