No Matter What
DJ T-MAC Lyrics
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Yo, yo, yo, yo, yo, yo, yo
I say still I stand, aye
And shawty here I am
Neva have ya seen in ya lifetime
A more divine southern rapper
Wit a swag like mine
But smile like Im fine
Brag with such passion
And shine without trying
Believe me, pain's a small thing to a giant
I was born without a dime
Out tha gutta I climbed
Spoke my mind
And didnt stutter one time
Ali say even the greatest
Gotta suffer some time
So I huff and puff rhymes
Lyrics so sick wit it
Set the standard in Atlanta
How to get get get it
So you up and coming rappers
Wanna dis just kill it
I'm officially the realest
Point blank period
Whether I still live in the hood or juss visit
Whateva you can do in the hood I done did it
Thats why the dope boys and the misfits feel it
This still his city as long as Tip living nigga
I aint dead
(Naw)
I aint done
(Naw)
I aint scared
(Of what?)
I aint run
(From who?)
But still I stand
(Yeah)
No matter what people
Here I am
(Yeah)
No matter what, remember
I aint break
(Neva)
I aint fold
(Neva)
They hate me mo
(So!)
Yeah I know
(Haha)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, aye
Yo, yo, yo, yo, yo, yo, yo
I say still I stand, aye
And shawty here I am
Neva have ya seen in ya lifetime
A more divine southern rapper
Wit a swag like mine
Facin all kind of time
But smile like Im fine
Brag with such passion
And shine without trying
Believe me, pain's a small thing to a giant
I was born without a dime
Out tha gutta I climbed
Spoke my mind
And didnt stutter one time
Ali say even the greatest
Gotta suffer some time
So I huff and puff rhymes
Lyrics so sick wit it
Set the standard in Atlanta
How to get get get it
So you up and coming rappers
Wanna dis just kill it
I'm officially the realest
Point blank period
Whether I still live in the hood or juss visit
Whateva you can do in the hood I done did it
Thats why the dope boys and the misfits feel it
This still his city as long as Tip living nigga
I aint dead
(Naw)
I aint done
(Naw)
I aint scared
(Of what?)
I aint run
(From who?)
But still I stand
(Yeah)
No matter what people
Here I am
(Yeah)
No matter what, remember
I aint break
(Neva)
I aint fold
(Neva)
They hate me mo
(So!)
Yeah I know
(Haha)
In DJ T-MAC's song "No Matter What," he speaks to his struggles and triumphs as a rapper from the south. T-MAC opens the song by referencing his resilience, stating "still I stand," and reminding the listener that he is still present despite facing immense challenges. He exhibits confidence in his abilities, referring to himself as a southern rapper with a divine swag that has set the standard in Atlanta. He acknowledges the pain he has endured but asserts that it's insignificant in the face of his greatness. T-MAC declares himself the realest and cautions his detractors to kill their criticism or suffer the consequences.
Throughout the song, T-MAC emphasizes his unwavering stance in the face of adversity. He insists that he hasn't broken or folded, that he is unafraid, and that he has never run from anything. T-MAC's lyrical prowess is on full display as he alludes to the legendary boxer Muhammad Ali, who famously said, "Even the greatest have to suffer sometimes." Essentially, what T-MAC aims to convey through the song is that as long as he is alive, he will keep creating music and that he won't let anything stop him from doing so.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, yeah, yeah, aye
Opening exclamation to show enthusiasm
Yo, yo, yo, yo, yo, yo, yo
Another exclamation to show enthusiasm
I say still I stand, aye
Despite everything, I am still standing
And shawty here I am
I am here and I am not going anywhere
Neva have ya seen in ya lifetime
You have never seen in your entire life
A more divine southern rapper
A rapper from the Southern region who is more exceptional
Wit a swag like mine
With a style like mine
Facin all kind of time
Going through difficult situations
But smile like Im fine
But still maintain a positive attitude
Brag with such passion
Talk about myself in a confident and admirable manner
And shine without trying
Exude talent and excellence naturally
Believe me, pain's a small thing to a giant
Pain is insignificant to someone who is strong and powerful
I was born without a dime
I was born poor
Out tha gutta I climbed
I climbed out of the ghetto
Spoke my mind
Expressed my ideas and opinions
And didnt stutter one time
Confidently spoke without faltering
Ali say even the greatest
Muhammad Ali said that even the most successful
Gotta suffer some time
Have to go through hard times sometimes
So I huff and puff rhymes
I created music tirelessly and endlessly
Lyrics so sick wit it
My lyrics are exceptional
Set the standard in Atlanta
Became the benchmark in Atlanta music scene
How to get get get it
Showed how to achieve success
So you up and coming rappers
Aspiring rappers
wanna dis just kill it
Who intend to disrespect me should remember this
I'm officially the realest
I am the most authentic
Point blank period
There is no doubt about it
Whether I still live in the hood or juss visit
Whether I am still in the ghetto or only visit it occasionally
Whateva you can do in the hood I done did it
Everything that can be done in the ghetto, I have done it
Thats why the dope boys and the misfits feel it
That's why the drug dealers and outcasts can relate to me
This still his city as long as Tip living nigga
This is still my city as long as I am alive
I aint dead
I am not dead
(Naw)
Negative response to a hypothetical question
I aint done
I am not finished
(Naw)
Negative response to a hypothetical question
I aint scared
I am not afraid
(Of what?)
Question asking what I am afraid of
I aint run
I did not run away
(From who?)
Question asking who I did not run away from
But still I stand
Despite everything, I am still standing
(Yeah)
Affirmative response
No matter what people
Regardless of what others do or think
Here I am
I am still here
(Yeah)
Affirmative response
No matter what, remember
No matter what happens, do not forget
I aint break
I did not give in
(Neva)
Negative response to a hypothetical question
I aint fold
I did not surrender
(Neva)
Negative response to a hypothetical question
They hate me mo
They hate me more
(So!)
Response showing indifference to the hate against me
Yeah I know
I am aware of the hate against me
(Haha)
Response showing mockery of the hate against me
Contributed by Cole A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Alexander Petropoulos
This was one of the realest streams! You speaking nothing but facts (like you always do)
Kaljamma
@Toney Mac if you think a boss should be out there and not have his troops do the work u have no knowledge.
Stereo-Soul Sound System
Please don't be confused. He isn't attacking annyone. My nigga the streetest rappers are all dying/dead incarecrate/indicted or headed there. He is trying to get people to stop going to prison. He isn't a street nigga. He obeys the law and always had. There are ample opprtunities for a street artist to not be street. And niggas need to stop faking being hard and start dealing with their insecurities.
F H
@Toney Mac I don’t even listen to AK. But in this take he told no lies. What did you want him to do when he got disrespected? Throw his millions away so he can prove he’s tough to you. Sometimes it’s better to put your ego to side so you can be there for your family. You wouldn’t understand that. Some of y’all dudes too tough. Y’all already proved y’all good at killing each other. Now can y’all work together to build a business? Let’s talk about ownership.
VHS
that’s the real problem black men willing to be crash dummies over every little thing instead of just being smart and getting money shit is mind boggling being a man is being a grown responsible individual
VHS
@C-Mo Bucks exactly, + even more aggressive to our own people
C-Mo Bucks
Alot of Black men and women lack common impulse control... And our first impulse towards every slight is violence.
Kingratdaddy
“Crash dummies who I call my goons
They just wanna die, drink mud, and shoot”
~ Drakeo the Ruler
TheStrategist23
These vids need to be played on repeat in schools EVERYWHERE! Speak it into existence for better or worse. The music industry runs prisons.
Thuan Matheo
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