Albany, Georgia raised, Atlanta-based skater turned rapper Cantrell lights up the COLORS stage with ‘Understand’ (produced by MiSCHiEF BOY and K33lan), the closing track from his ‘DEVIL NEVER EVEN LIVED’ EP from last year.
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[Intro] Mm-mm-mm-mm-mm-mm-mm Uh, mm-mm-mm-mm-mm-da-da-da Mm Yeah, yeah Pull up
[Verse 1] Look, pull up chair I got some things I wanna put in your ear Get close so you'll hear me clear You got a light, you should handle with care, peep I got question for you, you remember your first fight? Your first love or first lay or first flight? Your first loss or the first time you got high Or warm house with heated stove on cold nights? What about your first time that you felt hate? Or what about your first time that you felt God? The point is, it can't last if it's only pain I've danced in heavy rain and seen the sun shine I feel you, you feeling down and feeling sad Like QBs with no speed, it's gotta pass It's no breeze, I'm no saint, I'm just a man I'm just here let you know that I understand
[Chorus] It takes time to understand That life ain't promised, I mean I understand We learn from it, I know, but understand Understand that we never really understand It takes time to understand That life ain't promised, I mean I understand We learn from it, I know, but understand Understand that we- Yeah
[Verse 2] Plant a seed, do the work, grow a tree Sewing seams, on point like folded knees Poetries, quarter keys, hood floetry Ole-Es, Dark Brown, I drew these therapies Woe is me, many problems that really no one sees Go with me, carry baggage that really no one needs Let it breathe, 'til you feel at ease Until they believe, I give you more of me See, I been looking for guidance, I been running from problems I been racking up mileage, I been slipping and falling Get a text from my father, I'm inclined to ignore it But I only get one of 'em, maybe I should've called? Forget it, another story of a black boy lost How many stories you done heard thus far? We only go so far, it's the road it's the journey and all And goal is why we go so hard, but I know It takes time
[Chorus] It takes time to understand That life ain't promised, I mean I understand We learn from it, I know, but understand Understand that we never really understand It takes time to understand That life ain't promised, I mean I understand We learn from it, I know, but understand Understand that we never really understand
[Interlude] What ya know good youngin? I see what's going on with ya and just wanted you to know That the devil can't hold no power over you The devil never even lived I ain't saying he didn't exist I'm just saying he ain't come and do what son of Joseph did Remember that That negative energy can't phase you if you keep a positive mind and spirit Stay the course You're not what you go through But what you go through helps make you who you are Through the known and unexplained Stay the course, youngin Stay the course
They can't say much with their mouths, because the talk or song is creative… But the hands connect with the heart. And the heart of a man caught on the other side speaks that native overrated talk… With that being said and still nobody gets it… Just know it takes time to understand. Understand that you will never understand. Plus that intro pardon him.
Lyrics
[Intro]
Mm-mm-mm-mm-mm-mm-mm
Uh, mm-mm-mm-mm-mm-da-da-da
Mm
Yeah, yeah
Pull up
[Verse 1]
Look, pull up chair
I got some things I wanna put in your ear
Get close so you'll hear me clear
You got a light, you should handle with care, peep
I got question for you, you remember your first fight?
Your first love or first lay or first flight?
Your first loss or the first time you got high
Or warm house with heated stove on cold nights?
What about your first time that you felt hate?
Or what about your first time that you felt God?
The point is, it can't last if it's only pain
I've danced in heavy rain and seen the sun shine
I feel you, you feeling down and feeling sad
Like QBs with no speed, it's gotta pass
It's no breeze, I'm no saint, I'm just a man
I'm just here let you know that I understand
[Chorus]
It takes time to understand
That life ain't promised, I mean I understand
We learn from it, I know, but understand
Understand that we never really understand
It takes time to understand
That life ain't promised, I mean I understand
We learn from it, I know, but understand
Understand that we- Yeah
[Verse 2]
Plant a seed, do the work, grow a tree
Sewing seams, on point like folded knees
Poetries, quarter keys, hood floetry
Ole-Es, Dark Brown, I drew these therapies
Woe is me, many problems that really no one sees
Go with me, carry baggage that really no one needs
Let it breathe, 'til you feel at ease
Until they believe, I give you more of me
See, I been looking for guidance, I been running from problems
I been racking up mileage, I been slipping and falling
Get a text from my father, I'm inclined to ignore it
But I only get one of 'em, maybe I should've called?
Forget it, another story of a black boy lost
How many stories you done heard thus far?
We only go so far, it's the road it's the journey and all
And goal is why we go so hard, but I know It takes time
[Chorus]
It takes time to understand
That life ain't promised, I mean I understand
We learn from it, I know, but understand
Understand that we never really understand
It takes time to understand
That life ain't promised, I mean I understand
We learn from it, I know, but understand
Understand that we never really understand
[Interlude]
What ya know good youngin?
I see what's going on with ya and just wanted you to know
That the devil can't hold no power over you
The devil never even lived
I ain't saying he didn't exist
I'm just saying he ain't come and do what son of Joseph did
Remember that
That negative energy can't phase you if you keep a positive mind and spirit
Stay the course
You're not what you go through
But what you go through helps make you who you are
Through the known and unexplained
Stay the course, youngin
Stay the course
This just popped on my discover weekly.
Very lucky to have this on my playlist.
You have a new fan my guy!
Stay up everyone! Ya Understand!
This lyrics is very beautiful
thsi flow got me flowin
Amazing song… wish it was the full version. They really sleepin on my man Cantrell.
❤
Life ain't promised. Or we say I. DUBLIN TOMORROW IS NEVER PROMISED. DO GET WST YE CXN TO DAY
HAY.
This beat man…
i wonder for how many more years this music stay in the same vibe . time for change
Boring. Cliché. Stuck in a time warp since 1979.
cozy guy
That was criminal to fade out on that outro. Such a strong positive message.
Dis hard!!
still comming back, trying to understand the underrating shiet
syyiiihhh, is he caleborate long lost brother?
man, beat is unavoidable!
This joint hits like a musical hug for anyone going through some stuff. I've had it on repeat myself
this hit me with so many feels wow
This was on repeat for a minute.
How he doesn't go by Kendrick lemarley is beyond me
Thanks for helping me diversify my music choices. These artists have so much power and emotion behind them. Gives me chills
Voice super smooth guy get it
So you're my soulmate
omg i love this piece, it speaks volumes and he uses no unnecessary profanity
If wale and j cole had a baby. BOOM. this is the sound that would come out.
So good! This is pure flame
what a smooth flow
thorough appreciation intensifies
SO PRECIOUS
givin me jcole vibes
la chancla
the way he performs it feels like he's speaking directly to you as an individual, so special
My hair after 2 months of quarantine 😀
Nothing serious. im just passing by colors i will be back soon bro. that's what he said
The very last words in this song are crucial for everyone to hear.
They can't say much with their mouths, because the talk or song is creative… But the hands connect with the heart. And the heart of a man caught on the other side speaks that native overrated talk… With that being said and still nobody gets it… Just know it takes time to understand. Understand that you will never understand. Plus that intro pardon him.
I guess I can now say I understand
Can someone please tell me the sample of this song?
Nice flow
love him <3