Dont Forget Em
Consequence Lyrics


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Man I promise, when I get old enough
I'mma buy you a limo, and we gon' go to Red Lobster
And you can get all the, all the lobster tails that you want
Cause I'mma be rich! Yeah I'mma be rich, uhh

When you make that money boy they say don't you forget 'em
When you make that money boy they say don't you forget 'em
When you make that money boy they say don't you forget 'em
When you make that money boy they say don't you forget 'em
Don't forget 'em, don't don't forget 'em
Don't forget 'em, don't don't forget 'em
Don't forget 'em, don't don't forget 'em
Don't forget 'em, Cons don't forget 'em

I finally got my first real money
So should I turn Hollywood? I probably could
And turn my back on the hood
And never go back, but I ain't with that
See this is where I learned to rap, and this is where I learned to scrap
And this is how I learned to stack
Penny by penny and bit by bit
Watchin' the older heads move brick by brick
And one hand would wash the other, and one aunt would watch your brother
And your father wound up watchin' your mother
And the prettiest smile you ever discovered
Becomes when you call her face
And your second cousin lost his case
They gave him 25-to-life, what a waste
And they tryin' to pay your lawyer, but they just ignore ya
So he ended up goin upstate, uhh

When you make that money boy they say don't you forget 'em
When you make that money boy they say don't you forget 'em
When you make that money boy they say don't you forget 'em
When you make that money boy they say don't you forget 'em
Don't forget 'em, don't don't forget 'em
Don't forget 'em, don't don't forget 'em
Don't forget 'em, don't don't forget 'em
Don't forget 'em, Cons don't forget 'em

I finally got my first real money so of course they all
Up in my grill 'cause they need help with the bills
And I'm like "Homie just chill. I got you my nig, just let me get big"
And I promise I'll be back, 'cause I need the feedback
And the honesty every time that you react
'Cause nothin' can buy that, nothin' provides that
'Cept when you drive back
And cruise through the blocks of the hood you're from
To holla at your folks, that's the rule of thumb
'Cause y'all came up together, y'all was crew from young
But some of them went on to abuse them drugs
Confusin' love, for they addiction
Now they out there on a mission
And lost sight of the do's and don'ts
But I'll be wrong if I forgot so I won't

When you make that money boy they say don't you forget 'em
When you make that money boy they say don't you forget 'em
When you make that money boy they say don't you forget 'em
When you make that money boy they say don't you forget 'em
Don't forget 'em, don't don't forget 'em
Don't forget 'em, don't don't forget 'em
Don't forget 'em, don't don't forget 'em
Don't forget 'em, Cons don't forget 'em

You are me, and I am you
And I won't ever forget, word
Uhh

When you make that money boy they say don't you forget 'em
When you make that money boy they say don't you forget 'em
Don't forget 'em, don't don't forget 'em
Don't forget 'em, don't don't forget 'em




Don't forget 'em, don't don't forget 'em
Don't forget 'em, Cons don't forget 'em

Overall Meaning

In the song "Don't Forget Em," Consequence talks about the importance of remembering where one comes from, their roots, and their community even when they become successful or rich. In the first verse, Consequence talks about his ambition to buy his mother a limo and take her to Red Lobster, a promise he made to her when he was younger. He then emphasizes the importance of not forgetting those who supported him and believed in him from the beginning. In the second verse, he explains how some people change after they become successful, turning their back on their community, and the hood. He shares how his community taught him everything he knows and shaped him to become the person he is today. He pledges to never forget his roots and the people who were a part of his journey to success.


The chorus of the song, "When you make that money boy, they say don't you forget 'em," further emphasizes the message of the song. People often forget about their friends, family, and community when they become successful, and the chorus acts as a warning not to let that happen.


In summary, the song "Don't Forget Em" is a reminder to stay true to one's roots and remain grounded even after achieving success. Consequence acknowledges the role his community played in shaping him and highlights the importance of remembering those who supported him along the way.


