Do Or Die
Rising from the Rez: Yung JayTee's Do or Die Anthem
Lyrics
Aye yo tk he made this
Acknowledgment to TK for creating the music.
Yo shoutout everybody whos tuned in listening
Expressing gratitude to everyone listening to the song.
Shoutout everybody whos a fan
Shouting out to fans of the artist.
Affiliated with us
Acknowledging affiliation with a group or community.
Sko
"Sko" may be a colloquial expression or a reference with a specific meaning.
I done gave up lord so many times
Expressing the speaker's history of giving up but continuing to put in effort.
Still i give it my all its do or die
Committing to giving maximum effort in a situation where success or failure is crucial.
Homie said i was next and he aint lying
A friend has predicted the speaker's success, and the speaker believes it.
Still im rippin on this mic and i do it without a shine
Despite not having a spotlight, the speaker continues to excel on the microphone.
Without a shine
Emphasis on the absence of external recognition ("shine") in the speaker's journey.
Without a shine
-Without a shine
-Without a shine
-I ain't trying to be the greatest
The speaker is not aiming to be the best but to inspire others.
I'm just trying to inspire
The speaker wants to exceed expectations with their talent and broaden their horizons.
Go beyond with my gift
Encouraging others to pursue their desires when opportunities arise.
And just spread my wings wide
Expressing the speaker's commitment to personal growth and freedom.
You can do whatever you want
Encouraging the listener to pursue their aspirations when they become real.
When your dreams come alive
Highlighting the speaker's humble beginnings.
I had to start it from the bottom
Asserting that the speaker's story is unique.
Aint no story like mine
Recalling a time of financial struggle and resourcefulness.
Cooking ramen on the stove
Referring to a challenging past and the speaker's connection with drug-related issues.
Hittin the plug for them dimes
Overcoming challenges and disbelief to reach the current position.
Never thought i make it here
Recognition that others doubted the speaker's success but were proven wrong.
Natives studied my rymes
People from the speaker's community analyzing and learning from the speaker's lyrics.
Always told my dreams a fantasy
Addressing skepticism about the achievability of the speaker's dreams.
I said it takes it time
Stressing the importance of patience in achieving dreams.
You aint supporting or a fan of me
Expressing a desire for genuine support from others.
I dont wanna hear why
Rejecting excuses for not supporting the speaker.
Yeah the rez made me
Acknowledging the influence of the speaker's Native American heritage.
Break bread on me
Sharing success and resources with the community.
Did it all lonely
Accomplishing goals independently without relying on others.
Ever fall dont think
Encouraging resilience in the face of setbacks.
Going hard until my casket
Determined to keep pursuing goals until death.
Till my death im rapping
Expressing commitment to the art of rapping until the end of life.
I will never fold
Refusing to give in or surrender.
You will never catch me lacking
Confident that the speaker will not be caught off guard or unprepared.
Got homies with the boom!
Having friends with powerful and impactful skills.
Got the homies with the dragons
Having friends with significant influence or strength.
Never fell for the drugs
Resisting the temptations of substance abuse for the sake of music.
Cause this music is my passion
Emphasizing that music is the speaker's true passion, not drugs.
I done gave up lord so many times
Reiteration of the theme of persistence despite challenges.
Still i give it my all its do or die
-Homie said i was next and he aint lying
-Still im rippin on this mic and i do it without a shine
-Without a shine
Continued emphasis on the speaker's journey without external validation.
Without a shine
-Without a shine
-Without a shine
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