Lyrics
Black just like me
Expressing identity with blackness.
Act just like me
Highlighting similarities in behavior or attitude.
Some don't like me
Acknowledging not everyone likes the speaker.
Don't invite me
Feeling excluded or uninvited by some individuals.
Get mine rightly
Asserting the right to obtain what belongs to the speaker.
Not politely
Not conforming to conventional politeness in pursuit of goals.
Glide the Spike Lee
Metaphorically referencing filmmaker Spike Lee, possibly suggesting a smooth, confident stride.
Please don't hype me
Discouraging excessive praise or excitement.
Black just like me
Repetition for emphasis on identity and behavior.
Act just like me
-Some don't like me
-Don't invite me
-Get mine rightly
-Not politely
-Glide the Spike Lee
-Please don't hype me
-Black just like me
Continuation of the repetition pattern.
Act just like me
-Some don't like me
-Don't invite me
-Get mine rightly
-Not politely
-Glide the Spike Lee
-Please don't hype me
-Black just like me
Reiteration of identity and behavior traits.
Act just like me
-Some don't like me
-Don't invite me
-Get mine rightly
-Not politely
-Glide the Spike Lee
-Please don't hype me
-Hey
Introducing a change in tone or topic.
We bout that summin my g
Affirmation of being involved in certain activities.
Playing down that's fronting my g
Accusing others of pretending or being insincere.
When I walk around world looking like me
Confidently navigating the world while being true to oneself.
Least the dope parts
Focusing on positive aspects of the speaker's appearance.
So I go hard
Committing to giving one's best effort.
No blacks in your picture, man you don't know art
Criticizing the absence of diversity in someone's perspective on art.
Check your flow chart
Suggesting a need to reevaluate one's path or choices.
Fluid with the dope
Being skillful with the delivery of profound ideas.
Perfect skin tone
Praising one's skin tone as perfect.
Knew it when I spoke
Recognizing the impact of words and expressing confidence.
I'm so cool
Claiming a calm and composed demeanor.
Looking like me
Reiterating a positive self-image.
I say greatness oooo
Speculating on achieving greatness based on appearance.
Think we might be
Expressing optimism about personal and collective success.
So I'm gon' swim in this skin while I'm in it
Embracing one's identity and being comfortable in one's skin.
Shea butter smooth
Describing smoothness and beauty using shea butter imagery.
On the limbsSee em grinnin
Observing others appreciating the speaker's positive qualities.
Love for the crewWhat it doCause we winning
Celebrating success and unity within a group.
Celebrate us on the cool
Encouraging recognition and appreciation of the speaker's group.
Been a minute
Noting a passage of time, possibly referring to a break or absence.
I said
Reiterating positive self-perception.
Dope looks like me
Repetition emphasizing identity, behavior, and confidence.
Hope looks like me
-Folks don't like me
-I smile brightly
-Overhype me
-Trick I might be
-Glide the Spike Lee
-We on site, g
-Black just like me
Continued emphasis on identity and behavior traits.
Act just like me
-Some don't like me
-Don't invite me
-Get mine rightly
-Not politely
-Glide the Spike Lee
-Please don't hype me
-Black just like me
Reiteration for emphasis on identity and behavior.
Act just like me
-Some don't like me
-Don't invite me
-Get mine rightly
-Not politely
-Glide the Spike Lee
-Please don't hype me
-Black just like me
Reiteration of identity and behavior traits.
Act just like me
-Some don't like me
-Don't invite me
-Get mine rightly
-Not politely
-Glide the Spike Lee
-Please don't hype me
-Black just like me
Final repetition emphasizing identity and behavior.
Act just like me
-Some don't like me
-Don't invite me
-Get mine rightly
-Not politely
-Glide the Spike Lee
-Please don't hype me
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