Active Lyrics – Joyner Lucas

Active Lyrics Meaning

Joyner kicks it off by showing how confident and fired up he is. He’s basically saying, “Look at what y’all started.” He’s ready for whatever, and it’s like he’s fully unleashed. The “short bus” line is him being wild and reckless—like, he doesn’t care what people think. Then he talks about picking a dinner with Jay-Z over taking money, because that dinner could fast-track him to success. He wanted guidance, not just cash, to escape low-paying jobs and make it big. He’s tired of fake solutions like therapy when all it does is confuse him more. Growing up feeling unheard messed with his mind, and now he’s so frustrated, he feels like he has no other options. He’s climbing high and won’t let anyone knock him down. If you cross him, he’ll destroy you. He compares himself to a virus—hard to stop and spreading fast—and then calls out other rappers, saying their music is forgettable. He doesn’t believe in these so-called “Top 5” rapper lists because he thinks they’re all opinion-based and full of bias. He’s about to take over, and this kind of pressure only fuels him more.

Next, Joyner’s warning people to stay in their place. He’s not someone you can easily reach or mess with. Even when things aren’t clear, he knows how to read the room and act accordingly. He’s comparing himself to Heath Ledger’s Joker—unpredictable and dangerous when he plays a role. Then he mentions going “Shikari,” which just means he’s going off wildly and unapologetically. He says he takes hate in stride and used it to fuel his rise. He came after Eminem and is now collecting “M’s” (millions) like they’re trophies. If you’re siding with someone he’s against, he’s cutting you off. He’s doing risky stuff that could even get him in federal trouble, but he’s okay with that because the payoff is worth it. Even if someone thinks they got away with something, it’ll catch up with them eventually, like an edible kicking in late. He tells people not to worry about what he’s up to—they wouldn’t understand his level of grind anyway. He’s been through so much pain that he still carries it with him. When he raps, it’s like a confession. He’s giving people insight into a life they couldn’t imagine. He calls himself HNIC (Head N\*\*\*a in Charge), has ADHD energy, and when it comes to money, he’s all about it. His shows are selling out like crazy, and even with all the success, he still wonders if the people closest to him ever really believed in him.

Then he starts asking how anyone could think they’re on his level. He and Big Sean are dominating, giving everything they’ve got until they can’t anymore. He feels like he’s in the right place at the right time, but even with that divine timing, there’s a dark side to him—he calls himself an evil seed. He keeps a weapon on him, and he’s not afraid to use it if necessary. He even throws in a crazy line about turning someone into Swizz Beatz, but the woman with him isn’t Alicia Keys—basically saying he could take your girl, no problem. He doesn’t hold back when it comes to talking about being s*xually aggressive and confident with women. That whole section is raw and full of bravado, showing how bold and unfiltered he is.

The hook kicks in, repeating how everything gets “active.” That’s his way of saying when the heat turns up—when things get intense—he’s outside, right in the middle of it. He actually enjoys the chaos. It’s not just him—his girl is “active” too, meaning she’s just as involved or down for whatever. This part’s all about energy, being ready to move, and not backing down when things get real.

Now Joyner goes deeper into what happens when it’s dark out and the world gets quiet. That’s when he’s most alive and alert. While others are winding down, he’s just getting started. He talks about how the medication he took messed with his mind, making him feel like a psycho. He’s hearing things, and strangely enough, he enjoys it. He’s been the underdog his whole life and doesn’t like seeing people with crowns, meaning people who act like they’re better than him. He feels overlooked and disrespected, and that makes him angry. He avoids certain people and situations that feel fake or weird. He says not to judge him, like he’s in a courtroom show or something—he hates being judged.

Then he talks about how he moves differently when danger’s around. He stays quiet and to himself when knives or threats are near. He compares himself to Halloween night—scary, dark, and full of surprises. Living in Michael’s house (as in Michael Myers from the horror movies) shows how creepy and dangerous his world feels. He’s out on the streets doing what he has to do, handling women boldly, and even though it sounds wild, he delivers it like it’s normal life for him. He says he’s like a Jerry curl—fully activated—and his thoughts are buzzing like he’s drunk. He’s picky with women, though. He wants someone serious, not just anybody. And when women get petty or try to test him, he shuts it down. He’s not tolerating any foolishness that reminds him of toxic stuff like the R. Kelly scandals.

He says nothing about what he’s doing is funny, so people better stop treating his life like a joke. This isn’t comedy—this is survival. The neighborhood’s under constant watch, whether from enemies or police, and every week, someone’s getting caught up. He gets wild in the streets, but the opposition is always watching. He doesn’t see himself as just another tough guy; he’s something even scarier—a monster. He calls himself the Loch Ness Monster, a mythical creature people doubt is real but still fear. He dares someone to unlock the worst in him, saying he’ll destroy them in a way that’s messy and painful. He uses imagery like dreadlocks turning into rasta pasta or making someone turn red like cooked lobster—violent and bold. And in his neighborhood, even the little kids are armed. That’s how real it is where he’s from.

The hook returns one last time, hitting hard with the message that this life stays “active.” When things pop off, he’s outside and fully involved. No hiding, no ducking. His girl’s with it too, and together they’re ready for whatever. It’s not just music—it’s a lifestyle. For Joyner and Sean, staying active isn’t a choice, it’s who they are.