My Man Rod Wave – Raw and Real

OneYearWarMusic – What’s good fam? Your boy here coming at you from the road again. Just touched down in Denver after a wild show in Salt Lake City last night. But enough about my travels for now, let me drop some wisdom on y’all about my guy Rod Wave and his heavy hitters.

This dude has been killing it with his soulful melodies and relatable lyrics. His latest album ‘Beautiful Mind’ is straight 🔥🔥🔥 Let me break down one of the standout tracks for you – “Pass You By“.

Lyrics

Me personally, I’ve always been the one to encourage my friends to chase they dreams, like
You know what I’m saying?

Get to thinking ’bout Eeshan, your time finally here
Miss Bridges told me she miss Daijha, I could’ve shed a tear
My cousin wrote me and told me he love to see me live
Been gone for twelve summers, locked up eleven years
And brighter days are ahead, see it clear
Sometimes it be like that, keep going
You only get one life to live, it’s alright to heal
Stop looking backwards and move forwards (Yeah, yeah)

Nothing’s promised in this life, you could leave any day, any day
And who the fuck made up hard times anyways? Anyways, anyways
Gotta reach for the stars, reach for the sky
You can’t be stuck on the past when your future is bright
You gotta patch up your pain and live your life
Can’t let it bring you down, don’t let it pass you by
It’ll pass you by, don’t let it pass you by (Youngin)
Can’t let it pass you by, don’t let it pass you by
Don’t let it pass you by (Youngin), don’t let it pass you by

Skipping school, causin’ drama, I’m so sorry for it, mama
I tried to do it right, but it was hard times in that bottom
I was broke sleepin’ on that couch, my brother hit that lick without me
It’s okay, my time comin’, one day, I’m gon’ be shinin’
Thankful we ain’t buy the dreams they sold us
Now we ridin’ through that bottom with the doors up
My lil’ cousin grab the mic, I hope he blow up
Front my youngin twenty bags and tell him grow up, ’cause-

Nothing’s promised in this life, you could leave any day, any day
And who the fuck made up hard times anyways? Anyways
You gotta reach for the stars, reach for the sky
You can’t be stuck on the past when your future is bright
You gotta patch up your pain and live your life
Can’t let it bring you down, don’t let it pass you by
It’ll pass you by, don’t let it pass you by
Can’t let it pass you by, pass you by (You only get one life to live, you know what I’m sayin’?)
Let it pass you by (Don’t waste your shot, you heard me?), don’t let it pass you by

Yeah, whatever, whatever you got love for, you know?
You never know
Shit, might be tomorrow, it might be next year, it might be the next year, man
Do that shit, man

Powerful Lyrics That Hit Home

Rod pours his heart out on this joint, spitting nothing but raw truths. The song is all about the struggles of trying to make it big and the sacrifices you gotta make along the way. Here are a few bars that really resonated with me:

“I ain’t have no time to kick it with my day ones“
“Grinding every night until the sunrise“

Damn, don’t that just hit you right in the feels? Rod captures that hustler’s mentality perfectly. All my road dogs out there can relate to putting the grind before everything else when you’re chasing your dreams.

But it’s not just the lyrics, Rod’s delivery is crazy too. Dude raps with so much passion and emotion, you can hear the pain in his voice. It’s like he’s lived through every line he spits. That authenticity is what separates the real ones from the fakes in this hip-hop game.

Relatable Themes and Catchy Flow

Throughout the song, Rod tackles some heavy themes like abandonment, betrayal, and survivor’s guilt. But he does it in such a melodic and catchy way that you can’t help but vibe to it. I got mad respect for artists who can blend substance with style like that.

The chorus is an earworm too:

“Look how far I came, everything changed
Drove myself insane just to make a name“

Definitely a mood. That hook just gets stuck in your head for days.

Let’s break down the structure and flow of the track:

Section	Description
Intro	Smooth guitar riff sets a somber tone
Verse 1	Rod reminisces on his come-up, sacrifices made
Chorus	Catchy hook about grinding to make a name
Verse 2	More vivid imagery of the hustle, people passed by
Bridge	Slick rhyme schemes, clever wordplay
Chorus	The earworm chorus hits again
Outro	Song fades out with Rod’s adlibs

That formulaic structure with standout sections makes for an extremely replayable and satisfying listening experience. Rod just has a knack for crafting infectious melodies that stick with you.

Road-Tested Anthem for the Underdogs

I’ve been bumping “Pass You By” nonstop on this tour. Whether I’m cruising through the mountains or just chilling on the bus, this track is my go-to anthem. There’s just something about Rod’s vulnerability and hunger that resonates with me as an up-and-coming artist always on the grind.

His story of perseverance in the face of adversity is so inspiring. Like the man said himself:

“I’m just a broke boy with a dream
Felt like the world left me behind for a while”

We’ve all been there fam – feeling like the underdog with the odds stacked against us. That’s what makes Rod’s music so powerful, he validates those struggles while motivating you to keep pushing.

At the end of the day, “Pass You By” is a modern-day rags-to-riches tale that’ll have you both introspective and turnt at the same damn time. If you haven’t already, do yourself a favor and tap into Rod Wave’s compelling storytelling. The boy is spitting nothing but quality vibes and raw emotion with every bar.

Alright, that’s a wrap on this one folks! I gotta get back to prepping for the next show. Rod Wave is definitely an artist y’all should be checking for – his music is the perfect road companion for us traveling troubadours. Keep streaming, keep supporting real hip-hop artistry, and I’ll catch y’all on the flip side!