Listen Up
D.O.K Lyrics
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Stacking up my paper but that is nothing new
She throw it back throw it back yeah my eyes are glued
She throw it back throw it back yeah my eyes are glued
Listen up you about to learn something new
Stacking up my paper but that is nothing new
She throw it back throw it back yeah my eyes are glued
She throw it back throw it back yeah my eyes are glued
Harvard's where you'd think I went
Thinking of these bars you
Would think that I did time and shit
Rhyming with the scheme of things
I will never need a team
To go and get a diamond ring I am on to better dreams
Up in the lab smoke me a blunt and I hit up a dab
Up in the booth and I'm tryna get cash
Go against me and you coming in last
I'm coming in first I'm not settling
Tryna look like I just won a settlement
Fine bitch at the door better let her in
Introduce myself yeah I'm a gentleman
You could never take me out my element
Between me and you you is irrelevant
I stay away from pussy motherfuckers like I'm celibate
You know I burn 'em down and
Smoke another for the hell of it
My mind is on a unicycle and this kush be peddling
Now I'm not unfamiliar with this microphone
Tryna get them millions that's what I be on
Yeah this flow is what you could never clone
I'm about to bring them Benji's home, 100
Listen up you about to learn something new
Stacking up my paper but that is nothing new
She throw it back throw it back yeah my eyes are glued
She throw it back throw it back yeah my eyes are glued
Listen up you about to learn something new
Stacking up my paper but that is nothing new
She throw it back throw it back yeah my eyes are glued
She throw it back throw it back yeah my eyes are glued
Lobster with the steak and shrimp
Up in the sky just like a blimp
Heavy pockets got me walking with a limp
You ain't never seen nobody with this much drip
Run up in the booth 'bout to empty a clip
If you want beef well I got them strips
Entire world at my fingertips
Ain't nobody with a flow quite like this
Let me slow it down a little bit just back it up lil' bitch
I can speed it up when I beat it up
To a new position we switch
In the morning I'll call a Lyft
After I light the blunt and lift off
Get it for 250 a zip heard
All of you were getting ripped off
You don't wanna fuck around with D Illest
All a motherfucker know is how to be the illest
I do this shit for me don't give a fuck if you don't feel it
So just stay in your lane 'cause I'm passing with a vengeance
Got this infinite flow I could keep going it's never ending
Woah, my pockets really swole
And I ain't giving up until I reach all of my goals
I'm tryna make it rain on a bad one on a pole
The way she back it up yeah she gone have to give me more
And then she give me more
Listen up you about to learn something new
Stacking up my paper but that is nothing new
She throw it back throw it back yeah my eyes are glued
She throw it back throw it back yeah my eyes are glued
Listen up you about to learn something new
Stacking up my paper but that is nothing new
She throw it back throw it back yeah my eyes are glued
She throw it back throw it back yeah my eyes are glued
D.O.K.'s "Listen Up" is a track that speaks to the rapper's experience of accumulating success and wealth while still staying true to his roots. Throughout the track, D.O.K. showcases his lyrical prowess, using varied rhyme schemes and wordplay to paint a vivid picture of his life and aspirations. The opening lines of the song, "Listen up, you about to learn something new, stacking up my paper but that is nothing new," encapsulate the song's message- D.O.K. is constantly pushing himself to achieve more, but he's also aware that he's not the only one doing so.
As the track progresses, D.O.K. introduces a series of intoxicating verses that pay homage to his hustle and success. He references his love for luxury, such as "lobster with the steak and shrimp," and even hints at his potential educational background with the line "Harvard's where you'd think I went." But beneath the flashy exterior lies an underlying message of staying true to oneself, as the lines "You know I burn 'em down and smoke another for the hell of it, my mind is on a unicycle and this kush be peddling" show. Ultimately, "Listen Up" is a testament to the complex nature of success- the joy it brings, but also the struggle to stay true to oneself amidst the constant push for more.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen up you about to learn something new
Pay attention because I'm about to enlighten you with some knowledge.
Stacking up my paper but that is nothing new
I'm making a lot of money, but that's not surprising.
She throw it back throw it back yeah my eyes are glued
I'm entranced by the way she moves her body.
She throw it back throw it back yeah my eyes are glued
I'm so hypnotized by her movements that I can't look away.
Listen up you about to learn something new
I have more wisdom to impart, so listen closely.
