3 FEET AWAY Lyrics – Joey Bada$$

3 FEET AWAY Lyrics Meaning

[Intro]
The artist is hinting that success, peace, or a breakthrough might be much closer than it feels.

[Verse 1]
Here, he opens up about personal struggles like anxiety and the effort to live sober. He reflects on how people doubted him when he was younger, but now he has proved them wrong and built success for himself. Instead of sitting back, he decided to stand out and work hard, which brought him recognition. Even with achievements, stress still lingers, and he feels the need to reset his mind and spirit. He longs for calm places like beaches, searching for inner peace while acknowledging his brokenness and trying to heal. He sees his vulnerability as a strength rather than a weakness. At the same time, he works on his spiritual side, asking for forgiveness, counting blessings, and looking inward to question how he spends his time. He accepts that life is guided by a higher power, and by setting positive intentions, he strives to grow into a better man. His honesty shows that growth is not about being perfect but about continuously trying to do better.

[Pre-Chorus]
He explains that life can get tough, but his main goal is to stay true to himself and his path. Even when challenges try to pull him down, he avoids losing himself in negativity. By following his heart and staying focused on his role in life, he keeps moving forward with hope and purpose.

[Chorus]
This part talks about trusting God’s guidance when life gets overwhelming and noisy. The singer admits that at times everything feels heavy and it’s tempting to give up, but that breakthrough moment might be right around the corner—only three feet away. The idea is that persistence and faith can push someone through tough times because what they’re chasing is closer than it seems. By staying patient and believing, he reminds himself and others that giving up too soon could mean missing out on the reward just ahead.

[Verse 2]
Here he compares his mind to a web browser with too many tabs open, describing how overwhelming it feels to juggle constant thoughts. Despite the noise in his head telling him to quit, he refuses to stop. He emphasizes the need to stay focused, disciplined, and spiritually aware, symbolized by having three eyes open. For him, full dedication is the only way because doubt only eats away at progress. Others may underestimate him, but he sees himself as chosen and powerful, like an ocean rather than a small pool. He has stopped seeing flaws as weaknesses and now views them as part of his beauty. With this mindset, he commits to giving his all until his time on earth is complete.

[Pre-Chorus]
Again, he highlights his determination to stay on the right path. Life gets heavy, but by trusting his heart, he avoids being consumed by darkness. His focus remains on doing his part and pushing through challenges with faith.

[Chorus]
He returns to the reminder that trusting God helps him move through difficulties. Life can feel overwhelming with noise, stress, and doubt, but breakthrough and reward are always near. By not giving up, he believes he will find that “gold” just three feet away. The repetition drives home the point that persistence, faith, and patience are what keep him going even when things seem tough.