Top Notch
D-Shot Lyrics


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I said I'm feeling pessimistic
Put em out now he slept with fishes
At the top that's my next position
Don't wanna go down the wrong path need support with my next decisions
I'm my best in my worst condition
Coming up need my recognition
You settle for good now I know we on separate
Missions
I settle for the greatness strive to be top notch you know that's the definition
I'm the GOAT that's the best opinion
I mean it's a fact tho
Hitting home like an astro
Tryna strike me that's your last throw
Stay wit a bad ho
But when I'm done you know I'm like Lebron you know I gotta pass those
Coming for first now the gaps closed
I'm getting big like an afro
Paint your town red like an apple
Bought a new crib live in castles
Yeah yeah
But I'm in my bag now I just pushed the reset
I just got the check I been waiting for now my mom and my pops finna be set
Started slacking that's something I regret
But now I'm in love with the business
I grew up to the fighting and arguments struggle was something that I got to witness
Now I'm older so it's been a minute
I used to be last all the time but now I'm ahead and so I gotta finish
I remember when bro was in pain everyday so I would just come through and visit
Now we bussin going on a clinic
Only surround myself with the realest
I can tell the difference from the real to the fakes I know when they acting suspicious
But I know that I'm young got potential
Pull away see the point differential
Don't need diamonds that's stuffs non-essential
But know I'm still gon be uppin my mans tho




On the stage keep a grip like a handle
In love with my fans they wanna here more of my songs so I gave em a sample

Overall Meaning

In the first verse of D-Shot's song "Top Notch," he begins by saying that he's feeling pessimistic and that he's putting out people who slept with fishes. This could be a reference to people who betrayed him or crossed him in some way, and he's taking steps to cut them out of his life. He then mentions that his next position is at the top, but he needs support in making the right decisions. D-Shot acknowledges that he's at his best even in his worst condition and that he needs recognition for his accomplishments. He says that he won't settle for good and that he's striving to be topnotch.


In the second verse, D-Shot continues to describe his determination to be great. He says that he's the GOAT (Greatest of All Time) and that it's not just his opinion but a fact. He references LeBron James when talking about passing the ball to someone else, indicating that he's a team player. He also talks about coming for first place and closing the gap. He compares his growing success to his growing afro and how he's painting the town red like an apple. He's bought a new crib and is living in castles, indicating that he's living a life of luxury that he's earned through hard work. He's in his bag now, and he's just pushed the reset button to continue his journey toward greatness.


Line by Line Meaning

I said I'm feeling pessimistic
I'm not feeling very optimistic right now


Put em out now he slept with fishes
I made sure that person won't be a problem for me anymore


At the top that's my next position
I want to be at the top of my game


Don't wanna go down the wrong path need support with my next decisions
I don't want to make the wrong choices, so I need help with my decisions


I'm my best in my worst condition
I perform my best even when things aren't going well for me


Coming up need my recognition
I need to be acknowledged for my achievements


You settle for good now I know we on separate Missions
We have different goals in life, you're content with mediocrity


I settle for the greatness strive to be top notch you know that's the definition
I aim for greatness and being the best is what defines me


I'm the GOAT that's the best opinion
I'm the greatest of all time, that's what people say


I mean it's a fact tho
It's not just an opinion, it's true


Hitting home like an astro
My message resonates with people deeply


Tryna strike me that's your last throw
You won't be able to hurt me anymore, that's your last chance


Stay wit a bad ho
I'm with a beautiful woman


But when I'm done you know I'm like Lebron you know I gotta pass those
I'm not just focused on myself, I make sure to help others succeed as well


Coming for first now the gaps closed
I'm close to reaching the top spot


I'm getting big like an afro
My success is growing rapidly


Paint your town red like an apple
I'm making my mark, leaving my impact on the world


Bought a new crib live in castles
I have achieved great success and can now live in luxury


Yeah yeah
Affirming my own statements


But I'm in my bag now I just pushed the reset
I'm focused and ready to start fresh


I just got the check I been waiting for now my mom and my pops finna be set
I finally received the money I was waiting for and can now financially support my parents


Started slacking that's something I regret
I didn't work as hard as I should have, and now I regret it


But now I'm in love with the business
I have a newfound passion for what I do


I grew up to the fighting and arguments struggle was something that I got to witness
I had a difficult childhood filled with conflict and struggles


Now I'm older so it's been a minute
It's been a while since those difficult times, because I've grown up


I used to be last all the time but now I'm ahead and so I gotta finish
I used to be behind everyone else, but now that I'm ahead I need to keep pushing forward


I remember when bro was in pain everyday so I would just come through and visit
I used to visit a friend who was going through a hard time


Now we bussin going on a clinic
We've both achieved success since those difficult times


Only surround myself with the realest
I only have genuine people around me


I can tell the difference from the real to the fakes I know when they acting suspicious
I'm good at distinguishing who is real and who is fake, and can tell when someone is not being honest


But I know that I'm young got potential
I'm still young with a lot of potential for success


Pull away see the point differential
I can see the difference between me and others in terms of success


Don't need diamonds that's stuffs non-essential
I don't need extravagant material possessions


But know I'm still gon be uppin my mans tho
I'll still support my friends and make sure they succeed too


On the stage keep a grip like a handle
I have control and command when performing on stage


In love with my fans they wanna here more of my songs so I gave em a sample
I have loyal fans who want to hear more of my music, so I gave them a taste of what's to come




Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Derrik Brown, Luca Palluzzi

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