“Camera Vision” Song Lyrics Meaning | Imani Lenz
A deeper reflection on purpose, growth, and belief. In Camera Vision, Imani Lenz shares the mindset behind building a creative life through persistence and clarity.
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Intro:
Keep rollin’,Keep clicking
Get your camera, Raise it to the sky
Don’t listen to what the haters have to say
You can do it, I believe in you
Camera Rolling
Hook:My camera is all that I got
Making my way to the top
Yes, I been filming a lot
I will never stop
My camera is all that I got
My camera is all that I got
Thinking outside of the box
I will never stop
Verse 1:I’ma young king from humble beginnings
I’ma pay respect and respect the mission
Keep pushing buttons, going past the limits
I’ma self-correct, then defy the limits
Respect the hustle, gotta earn my winnings
Built my own lane, because the lane was missing
Snappin' like a phoenix, 'cause flame has risen
Rising to the top, change the game, let’s get it
The struggle is real tryna feed the whole fam
Make a little content got to snap when I can
I was filming vlogs tryna figure out a plan
Post a little reel for some likes on the gram
Filming in clubs with them girls holding bottles
Changed up the fit, now I fit like a model
Filming on boats, now I hold down the throttle
I play to win, not like the lotto
Manifest dreams, keep track of ya goals
Filming for the money or you filming for your soul
never too late, whether young or you’re old
Pickup up any camera, let’s get it, pick a role
Camera was rolling, when I heard my calling
Filming on my phone, now them big cameras rolling
Filming for culture, I can not do the trolling
Counting all my wins, stack up keep it going
Hook:My camera is all that I got
Making my way to the top
Yes, I been filming a lot
I will never stop
My camera is all that I got
My camera is all that I got
Thinking outside of the box
I will never stop
Verse 2:Every edit I made always came from the heart
80-hour weeks making edits after dark
Focused on the mission, I just want to play my part
Never blinded by the light, when the world sees my art
Superhero movies, with the OG Deddy
Reset the gimbal, I’m armed and I’m steady
Putting in work, young boy getting sweaty
I can’t do this on my own, so tell me who’s ready
Run and gun rigs, putting strain on my shoulders
gotta do this now, cuz I’m only getting older
Nothing lasts forever, hot mics get colder
If we ain’t teaming up then you gotta move over
I’m looking for ones who’s hungry for the change
Looking for ones who learned from the pain
learned from the lessons with nothing to lose
Who film from the heart with so much to gain
Camera not working return it exchange
Filming the Johns to snapping them Janes
Fingers was swollen from picking them grains
If you can hear me please turn up the gain
I took the shot, look at my change
Ancestors working they all in my veins
Filming for free can you spare me some change
Cleaning my lens while they screaming my name
Hook:My camera is all that I got
Making my way to the top
Yes, I been filming a lot
I will never stop
My camera is all that I got
My camera is all that I got
Thinking outside of the box
I will never stop
Outro:That’s it, keep filming, keep going
Never stop, no matter what anybody says
Share your passion, share it with the world
Rise to the top
Camera Vision: Turning Perspective Into Purpose
Some songs are about flexing skill.
Some songs are about proving something.
Camera Vision is different.
This song is about perspective — how it’s formed, how it evolves, and how it can become a tool for purpose, healing, and cultural preservation. When I say “my camera is all that I got,” I’m not just talking about gear. I’m talking about the lens I see life through. I’m talking about awareness. I’m talking about choosing how I frame the world, even when the world tries to frame me.
This record is a reminder to keep going — to keep filming, keep clicking, keep believing — even when the path isn’t clear yet.
This opening frame captures the heart of Camera Vision — belief, persistence, and creative faith. The lyrics speak directly to creators who keep showing up, raising their camera, and trusting their vision even when doubt is loud.
Raising the Camera: Vision Before Validation
The opening lines of Camera Vision are simple but intentional:
Keep rollin’
Keep clicking
Get your camera
Raise it to the sky
This is encouragement — not just for creators, but for anyone trying to find their way. Before recognition, before money, before external validation, there’s vision. The act of raising the camera is symbolic. It’s choosing to look up instead of staying stuck. It’s choosing possibility over doubt.
When I say “don’t listen to what the haters have to say,” I’m really saying: don’t let noise interrupt your clarity. Vision comes before approval. Belief comes before results.
