Meu Tempo (feat. BIBI & Simon Dominic)

Vapo's song 'Meu Tempo,' featuring BIBI and Simon Dominic, is a poignant exploration of personal struggle, resilience, and the pursuit of dreams. The lyrics delve into the artist's past, marked by hardship and isolation. The opening lines, 'Back to the past / 어두운 box 속에서 갇혀 있네,' set a somber tone, reflecting a time when the artist felt trapped in darkness. The recurring theme of unwanted noises and memories that '까맣게' (turn black) further emphasizes the weight of these experiences.

The song also touches on familial and social disconnection. Vapo mentions not understanding his family's situation and feeling abandoned by friends, as highlighted in the lines, '가족 사정? 나도 잘 몰라 / 내가 아플까 봐 더 싫어, 그게 좋아.' This sense of loneliness is compounded by the imagery of gunshots during Christmas, a stark contrast to the holiday's usual connotations of warmth and togetherness. The plea for divine help, 'Please help me, God / I feel alone / I need my mom,' underscores the depth of his isolation and yearning for comfort.

Despite these challenges, 'Meu Tempo' is ultimately a song of hope and transformation. The chorus, '꿈같아, meu tempo, tempo,' translates to 'like a dream, my time,' signifying a shift from past struggles to a brighter present and future. Vapo's journey from 'black box to the white 마음' (heart) symbolizes moving from darkness to light. The references to hard work, perseverance, and newfound success, such as 'I worked hard day and night / 이제 랩으로 pay me now,' highlight the artist's determination to rise above his circumstances. The song's blend of personal narrative and universal themes of resilience and hope makes it a powerful anthem for anyone striving to overcome adversity.