Zauntee - Read It and Weep Lyrics
Lyrics
Chorus
Read it and weep
Don't know the meaning of sleep
I'm hungry like I didn't eat
The world at my feet
I'm never selling my soul but I'ma still walk as a king
Just read the ink
I do not care what they think
Yeah, I do not care what you think
They love my songs, I'ma keep dropping, huh
Like somebody broke the sink (Water dripping)
Verse 1
The sink, the faucet
Went on a run and they still haven't stopped it
Push through the pain and trust the process
Trouble is brewing but this isn't Boston
I am a vessel so I got it tatted
I'm steady cookin like Remy the rat is
Flyin Southwest cause I get free baggage
I'm a road runner, I can never get stagnant
Pre-Chorus
Knew what I wanted so I made it real
For real
Started with crumbs and I made it a meal
For real
Said I wouldn't get one but I got three deals
For real
Ain't want me to win now they ask how I feel
Like my whole life is a highlight reel
Chorus
Read it and weep
Don't know the meaning of sleep
I'm hungry like I didn't eat
The world at my feet
I'm never selling my soul but I'ma still walk as a king
Just read the ink
I do not care what they think
Yeah, I do not care what you think
They love my songs, I'ma keep dropping, huh
Like somebody broke the sink (Bow)
Verse 2
Only thing on my mind but you can't blame me
I was in the city gettin bread, no bakery
State by state, on the road rockin' stages
This the family business so you know I ain't playin
Cold dark nights outside it was raining
I was sheddin tears but the pressure couldn't break me
Stop pullin my punches, take off the safe (Bow, bow, bow, bow)
Pre-Chorus
Knew what I wanted so I made it real
For real
Started with crumbs and I made it a meal
For real
Said I wouldn't get one but I got three deals
For real
Ain't want me to win now they ask how I feel
Like my whole life is a highlight reel
Chorus
Read it and weep
Don't know the meaning of sleep
I'm hungry like I didn't eat
The world at my feet
I'm never selling my soul but I'ma still walk as a king
Just read the ink
I do not care what they think
Yeah, I do not care what you think
They love my songs, I'ma keep dropping, huh
Like somebody broke the sink (Water dripping)
Video
Zauntee - Read It And Weep (Official Music Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Zauntee's song "Read It and Weep," released on November 10, 2023, presents a powerful declaration of perseverance, success, and unwavering integrity. The title itself is an idiom, confidently stating the artist's achieved status and challenging past doubters to witness his triumph. The opening lines immediately establish a theme of intense dedication and sacrifice, suggesting a relentless pursuit of goals that leaves no room for rest ("Don't know the meaning of sleep"). This drive is coupled with a persistent ambition, conveyed through the imagery of being "hungry like I didn't eat," even as he claims the "world at my feet."
A central message woven throughout the track is the balance between worldly achievement and spiritual or personal conviction. The assertion "I'm never selling my soul but I'ma still walk as a king" distinguishes the artist's path to success. It implies achieving prominence and influence ("walk as a king," "the world at my feet") not through compromising his core values or faith, but while upholding them. This resonates with scriptural themes regarding identity and purpose, where believers are sometimes referred to as having a royal priesthood (1 Peter 2:9) or being joint-heirs with Christ (Romans 8:17), signifying a form of spiritual kingship or elevated identity independent of worldly compromises. The line "Just read the ink" further emphasizes the concrete nature of his journey and achievements – it's all documented, undeniable truth for observers.
The verses expand on the narrative of struggle and ascent. Phrases like "Push through the pain and trust the process" and the depiction of enduring "cold dark nights outside it was raining" and "sheddin tears" vividly portray the hardships faced. Yet, these challenges did not lead to defeat; "the pressure couldn't break me." The journey is described as starting small, with "crumbs," which were then transformed into a substantial "meal," illustrating growth and success from humble beginnings. This progression is quantified by securing "three deals," a tangible marker of industry recognition and accomplishment that defied the expectations of those who "Ain't want me to win." The overall feeling conveyed is one of momentum ("Went on a run and they still haven't stopped it," "I'm steady cookin," "I'm a road runner, I can never get stagnant") and unstoppable progress powered by internal drive and resilience.
The song projects an attitude of strong self-assurance and independence from external validation. Repeatedly stating "I do not care what they think" and "I do not care what you think" underscores a focus on personal conviction and mission over public opinion or criticism. This self-possession is presented not as arrogance, but as the necessary mindset for navigating the competitive world and staying true to one's path. The reference to keeping songs "dropping" like a "broken sink" uses a relatable image to express prolific output and consistent delivery of his work, a testament to his dedication and the demand for his music. The song serves as both a personal victory anthem and a motivational statement, encouraging persistence, faith in the process, and the pursuit of success while remaining true to one's principles, demonstrating that significant achievement is possible without compromising one's integrity.