Don't Check
Rising from the Shadows: Ryan Ramirez's Triumph of Self-Belief
Lyrics
Uh, I kinda like that
Expressing liking or approval of a situation or feeling.
Double R
Referring to Double R, possibly a personal or brand identifier.
I remember back when I ain't get the time of day
Reflecting on a time when the speaker was ignored or not noticed.
Now we just been going up and things just ain't been the same
Indicating recent success and a change in circumstances.
And I remember back then when you wouldn't look my way
Recalling a past when someone didn't pay attention to the speaker.
Now the whole crew going crazy
Highlighting the positive reaction of the entire group now.
But don't check for me baby
Emphasizing that the speaker doesn't want to be checked or monitored.
Where you been? Where you been at?
Asking about the whereabouts of someone, possibly a reference to the past.
I've been working hard just to level up
Describing the hard work put in to improve and progress.
I was sick of "good but ain't good enough"
Expressing dissatisfaction with being just "good enough."
I was scared of losing you but then I won
Overcoming fear and achieving success, potentially in a relationship.
You checked up on the boy
Acknowledging someone checking on the speaker.
And saw the underdog came around
Noticing that the underestimated person has come far.
And heard him making big noise
Recognizing the speaker's impact and success.
Funny how everything really turned out
Reflecting on the positive outcomes despite earlier doubts.
You were never down but you look up at me now
Acknowledging that the listener was never a supporter in the past.
I'm like "oh wow"
Expressing surprise or amazement at the current situation.
I see the tables just turned around
Observing a reversal of roles or fortune.
I see they turned around now baby, yeah
Noticing the changed circumstances and success.
I remember back when I ain't get the time of day
Repeating the theme of being ignored in the past.
Now we just been going up and things just ain't been the same
Highlighting ongoing success and change.
And I remember back then when you wouldn't look my way
Recalling a time when the listener didn't pay attention.
Now the whole crew going crazy
Emphasizing the collective excitement of the group.
But don't check for me baby
Reiterating the desire not to be scrutinized or checked.
Know you just can't believe I've achieved everything I initially said
Asserting that the speaker has achieved what was promised.
That I was gonna do and
Clarifying that the achievements were not solely for someone else.
I know you think that it was all for you
Addressing the listener's belief that the success was for them.
I know you've been thinking that I've just been waiting to turn your head
Acknowledging the listener's thoughts about the speaker's intentions.
And try for you again
Suggesting a change in focus from the listener to self-improvement.
But now I can get better than you instead
Expressing a newfound ability to do better independently.
Funny how everything really turned out
Reiterating the positive outcomes despite earlier doubts.
You were never down but you look up at me now
Repeating the idea that the listener was never supportive initially.
I'm like "oh wow"
Reacting to the reversed circumstances with amazement.
I see the tables just turned around
Observing a turnaround in situations or relationships.
I see they turned around now baby, yeah
Repeating the observation of a positive change in circumstances.
I remember back when I ain't get the time of day
Recalling a time of being ignored, emphasizing change.
Now we just been going up and things just ain't been the same
Reiterating ongoing success and a shift in the usual.
And I remember back then when you wouldn't look my way
Reflecting on a past when attention was lacking.
Now the whole crew going crazy
Emphasizing the collective excitement about the speaker's success.
But don't check for me baby
Reiterating the desire not to be monitored or checked.
(And I remember back then when you wouldn't look my way)
Repeating a past situation when the listener didn't pay attention.
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