FACTORY RESET LYRICS – KEVIN GATES

Factory Reset Lyrics Meaning

[Intro]
He is feeling completely broken and overwhelmed inside, like his emotions and spirit are in pain and fading.

[Verse]
He starts by explaining that even though people think he’s hard to love, he actually loves deeply and intensely. He has gone through many battles in life, losing people and facing suffering without any real reward or closure. He struggles with being away from his children and not being able to connect with them properly because the system blocks their calls. His career plans were interrupted by being locked up, leaving him stuck while he should have been traveling and performing. He reflects that every person has to explore their own soul, but he also trusts God to guide them all.

He recalls moments where he tried to handle his life even after losing everything. The sudden death of a friend or loved one shocked him, but he still stayed strong and kept holding things together. Jail added another layer of struggle, making it impossible to be free or to mourn properly. He feels frustration when talking to friends about how senseless life can feel. Despite having money or opportunities like private jets, he sometimes feels trapped in circumstances he cannot fully control. He mentions his partner facing life-threatening legal trouble but staying determined to fight, reflecting loyalty and resilience in difficult times.

He talks about the harsh realities of the streets, where you have to be ready to defend yourself, and how racial inequality plays a part in survival. His mother’s health is worsening, and he is trying to build a better relationship with her while struggling with the fact that she may not recognize him or understand his life fully. He prays for blessings and good luck during each season of his life, while also indulging in small escapes like golfing, which give him a brief sense of normalcy and achievement. He remembers past successes, including traveling on luxury planes, and dreams about even bigger goals like owning one.

His relationships are complicated. Even when people say they love him, he knows he’s not the only one they care about. He finds comfort in small, simple moments, like buying candy or flowers. He visits graves of loved ones, reflecting on memories and praying for guidance, showing that even amidst success, loss stays with him. He also shows off wealth and luxury items but does so while remembering the struggles and loyalty of those who stood by him. He keeps certain personal matters private, managing business and personal challenges discreetly, showing his careful approach to life and relationships.

Despite all the external success, he admits to feeling broken inside. He’s learned to distance himself from unnecessary drama, choosing not to engage in social media conflicts and to deal with issues quietly. He expresses that he still has fear of showing weakness, but he continues to fight through life with no surrender or retreat. He admits he’s been healing, learning from past experiences, and working on self-love. He mentions regaining confidence and independence, appreciating the blessings he now has, and valuing energy that people give him in return.

He reflects on his own heart, seeing it as too big and sometimes defective, which makes relationships and life difficult. He asks God to reset him, like returning to factory settings, hoping to wipe away past pain and start fresh. He expresses a desire to avoid love for now because it brings too much hurt, emphasizing that he’s still struggling inside. The imagery of a “factory reset” shows he wants a clean slate, a way to fix himself emotionally and mentally after all the trauma and loss.

[Outro]
He emphasizes that he’s focused on healing and working through his struggles. He wants people to understand he’s dealing with a lot and feeling broken inside, asking for a reset to recover his emotional and mental strength.