K.I.A
Awake The Rapper Lyrics

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Yeah

There's no reality
Exactly guessed it all
Now that the pressures gone
I′m losing breath and passing on
What ever changed

From the days you lived happily
Now you're acting lame
What the fuck is happening?
I'm the same, but I found the better me
Still playing the same old game but I chose to finally see
The difference
Old me didn′t wanna finish it, walking dead
This what happens when it diminishes
Spitter kid, killers list
This is where my minds gone
Into depths of where I kept my soul to rest and mind from
For so long, I′ve lost my head
Found when I desire death
My fire breath protect ya neck
From being such a honest guest
And on the press actin'
You slackin′ upon yo side of it
Gave up on ya dream
And ya still feelin' righteousness
Behind the scenes you just wanna give in
Don′t confide within your dreams
Check the cards ya dealin'

I′m searching for something, but nothing I keep finding
From words and losing myself
I'm runnin' just wasting my time and my life
I′m feelin′ drained and everything in my brain is
Going corrupt, in other words insane
I'm searching for something, but nothing I keep finding
From words and losing myself
I′m runnin' just wasting my time and my life
I′m feelin' drained and everything in my brain
Is going corrupt, in other words insane

Just K.I.A
Just K.I.A
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Leave me alone, g
You are not my homies
I am here but absent
Laughing acid habit
Slackin′ no I haven't
I've been dreamin′, schemin′ 'bout this rappin′
Seeking the meaning
Boy you seein' to seein′
I'm heated you freezin′
Leadin' my demons
And you still seein' no reason
I′m just tryna live but others keep tryna pull me down
Dreams bigger than the city
But you focused on your town, I′m
From the ground
Risen above this nothingness
That feeling that surrounds
When you're feeling down ′n done with it
Fuck it
I'm not taking shit today
In my head I′m already dead
K.I.A

I'm searching for something, but nothing I keep finding
From words and losing myself
I′m runnin' just wasting my time and my life
I'm feelin′ drained and everything in my brain is
Going corrupt, in other words insane
I′m searching for something, but nothing I keep finding
From words and losing myself
I'm runnin′ just wasting my time and my life
I'm feelin′ drained and everything in my brain
Is going corrupt, in other words insane

Just K.I.A
Just K.I.A
La la la-la la-la la
La la la-la la-la
La la la-la la-la la
La la la-la la-la

La la la-la la-la la
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Overall Meaning

The song K.I.A by Awake The Rapper is a powerful expression of the artist’s struggle for self-discovery and fulfillment in the midst of challenges and pressures from the world around him. The lyrics convey a sense of confusion and despair, as the artist tries to make sense of his experiences and find his place in the world. Lines such as “There’s no reality/Exactly guessed it all” and “I’m feeling drained and everything in my brain is/Going corrupt, in other words insane” suggest a deep sense of disillusionment with the world and the people in it.

Amidst this confusion, the artist finds solace in music and in his own identity as a rapper. Lines such as “I’ve been dreamin’, schemin’ ‘bout this rappin’/Seeking the meaning/Boy you seein’ to seein” emphasize the importance of creative expression and identity in the artist’s quest for self-discovery. The song ends with the repeated refrain “Just K.I.A,” which stands for “Killed In Action” and suggests a sense of defiance and strength in the face of adversity.

Overall, this song is a powerful expression of the struggles facing many artists and individuals who are searching for fulfillment and purpose in their lives. The lyrics convey a sense of deep-seated frustration and confusion, but also a sense of resilience and determination in the face of these challenges.

Line by Line Meaning

Alright, let′s do this again
Starting over, beginning again.

There's no reality
There are no objective truths in life.

Exactly guessed it all
Thought I knew everything, but was wrong.

Now that the pressures gone
With no expectations or pressure, I feel lost.

I′m losing breath and passing on
I'm struggling to keep up and feel like giving up.

What ever changed
What happened to cause this change in my life?

From the days you lived happily
When life seemed simpler and I was happier.

Now you're acting lame
Now I feel like I'm not living up to my potential and am unhappy.

What the fuck is happening?
Why is everything falling apart?

I'm the same, but I found the better me
I haven't changed who I am, but have grown and improved.

