Hall of Fame
D.A.M.N. Lyrics


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Just tell me why (Why)
You wear your heart up on ya sleeve when I try (Try)
To give them reasons not to leave when I die
I hope they put me in the hall of fame (Hall of fame)
When my family smiling they'll be happy never feeling pain (Feeling pain)
Why
Cuz I'm a soldier and I told you once they give ya boy a shot it'll all be good
As I get older chip on shoulder I get colder
And I realize that they won't keep staying down just
Cause y'all come from the same hood
Uh
But that ain't shade lil bruh (Shade lil bruh)
Uh (Uh)
You just live dangerous (Us)
We called it three times (Three times)
Now me and my brother and it's just us
But okie dokie (Dokie)
Big stepper
Big room (Big room)
It's kinda smoky (Smoky)
I'm thinking bout dropping soon (Dropping soon)
On they head (Head)
Where I'm landing
On the moon (On the moon)
But instead (but instead)
Imma go and ball out (Ball out)
I done had some niggas but we'd fall out (But we fall out)
Why you tryin to work if you gon' call out (Uh)
You gotta put in work (Put in work)
I been cooking every day (Every day)
Wonder what this pudding worth (Uh)
And little booties matter (Matter)
Watch how my lil pudding twerk (My little pudding twerk)
Clap clap clap
Man she put in work (Man she put in work)
Imma keep on growing baby (Growing baby)
Lately I been motivated (Motivated)
All these niggas more than faded sleeping on me (uh uh)
Just tell me why (Why)
You wear your heart up on ya sleeve when I try (Try)
To give them reasons not to leave when I die
I hope they put me in the hall of fame (Hall of fame)
When my family smiling they'll be happy never feeling pain (Feeling pain)
Why
Cuz I'm a soldier and I told you once they give ya boy a shot it'll all be good
As I get older chip on shoulder I get colder
And I realize that they won't keep staying down just
Cause y'all come from the same hood
Uh
Ion get it I'm confused (Im confused)
What I'm supposed to do for me to get some more lil views
Maybe rap about some gang shit (Gang shit)
Or go and snitch on the same niggas that I hang with (But that's some lame shit)
But maybe that'll make the news
And not that I'm the hardest rapper (Hardest rapper)
Most consistent
If you ain't bumping K.W.A.M well then you must be trippin'
(Well then you must be trippin)
In my city (City)
I done shown that I'm the hardest out (I'm the hardest out)
Rapping bout some shit that I know everyone could talk about (Talk about)
Uh uh (uh)
I can't sit for too long (Too long)
So I went and stood up (Stood up)
I done had a lot of hoes (Lotta hoes)
Now I went and boo'd up (Boo'd up)
Rip my shawty out her clothes (Out her clothes)
In Miami with her foot up (Foot up)
Prolly at The Westin (Westin)
If not me then tell me who do it best then (Best then)
Head be on a swivel I been snaked up by my best friend (Best friend)
I been snaked up by my best friend
Uh uh
But I ain't stressing
I been on a move and that's a blessing
I know God is testing me




Cuz this my destiny
Uh uh

Overall Meaning

In “Hall of Fame” by D.A.M.N., the rapper starts off by questioning why some people choose to wear their heart on their sleeve despite being given reasons not to. He hopes to achieve enough success and recognition for his family to never have to experience pain. He refers to himself as a soldier and suggests that all he needs is a shot to make everything good. As he continues to get older, he becomes more aware that success is not guaranteed, even for those from the same hood.


D.A.M.N. also talks about his frustrations with trying to gain more recognition in the music industry. He struggles with the idea of rapping about gang-related topics or betraying the people he hangs out with to gain more fame. He then boasts about his rap skills and how he is the most consistent artist in his city. He also admits that he can’t sit still for too long, hence the reason why he moved from having a lot of romantic interests to being in a committed relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Just tell me why (Why)
The artist is questioning why people express their emotions so openly when he tries to give them reasons to stay and support him until the end.


You wear your heart up on ya sleeve when I try (Try)
The artist is suggesting that others wear their emotions on their sleeves, while he wants to give them concrete reasons to continue supporting him.


To give them reasons not to leave when I die
The artist wants to leave behind a legacy that will inspire others and ensure that his family can proudly remember him.


I hope they put me in the hall of fame (Hall of fame)
The artist dreams of achieving success that will cement his place in the public eye and enable him to inspire future generations.


When my family smiling they'll be happy never feeling pain (Feeling pain)
The artist wants to ensure that his loved ones can find happiness in his success and never have to struggle again.


Cuz I'm a soldier and I told you once they give ya boy a shot it'll all be good
The artist believes that he is a hard worker and is committed to succeeding in the music industry.


As I get older chip on shoulder I get colder
As he matures, the artist finds that he is becoming more driven and determined to succeed, despite facing more difficult challenges.


And I realize that they won't keep staying down just
The artist recognizes that others may not be as serious about making it as he is, and will give up easily or lose motivation.


Cause y'all come from the same hood
The artist believes that coming from the same background as someone else is not enough to guarantee that they share the same level of ambition or motivation.


But that ain't shade lil bruh (Shade lil bruh)
The artist is clarifying that he's not trying to insult or demean anyone with his previous statement.


You just live dangerous (Us)
The artist is suggesting that others may be taking risks or making poor choices that he wouldn't make himself.


We called it three times (Three times)
The artist and his brother have attempted to make a name for themselves multiple times before succeeding.


Now me and my brother and it's just us
The artist is emphasizing his close bond with his brother as they continue to work towards success.


