Tim Duncan
J-Tek Lyrics
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Let′s go, let's ...
Yeah, back in the day M backpack
All of my bars, all of my raps, all of my ...
Top of the line, top of the class, top of the rank
Big Tim Duncan off to the bank
Big three foo on shackin' the paint
My ... swam, sank
Ayy, we made it out of the gutter
Shout out my mother
I am a son of a gunna
Hot like the summer
Momma you raised you a ... Stunta
Momma you raised you a ... Star
Went on a limb and raised to the bar
Nobody thought I would make it this far
Nobody thought I would
Hold up hold up
I say you the man when I look up on the mirror (okay)
I made me a check but need a couple this year (okay)
Started making moves when I let go of my fear (okay)
Listen to myself and then my vision got clear (okay)
I say you the man when I look up on the mirror (up in the mirror)
I made me a check but need a couple this year (couple this year)
Started making moves when I let go of my fear (go of my fear)
Listen to myself and then my vision got clear (vision got clear)
Ayy, Ayy
Let′s go, let′s go
Let's go, let′s go
Let's go, let′s go
Yeah Yeah
Let's go, let′s go
Let's go, let's go
Let′s go, let′s go
Ayy, Ayy
The beginning of J-Tek's song "Tim Duncan" is an encouragement to move forward, to take action and not to remain stagnant. The title references former NBA basketball player Tim Duncan, who was known for his consistency, hard work, and success. J-Tek compares himself to Tim Duncan, stating that he had great bars, raps, and ranks, indicating that he is at the top of his game, just like Tim Duncan. J-Tek also references Shaquille O'Neal, another basketball player known for his dominance in the paint, and says that his rhymes sank and swam just like Shaq's shots.
The next lines of the song are about J-Tek's journey from his tough upbringing to his current success. He gives a shout-out to his mother for raising him to be a "stunta" and a "star," and for pushing him to reach his potential by setting the bar high. Despite others doubting his success, J-Tek credits his mother for instilling in him the belief that he could make it.
In the chorus, J-Tek repeats the phrase "Let's go" as an affirmation of his drive and determination to move forward and achieve more success. He also repeats the lines from the beginning of the verse about looking in the mirror, making a check, and letting go of fear. This indicates that J-Tek is not content with where he is but is always striving for more and pushing past any fears or doubts that he may have.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's go, let's go
Excitedly urging everyone to join in and follow along
Yeah, back in the day M backpack
Recalling a humbler time when personal belongings were carried in a backpack
All of my bars, all of my raps, all of my ...
Referring to the tools of the trade - the rhymes and lyrics that have been honed over time
Top of the line, top of the class, top of the rank
Proudly stating superiority in skill and ability
Big Tim Duncan off to the bank
Drawing a comparison to the basketball legend Tim Duncan, who successfully scored and made it big financially
Big three foo on shackin' the paint
Using basketball terminology to describe a strong team of three people, all working together and dominating the court
My ... swam, sank
Alluding to the ups and downs of life and how things may not always work out as intended
Ayy, we made it out of the gutter
Acknowledging a difficult upbringing but persevering and rising to success
Shout out my mother
Giving credit to the person who helped raise and support throughout the journey
I am a son of a gunna
Playfully referencing the slang term for a successful person who takes on challenges and overcomes them
Hot like the summer
Describing a dynamic, energetic and confident personality
Momma you raised you a ... Stunta
Repeating admiration for the mother who raised a successful and impressive individual
Momma you raised you a ... Star
Continuing to showcase appreciation for a mother who helped create a shining, accomplished person
Went on a limb and raised to the bar
Took a risk and aimed for success at the highest level possible
Nobody thought I would make it this far
Reflecting on how people did not anticipate the level of success that has been achieved
Hold up hold up
Temporarily pausing to emphasize importance of what's to come
I say you the man when I look up on the mirror (okay)
Building self-confidence and recognizing individual value
I made me a check but need a couple this year (okay)
Highlighting successes of the past and setting new goals for the current year
Started making moves when I let go of my fear (okay)
Overcoming anxiety or hesitation in order to progress and succeed
Listen to myself and then my vision got clear (okay)
Taking time to self-reflect and gaining clarity on the path forward
Writer(s): J-tek
Contributed by Luke E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.