"Beat the odds, do numbers, and remain humble" - Used To This by Future
The original reference to these lyrics is simple: a young man raised in a difficult situation and still came out successful. You might be asking yourself how someone finds meaning from some rap song, but I did it. These words honestly remind me that no matter how people view me as a person, I need to stay positive and continue to be the bright shining person that I am. I am no less of a person because of what someone else thinks.
"I give you my whole heart till there ain't nothing to give." - Used To This by Future
Here I'm reminded of how much I expect of people, and yet get nothing in return. We can be so quick to trust people and desire the attention but fall short-handed. I also feel the effort and dedication I put into people in these lyrics. I know I do too much for others, but in the long run, I am okay with it.
"Treat my brother's kids like they one of my kids " - Used To This by Future
I love the idea behind these words. It shows so much love and compassion for others. Treating someone like family even though they aren't is such an honor. We would do anything for someone in our family, so to say you think of someone the same way is powerful. This also brings me to the fact that sometimes friends can be more of a family than your blood relations.
"Never looking back on i, we did what we did" - Used To This by Future
Regrets can easily eat us alive. Finding it in ourselves to accept our mistakes is a beautiful thing. I know the people who come into my life do so for a reason, and everyone brings a lesson. I am okay with what I have done in my past and you should be too. Sometimes it is hard to accept other people's flaws too, but we must remember they are human and are not perfect. I just love the lesson here of accepting what you have done.
"Could never find time for the people I miss" - Used To This by Future
With college always being so busy, I find it easy to neglect friendships. It pains me to be unable to make time for people who are important to me. Spending time with good friends and family is key to a healthy life. It's also a two-way street and sometimes others become too busy for me. We always have to remember that people never do this on purpose!
I love finding meaning within songs. It gives me a purpose to obsess over a song that fits a current situation. I hope that you also discover the meanings in songs from time to time and can relate. Music will always be an emotional outlet for me.
