His fifth studio album We the Best Forever (2011) also saw similar commercial success, and helped bring Khaled to international prominence, as it featured the song "I'm on One", which was his first top ten hit. His sixth and seventh albums, Kiss the Ring (2012) and Suffering from Success (2013), charted in the top ten on the Billboard 200, and his eighth studio album, I Changed a Lot (2015), peaked at number 12.[5] In 2015 and 2016, Khaled gained worldwide attention as a media personality, due to his activity on social media. This foresaw the release of his ninth studio album Major Key (2016), which gained critical and commercial success; it debuted at number one the Billboard 200, was certified gold, and received a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album.
He released his tenth studio album, Grateful, in 2017, which contained the singles "I'm the One" and "Wild Thoughts", which charted at number one and number two on the Billboard Hot 100, respectively. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, and was also certified platinum. His eleventh album, Father of Asahd, was released in 2019; it peaked at number two, and the song "Higher" won Best Rap/Sung Performance at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards, Khaled's first Grammy award win. His eponymous twelfth album was released in 2021.
Outside of music, Khaled has gained success as a writer, with his book The Keys featuring on the New York Times Best Seller list. He has also featured as an actor, appearing in Spies in Disguise (2019) and Bad Boys for Life (2020).
I Swear I Never Tell Another Soul
DJ Khaled Lyrics
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Swear I never tell another soul
I swear I never tell another soul
Swear I never tell another soul
I swear I never tell another soul
Swear I never tell another soul
I swear I never tell another soul
Swear I never tell another soul
Swear I never tell another soul
I swear I never tell another soul
Swear I never tell another soul
I swear I never tell another soul
Swear I never tell another soul
I swear I never tell another soul
Swear I never tell another soul
My PO wanna violate me
(I swear I never tell another soul)
Chop a whole hunnid, let off 80
(I swear I never tell another soul)
I like bitches who like bitches
(I swear I never tell another soul)
These niggas talk just like bitches so
(I swear I never tell another soul)
400 for the lamb, 550 for the room, nigga
(Swear I never tell another soul)
600 for a pound, 550 for a O, nigga
130 for the Porsche, 210 for the Bentley
How to fuck a nigga hate to see a real nigga winnin'?
(I swear I never tell another soul)
(How to fuck a nigga hate?)
Better ask about me nigga, Dope Boy shit forreal
Swear to God touched 10 mil, I swear
(I swear I never tell another soul)
Young nigga had no deal, street skills
Big pistols, young nigga so real
That the whole hood known, put the whole city on his back
And he never took a soul
Never truned his back, let's get it
I swear I never tell another soul
Swear I never tell another soul
I swear I never tell another soul
Swear I never tell another soul
I swear I never tell another soul
Swear I never tell another soul
I swear I never tell another soul
Swear I never tell another soul
I swear I never tell another soul
Swear I never tell another soul
I swear I never tell another soul
Swear I never tell another soul
I swear I never tell another soul
Swear I never tell another soul
I swear I never tell another soul
Swear I never tell another soul
Fuck niggas wanna live my life
(I swear I never tell another soul)
Who be down with the hoe done tell my wife?
(I swear I never tell another soul)
I guess me and you 'posed to be beefin' now
(I swear I never tell another soul)
I'll bust ya head when the time is right
(I swear I never tell another soul)
I know a nigga that's doin' life
All because his co-d had four
All his hoe cars and the keys that he sold, that fuck nigga told
His old boy was a Dboy, but he act like a CI
Takin' notes like a PI, carried on like a peon
When you see the fuck nigga holler "FBI"
I've seen him on first 48, said he had everything on tape
And he the nigga with the gun with the drum
In his hands hold and fuck nigga turned state
That nigga, that 5-0, told somethin' 'bout a nigga that put him on on death row
These niggas too cutthroat, and it's you new niggas got the game all fucked up
I swear I never tell another soul
Swear I never tell another soul
I swear I never tell another soul
Swear I never tell another soul
I swear I never tell another soul
Swear I never tell another soul
I swear I never tell another soul
Swear I never tell another soul
I swear I never tell another soul
Swear I never tell another soul
I swear I never tell another soul
Swear I never tell another soul
I swear I never tell another soul
Swear I never tell another soul
I swear I never tell another soul
Swear I never tell another soul
We be riddin' in 'em mailbox cars
Nigga, yeah that's us
I swear I never tell another soul
We was kickin' in the door
Nigga, we was quick to bust, yeah
I swear I never tell another soul, yeah
I swear I never tell another soul
Swear I never tell another soul
I swear I never tell another soul
Swear I never tell another soul
The lyrics of DJ Khaled feat. Future Yo Gotti & Trick Daddy's song I Swear I Never Tell Another Soul convey an intense need for secrecy and loyalty. The repetition of the phrase "Swear I never tell another soul" emphasizes just how important it is to keep certain things between oneself and others. The song also deals with the dangers of betrayal, with lines about someone getting "busted" because a "fuck nigga told" and someone else seeing "him on first 48."
