Hakuna Matata
DDG Lyrics


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Yeah, yeah
Yeah
What the fuck is a lil' band to me?
(OG Parker)

Back in the day, I was broke with no dollar
Now I got Gucci all over my collar
I do this shit for my mothafuckin' mama
My brother, my papa, my sister, I got ya
Sharp as a needle, I'm really a scholar
I can be evil, so don't even bother
I'm not with the drama, got too many commas
Not worried 'bout nada, "Hakuna Matata"
Back in the day, I was broke with no dollar
Now I got Gucci all over my collar
I do this shit for my mothafuckin' mama
My brother, my papa, my sister, I got ya
Sharp as a needle, I'm really a scholar
I can be evil, so don't even bother
I'm not with the drama, got too many commas
Not worried 'bout nada, "Hakuna Matata"

I put the smoke from the weed in my body
Saw my bro tweak off some mothafuckin' molly
I feel amazin', can't nobody stop me
My business is jumpin' like it's on an ollie
Tryna explain it, but nobody get me
Leavin' my homies that ain't comin' with me
I give all this service, but nobody tip me
They use me and move on as soon I'm empty
I can't count a penny, a dollar, a bizzy
I swipe for some thousands, my wallet got plenty
Don't ask me for any, I'm sorry, I'm stingy
I was this way from the fuckin' beginnin'
They said I'm changin', I never agree
Even with millions, I'm still DDG
From the Pontiac streets, bought a mansion for me
Niggas askin' for me, why they askin' for me?
'Cause I'm actually rich and I'm havin' it factually
Ain't got no help, did it manually
Millions and millions come annually
I'm stackin' the paper up gradually
What the fuck is a lil' band to me?
I got a hundred K, randomly
If he hatin', he a fan to me

Back in the day, I was broke with no dollar
Now I got Gucci all over my collar
I do this shit for my mothafuckin' mama
My brother, my papa, my sister, I got ya
Sharp as a needle, I'm really a scholar
I can be evil, so don't even bother
I'm not with the drama, got too many commas
Not worried 'bout nada, "Hakuna Matata"
Back in the day, I was broke with no dollar
Now I got Gucci all over my collar
I do this shit for my mothafuckin' mama
My brother, my papa, my sister, I got ya
Sharp as a needle, I'm really a scholar
I can be evil, so don't even bother
I'm not with the drama, got too many commas
Not worried 'bout nada, "Hakuna Matata"

I don't mess with you 'cause I know you fake
I'm droppin' these dollars, I know you gon' chase
I'm keep it then pop the pot to, "Hakuna Matata"
I struggled so hard, I made minimum wage
So up, I'ma swerve the lanes
I stay on my vibe, I stay in my lane
I see that you livin' in LA, girl
And I'm really not givin' no fucks 'bout fame
Drip drown in a McLaren, I hit it (oh)
You know she a ten or I smack it, I hit
I swear, she on my radar
I'm straight from Florida, gator
Give a fuck 'bout what you think
I can smell that you are just so right
Chillin' in a mansion, you know this shit dancin'
You know I got options, she ain't average, yeah
I'm tarnished all the way
These drugs are feelin' laced
I hate society, I love each day awake
That's a problem in my eyes, I hope it is synchronized
You know I was a broke kid, so you see when I homeless, though

Back in the day, I was broke with no dollar
Now I got Gucci all over my collar
I do this shit for my mothafuckin' mama
My brother, my papa, my sister, I got ya
Sharp as a needle, I'm really a scholar
I can be evil, so don't even bother
I'm not with the drama, got too many commas
Not worried 'bout nada, "Hakuna Matata"
Back in the day, I was broke with no dollar
Now I got Gucci all over my collar
I do this shit for my mothafuckin' mama
My brother, my papa, my sister, I got ya
Sharp as a needle, I'm really a scholar
I can be evil, so don't even bother




I'm not with the drama, got too many commas
Not worried 'bout nada, "Hakuna Matata"

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to DDG's "Hakuna Matata" describe a rags-to-riches story. In the beginning, DDG was broke and struggling, but now he has money, Gucci clothes, and a mansion, and he does all of it for his family. He is sharp and intelligent, but he warns that he can also be evil, so it's best not to bother him with drama. He has too many commas (meaning too much money), so he's not worried about anything.


DDG also touches on drug use and the difficulty of explaining his success to others. He feels amazing and unstoppable, but nobody really understands him. He is generous, but sometimes feels used. He apologizes for being stingy, but he was always that way. DDG doesn't care about fame or what people think of him. He is living his best life and enjoying it.


Overall, the song is about DDG's success, but also about the struggles he faced in getting there and the people who helped him along the way. It's a celebration of his hard work and the good things that have come from it.


