Shackles to Diamonds
Shackles to Diamonds

NoCap - Shackles to Diamonds Lyrics

In this deeply introspective track, NoCap reflects on his tumultuous journey from hardship to success. He contrasts his past struggles with his current wealth, symbolizing the transformation of "shackles to diamonds." The lyrics reveal a young man grappling… Read more

Mar 16, 2022
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Shackles to Diamonds Lyrics

(Al Geno on the track)

I was havin' bad dreams
Way before the fame, way before the lean
Them youngins go cop .223s
And Jordans, until they matching
I turned them shackles to diamonds
I turned them shackles to diamonds

Yo' baby bang red like Santa Claus
'Cause he ain't used to gettin' up for Christmas
I went to sleep broke so many times
Now it's fifty racks in my pillow
I took every drug just to deal with it
But I'm still missin' my nigga
Sit at the house while I'm rollin' loud
Probably'll take a hundred guns to Coachella
Bet shawty come back when I cheat
'Cause she know the next nigga ain't realer
How you gon' come around tryna seek fame?
And I still can't hide these tears
Too much money bring attention, I be wishin' I was broke
The way a nigga livin', I just pray I make it old
Told Rylo, "Get that paper, we'll drop a mixtape later"
And go pack out arenas, the shit we used to dream of

(Ooh)
Two hundred thousand on my neck, boy, don't look wrong
(Ooh)
'Cause this that same shit a nigga lose they life for

They ain't never tell a nigga ballin' come with court dates
They ain't never tell a nigga
They ain't never tell me I'd lose all my teammates
But I need one more strip

I was havin' bad dreams
Way before the fame, way before the lean
Them youngins go cop .223s
And Jordans, until they matching
I turned them shackles to diamonds
I turned them shackles to diamonds

They ain't never tell a nigga ballin' come with court dates
They ain't never tell a nigga

Writer(s): Davood Nadimi Boushehri, Gene Hixon, Kobe Crawford, Nick Seely
Copyright(s): Lyrics © LUSH MUSIC LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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What is the Meaning of Shackles to Diamonds?

In this deeply introspective track, NoCap reflects on his tumultuous journey from hardship to success. He contrasts his past struggles with his current wealth, symbolizing the transformation of "shackles to diamonds." The lyrics reveal a young man grappling with the emotional scars of his past—bad dreams, poverty, and loss—despite newfound financial freedom. He touches on themes of loyalty, the fleeting nature of relationships, and the unforeseen burdens that accompany fame and fortune. NoCap's poignant storytelling underscores the paradox of achieving dreams while still yearning for simpler times and genuine connections. #RiseFromStruggle #EmotionalWealth

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