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Don't criticize (Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, oh oh oh)
Emphasis on avoiding negative judgment or condemnation.
Don't criticize (Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, oh oh oh)
Reiteration of the importance of not criticizing.
Don't criticize (Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, oh oh oh)
Continued emphasis on avoiding criticism.
Don't criticize (Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, oh oh oh)
Repeating the message, reinforcing the idea not to criticize.
I've been having conversations
Engaging in internal dialogues, possibly reflecting on personal thoughts.
Talking to myself at night the devil is persuasive
Describing conversations with oneself at night, acknowledging the influence of negativity (the devil).
I know I keep talking but I really never say shit
Admitting to talking a lot without expressing meaningful content.
All these people criticize at least I'm never faking
Acknowledging external criticism while asserting authenticity.
Look into the mirror I'm surprised
Reflecting on one's self-image and expressing surprise at personal growth.
At the man that I've become
Noting the quick passage of time and the transformative nature of life.
Life has flashed before my eyes
Recalling significant life moments and changes in perspective.
Now I'm changing up the tempo
Introducing a change in pace or direction in life.
Life gets faster and goes by
Highlighting the fleeting nature of life and the need to appreciate blessings.
So I'm cherishing the blessings 'fore I get sent in the sky
Expressing gratitude for being alive and cherishing the present.
I'm alive at this very moment so I live it up
Embracing the current moment and making the most of life.
I'm done with all my problems took a bottle filled up
Resolving personal problems through self-indulgence.
Then I threw it in the ocean all I gotta do is love
Symbolic act of discarding negativity (throwing a bottle in the ocean) and choosing love.
I ain't letting all them get to me this time I ain't 'gon run
Determining not to be affected by external influences.
Don't criticize (Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, oh oh oh)
Reiteration of the importance of avoiding criticism.
Don't criticize (Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, oh oh oh)
Reaffirming the message, emphasizing the avoidance of criticism.
Don't criticize (Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, oh oh oh)
Continued emphasis on not allowing others to criticize.
Don't criticize (Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, oh oh oh)
Repeating the message, reinforcing the idea not to criticize.
Baby don't you criticize
Addressing a specific individual, warning against criticism.
Let you take my heart but you better not go jeopardize
Cautioning against jeopardizing a relationship after allowing someone to take the heart.
See 'em in the path told the haters they can step aside
Telling detractors to step aside, focusing on personal success.
Waiting for the shows all the fans 'gon have this memorized, yeah
Anticipating widespread recognition and memorability.
Took a dream and I turned it to reality
Transforming dreams into reality and acknowledging progress.
Damn you see me now, this one percent of what it's bout to be
Highlighting a significant change in status and the beginning of success.
Grandma told me from a young age I was bound to be
Referring to early recognition of future success by a family member.
A superstar, watch me drive a foreign car
Expressing confidence in achieving superstardom and material success.
And I whip it round
Enjoying the perks of success, such as driving a foreign car.
All the people told me I wont be shit
Recalling past doubt and emphasizing personal growth.
Now you see me up and winning funny how it reaches
Noting the irony of people's changing perceptions after achieving success.
Now I need a bad bitch
Expressing a desire for a romantic partner after achieving success.
I ain't with the treeshes
Rejecting negativity and drama in relationships.
Let me out the cage
Desiring freedom from constraints and responsibilities.
I'm a dog without the leashes
Embracing a carefree and unrestrained lifestyle.
Don't criticize (Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, oh oh oh)
Reiteration of the importance of avoiding criticism.
Don't criticize (Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, oh oh oh)
Reaffirming the message, emphasizing the avoidance of criticism.
Don't criticize (Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, oh oh oh)
Continued emphasis on not allowing others to criticize.
Don't criticize (Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, oh oh oh)
Repeating the message, reinforcing the idea not to criticize.
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