My Dawg
21 Savage & Metro Boomin Lyrics
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Just because it ain't happened yet, don't think that's it not
Nipsey was solid, I know that he up there with Biggie and Pac
My choppa could tell you a story, I pray that you don't try to plot
Stayed a hundred, couple niggas changed
I ain't never went against the grain, I could never snort cocaine
I could never fuck a bitch behind my brother then try and turn her to my main
He'll risk it all for a name, I was comin' hard 'fore I came
I ain't know nothin' 'bout no Visa, I was in the park with the gang
Moms be feelin' bad, I try to tell her she is not to blame
No social security, couldn't get a license, but I still didn't complain
I went and got it, I ain't ask for no handout
Lil' nigga, we are not the same
You know what I'm on, first girlfriend did me wrong
I swear to God that every girl after that, I was gon' do 'em wrong
Different bitch in my bed every night, but I still be feelin' alone
Matter fact I'm finna be with one, probably right after I finish this song
That's my dawg
He gon' ride off the leash
He gon' slide, she know I cheat (she know I cheat)
She know I lie, I be geeked up, I be fried (21)
Sweep the room, we pull up with brooms (21, 21)
Smokin' Girl Scout, you can smell the fumes (smell the fumes)
Don't approach me 'bout your wifey if she choose (pussy)
Last girl did that made the news (21)
Nigga keep talkin' that U.K. shit like I don't got AKs (21)
Like, 'cause I was born overseas, these motherfuckers ain't gon' spray-spray (the fuck?)
Pull up in your hood, nigga, 9-1-1, y'all better call mayday (brrt, pow-pow)
From Glenwood all the way to Martin Luther King, niggas know we don't play-play
Caught him down bad (21), broad daylight, I ain't need no mask (21)
Paid in full (21), all the opp hoes get shot in the ass
Strip a rap nigga if I ever get low on cash (21)
Middle school, I ain't go to class, I was hangin' in the hallway, I ain't have a pass (on God)
High school, I ain't even go, I was hangin' in the colony tryna sell gas (straight up)
In a hotbox with Chevy, Lil Harold, and Rock, ready to crash (21)
Tried to break in the pawnshop on Candler Road, but the rod wouldn't smash (21)
Larry got killed, couldn't believe this shit, man, the tears started fallin' down fast (on God)
Lick on McAfee, found a ho, split, but we really had came for the cash (true story)
I'm prayin' to Ogunda, it's so much shit in the street and my past (21)
I told T-Tay that buddy was a fuck nigga, boom, he got on the stand (rat)
200K to the lawyer, lil' brother, gon' make sure you get out the can (21, 21)
That's my dawg (that's my dawg)
He gon' ride (he gon' ride) off the leash (off the leash)
He gon' slide (he gon' slide), she know I cheat (she know I cheat)
She know I lie (she know I lie), I be geeked up, I be fried (21)
Sweep the room, we pull up with brooms (21, 21)
Smokin' Girl Scout, you can smell the fumes (smell the fumes)
Don't approach me 'bout your wifey if she choose (pussy)
Last girl did that made the news
The song "My Dawg" by 21 Savage is an ode to loyalty and camaraderie. The first verse implies that just because he may not have explicitly reminded his friend of their bond, it does not mean he has forgotten. He also asserts that his late industry friend and fellow rapper Nipsey Hussle was a solid individual and compares him to other iconic rappers like Biggie and Pac who have passed away. He then warns against trying to plot against him as his weapons hold stories. The second verse addresses loyalty, some people changed around him, but he remains true to himself and his values. He asserts that he could never betray his friends, snort cocaine, or cheat on his girlfriend. Though, he admits to feeling alone even when with different women every night, intending to see someone different after the song. Additionally, the lyrics contain various references to 21 Savage's past struggles and how he overcame them, such as growing up without a license or social security.
The chorus of the song claims that 21 Savage's friend is his dawg and he will always ride for him, implying his dedication to his friend. He speaks of his cheating habits, drug usage, and sweeping a room in the case of trouble. He also mentions a particular situation involving a girl and the news, indicating that he may have been involved in some type of scandalous activity. The concluding verse is a mix of different events that happened in his life, such as him getting kicked out of school, hanging out in the hallway instead of class in middle school, and trying to break into a pawnshop in high school. It also includes references to street violence, a friend turning witness, hiring a lawyer to get another friend out of jail, and praying for forgiveness.
