"Am I delusional? Keep tellin' myself that it's all good"
“5AM” by Lil Baby captures a deep exploration of the struggle between material success and emotional fulfillment. The song reveals the artist’s introspective journey as he grapples with the consequences of his achievements, his relationships, and his mental state. While he celebrates his wealth, he simultaneously confronts the feelings of loneliness and discontent that can accompany such success, creating a relatable narrative many listeners can resonate with.
In the verses, Lil Baby reflects on conflicting emotions tied to his rise as an artist. The line “How you managed to get everything you want and still ain’t happy?” highlights the irony of wealth, suggesting that even after attaining material desires, true happiness remains elusive. He speaks about losing part of himself, indicating a sacrifice of personal identity in the face of fame and fortune, part
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Rock in my pocket like Gibraltar,
Chop it up,
Lookin’ like Siesta Key.
White like it show up at the altar,
Don’t be gettin’ messy with the recipe.
Is it Fini in the bag, is it Kanye?
Shit can turn a long night into a long day.
Pressin’ on the gas ‘til the car shake,
120 on the dash, went the wrong way.
Time is a flat circle,
I’m doin’ donuts.
I was 13 & I blinked, now I’m grown up.
Never asked me what I think,
I don’t know enough.
I say if we link,
Then we link,
You ain’t showin’ up.
What you runnin’ from?
I be in a rented 911 on the 101,
780 credit,
I could get it if I wanted one.
I would rather bet it on my head,
& watch it double up,
Bitch you a runner up.
Heavy is the weight on my chest,
I can bench it.
Heavy is the weight of the world,
I could squat that.
Heavy is the weight of the crown,
The attention,
Hear y
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