Tunnel Vision Lyrics – Kodak Black

Tunnel Vision Lyrics Meaning

[Intro]
Quick shoutouts and producer tags, just setting the vibe and energy.

[Chorus]
Kodak is opening up about how it feels like people don’t want him to succeed. He’s saying that certain folks would rather see him locked up than living his dream. This kind of pressure makes him feel like he has to move carefully. That’s why he keeps bringing up “tunnel vision”—he’s blocking out the distractions, hate, and negativity so he can focus straight ahead on his goals. He knows success comes with attention and jealousy, and not all of it is good.

At the same time, he’s looking for a solid girl—someone who listens, understands, and stays down for him. He doesn’t want to be ignored or played, especially while he’s trying to stay focused and do better. His mom’s advice is playing in his head too—she wants him to make smart choices, and he’s trying to stick to that. He mentions how his friends are getting pulled into bad situations, and he doesn’t want that to happen to him. He’s thinking long term—he’s trying to make millions and build a better future.

[Verse 1]
Kodak starts by showing off his lifestyle—jumping out of a luxury car and saying he can get any girl he wants. He’s living large now, but he makes it clear that just because someone wants him to be their hero or savior, doesn’t mean he’s going to step into that role. He’s not trying to save anybody—he’s focused on himself.

He gets a little wild and playful with his words, especially when talking about how money gets him hyped. Then he throws in a confident line saying he knows he’s the best. But even with all that confidence, he still wants someone who’s willing to match his energy and not cause unnecessary stress. If a girl can play by his rules and understand his lifestyle, then things will work out just fine between them. He’s basically saying: don’t try to change me, just ride with me.

[Chorus]
Once again, he circles back to how people are hoping for his downfall. They don’t like seeing him doing well and would rather see him locked away or struggling. That’s why he repeats that he needs someone real in his life, someone who listens and sticks by his side. Being ignored by someone he cares about is the last thing he wants while trying to stay focused.

His mom’s advice sticks with him—she reminds him that choices matter, and that’s what he’s trying to keep in mind every day. The pressure around him is heavy—friends getting caught up, people hating on him, and all kinds of distractions—but he’s doing his best to tune it all out and stay on his grind. He’s chasing success and wealth, and he knows one wrong move can mess it all up. So keeping that tunnel vision is not just a phrase—it’s his survival strategy.

[Verse 2]
Kodak is speaking with a lot more edge and rawness here. He’s letting people know that he always believed in himself, but he also sees how things change once you start winning. People act cool until you’re doing better than them—then they start hating. He’s noticed that people would rather see him hurt, locked up, or taken out of the game entirely.

He compares fake friends and haters to poison, saying their energy is toxic. He talks about sipping codeine and rocking high-end fashion, showing how far he’s come from his old life. Even without drügs, he says he’s always “turned up”—basically always ready for action or drama if it comes.

A lot of his people are getting caught in bad situations, and while he’s still caught up in physical desires and fast living, his mom’s words push him forward. She encourages him to keep pushing through the hate and pressure. He says he’s still a thug, still street, but deep down, he’s also still his mama’s son. Then he brings up how people liked him more when he was poor and struggling—driving an old Toyota and breaking into places. Now that he’s made it and driving luxury cars, people resent him for it.

[Chorus]
Kodak brings it back one more time to really drive the point home. People don’t want to see him win—they’d prefer to see him behind bars or out of the spotlight. That kind of pressure gets to him, but instead of breaking, he’s trying to stay focused on his goals. He doesn’t want distractions, especially from someone who’s not real with him.

He keeps looking for that one person who truly listens, someone who’s got his back. His mom’s voice in his head continues to be a reminder to stay grounded and make smart choices. He sees his friends getting pulled into rough situations, and that reminds him what’s at stake. He doesn’t want to be another sad story or headline—he wants to make his millions and build something better for himself. So for him, tunnel vision means staying sharp, staying locked in, and not letting anything take him off his path.