Dedication
C.A.S.H.-D Lyrics
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Grind off in the trenches if you're there then I'm with it
I admit it hurt like hell when they did it, now I'm transformed
This is dedicated to the haters who don't stop (stop)
Prayed I'd hit rock bottom, but I made it to the top (top)
Just look at me now (look at me now)
Look at me now (look at me now)
Ehy ehy ehy ehy ehy ehy (Ehy ehy ehy ehy ehy ehy)
But look at me now (Look at me now)
Look at me now (Look at me now)
spoken Leme introduce myself
I'm the youngest child of hard work and dedication
From a real small town called Determination
Some got lost and others got gone
But I stuck close to home no matter the situation
When in doubt (I did it)
Down in out (I did it)
Learn to stay focused buckle down
I won't give up, no I won't give up
And just look at me now
Now I got a cribs and a car (car)
Houses on the hill (hill)
Can I roll? Nope, Yup, I'm for real (Yup)
Audemars pieces so now you know the deal (uh, huh)
N'I'ma give you something that, that, that, that you can feel
Now you wanna deal with me, (ehy) but you're real to me (ehy)
Y'all tried to hate, hurt, even tried to kill me and my dreams
Didn't roll when I ain't have 2 cents
Now I'm doing things that simply foolish
This is dedicated to the haters who don't stop (stop)
Prayed I'd hit rock bottom, but I made it to the top (top)
Just look at me now (look at me now)
Look at me now (look at me now)
Ehy ehy ehy ehy (Ehy ehy ehy ehy)
Ehy ehy ehy ehy ehy ehy (Ehy ehy ehy ehy ehy ehy)
But look at me now (Look at me now)
Look at me now
This goes out to my girl motivation
Who came right on in when I didn't think I could make it
And she said no (no)
That she won't go (go, go)
Taught me how to be cool and be patient
Told me when the going gets tough pick up the pace
And don't let go (go, go)
Don't let go
Now I got a cribs and a car (car)
Houses on the hill (hill)
Can I roll? Nope, Yup, I'm for real (Yup)
Audemars pieces so now you know the deal (uh, huh)
N'I'ma give you something that, that, that, that you can feel
Now you wanna deal with me, (ehy) but you're real to me (ehy)
Y'all tried to hate (ehy), hurt, even tried to kill me (ehy) and my dreams
Didn't roll when I ain't have 2 cents
Now I'm doing things that simply foolish
This is dedicated to the haters who don't stop (stop)
Prayed I'd hit rock bottom, but I made it to the top (top)
Just look at me now (look at me now)
Look at me now (look at me now)
Ehy ehy ehy ehy (Ehy ehy ehy ehy)
Ehy ehy ehy ehy ehy ehy (Ehy ehy ehy ehy ehy ehy)
But look at me now (Look at me now)
Look at me now
Sittin' back wondering where the haters gone
And if you really feel you can sing a long
Like Look at me now!, Look at me now!, Look at me now!
Just Look at me now!, Look at me now!, Look at me now!
Sittin' back wondering where the haters gone
And if you really feel you can sing a long
Like Look at me now!, Look at me now!, (like) Look at me now!
Just Look at me now!, Look at me now!, Look at me now!
Uh uh uh uh (Uh uh uh uh)
Ah ah ah ah ah ah (Ah ah ah ah ah ah)
Just look at me now (now, now now)
Just look at me now (now, now now) yeah
The chorus of "Dedication" by C.A.S.H-D is dedicated to the haters who consistently tried to bring him down, yet he managed to overcome them and make it to the top. The rapper proudly states that he transformed from the total opposite of "getting with it" to grinding off in the trenches. Initially, it hurt him when these naysayers tried to bring him down, but now he has made it to the top of his career, living in a big house on a hill and driving a good car. He gives credit to his girl motivation for sticking by him, teaching him to be patient and pick up the pace when things get tough.
C.A.S.H-D's energy throughout the song is focused on motivating others and showing that if he can "do it," then so can others who are in similar positions. He believes that people can achieve their dreams, regardless of the hate they receive. C.A.S.H-D introduces himself as the youngest child of hard work and dedication and speaks of learning to stay focused and not giving up. In the end, he encourages listeners to look at him now and join in singing the last line.
Line by Line Meaning
The total opposite of come on dog get with it cause man we gotta get well
I'm not interested in just getting by, I'm willing to put in the hard work to transform my situation and become successful.
Grind off in the trenches if you're there then I'm with it
I'm willing to work hard and persevere through tough situations, and I want to surround myself with others who have the same attitude.
I admit it hurt like hell when they did it, now I'm transformed
I acknowledge that my past experiences have been painful, but they have also shaped me into the person I am today and motivated me to succeed.
This is dedicated to the haters who don't stop (stop)
This song is directed towards those who have doubted me or tried to hold me back.
Prayed I'd hit rock bottom, but I made it to the top (top)
Although some may have wished for my failure, I overcame adversity to achieve my goals.
Just look at me now (look at me now)
I want others to see my success and recognize how far I've come.
Leme introduce myself
I want to share my story and introduce you to who I am as a person.
I'm the youngest child of hard work and dedication
I come from a background of hard work and perseverance, and those qualities have played a significant role in my success.
From a real small town called Determination
Although I come from a small town, my determination and drive allow me to achieve great things.
Some got lost and others got gone
Some individuals from my town have struggled or left, but I still remained committed to achieving my goals.
When in doubt (I did it)
Even when faced with uncertainty or obstacles, I persisted and worked hard to overcome adversity.
Down in out (I did it)
I kept pushing forward even when I faced difficult circumstances.
Learn to stay focused buckle down
I learned the importance of maintaining focus and working hard.
I won't give up, no I won't give up
I refuse to quit or give up, even when times get tough.
Now I got a cribs and a car (car)
I have achieved a level of financial success, allowing me to own a house and a car.
Houses on the hill (hill)
I have attained a level of success that places me in an elevated social and financial position.
Can I roll? Nope, Yup, I'm for real (Yup)
I have worked to achieve success and my accomplishments are real and tangible.
Audemars pieces so now you know the deal (uh, huh)
I have expensive watches as a symbol of my success.
N'I'ma give you something that, that, that, that you can feel
I want people to feel inspired and motivated by my success and perseverance.
Now you wanna deal with me, (ehy) but you're real to me (ehy)
Although some may have doubted me in the past, my success has now made me a desirable partner.
Y'all tried to hate, hurt, even tried to kill me and my dreams
Some have actively tried to hold me back or damage my reputation, but I did not let them succeed.
Sittin' back wondering where the haters gone
I am now in a position of success, while those who tried to hold me back have faded away.
And if you really feel you can sing a long
If my success resonates with you and you want to join me in celebrating it, I welcome you to do so.
Uh uh uh uh (Uh uh uh uh)
Vocals that have no specific meaning.
Ah ah ah ah ah ah (Ah ah ah ah ah ah)
Vocals that have no specific meaning.
Just look at me now (now, now now)
I want you to see the progress I have made and the success I have achieved.
Just look at me now (now, now now) yeah
My success is undeniable, and I want others to recognize that.
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: AMANI DIANYAE' STANLEY, JUANTE LAMAR WILSON, KEITH LAMONT JOHNSON, ROSALYN ROSHELL RICKETTS, TERALYN LEJEAN HARRIS
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Lamont Johnson
I bought this album at the Freaknic in Atlanta from Cash D, at the time Gary Indiana was the murder capitol.