Yellow Brick Road Lyrics – Kodak Black

Yellow Brick Road Lyrics Meaning

[Billie Eilish]
This part shows feeling lonely and fragile inside. The person feels broken, like their heart is easy to hurt and their mind is tough but maybe cold. They’re welcoming the pain or loneliness like it’s a place they belong. The mention of the Phoenix game and expensive clothes hints at a flashy lifestyle, but it’s mixed with feeling empty or disconnected. It’s like they’re saying, “Even with all this, I’m still feeling alone inside.”

[Verse]
Here, Kodak talks about his life, showing both pride and struggle. He starts by mentioning his custom Balenciaga clothes, which shows he has money and status, but he’s tired of being seen as a perfect example or role model. He doesn’t like that pressure—it feels fake or uncomfortable. He also talks about violence, saying he’s ready to defend himself and keep his guard up because he’s been through dangerous situations. The truck being bulletproof means he’s always prepared to protect himself.

He compares himself to powerful people, saying he’s at the top where others can’t reach him. He’s worked hard to get there, sending money back home to help others and saving for his child’s future, showing he cares deeply about family despite the chaos around him. At the same time, he’s confused and hurt by people who hate him or turn against him after he’s treated them well. This shows how complicated trust is for him—he’s been betrayed and let down by people he cared about.

Kodak reflects on the time he’s spent in jail and how it feels like it’s never enough punishment, like the struggle never ends. When someone drives through his neighborhood suspiciously, he reacts with violence, showing how his environment makes him always ready to fight back. He says he loves his enemies more than his close friends because some friends change and become fake, but enemies stay consistent. That’s a sad way of saying loyalty is rare.

He brags a little about his expensive car and success, but also calls out people who talk tough but don’t back it up. He feels tired of being used by people who don’t appreciate him or treat him right. When he shows kindness, some people only hurt him in return, which makes him cautious about trusting again. He talks about serious violence, like calling the police a “9-11 emergency,” meaning things can get deadly quickly.

At the same time, he admits feeling weak and sad sometimes, even crying, but knows that showing emotion might make others mock him. He says he was “born in the storm,” meaning his life has always been full of trouble and conflict—there was no peaceful or easy time for him growing up.

The “Yellow Brick Road” is a symbol of a journey that sounds magical but here feels confusing and scary. He’s going somewhere unknown, without a clear direction, just hoping not to crash or fail. The Bible on the dashboard shows he’s trying to stay protected or guided spiritually. He mentions snipers, meaning he’s always watching out for danger.

Finally, he repeats that he’s on this uncertain path but doesn’t know where it will lead, and mentions prison as something familiar and almost expected because of his life choices. This part sums up how he feels trapped in a cycle of struggle, violence, and trying to survive.