Still playing the same old game but I chose to finally see
I haven't given up, but have chosen to see things differently.

The difference
The change I see in myself.

Old me didn′t wanna finish it, walking dead
I used to feel like life wasn't worth finishing and was just going through the motions.

This what happens when it diminishes
This is what happens when your passion and motivation fade away.

Spitter kid, killers list
I'm a rapper on a list of up and coming artists to watch.

This is where my minds gone
These negative thoughts are consuming me.

Into depths of where I kept my soul to rest and mind from
I've buried my deepest thoughts and emotions, but they are resurfacing.

For so long, I′ve lost my head
I've been lost and confused for a long time.

Found when I desire death
I feel alive only when I think about taking my own life.

My fire breath protect ya neck
My words are powerful and can protect and inspire others.

From being such a honest guest
Being too honest and open can sometimes cause harm.

And on the press actin'
Pretending to be something I'm not in the public eye.

You slackin′ upon yo side of it
You're not holding up your end of the bargain or working as hard as you should be.

Gave up on ya dream
You've given up on your dreams and are content with mediocrity.

And ya still feelin' righteousness
You still feel like you're living a moral and righteous life.

Behind the scenes you just wanna give in
You're struggling behind the scenes and want to give up.

Don′t confide within your dreams
Don't trust your dreams, they can be deceiving.

Check the cards ya dealin'
Take stock of your circumstances and make the best of what you have.

I′m searching for something, but nothing I keep finding
I'm looking for answers and direction, but finding nothing that satisfies me.

From words and losing myself
I'm using words to express myself, but feel disconnected from who I am.

I′m runnin' just wasting my time and my life
I feel like I'm running in circles, wasting my time and not making progress in life.

I′m feelin′ drained and everything in my brain is
I'm exhausted and overwhelmed, and my thoughts are confusing.

Going corrupt, in other words insane
My thoughts are becoming toxic and are driving me crazy.

Leave me alone, g
I need my space and time to figure things out.

You are not my homies
I don't feel close to you or see you as a friend.

I am here but absent
I'm physically present, but emotionally absent.

Laughing acid habit
I cope with my problems through drug use.

Slackin′ no I haven't
I'm not slacking off or giving up.

I've been dreamin′, schemin′ 'bout this rappin′
I've been dreaming and planning to become a successful rapper.

Seeking the meaning
I'm searching for the meaning and purpose in this life.

Boy you seein' to seein′
You're finally starting to see what I've been seeing all along.

I'm heated you freezin′
I'm passionate and motivated, but you're not keeping up or taking it seriously.

Leadin' my demons
I'm actively trying to overcome my own personal demons and struggles.

And you still seein' no reason
You still can't understand why I do what I do, even though I've explained it to you.

I′m just tryna live but others keep tryna pull me down
I'm just trying to live my life, but others are trying to bring me down and discourage me.

Dreams bigger than the city
My dreams and aspirations are grander than what this city can offer.

But you focused on your town, I′m
But you're only focused on what's happening in our small town, and not thinking big picture.

From the ground
I started from the bottom and am building my way up.

Risen above this nothingness
I've risen above the negativity and doubts that were holding me back.

That feeling that surrounds
That overwhelming feeling of fear and uncertainty.

When you're feeling down ′n done with it
When you're at your lowest and want to give up.

Fuck it
I don't care about the consequences, I'm going to do what I want.

I'm not taking shit today
I'm not going to put up with anyone's negativity or insults anymore.

In my head I′m already dead
I feel dead inside and like I'm just going through the motions.

K.I.A
Killed in action, potentially referring to taking one's own life.

Just K.I.A
Emphasizing the death or destruction that comes with giving up on life.

La la la-la la-la la
A non-descript vocalization, possibly used to fill space or emphasize a mood.

La la la-la la-la
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La la la-la la-la la
A non-descript vocalization, possibly used to fill space or emphasize a mood.

La la la-la la-la
A non-descript vocalization, possibly used to fill space or emphasize a mood.

La la la-la la-la la
A non-descript vocalization, possibly used to fill space or emphasize a mood.

La la la-la la-la
A non-descript vocalization, possibly used to fill space or emphasize a mood.

Writer(s): Awake The Rapper, Robert Eugene Crimo Iii

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