Line by Line Meaning
Just because I didn't remind you, don't think I forgot
Don't mistake my silence for forgetfulness
Just because it ain't happened yet, don't think that's it not
Don't assume that events won't occur just because they haven't yet
Nipsey was solid, I know that he up there with Biggie and Pac
Nipsey Hussle was an honorable man and should be remembered alongside other greats like Biggie and Tupac
My choppa could tell you a story, I pray that you don't try to plot
My gun has a lot of history, but I hope you don't attempt to cross me
Stayed a hundred, couple n***** changed
I stayed true to myself, but some of my acquaintances have changed
I ain't never went against the grain, I could never snort cocaine
I've always stayed true to my values, and I refuse to do drugs like cocaine
I could never f*** a b**** behind my brother then try and turn her to my main
I would never betray my family and try to make a girl I slept with my girlfriend
Clout chasin' got him in a wood box, can't believe he died for the fame
Someone's obsession with fame led to their death, which is sad and frustrating
He'll risk it all for a name, I was comin' hard 'fore I came
Some people will do anything for fame, but I was working hard even before I became popular
I ain't know nothin' 'bout no Visa, I was in the park with the gang
I didn't have knowledge about visas, but I was at the park with my friends
Moms be feelin' bad, I try to tell her she is not to blame
My mom has regrets, but I reassure her that she is not at fault
No social security, couldn't get a license, but I still didn't complain
Despite not having social security or a license, I didn't complain and worked hard to achieve my goals
I went and got it, I ain't ask for no handout
I worked hard to achieve success and didn't rely on others for help
Lil' n****, we are not the same
I am different from other people, especially those who try to imitate me
You know what I'm on, first girlfriend did me wrong
You know what I'm about, and my first girlfriend broke my heart
I swear to God that every girl after that, I was gon' do 'em wrong
After my first girlfriend hurt me, I made a promise to myself to hurt every woman I dated
Different b**** in my bed every night, but I still be feelin' alone
Despite having sex with different women every night, I still feel lonely
Matter fact I'm finna be with one, probably right after I finish this song
Actually, I'm going to be with a girl after I finish recording this song
That's my dawg
That's my friend
He gon' ride off the leash
He will act recklessly and without restraint
He gon' slide, she know I cheat (she know I cheat)
He will cheat on his partner, and she is aware of it
She know I lie, I be geeked up, I be fried (21)
She knows I lie, and I'm high on drugs
Sweep the room, we pull up with brooms (21, 21)
We will clean up the room and drive up in fancy cars
Smokin' Girl Scout, you can smell the fumes (smell the fumes)
We are smoking marijuana, and the scent is noticeable
Don't approach me 'bout your wifey if she choose (p****)
Don't talk to me about your partner if she chooses to sleep with me
Last girl did that made the news (21)
The last woman who slept with me became famous in some way
N**** keep talkin' that U.K. s*** like I don't got AKs (21)
People criticize me for moving to the UK as if I don't have weapons
Like, 'cause I was born overseas, these motherf*****s ain't gon' spray-spray (the f***?)
