Lyrics
Year after year I get greater with time
Expressing personal growth and improvement over time.
So bright I was destined to shine
Emphasizing a destined and radiant future.
Niggas hate but they bitches love me
Acknowledging envy from men but attracting admiration from their partners.
Clearly I got it you can see the signs
Confidently displaying success that is evident to others.
Cool calm collected I'm part of that team
Describing a composed and collected demeanor, part of a successful group.
Ida Mae called it when I was a seed
Reference to someone predicting success since childhood (Ida Mae).
Since a baby I been goin' crazy
Highlighting a history of energetic and intense behavior since infancy.
One of the last middle child's born in the eighties
Being one of the last-born middle children in the 1980s.
Wave got slim niggas turned shady
Referencing a change in social circles due to success.
Gotta couple bands niggas turned Katie
Having money has altered relationships with others.
Tryna pop out with a weak flex
Attempting to impress with a subtle and understated display.
He stressed cause he know I'm popping and he can't take me
Causing stress to others who recognize the artist's success.
Live from Miami this a heat check
Presenting success from the perspective of Miami, a hot spot.
I'm a maverick like Dallas peep the defense
Comparing oneself to a maverick, noting awareness of defense and offense.
And the offense
Asserting dominance and leaving a mark (paw prints).
I'm a dog leaving paw prints
Confidently stepping into various situations, often with impact.
Stepping everywhere I walk in
Regularly leaving a lasting impression, possibly confrontational.
Quite often I be known to leave em dead in a coffin
Acknowledging a tendency to metaphorically "kill" or outperform competition.
Killin' this baby no abortion
Metaphorically excelling and achieving without compromise.
If I didn't I still take care of it
Ensuring responsibility and care, even in challenging situations.
My mama told me I'm arrogant
Acknowledging a perception of arrogance from others.
I'm only me baby you gotta cherish it
Affirming individuality and the importance of appreciating it.
To be honest they told me I'm too modest
Contrasting with perceived modesty, embracing confidence.
When you know you got it
Reiterating self-awareness and confidence in one's abilities.
They don't peep ya logic
Noting that those who don't understand may not grasp the artist's logic.
What's understood ain't gotta be explained
Emphasizing the clarity of intentions and actions.
Working out my weight you can see the gains
Working hard and visibly showing progress (physical gains).
I'm getting stronger
Stating an increase in strength and personal development.
The money longer
Connecting financial success with personal strength and growth.
My team on one
Highlighting unity and strength within the artist's team.
You niggas goners
Asserting superiority over others who are seen as losers.
Nah it ain't just a persona
Rejecting the idea that the artist's persona is merely a facade.
I ain't just performer
Asserting the role as an artist rather than just an entertainer.
I'm a artist painting pictures like Basquiat
Comparing oneself to artistic greats, emphasizing the quality of work.
Picasso with more flavor than these niggas got
Claiming artistic uniqueness and a superior style.
Bucket hat low in these g star denims
Describing a casual and stylish appearance with specific fashion references.
Its this simply history in the making
Stating that what the artist is doing is creating historical significance.
We just call it H.I.T.M.
Abbreviating "History in the Making" to H.I.T.M., emphasizing significance.
Full blitz look how hard I hit em
Expressing a powerful and impactful approach, possibly in the music industry.
I'm Lawrence Taylor come and meet your maker
Comparing oneself to a legendary figure (Lawrence Taylor) and challenging others.
Yeah, put you under boy my niggas takers
Asserting dominance and the ability to control situations and individuals.
My niggas movers I be with the shakers
Highlighting associations with influential and impactful individuals.
Flying high with the sky scrapers, ah
Conveying a sense of success and elevation, reaching high levels of achievement.
Comment