Line by Line Meaning

What the fuck is a lil' band to me?
I don't care about small amounts of money.


Back in the day, I was broke with no dollar
I used to be very poor.


Now I got Gucci all over my collar
I'm now wealthy enough to afford expensive designer clothes.


I do this shit for my mothafuckin' mama
I do everything I do for the sake of my mother.


My brother, my papa, my sister, I got ya
I am responsible for the well-being of my family members.


Sharp as a needle, I'm really a scholar
I am very intelligent and educated.


I can be evil, so don't even bother
I can be ruthless and aggressive if provoked.


I'm not with the drama, got too many commas
I don't involve myself in petty disputes because I have too much money to worry about.


Not worried 'bout nada, "Hakuna Matata"
I'm not concerned about anything; I have a carefree attitude.


I put the smoke from the weed in my body
I smoke marijuana.


Saw my bro tweak off some mothafuckin' molly
I witnessed my friend experiencing the effects of MDMA.


I feel amazin', can't nobody stop me
I feel great and unstoppable.


My business is jumpin' like it's on an ollie
My business is thriving and growing rapidly.


Tryna explain it, but nobody get me
I am trying to convey my thoughts but no one seems to understand me.


Leavin' my homies that ain't comin' with me
I am leaving behind my friends who are not progressing with me.


I give all this service, but nobody tip me
I provide excellent service but receive no appreciation.


They use me and move on as soon I'm empty
People only use me for what I can offer and then discard me when they no longer need me.


I can't count a penny, a dollar, a bizzy
I am so wealthy that I don't even bother counting how much money I have.


I swipe for some thousands, my wallet got plenty
I make large purchases with ease because I have plenty of money.


Don't ask me for any, I'm sorry, I'm stingy
I won't lend anyone money because I am selfish with my wealth.


I was this way from the fuckin' beginnin'
I have always been this way.


They said I'm changin', I never agree
People claim that I have changed but I don't think I have.


Even with millions, I'm still DDG
Despite my wealth, I am still the same person.


From the Pontiac streets, bought a mansion for me
I grew up in a rough neighborhood but now I have bought a luxurious mansion for myself.


Niggas askin' for me, why they askin' for me?
People are inquiring about me.


'Cause I'm actually rich and I'm havin' it factually
The reason people are asking about me is because I am genuinely wealthy.


Ain't got no help, did it manually
I achieved success without any assistance.


Millions and millions come annually
I earn millions of dollars every year.


I'm stackin' the paper up gradually
I am accumulating wealth steadily over time.


I got a hundred K, randomly
I received an unexpected sum of 100,000 dollars.


If he hatin', he a fan to me
If someone is hating on me, it means they are a fan but won't admit it.


I don't mess with you 'cause I know you fake
I don't associate with fake people.


I'm droppin' these dollars, I know you gon' chase
I am spending a lot of money and I am aware that people will try to take advantage of me.


I'm keep it then pop the pot to, "Hakuna Matata"
I am going to remain carefree and not worry about anything.


I struggled so hard, I made minimum wage
I used to work very hard for very little pay.


So up, I'ma swerve the lanes
I'm going to take risks and try new things.


I stay on my vibe, I stay in my lane
I remain true to myself and stick to what I know.


I see that you livin' in LA, girl
I've noticed that you live in Los Angeles.


And I'm really not givin' no fucks 'bout fame
I'm not concerned about becoming famous.


Drip drown in a McLaren, I hit it (oh)
I am driving a McLaren sports car.


You know she a ten or I smack it, I hit
I'm sexualizing women and rating them based on looks.


I swear, she on my radar
I am interested in a particular woman and paying attention to her.


I'm straight from Florida, gator
I'm from Florida and I'm proud of it.


Give a fuck 'bout what you think
I don't care about your opinions.


I can smell that you are just so right
I sense that you think you are always right.


Chillin' in a mansion, you know this shit dancin'
I am relaxing in my luxurious mansion.


You know I got options, she ain't average, yeah
I have multiple women who are interested in me and they are all above average in attractiveness.


I'm tarnished all the way
I am flawed and imperfect in every way.


These drugs are feelin' laced
I suspect that my drugs might be mixed with other substances.


I hate society, I love each day awake
I dislike society and enjoy being awake each day.


That's a problem in my eyes, I hope it is synchronized
I consider this to be problematic and hope others share my viewpoint.


You know I was a broke kid, so you see when I homeless, though
I used to be very poor and even homeless at times.




Lyrics Β© CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Darryl Grandberry Jr., Joshua Parker, Eric Anthony Sandoval, Thomas Moore, Tyler Jamal Brown

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