Aaron Cole - Off My Back Lyrics
Lyrics
I’m tryin’ to feel A Ok
Come and take my pain away
Come and get this weight up off my shoulders Watch me levitate aye aye
Off my back
Gotta get it off my back
I’m tryin’ to keep me smile
But they been keeping me down
Need You to light up my soul
I’m tryin’ to put up a sound
I can’t not fight with the flesh
Take over keeping me blessed
I know it’s part of the test
They tryin’ to take out my fresh
If he can’t get me he’ll get my family
Get away from my family
God protect my family
I’m tryin’ to keep my sanity
God handle my light work
While I’m out here doing light work
Giving yo all well that might work
Ain’t no dirt even on my shirt
They tryin’ to kill my vibe
Tryin’ to take my life
I cannot diguise
Feel like suicide
But I’m God’s child
I’m tryin’ to feel A Ok
Come and take my pain away
Come and get this weight up off my shoulders Watch me levitate aye aye
Off my back
Gotta get it off my back
Man I’m just feeling a mess
My sister friends with my ex
She just been hitting my phone
I gotta let that thing go
My family falling apart
It’s eating up at my heart
I don’t know where this gon’ go
But you been there from the start
I can’t lie
I be bout to cry
But I’m not that guy
I suck that up
Cause you know what’s up
But I can’t overlook
It’s in my face
Boy I gotta have that faith
When it don’t go my way
Ain’t much to say
You make no mistakes
Gotta trust you through this pain
They tryin’ to kill my vibe
Tryin’ to take my life
I cannot diguise
Feel like suicide
But I’m God’s child
I’m tryin’ to feel A Ok
Come and take my pain away
Come and get this weight up off my shoulders Watch me levitate aye aye
Off my back
Gotta get it off my back
Video
Aaron Cole - Off My Back (Official Music Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Aaron Cole's song "Off My Back" is a raw and honest expression of the struggles one faces under various pressures, seeking relief and peace. The central plea is for burdens to be lifted, encapsulated in the recurring lines "Come and get this weight up off my shoulders" and "Gotta get it off my back." It speaks to a universal human experience of carrying heavy loads, whether emotional, spiritual, or external, and the deep desire to be free from them to "feel A Ok."
The narrative unfolds through verses detailing specific sources of stress and conflict. The lyrics touch upon external negativity from others who are "keeping me down" and trying to undermine one's spirit or success ("tryin’ to take out my fresh"). There is also a clear acknowledgement of an internal battle, the struggle with the "flesh," and the need for a higher power to "Take over keeping me blessed." This internal conflict is framed within a spiritual context, recognizing it as part of a larger "test." The song escalates this spiritual dimension by expressing concern for family and seeking divine protection from adversarial forces, stating, "If he can’t get me he’ll get my family," followed by an earnest cry, "God protect my family." The artist also touches on the complexities of personal life, including strained family relationships ("My family falling apart") and difficult interactions ("My sister friends with my ex").
Amidst these challenges, the song anchors itself in faith. The lyrics repeatedly turn to God as the source of light ("Need You to light up my soul"), protection, and sanity ("Tryin’ to keep my sanity"). There is a reliance on God to handle larger issues ("God handle my light work While I’m out here doing light work"), implying trust in divine power to manage situations beyond one's control. The vulnerability is palpable, with lines confessing to feeling like a "mess" and being "bout to cry," and even acknowledging dark thoughts with the stark phrase "Feel like suicide." However, this emotional low is met with a powerful declaration of identity and faith: "But I’m God’s child." This statement serves as a foundational truth that provides strength and perspective amidst the pain. The acceptance that things may not "go my way" reinforces the need for faith and trust in God's plan, acknowledging, "You make no mistakes," and resolving, "Gotta trust you through this pain."
The song's structure, featuring the recurring plea to have the weight lifted, reinforces the persistent nature of these struggles but also the consistent hope found in seeking divine help. The emotional journey moves from feeling overwhelmed and attacked to reaffirming faith, identity, and trust in God's perfect will despite difficult circumstances. Released in 2018, with the official music video following on June 28, 2018, "Off My Back" delivered a message relatable to many who navigate life's pressures while striving to maintain faith and mental well-being, resonating with the idea that leaning on a higher power can provide the strength needed to shed burdens and find peace. It serves as an inspirational reminder that even in moments of deep despair, faith can offer a path towards feeling "A Ok" by casting burdens and trusting in divine care.