In Jack Harlow's song "Ambitious", he chronicles the journey of his ambition from a 14-year-old with slipping grades but a desire for success, to a 19-year-old signed to a record deal aspiring for more, to finally a 24-year-old who has achieved some level of success but still feels the weight of the industry on his shoulders. He reflects on his humble beginnings, wearing Old Navy clothes and scuffed up shoes, while dreaming of someday being front row at a Knicks game. He talks about his friend group, obsessed with making music and recording in his bedroom with the air conditioner constantly humming in the background. As he gains more success and signs a record deal, he navigates the struggles of staying true to himself while making the necessary sacrifices to climb to the top. He questions if the playing field is truly fair, and wonders if the local scene really supports him or if it's just to make his parents proud. By the time he's 24, he's made it to Europe and is living something of a dream, but he still feels the anxiety of wanting to connect with his heroes and make something of himself. He's come a long way from the days of slipping grades and Old Navy clothes, but Jack Harlow's "Ambitious" is a testament to the fact that ambition never really fades.
