Grateful
D. Horton Lyrics
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I was 11 I couldn't Hold it
I could still feel mama
My memories still mad bright
Shit feels like yesterday
She flows down in my veins
Who am I to complain
Like God didn't know what
Ain't complaining, I'm just grateful
Cause now I see, the dramas she could have
Went through wouldn't be worth it
There's no denying
Shit is obvious
So I kept praying
I'm still praying
I keep praying
I am praying
For her soul to find peace
I go down on my knees
And say God please
Take out any fucking bullshit
That could make me ruthless
Mama wanted no distractions
For me
Bitch became a distraction
So I blocked so don't blame it
On me
Cant be caught lacking
I'm on the street just to
Make this money
Invest in that Tesla
Study the game and then
One day own it
Without no strap
On me
Everything be legit
I cant really explain how
It feels to not be
Grateful sometimes
This life we live in
We have to be grateful
All times
We learn from the things
That makes us sad all the time
No duty is more urgent
Than giving thanks
That's why I'm so grateful
I never take anything for
Granted
That's why I'm so grateful
This days I've been getting money
I be spending money
Big boy things see
I be getting money
Put myself on the throne
Tell em bitches go home
I clean on everything
This prada and givenchy
Be that nigga that makes you proud
I swear on everything
living my life for you
Has always been in my dairy
I know I'll prove to y'all
This feeling is really so strong
I know the sky is filled with birds
And they get along so well
Oooh oOH Oooh ooh
I be walking down the streets
When people yell my name
They say Dct you made
You made it through hell
Yeah I made it
Yeah I made it
Glory to the Lord
Himself.
I cant really explain how
It feels to not be
Grateful sometimes
This life we live in
We have to be grateful
All times
We learn from the things
That makes us sad all the time
No duty is more urgent
Than giving thanks
That's why I'm so grateful
I never take anything for
Granted
That's why I'm so grateful
In the song "Grateful" by D. Horton, the artist reflects on the loss of his mother and expresses his gratitude for the lessons and growth that have come from that experience. The lyrics convey a sense of deep sadness but also a strong belief in the importance of being thankful.
The opening lines reveal that the artist lost his mother 11 years ago when he was just 11 years old. Despite the passage of time, the memories of his mother are still vivid and it feels as if it happened yesterday. He acknowledges the pain of losing her but also recognizes that it's not his place to complain or question God's decision to take her. Instead, he chooses to remain grateful.
The artist continues to pray for his mother's soul to find peace, asking God to remove any distractions or negative influences that could make him lose his way. He strives to honor his mother's wishes of wanting him to succeed and not be caught up in unnecessary drama.
Throughout the song, the artist talks about his ambition to make money and achieve success, but emphasizes the importance of doing so legitimately and without resorting to violence. He mentions investing in a Tesla and studying the game to eventually become a leader in his industry.
The chorus reinforces the theme of gratitude, emphasizing the need to be grateful at all times. The artist acknowledges that life can be difficult and filled with sadness, but learning from those experiences and expressing gratitude is essential. He never takes anything for granted, recognizing that there is no duty more urgent than giving thanks.
In the last part of the song, the artist celebrates his accomplishments and the recognition he receives from others. People yell his name in the streets, acknowledging his success and triumph over hardships. He gives glory to the Lord and reaffirms his gratitude for the opportunities he has been given.
Overall, "Grateful" is a heartfelt reflection on the loss of a loved one and the importance of embracing gratitude in all aspects of life. It serves as a reminder to appreciate the lessons learned from difficult experiences and to cherish the blessings that come our way.
Line by Line Meaning
Its been 11 years since I lost MAMA
It has been 11 years since I lost my mother
I was 11 I couldn't Hold it
I was only 11 and couldn't handle the loss
I could still feel mama
I can still feel the presence of my mother
My memories still mad bright
My memories of her are still vivid and strong
Shit feels like yesterday
It feels like it just happened yesterday
She flows down in my veins
Her love and influence are deeply ingrained within me
Who am I to complain
I have no right to complain
Like God didn't know what He was doing when he took mama
As if God made a mistake when He decided to take my mom
Ain't complaining, I'm just grateful
I'm not complaining, I'm just thankful
Cause now I see, the dramas she could have went through wouldn't be worth it
Because now I realize that the difficulties she could have faced wouldn't have been worth it
There's no denying
It is undeniable
Shit is obvious
It is clear and evident
So I kept praying
So I continued to pray
I'm still praying
I am still praying
I keep praying
I keep praying
I am praying
I am praying
For her soul to find peace
To find peace for her soul
I go down on my knees
I kneel down in prayer
And say God please
And plead with God
Take out any fucking bullshit
Remove any unnecessary negativity
That could make me ruthless
That could make me cruel or heartless
Mama wanted no distractions
My mother desired no distractions
Bitch became a distraction
She became a distraction
So I blocked so don't blame it on me
So I blocked her, don't blame me
Cant be caught lacking
I cannot afford to be vulnerable or unprepared
I'm on the street just to make this money
I'm out in the streets working hard to earn money
Invest in that Tesla
Invest in Tesla
Study the game and then one day own it
Learn the industry and eventually become a major player
Without no strap
Without any weapons
On me
On my person
Everything be legit
Everything is legitimate and legal
I cant really explain how it feels to not be grateful sometimes
I can't fully describe the feeling of not being grateful at times
This life we live in
The life we exist in
We have to be grateful all times
We need to be grateful at all times
We learn from the things that makes us sad all the time
We gain knowledge and wisdom from the things that constantly bring us sadness
No duty is more urgent than giving thanks
There is no greater responsibility than expressing gratitude
That's why I'm so grateful
That's why I am filled with gratitude
I never take anything for granted
I never undervalue or overlook anything
This days I've been getting money
These days I have been earning money
I be spending money
I am spending money
Big boy things see
Engaging in significant or important actions
I be getting money
I am steadily earning money
Put myself on the throne
Elevating myself to a position of power
Tell em bitches go home
Tell those women to leave
I clean on everything
I excel at everything
This prada and givenchy
These luxury fashion brands (Prada and Givenchy)
Be that nigga that makes you proud
Be the person who brings you pride
I swear on everything
I promise with complete sincerity
living my life for you
Living my life in a way that makes you proud
Has always been in my diary
Has always been a part of my plans and aspirations
I know I'll prove to y'all
I know I will show all of you
This feeling is really so strong
This emotion is truly intense
I know the sky is filled with birds
I know the sky is filled with opportunities
And they get along so well
And they cooperate harmoniously
Oooh oOH Oooh ooh
Vocalization without specific meaning
I be walking down the streets
I am walking down the streets
When people yell my name
When people shout my name
They say Dct you made
They say 'Dct, you have succeeded'
You made it through hell
You managed to survive difficult times
Yeah I made it
Yes, I have succeeded
Glory to the Lord Himself
Praise and honor to God
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Written by: Basit Lawal
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