The song's use of violence and criminal behavior, such as the mention of "choppin' a whole hunnid" and "kickin' in the door," suggest a world where trust and secrecy are essential for survival. At the same time, it can be seen as an appeal for the listener to adhere to these values and to stay true to their word. Ultimately, the song is a warning against snitches, traitors, and all those who fail to keep silent when it matters most.
Line by Line Meaning
I swear I never tell another soul
DJ Khaled promises to keep his secrets to himself and never reveal them to anyone else
Swear I never tell another soul
He reiterates his vow to never tell anyone else about his secrets
My PO wanna violate me
DJ Khaled is being targeted by his probation officer
(I swear I never tell another soul)
He reminds himself once again to keep his mouth shut and not share any information with anyone else
Chop a whole hunnid, let off 80
He's willing to let go of some money to get out of trouble with the law
I like bitches who like bitches
DJ Khaled is attracted to women who like other women
These niggas talk just like bitches so
He's dismissing men who talk like women as weak and unimportant
400 for the lamb, 550 for the room, nigga
He's spending a lot of money on luxury items
(Swear I never tell another soul)
He reminds himself once again not to tell anyone else about his spending habits
600 for a pound, 550 for a O, nigga
He's spending a lot of money on drugs
130 for the Porsche, 210 for the Bentley
He's spending a lot of money on cars
How to fuck a nigga hate to see a real nigga winnin'?
DJ Khaled wonders why some people dislike successful people like him
(I swear I never tell another soul)
He promises again to keep his thoughts to himself
Better ask about me nigga, Dope Boy shit forreal
He's challenging people to ask around about his drug business
Swear to God touched 10 mil, I swear
DJ Khaled claims to have made $10,000,000 in his business
Young nigga had no deal, street skills
He started out on the streets with no record deal, relying on his own skills
Big pistols, young nigga so real
DJ Khaled is proud to be a real and authentic person, who carries guns for protection
That the whole hood known, put the whole city on his back
He's well-known in his community and has become a leader for his people
And he never took a soul
He has never killed anyone and rejects violence
Never truned his back, let's get it
DJ Khaled has always remained loyal and committed to his community and his business ventures
Fuck niggas wanna live my life
DJ Khaled is annoyed by people who want to live his lifestyle but can't attain it themselves
(I swear I never tell another soul)
He repeats his promise to himself not to share any personal information with anyone else
Who be down with the hoe done tell my wife?
He's questioning who would reveal information to his wife
I'll bust ya head when the time is right
DJ Khaled is threatening retaliation if someone betrays him
All because his co-d had four
A man is serving a life sentence because his partner in crime turned him in
All his hoe cars and the keys that he sold, that fuck nigga told
His partner in crime told the authorities about all the stolen cars they sold
His old boy was a Dboy, but he act like a CI
The man's partner in crime was a drug dealer but acted like a confidential informant
Takin' notes like a PI, carried on like a peon
He took detailed notes like a private investigator and acted like a low-level worker
When you see the fuck nigga holler "FBI"
DJ Khaled is referring to the man's betrayal by calling him an FBI informant
I've seen him on first 48, said he had everything on tape
He's referencing a TV show that portrays investigations into real-life crimes and a man who claims to have recorded everything
And he the nigga with the gun with the drum
The man who betrayed his partner was armed with a gun and a drum magazine
In his hands hold and fuck nigga turned state
The man who betrayed his partner became a state witness to avoid his own criminal charges
That nigga, that 5-0, told somethin' 'bout a nigga that put him on on death row
The man who betrayed his partner gave information that resulted in someone being sentenced to death
These niggas too cutthroat, and it's you new niggas got the game all fucked up
DJ Khaled is critical of the cutthroat behavior of some in the music and crime industries and blames new people for making things worse
We be riddin' in 'em mailbox cars
DJ Khaled and his crew are driving around in expensive luxury cars
Nigga, yeah that's us
They're proud to show off their wealth
We was kickin' in the door
They've resorted to breaking into places to get what they want
Nigga, we was quick to bust, yeah
They were quick to use violence and force to get what they wanted
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Khaled Bin Abdul, Mario Mims, Maurice Samuel Young, Nayvadius Wilburn
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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