You and me, why are we living in retrograde
Loving me, losing me, driving without a break
Going full speed ahead never without a fight
Running red lights
Running red lights
Oh, Oh, no turning …
[Chorus]
Trust issues got me being cautious
Not friendly – niggas rolling swishers
Do I wanna hit it – not really
Blood in the streets for any one of my niggas
I’m ridin solo – …
[Hook:]
I’m kissing styrofoam
You know what I be on
Thats what I be on
She know what I be on
Who know what I be on
Thats what I be on
Baby move along
I keep moving …
He’s still driving that 1970 hand-me-down truck
And he’s still wearing that red and black jersey
Waiting for the band to start up
He’s still showing up twenty late, finding hearts and rules …
You know I’m gonna hit it on the radio
You know I’m gonna put it on my video
I know you gon’ be turning up the volume
I know you wanna split me …
Lately, I’ve been, I’ve been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things we could be 1
But baby, I’ve been, I’ve been praying hard
Said no more counting dollars
We’ll be counting stars 2
Yeah we’ll be counting stars
[Verse 1]
I see this life, like a swinging vine
Swing my heart across the line 3
And in my face is flashing signs 4
Seek it out and ye’ shall find 5
Old, but I’m not that old 6
Young, but I’m not that bold 7
And I don’t think the world is sold
On just doing what we’re told 8
I-I-I-I feel something so right
Doing the wrong thing 9
I-I-I-I feel something so wrong
Doing the right thing
I could lie, could lie, could lie
Everything that kills me makes me feel alive 10
[Chorus x2]
[Verse 2]
I feel the love and I feel it burn
Down this river, every turn 11
Hope is our four-letter word 12
Make that money, watch it burn 13
Old, but I’m not that old
Young, but I’m not that bold 14
And I don’t think the world is sold
On just doing what we’re told 15
I-I-I-I feel something so wrong
Doing the right thing 16
I could lie, could lie, could lie
Everything that drowns me makes me wanna fly 17
[Chorus x2]
[Bridge x4]
Take that money
Watch it burn 18
Sink in the river
The lessons I’ve learned 19
[Interlude]
Everything that kills me, makes feel alive… 20
[Chorus x2]
[Bridge x4]
1The artist says that lately there is so much to think about especially in regards to the future and possible future outcomes.
He has felt the need to seek answers and he hopes that from now on instead of constantly worrying and focusing on money matters, maybe he and his partner should be marveling at the wonders that the universe has to offer.
He finds that life and its dealings shift constantly. At each turn of the swinging vine there are new challenges or goals to be met, but he can also lighten up and enjoy the swinging.
Here he states that on his face one can read the turmoil going through his mind as he ponders life.
This is a line from the Bible, where Jesus advised his followers that they will only find what they are looking only if they search for it first.
The artist says that he is at a crossroad, he is older yet not that old.
It is expected that the young are generally bold but he says that although he is young, he lacks some element of courage to achieve some of his goals.
He also believes that not everyone agrees with the idea of towing the line because some people will always rebel from certain statements or activities.
Here he clarifies that he is doing something that is not in line with what society would expect but he is having a great time through his rebellious phase.
The artist says that instead of feeling the need to lie he will just let it all out there. In other words to hurt, one must feel pain and in the same way, it is when he is threatened with loss of life, either physically or psychologically that he feels rejuvenated and his overcomes his challenges.
He feels appreciated and it touches him deep within and this love can be felt at every turn.
Hope is just word for some, but for them, the word hope symbolizes everything.
The artist sings that they will make money and then spend it, fast. This line supports the first verse that money is not everything in this life.
These two lines reflect being caught in a junction, possibly midlife and being young and wanting to make a move but lacking the necessary courage or experience.
He repeats that not everyone on this planet will follow the dotted life as some people excel because they go off the rails.
Having broken away from societal expectations, he is able to live life on his terms although it is frowned upon by members of the society.
Instead of lying he admits that he loves the thrill of living on the edge.
Here he talks of making money and watching it disappear rapidly through life’s cracks.
He uses this phrase to mean that experience has been the best teacher.
He then finishes with a reminder that by living on the edge, it is when one truly lives.
1 user explanation and meaning
Anonymous *
I feel so right doing the wrong thing. I feel so wrong doing the right thing. Sounds like he lets his lower nature (or the flesh) call the shots in his life, and does not live/walk in the Spirit, or live by the laws of God or the universe. He would rather feed his flesh, lust, greed, animalistic tendencies, lower nature (do whatsoever thou wilt-Satanist Creed) etc…. than to live by the higher nature of God and mankind.