Line by Line Meaning

Man I promise, when I get old enough I'mma buy you a limo, and we gon' go to Red Lobster And you can get all the, all the lobster tails that you want Cause I'mma be rich! Yeah I'mma be rich, uhh
When I am older and make enough money, I will buy you a limo to go to Red Lobster and you can order all of the lobster tails you desire because I will be successful and wealthy.


When you make that money boy they say don't you forget 'em When you make that money boy they say don't you forget 'em When you make that money boy they say don't you forget 'em When you make that money boy they say don't you forget 'em Don't forget 'em, don't don't forget 'em Don't forget 'em, don't don't forget 'em Don't forget 'em, don't don't forget 'em Don't forget 'em, Cons don't forget 'em
When you become wealthy, people will tell you to not forget them and you should remember those who helped you get where you are now and continue to support them.


I finally got my first real money So should I turn Hollywood? I probably could And turn my back on the hood And never go back, but I ain't with that See this is where I learned to rap, and this is where I learned to scrap And this is how I learned to stack Penny by penny and bit by bit Watchin' the older heads move brick by brick And one hand would wash the other, and one aunt would watch your brother And your father wound up watchin' your mother And the prettiest smile you ever discovered Becomes when you call her face And your second cousin lost his case They gave him 25-to-life, what a waste And they tryin' to pay your lawyer, but they just ignore ya So he ended up goin upstate, uhh
Now that I have made some money, I could choose to leave the hood, but I won't because this is where I grew up and learned invaluable lessons about rap, hustling, and money management. I watched the elder generation move step-by-step, with mutual support, and how a single decision can affect the entire family. Unfortunately, my second cousin went down the wrong path and got a life sentence, though they still try to pay the lawyer. Therefore, I will not forget my roots and will stand by those who need support in my community.


I finally got my first real money so of course they all Up in my grill 'cause they need help with the bills And I'm like "Homie just chill. I got you my nig, just let me get big" And I promise I'll be back, 'cause I need the feedback And the honesty every time that you react 'Cause nothin' can buy that, nothin' provides that 'Cept when you drive back And cruise through the blocks of the hood you're from To holla at your folks, that's the rule of thumb 'Cause y'all came up together, y'all was crew from young But some of them went on to abuse them drugs Confusin' love, for they addiction Now they out there on a mission And lost sight of the do's and don'ts But I'll be wrong if I forgot so I won't
After earning my first significant financial gain, those I know are now coming to me for help to pay off their bills, but I know I need to focus on becoming even more successful. I promise to return and check in with my community for honest feedback since it is priceless and cannot be bought. When I do come back, I will drive around my old neighborhood and visit those I grew up with because they were my crew since childhood. Unfortunately, some have gone down the wrong path and become addicted to drugs, but I won't forget them and will keep supporting my fellow community members.


You are me, and I am you And I won't ever forget, word Uhh
We are all connected, and I won't ever forget that.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DEXTER RAYMOND MILLS, MILTON NASCIMENTO, KANYE WEST, KANYE OMARI WEST

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All Day Day Dreamer

For those of us that love hip hop in such an immeasurable way, it's painful when the artists you want to hear the most, are silent, like Cons. Man, I wish he was active and just out there for his music to enjoy. This guy is amazing and I say that with the experience of a life lived from the very start of Hip Hop back in the late 70's until today. Hip Hop is about love, joy, pain, the stuggle, the past and the future, and, many other things. This is such an amazing song. His work with ATCQ is also amazing, everything he does is amazing. Where you at Cons?

Troy Ingram Jr

One of the best ghost 👻 writers

Eric Henriquez

One of the most underrated rappers ever

Dishon Johnson

bruh, fr.. sad af

Geron Fletcher

Dishon Johnson he is sp underrated

Flying-Artz

Agreed !!!!

YoungBrada

Atleast we know!

Har

This entire album is so good, 2022 gonna be the best year for cons

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Camden E

This guy is soo underrated but it is a shame he left good music. him and ye made a great duo.

Tairy Hesticles

This brings me back to 10 years ago. I have a vivid memory of driving to my girl's house high as shit in a snowstorm. Something about that moment always stuck with me. This was the song that was playing.

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