“Elevate” speaks to the experiences of living in a city which is not just “passive-aggressive” — but “passive-oppressive”. The song serves as a reminder to the listener of their agency in unfavorable social circumstances and their power to elevate.
lyrics
[Chorus: Hanan ]
I don’t really understand your hate
All I know is that I can’t relate
Instigation, choosing sides
Fake relations that you hide behind
I’m just out here tryna elevate
(x2)
[Verse: Toni]
Wanna do better than I know.
Damnnit if you do.
Bet you they gone love you if you don’t
Everybody cool when it’s all about the money
And it’s coming by the boat.
Everybody tryna stay afloat, just to catch a wave
Took a dive inside my mind and exercised my right to think
This is just a message to the ones that still believe
It’s a different kind of feeling when you living out your dreams
Eyes wide open heart full as can be
Took some time to analyze the way that I’ve been perceived.
My Mama know I’m an angel
But don’t understand my angle when I tell her I’m not feeling the same
And it’s hard to relate to the messages she stressed to us while fixing our plates
I mean, I been a black sheep just let me be as I graze
Lord, forgive me if I stray.
And let my heart balance that feather weight
Tryna keep it real in a world that so fake
Gave myself permission to finish it like a great
Everything is different I promise I’ll never change.
Still I elevate; rise to the occasion
Staying patient, it’s already mine.
Don’t need to chase it.
[Hook: Hanan]
Patience and balance
I move with the challenge (x2)
Get off of me
I don’t care if you’re all on me
Patience and balance
I move with the challenge (x2)
Get off of me
I don’t care if you’re all on me
Get off of me
I don’t care if you’re all on me-eee
I don’t really understand your hate
All I know is that I can’t relate
Instigation, choosing sides...
credits
from On Time,
released April 17, 2020
Performed by: Hanan Hassan, Toni Banx
Written by: Hanan Hassan, Toni Banx
Produced by: Noah O'Connor
Engineered by: Noah O'Connor, Arthur Anderson
I have a crush on the entire project. Beginning to end. Beats, transitions, words ~ had me all sorts of engaged & horny. :,) you so talented ugh porjen
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