But okie dokie (Dokie)
The artist is making a nonchalant, somewhat dismissive statement about something that was just said or discussed.


Big stepper
The artist is confident and bold, taking big steps towards his career goals.


Big room (Big room)
The artist is describing a large space, possibly in reference to a recording studio or a big opportunity that he's pursuing.


It's kinda smoky (Smoky)
The artist is setting the scene, describing the atmosphere in the room he's in.


I'm thinking bout dropping soon (Dropping soon)
The artist is planning to release new music soon.


On they head (Head)
The artist is describing a bold, confident move he's making towards his career goals.


Where I'm landing
The artist is unsure of the exact outcome or repercussion of his previous line.


On the moon (On the moon)
The artist is suggesting that he's aiming for the stars or achieving something extraordinary.


But instead (but instead)
The artist is changing course from his previous line or idea, he is not going to the moon of course.


Imma go and ball out (Ball out)
The artist is determined to be successful and showcase his talents, no matter what obstacles he faces.


I done had some niggas but we'd fall out (But we fall out)
The artist has had people in his life who he's been close to or worked with, but things didn't work out between them in the end.


Why you tryin to work if you gon' call out (Uh)
The artist is questioning why some people bother working towards their goals if they're going to give up easily or not follow through on their commitments.


You gotta put in work (Put in work)
The artist believes that hard work and dedication are essential to achieving success in any field.


I been cooking every day (Every day)
The artist is comparing his hard work and dedication to his music with cooking, suggesting that he's spending a lot of time perfecting his craft.


Wonder what this pudding worth (Uh)
The artist is wondering how much potential his music has and how successful he can be in the industry.


And little booties matter (Matter)
The artist is making a playful, suggestive comment about his preferences in women.


Watch how my lil pudding twerk (My little pudding twerk)
The artist is describing a dancing style that he enjoys watching, potentially in a sexual manner.


Clap clap clap
The artist is describing a scene in which people are clapping in appreciation or support of his music or performances.


Man she put in work (Man she put in work)
The artist is praising a woman for her hard work and dedication, potentially in reference to her dancing ability or sexual prowess.


Imma keep on growing baby (Growing baby)
The artist is determined to continue improving his skills and making progress in his career.


Lately I been motivated (Motivated)
The artist is describing a mindset of motivation and inspiration that he's been feeling recently.


All these niggas more than faded sleeping on me (uh uh)
The artist is frustrated that others are not recognizing his talent or potential and are ignoring his work.


Ion get it I'm confused (Im confused)
The artist is expressing confusion or a lack of understanding about something.


What I'm supposed to do for me to get some more lil views
The artist is questioning what he can do to increase his views or popularity on social media or streaming platforms.


Maybe rap about some gang shit (Gang shit)
The artist is suggesting that one way to gain popularity is to create music about gang violence or illegal activity.


Or go and snitch on the same niggas that I hang with (But that's some lame shit)
The artist is stating that snitching on one's friends or peers is morally wrong and something he would never do.


But maybe that'll make the news
The artist is recognizing that controversial behavior or drastic actions can sometimes garner attention in the media.


And not that I'm the hardest rapper (Hardest rapper)
The artist is acknowledging that he may not necessarily be the most skilled or talented rapper out there.


Most consistent
The artist is acknowledging that even if he's not the best rapper, he's working hard and consistently putting out music.


If you ain't bumping K.W.A.M well then you must be trippin' (Well then you must be trippin)
The artist is confident in his music and is suggesting that anyone who is not a fan must not be paying attention or recognizing his talent.


In my city (City)
The artist is referencing his hometown or the place where he got his start in the music industry.


I done shown that I'm the hardest out (I'm the hardest out)
The artist is proud of his accomplishments and is stating that he has proven himself to be one of the best in his city.


Rapping bout some shit that I know everyone could talk about (Talk about)
The artist is acknowledging that some of his music may not necessarily be groundbreaking, but he's still working hard to create music that people can enjoy and relate to.


I can't sit for too long (Too long)
The artist is suggesting that he is impatient and needs to be constantly moving forward in his career.


So I went and stood up (Stood up)
The artist is physically getting up and ready to take action towards his goals.


I done had a lot of hoes (Lotta hoes)
The artist is acknowledging that he has had many romantic partners in the past.


Now I went and boo'd up (Boo'd up)
The artist is potentially referencing finding a new romantic partner who he's more committed to now, instead of casually dating many women.


Rip my shawty out her clothes (Out her clothes)
The artist is describing a sexual experience he's had with his partner, potentially in a graphic or explicit manner.


In Miami with her foot up (Foot up)
The artist is describing a luxurious or glamorous experience that he's having with his partner.


Prolly at The Westin (Westin)
The artist is referencing a luxury hotel chain where he and his partner may be staying.


If not me then tell me who do it best then (Best then)
The artist is suggesting that he's the best in his field or industry, and is challenging anyone to argue with that claim.


Head be on a swivel I been snaked up by my best friend (Best friend)
The artist is expressing trust issues and acknowledging that even his closest friends or allies may betray him in the end.


But I ain't stressing
The artist is stating that he's not worried about any potential betrayal or drama that may occur.


I been on a move and that's a blessing
The artist is acknowledging that he's been successful and making progress in his career, which is a positive thing.


I know God is testing me
The artist is acknowledging that life can be challenging and he's experiencing obstacles, but he's confident that he can overcome them with the help of a higher power.


Cuz this my destiny
The artist believes that he was meant to be successful and make a meaningful impact on the world through his music.




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Written by: Rodney Franklin II

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