Summertime but it feels cold
Sun’s out and it’s shinin’ low
I’m just tryna make it through the day
Ain’t thinkin’ ’bout tomorrow
As I lay me down to sleep
I pray to Lord my soul to keep
‘Cause there’s darkness all around me
Told my brother we gon’ slide (Oh yeah)
We gon’ ride
‘Til the wheels fall off, we gon’ ride
‘Til the wheels fall off, we gon’ ride
‘Til the wheels fall off, we gon’-
Ride and we gon’ slide (Woo)
Free Wunna and Slime
Fightin’ for our lives
While they get paid up out confinement (Woo)
They don’t like the fact I went from Honda to a ‘Rari (Nah)
Bust down to a plain Jane
Hate the shit you can’t change (Skrrt)
Tryna be a winner, but I’ll still be feelin’ lost in it (Woo)
Tryin’ not to sin but that shit hard when niggas crossin’ me (Wow)
Holdin’ back tears tryna write me off (Woo)
Bitch, you don’t know how to love, guess your heartbeat off, yeah
I been goin’ crazy, tryna save me, ain’t no antidote (Woo)
I would say your name but I ain’t sayin’ that shit anymore (Woo)
Drownin’ out the pain is just a feelin’ you won’t ever know
I’m a livin’ legend, I’ma say it ’til it’s time to go
I done put in heavy work
My children won’t ever hurt (Woo)
Ridin’ for my people until heaven make another Earth (Yeah)
Shot my nigga Bobby five times, I was hella hurt (Ooh, woah)
Caught up in some politics, now we on some wildin’ shit
I just wanna see my niggas on without the candle lit (Yeah)
Most my niggas learn how to get money but can’t manage it (Ooh)
Couple of my bitches say the word and I’ma handle it (Woo)
If my heart break, no compensation for the damages
Never thought that I could feel so low
All that shit I did for niggas and they still so cold
And why that bitch I really love won’t accept my lovin’?
I’m grown and I still don’t know (Oh)
Summertime but it feels cold (Feels cold)
Sun’s out and it’s shinin’ low (Oh)
I’m just tryna make it through the day (Make it through the day)
Ain’t thinkin’ ’bout tomorrow (No)
As I lay me down to sleep (Sleep)
I pray to Lord my soul to keep (Soul to keep)
‘Cause there’s darkness all around me
Told my brother we gon’ slide
We gon’ ride
‘Til the wheels fall off, we gon’ ride (Woah, yeah)
‘Til the wheels fall off, we gon’ ride (Ooh)
‘Til the wheels fall off, we gon’-
Resilience Amid Darkness
“Wheels Fall Off” by Chris Brown offers a poignant glimpse into the struggle of maintaining hope through adversity. The lyrics juxtapose the warmth of summertime with an underlying sense of coldness, reflecting emotional turmoil despite external brightness. Brown’s candid reflections on perseverance, loyalty, and the pain of betrayal resonate throughout the song. He expresses an unwavering commitment to his loved ones, vowing to “ride ’til the wheels fall off”—a powerful metaphor for enduring support, no matter the challenges. The track also touches on the harsh realities of fame, loss, and the complexity of personal relationships, making the emotional depth relatable to many listeners.
Song Credits
Artist: Chris Brown
Songwriters: Chris Brown, others
Release Year: 2024
Label: RCA Records