Don't Let Me Down
Rising Above: Big K.R.I.T.'s Anthem on Resilience and Survival
Lyrics
See, they wonder why we ride high
Reflecting on the reasons for living life to the fullest.
Why we get high
Acknowledging the use of substances, possibly drugs, to cope with life.
Shit, it's just to get by
Using substances as a means of survival or getting through tough times.
See, some days, sometimes, the world lets you down
Acknowledging that sometimes the world disappoints and brings one down.
And you can't do nothing but fall
Expressing vulnerability when faced with life's challenges.
This is for y'all
Dedicating the song to the listeners who may relate to the struggles.
Don't let me down
Repetition for emphasis on the plea not to be let down.
Don't let me down
-Don't let me down
-Don't let me down
-Don't let me down
-See, we be going through some things
Describing difficult experiences, possibly involving law enforcement.
Police hit the block and make it hard for us to hang
Police presence making it challenging for the community to socialize.
My girl bitch 'cuz all I ever do is swing and bang
Acknowledging relationship issues due to a street lifestyle.
Pourin' up I swear my liver never be the same
Referencing the impact of alcohol on the speaker's health.
A pint of Hen'll get me in, help to ease the pain
Alcohol as a coping mechanism to numb emotional pain.
World fucked up and I can't seem to leave the game
Feeling trapped in a challenging world but unable to leave.
So I continue bending corners, bitches switching lanes
Continuing to navigate life's challenges, adapting to changes.
Ain't trippin' on the sun, sometimes I'd rather feel the rain
Expressing a preference for facing difficulties rather than avoiding them.
Get high to maintain, don't let me down
Requesting support to stay elevated despite challenges.
Don't let me down
Repetition for emphasis on the plea not to be let down.
Don't let me down
-Don't let me down
-Don't let me down
-Don't let me down
-I made some things that I regret, but that's just how it be
Acknowledging regrets and mistakes made in the past.
I lost some friends, fucked up some money, but stayed on my feet
Facing adversity but maintaining resilience and standing strong.
I did all I could in my city so I have to bounce
Deciding to move on from the speaker's hometown.
I signed my deal and got more haters than I care to count
Attracting criticism and hate after achieving success.
But I can't fault them for their feelings 'cuz I know the score
Acknowledging the difficulty of celebrating others' success while struggling.
It's hard to celebrate for others when you're dying poor
Struggling financially but staying humble.
So I keep rolling low-key, DOLO, trying not to stunt
Choosing to live discreetly and avoiding unnecessary attention.
I crank my system 'til it's clipping then I let it thump
Enjoying music loudly as a way to cope with challenges.
Put all my problems in my cup while I grip the wheel
Using substances to escape problems while driving.
There's too much money to be had, I ain't sitting still
Driven by the desire for financial success and not settling.
A country boy trying to make these petty ends meet
Struggling to make ends meet as a rural individual in a tough environment.
I learned my lesson, can't trust these niggas 'cuz they envy
Learning not to trust others due to envy and betrayal.
Can't stop no show, I'm about this dough, and that's all I can say
Remaining focused on personal success despite challenges.
Thank god for everything, I coulda died like yesterday
Expressing gratitude for surviving and being alive.
Make room for me in case my plane just ain't meant to fly
Acknowledging uncertainty in life but hoping for continued success.
I hope you feel if I fall from the sky, hollering out don't let me die
Expressing a desire for support and not wanting to be forgotten or abandoned.
Don't let me down
Repetition for emphasis on the plea not to be let down.
Don't let me down
-Don't let me down
-Don't let me down
-Don't let me down
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