Looking Down on Me
Rising Above, Defying Doubt: Spectrum's Triumph UnveiledLyrics
I know a lot of people who looked down on me
I have encountered people who held a negative opinion of me.
Now I'm on the come up, got their hands out, now they're all looking up at me
Now that I'm succeeding, those same people are seeking benefits from me and looking up to me.
I know a lot of haters spent their time just to hate on me
There are individuals who spent their time expressing dislike or jealousy towards me.
Yea I'm doing shows now, they all come out, just to show fake love to me
Since I'm performing in shows, they come out pretending to show support, but it's insincere.
You can keep all that fake shit don't give a shit about it
I don't care about false or insincere things.
All them niggas always hating I don't give a fuck about em
People who consistently hate on me do not bother me.
When I was down they was looking down on me
During my low times, these individuals looked down on me.
Being broke was a joke, always used to clown on me
Being financially struggling was a source of mockery for them.
Now I got the last laugh, they all wanna smile with me yea
Now that I've overcome challenges, they want to share in my happiness.
Got my bread up now they wanna dine with me yea
Having achieved success, people now want to associate with me.
Yea I might do it for the pride, do it all in vain
Doing things for pride, even if it seems vain.
Might cop a couple whips, wear a couple chains
Possibly indulging in luxury items like cars and jewelry.
Might pull up in a Benz pull up in a Range, pull up in a foreign
Mentions the possibility of owning different luxury cars.
Pull up in something nice it's not important
Emphasizes that material possessions are not crucial.
Imma do everything I said that I'm gone do
Commitment to fulfill promises once the goal is clear.
Once I have my fucking aim, ain't scared to shoot
Not afraid to take action once determined.
Friends won't support you til strangers do
True friends may not support you initially, but strangers might.
So fuck em, they'll be the 1st to say they knew
Expresses disregard for those who didn't believe in you initially.
That you were gonna make it
Belief that success was inevitable.
Nah keep your praise I don't need it, bitch
Doesn't seek or value unnecessary praise.
I know a lot of people who looked down on me
Repetition of encountering people who looked down on the artist.
Now I'm on the come up, got their hands out, now they're all looking up at me
Reiteration of rising in success and people seeking favors.
I know a lot of haters spent their time just to hate on me
Reiteration of facing hate and insincere support.
Yea I'm doing shows now, they all come out, just to show fake love to me
Repetition of insincere gestures of love from those who doubted.
Stop worrying bout another man's pockets
Advice to avoid being concerned with others' financial status.
You outta pocket
Comment on someone behaving inappropriately or out of line.
Heard you talking shit but you smiling in my face stop it
Calling out someone who talks negatively while pretending to be friendly.
Niggas wanna get involved once they see a way to profit
People want to associate with success only when it benefits them.
Don't reach out to shake my hand nah man I'm not gone shake it
Rejecting insincere gestures like a handshake.
So what the fuck you think I am, sweet?
Asserting that the artist is not easily fooled or manipulated.
Now I'm gassed they tryna get up in the back seat
Feeling confident and popular, attracting attention romantically.
I'm running shit but you not invited to the track meet
Being in control and not allowing certain people to be part of the journey.
Fake ass motherfuckers get the fuck up out my face please
Rejecting insincere individuals in a strong manner.
That was me being polite
Clarifying politeness in rejecting insincere gestures.
I'm not bitter I'm right
Asserting correctness and maturity in handling situations.
Been working my ass off plenty sleepless nights
Highlighting hard work and dedication with sleepless nights.
I'm not there not quite
Not fully achieving goals yet but making progress.
But I'm closer despite
Despite setbacks, the artist is getting closer to success.
All the major setbacks the finish line is in sight
Emphasizing that despite challenges, the end is in sight.
It's not just a destination it's a whole ass journey
Success is not just a destination but a continuous journey.
I got that work ethic and the consistency
Stressing the importance of a strong work ethic and consistency.
I know a lot of people waiting to claim to know me
Awareness of people waiting to claim a connection when successful.
But I do not forget a thing I know who was there for me
Memorizing those who were genuinely there for support.
Straight up
Emphatic affirmation of the previous statement.
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