“My Camera Is All That I Got”: Perspective as Power
The hook repeats a truth I’ve learned over time:
My camera is all that I got
Thinking outside of the box
I will never stop
The camera is a metaphor. It represents perspective — the only thing we truly control. Life throws circumstances, systems, labels, and expectations at us. But perspective is the tool that lets us interpret, reframe, and respond.
Filming becomes gathering experiences. Editing becomes reflection. Creating becomes transformation.
The “top” I’m moving toward isn’t fame or status. It’s clarity. Peace. Alignment. A higher version of self-awareness where vision becomes action.
Humble Beginnings and Building New Lanes
When I say:
I’ma young king from humble beginnings
Built my own lane, because the lane was missing
I’m honoring where I come from and why I had to create something new. Sometimes the path doesn’t exist — not because you’re lost, but because it hasn’t been built yet.
That’s where Black Stock Footage comes in. It wasn’t about chasing trends. It was about creating infrastructure for stories that weren’t being centered, preserved, or valued the way they should be. The camera became a way to document culture, not distort it.
Rising like a phoenix isn’t about ego. It’s about resilience. About understanding loss, learning from it, and still choosing to rise.
Verse one reflects the journey from humble beginnings to self-made momentum. This moment represents discipline, respect for the craft, and the quiet confidence that comes from building your own lane when none exists.
The Grind, the Experimentation, the Lessons
This song doesn’t skip the struggle.
Filming vlogs. Posting reels. Shooting clubs, boats, events, whatever paid the bills. Experimenting. Testing. Learning. Failing. Reframing.
There’s a phase where you’re trying everything — not because you’re lost, but because you’re listening. You’re collecting data. You’re learning what resonates with your soul versus what just looks good on the surface.
At some point, the question becomes clear:
Are you filming for the money — or are you filming for your soul?
That question changed everything for me.
Calling In Community, Not Competition
I can’t do this on my own
So tell me who’s ready
This isn’t about grinding solo forever. It’s about building together. About collaboration over competition. About finding people who learned from pain, who film from the heart, who understand that legacy matters more than algorithms.
The camera isn’t just a tool — it’s an invitation. An invitation to document truth, honor ancestry, and create systems that allow stories to live beyond the moment.
Ancestral Memory and Creative Responsibility
One of the deepest layers of Camera Vision is ancestral awareness.
Ancestors working, they all in my veins
The camera doesn’t exist in a vacuum. It’s connected to history, lineage, and responsibility. Every frame holds memory. Every story carries weight. Filming becomes a way of saying: we were here, we mattered, and our stories deserve to be seen.
This is why cultural preservation matters. This is why documenting everyday moments is just as important as documenting milestones.
Verse two dives into endurance — long hours, physical strain, and unwavering focus. This frame honors the unseen labor behind the art and the commitment to keep creating, even when the work is heavy and the path feels long.
Camera Vision as a Way of Life
At its core, Camera Vision is about choosing how you see — and how you show up.
It’s about self-correction. Growth. Perspective. Understanding that your lens can widen, sharpen, soften, or shift at any moment. And when it does, your world changes with it.
If this song reminds you to pick up your camera — literal or metaphorical — and keep going, then it’s done its job.
Keep filming.
Keep believing.
Keep your vision clear.
Final Reflection:
At the end of the day, Camera Vision isn’t really about cameras.
It’s about choice.
The choice to see possibility instead of limitation.
The choice to document truth instead of distortion.
The choice to keep going, even when the path feels unclear.
Vision isn’t something you’re given — it’s something you develop. It sharpens with experience, patience, and self-trust. Every frame you capture, every story you tell, every moment you choose to honor adds clarity to the bigger picture.
This song is a reminder that perspective is powerful. How you see the world shapes how you move through it. And when you commit to seeing with intention, purpose naturally follows.
So keep raising your camera.
Keep trusting your vision.
And keep telling the stories only you can tell.
About Imani Lenz
Imani Lenz is a multidisciplinary music artist, filmmaker, and cultural storyteller whose work centers on perspective, preservation, and lived experience. He is the founder of Black Stock Footage, a platform dedicated to documenting and monetizing authentic Black narratives, and the creator of Film Trips — group content experiences hosted by local creators that blend community, storytelling, and visual culture. Through music, film, and photography, Imani uses the lens as both a creative tool and a vehicle for cultural memory.
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Founder: Black Stock Footage | Film Trips