People believe I won't carry out violent acts simply because I was born overseas
Pull up in your hood, n****, 9-1-1, y'all better call mayday (brrt, pow-pow)
If I show up in your neighborhood, you better call for help as soon as possible
From Glenwood all the way to Martin Luther King, n***** know we don't play-play
Everyone from Glenwood to Martin Luther King knows we are not to be messed with
Caught him down bad (21), broad daylight, I ain't need no mask (21)
I robbed someone in broad daylight when they were at their worst without wearing a mask
Paid in full (21), all the opp hoes get shot in the ass
I am paid in full, and I shoot my enemies in the buttocks
Strip a rap n**** if I ever get low on cash (21)
If I ever run low on money, I will rob a rapper
Middle school, I ain't go to class, I was hangin' in the hallway, I ain't have a pass (on God)
I used to skip class and spend my time in the hallway without a hall pass
High school, I ain't even go, I was hangin' in the colony tryna sell gas (straight up)
I didn't even attend high school - I was too busy selling drugs in the colony
In a hotbox with Chevy, Lil Harold, and Rock, ready to crash (21)
I was in a car with Chevy, Lil Harold, and Rock, and we were high and ready to crash
Tried to break in the pawnshop on Candler Road, but the rod wouldn't smash (21)
We attempted to break into a pawnshop on Candler Road, but failed to open the lock
Larry got killed, couldn't believe this s***, man, the tears started fallin' down fast (on God)
When Larry died, I was heartbroken and cried uncontrollably
Lick on McAfee, found a ho, split, but we really had came for the cash (true story)
We targeted McAfee for a robbery, and while we found a woman, our main goal was to steal cash
I'm prayin' to Ogunda, it's so much s*** in the street and my past (21)
I am praying to Ogunda because there is so much chaos and pain in my life, especially in my past
I told T-Tay that buddy was a f*** n****, boom, he got on the stand (rat)
I warned T-Tay that our friend was a traitor, and sure enough, he testified against us
200K to the lawyer, lil' brother, gon' make sure you get out the can (21, 21)
I spent $200,000 on a lawyer to help my little brother get out of jail
That's my dawg (that's my dawg)
That's my friend
He gon' ride (he gon' ride) off the leash (off the leash)
He will act recklessly and without restraint
He gon' slide (he gon' slide), she know I cheat (she know I cheat)
He will cheat on his partner, and she is aware of it
She know I lie (she know I lie), I be geeked up, I be fried (21)
She knows I lie, and I'm high on drugs
Sweep the room, we pull up with brooms (21, 21)
We will clean up the room and drive up in fancy cars
Smokin' Girl Scout, you can smell the fumes (smell the fumes)
We are smoking marijuana, and the scent is noticeable
Don't approach me 'bout your wifey if she choose (p****)
Don't talk to me about your partner if she chooses to sleep with me
Last girl did that made the news
The last woman who slept with me became famous in some way
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ahmar Bailey, Bernd Schoenhart, Leland Tyler Wayne, Shayaa Bin Abraham-Joseph
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Juniorgrimes
look I’m not gonna bs you guys, I’m the real life joker, I’m well aware of my mental illness, ive commited more despicable crimes than the most heinous catholic priest and corrupt politicians put together, I don’t try to hide it, I’m in the process of directing my very own porno soon, I don’t care about anything so long as the world falls apart and I can take everyone with me
you will NOT stop me, you can’t and have NOTHING to threaten me with, i just Luv seeing people suffer and laugh at others demise, i may be childish but I’m NOT to be trifled with, i may have seen too many movies as a kid but I learned more there than I have in any private school I got kicked out of
i have issues, yes, I have abandonment issues, extreme social anxiety, and am constantly ignored so this movie (joker) I went to see it and it really spoke to me, it reflected everything I was going through, minus being OVERLY pathetic. so one day I just let it all go and liberated myself and have since not looked back, not to sound like a school shooter or anything but I’ve never felt happier about accepting the madness. I’m a modern day philosopher if you ask me rather than a madman
my ideology and beliefs have gotten me in trouble before, i enjoy corrupting the youth and influencing them to disobey the system because free will is what life is meant for, to LIVE ! that’s what i represent
dont try to roast me, I got diamond hard skin, funnily enough that’s not the only thing that’s hard 😈
any questions ? DM my instagram 👇
@juniortheegomaniac_ 🔥🔥🔥✌️🔥
@DomisLiveNEWS
21 muskets 🔥🔥🔥🔥
@TommyOfficiaI
Isss thisss worthyyyy??? https://youtu.be/2X7DHmmyyZg
@ashdiugh6938
@Beh Meh no
@DomisLiveNEWS
Naruto Uzumaki Lol 😂 he wish, I could come back any day I want.
@ohyeahyeah5501
Beh Meh how many subs u got ?
@1295shawnlewis
Next Chicago artist to blow up🔥🦅🙌🏿 https://youtu.be/ppcZGcaPoyU
@sadippers6168
this song is underrated as fuck
@lemmefindout448
Istgg! Some many great things about this song. Hook 🔥 tempo 🏃🏾 word play 🧙🏾♂️
@mobbaddictchannel
I rate it higher than many men actually
@lemmefindout448
@@mobbaddictchannel now hold up.. there is a real life & death story behind "Many Men" .. sure that UK ting might be more entertaining, but still.