Ghetto Graduation Lyrics – Kevin Abstract

Ghetto Graduation Lyrics Meaning

[Verse 1: Kevin Abstract]
In this part, Kevin is flipping between deep thoughts and raw, unfiltered feelings. He brings up Jesus as a symbol of pain and strength, and then quickly switches to a cold, almost careless attitude toward relationships, like he’s emotionally detached. He shows how he deals with people—especially women—with control and distance, even if deep down he wants connection. He hints at wanting love but doesn’t know how to handle it. There’s a constant pull between wanting to be understood and pushing everyone away. He talks about his struggles, possibly with fame or life in the streets, feeling isolated, and trying to keep his mind focused. He wants to protect people around him but is also dealing with a lot of pressure and confusion. The line about “concrete dreams” shows his drive to make it out of a tough situation for the sake of his mother. All this chaos is blending in his head, and he’s trying to make it work somehow—holding it all together while feeling like he’s about to lose it.

[Chorus: Kevin Abstract]
Kevin repeats the idea of not being used to being alone, which shows that loneliness is hitting him hard. The background voices questioning him add to the feeling of confusion or even paranoia, like he’s unsure who’s really with him or against him.

[Verse 2: Saint]
Here, Saint takes on a more violent and aggressive tone, painting a picture of street life where survival is about dominance. The “hyenas in a Hyundai” part suggests him and his crew are always on the hunt, always ready to attack, no matter the day. He’s talking about going after enemies without mercy, showing no care for their loved ones or loyalty. It’s brutal and cold, showing how deeply revenge and power are rooted in this world. The line about dancing on someone’s grave calls out a twisted celebration of revenge, like a twisted “graduation” from pain or oppression. He’s saying that hurting enemies is almost like a badge of honor. The mention of throwing napalm and being high shows how chaotic and unstable it all is—it’s explosive, both literally and emotionally. There’s pride in the violence, but underneath that, it feels like a cover for deeper pain or loss.

[Chorus: Kevin Abstract]
This short chorus hits on the same idea—he’s not used to being by himself. That repeated line shows how that loneliness is starting to mess with his mind, and the echoing questions add to the tension.

[Verse 3: Ameer Vann]
Ameer comes in hard with a mix of anger and personal reflection. He warns people not to mess with him, sounding dangerous but also like someone who’s had to become that way to survive. He admits he’s accepted his flaws and darkness, even embraced them, and now wears them openly. His “demons” singing with him shows how comfortable he’s become with his struggles. He calls himself a loser and a stoner, showing a lack of self-worth, but also a kind of peace in it. If something’s bad for him, he still wants it—it’s almost like he knows he’s self-destructive but doesn’t want to change. When he says he’s “in the grave” but still rising, it shows that even though he feels dead inside or broken, he still gets up and faces each day, and strangely, prefers to be alone in all of it.

[Chorus: Kevin Abstract]
This part circles back to that same struggle with loneliness. The repetition feels like someone trying to convince themselves they’re okay with being alone, but the tone makes it clear it’s not easy. The questioning voices add to the emotional weight, like doubts in his head.

[Outro: Saint]
Saint ends the song with a repeated thought about not remembering the last time he made it home, which hints at being lost—physically or emotionally. Saying “back at it alone” shows that loneliness is a cycle for him. He keeps ending up by himself, and it feels like he’s been away from where he belongs for way too long. There’s a sense of sadness and disconnection here.