Only Time

The whole song is like a boastful grin with gold teeth. The words pour out in rhythm like small bills, and behind them you can hear the confidence of a man who no longer follows other people's rules, but lives by his own. There is not a shred of modesty here: jokes about ‘the only time’ are a way of reminding us that weakness only happens on schedule, and even then only briefly.

The beats rumble loudly, like the exhaust of an expensive motor, and between the lines you can feel the energy of the street: don't complain, just get it done. The tone is bold, but with a spark of humour, as if someone is winking from the stage, showing that victory is not only about money, but also about the ability to stay afloat, even when everyone around you wants to sink.