Rhyme patterns are nothing without meanings to the words. A lot of rappers can do those flows, but the raps aren't really about anything - which is cool sometimes, but to have the flow and the message is one of my favorite things.
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They say time is money but really it's not_x000D_ _x000D_ If we ever go broke, then time is all we got_x000D_ _x000D_ And we can't make that back, no you can't make that back
Interpretation
What this quote means
Time is more valuable than money; it cannot be regained once lost.
In this quote, J. Cole emphasizes that while society often equates time with money, time actually holds a greater significance because it is irreplaceable. When financial resources are depleted, the time we have left becomes our most precious asset, highlighting the importance of how we choose to spend our moments and prioritize our lives.
Themes
TimeMoneyValueIrreplaceableLife
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about valuing time over wealth.
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