Stacking up my paper but that is nothing new
Again, I'm making a lot of money and it's not something new.
She throw it back throw it back yeah my eyes are glued
Once more, I'm mesmerized by her dance.
She throw it back throw it back yeah my eyes are glued
And again, I can't stop looking at her moves.
Lobster with the steak and shrimp
I'm eating fancy meals with expensive seafood and meats.
Harvard's where you'd think I went
I'm using my intelligence in my writing, and you might assume I went to a prestigious university like Harvard.
Thinking of these bars you
I'm always creating new rhymes and lyrics.
Would think that I did time and shit
My lyrical content might make you believe I was in prison.
Rhyming with the scheme of things
I'm always finding the right words to fit into the structure of my verses.
I will never need a team
I don't require a group of people to succeed.
To go and get a diamond ring I am on to better dreams
Instead of chasing material possessions like a diamond ring, I'm focused on bigger and better goals.
Up in the lab smoke me a blunt and I hit up a dab
I'm in the studio smoking marijuana and doing dabs.
Up in the booth and I'm tryna get cash
I'm in the recording booth and trying to make money.
Go against me and you coming in last
Don't try to compete with me, you'll lose.
I'm coming in first I'm not settling
I'm always striving for success and won't settle for less.
Tryna look like I just won a settlement
I have expensive things and dress like someone who has just won a lawsuit settlement.
Fine bitch at the door better let her in
There's an attractive woman at the door who deserves to come in.
Introduce myself yeah I'm a gentleman
I'm polite and well-mannered.
You could never take me out my element
No matter what happens, I remain true to myself.
Between me and you you is irrelevant
You don't matter in comparison to me.
I stay away from pussy motherfuckers like I'm celibate
I avoid weak, cowardly people and don't associate with them.
You know I burn 'em down and
I destroy my opposition
Smoke another for the hell of it
And then celebrate with some more smoking.
My mind is on a unicycle and this kush be peddling
I'm high and my thoughts are going in circles.
Now I'm not unfamiliar with this microphone
I'm experienced with rapping and performing.
Tryna get them millions that's what I be on
I'm focused on making millions of dollars.
Yeah this flow is what you could never clone
My style is unique and can't be copied.
I'm about to bring them Benji's home, 100
I'm going to earn a lot of money and bring it home.
Up in the sky just like a blimp
I'm high and floating like a blimp.
Heavy pockets got me walking with a limp
I have so much money that it's weighing me down.
You ain't never seen nobody with this much drip
I have an incredible sense of style and swagger.
Run up in the booth 'bout to empty a clip
I'm ready to unleash my skills in the recording studio.
If you want beef well I got them strips
If someone wants to start a feud with me, I'm prepared.
Entire world at my fingertips
I have the ability to achieve anything I want.
Ain't nobody with a flow quite like this
No one raps quite like me.
Let me slow it down a little bit just back it up lil' bitch
I'm going to slow the tempo down a bit, and calm down.
I can speed it up when I beat it up
I can rap fast and with energy when I want to.
To a new position we switch
I'm changing things up in my lyrics and delivery.
In the morning I'll call a Lyft
I'll call a ride-sharing service to get me where I need to go.
After I light the blunt and lift off
After I smoke marijuana and get high.
Get it for 250 a zip heard
I can buy marijuana for a cheap price.
All of you were getting ripped off
Everyone else is paying too much for marijuana.
You don't wanna fuck around with D Illest
You don't want to mess with me, because I'm the best.
All a motherfucker know is how to be the illest
I'm known for being the best.
I do this shit for me don't give a fuck if you don't feel it
I'm making music for myself, I don't care if you don't like it.
So just stay in your lane 'cause I'm passing with a vengeance
Stay out of my way because I'm going to succeed and pass you.
Got this infinite flow I could keep going it's never ending
I have an endless supply of creativity and can keep rapping forever.
Woah, my pockets really swole
I have a lot of money.
And I ain't giving up until I reach all of my goals
I'm not stopping until I accomplish everything I set out to do.
I'm tryna make it rain on a bad one on a pole
I want to make it rain money on a stripper.
The way she back it up yeah she gone have to give me more
I'm impressed by the way she dances and wants more.
And then she give me more
And then she continues to dance and entertain me.
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Written by: Daniel Robertson
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