Growing Pains
DTP Lyrics
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Do it again . .
Do it a . .
Let's do it again . .
Do it a . .
(Verse: Fate Wilson)
(let's do it again)
High rights, low lefts, even stevens and fades (do it a)
Troops, Lottos, and BK's, those was the days (let's do it again)
High tech boots spray painted witcha names (do it a)
T-shirts airbrushed that read the same (let's do it again)
Thick herringbone chain, one gold with yo' initial (do it a)
Harris Photos, group shots, can you remember? (let's do it again)
Barry him told his bitch go to the prom and die (do it a)
Didn't lie shot his-self in the head with the 4-5 (let's do it again)
When she disobeyed, had North Clayton crazed (do it a)
Just to reiterate dog those was the days (let's do it again)
'Fore the invasions of haters, man crews from all around (do it a)
Used to get down at True Flavas, bumpin Key Lo (let's do it again)
Rockin Damage, Cross Colour and Paco (do it a)
While playboys stepped in talent shows (let's do it again)
Prom night, tux and Kangol was so cool (do it a)
F**k them new model cars we ridin' old school (old school)
(let's do it again)
(Verse: Shawnna)
It used to be all good when we played Double Dutch in the hood (do it a)
On the softball team I was swingin' that wood (let's do it again)
I remember eatin' Kool-Aid and sunflower seeds (do it a)
Jelly shoes, hair braided wit 1000 beads (let's do it again)
Mama sittin' on the porch 'till the lights come on (do it a)
And when I woke up in the mornin' and my bike was gone (let's do it again)
I was sick to my stomach, couldn't eat for days (do it a)
Sweepin' beauty shops, saving, making minimum wage (let's do it again)
Then I cop the 10-speed and got back on my feet (do it a)
A whole pack'a girls ridin' 20 deep in the street (let's do it again)
We playin' catch a boy, freak a boy, switchin' up the rules (do it a)
A summertime splash party get you in the pool (let's do it again)
Ladies if ya feel it - holla back cause you wit me (do it a)
Shout my nigga Keya, Tony Mack, Jalay, Nikki (let's do it again)
This for all them hood parkin' lots in every city (do it a)
Ludacris, Face, Lil' Fate, Shawnna you wit me (let's do it again)
(Chorus: Keon Bryce)
We were tryin so hard (do it a)
Hard to survive (let's do it again)
Cause even though we were young (do it a)
We had to stay strong (let's do it again)
No matter what we went through (do it a)
It was me and my crew (let's do it again)
And that's how it went (do it a)
When we were kids (let's do it again)
(Verse: Ludacris)
I had a Long John but no Silver, no gold or plat (do it a)
I was simply red from the years I been holdin' back (let's do it again)
With two sides to a book I lick stamps and light matches (do it a)
And set fires in garbage pales and cabbage patches (let's do it again)
A child of the corn been wild since I was born (do it a)
Climbin' over barbed wire, clothes got torn (let's do it again)
Shoes got muddy and my click turned cruddy (do it a)
Wherever I go they went they my buddies (let's do it again)
I brush teeth, brush naps and calm streets (do it a)
Dreamin' of Cadillacs, wood wheels and plush seats (let's do it again)
Cats with gold teeth and raps with such beats (do it a)
Macks with no grief and some sacks of green leaf (let's do it again)
When I loaded my cap gun I was ready for ac-tion! (do it a)
Starin' at beer cans and a moment to crack one (let's do it again)
Wanna hang with the big boys and play with the big toys (do it a)
And be with the people makin all that got damn noise, man (let's do it again)
(Verse: Scarface)
I remember, Swiss Watches, Izod, Berries (do it a)
Levi Denims, dried eyed jerry-curls (let's do it again)
Back when the girls wore striped chick jeans (do it a)
Straight leg Lee's on, sewn at the seams (let's do it again)
Borrowing dope tape was all good if ya head-bang (do it a)
Long as you was ridin', you ain't need to have a gang (let's do it again)
And even back then chicks was starvin' the church status (do it a)
You even had a car; favorite drawer that kept stack (let's do it again)
Old school homies did nothin' but block red (do it a)
Stay gon' off the old E and pop Zan's (let's do it again)
Mama had to mourn over it, niggas ya hang around (do it a)
To the point when you came in the house when they came around (let's do it again)
And - My dad was dead so these streets had to raise me (do it a)
And even back in 1983 shit was crazy (let's do it again)
Young, black, broke, drunk be a smoke (do it a)
It's good they kicked my ass outta' the school, f**k the principal (let's do it again)
(Chorus) (2x)
(Outro) (to fade)
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The song "Growing Pains" by DTP is a nostalgic reflection of the artists' childhood days, set as a tribute to all the things they used to do, and the friends they used to hang out with. The song sets out to portray the various experiences they had as children, including playing games like double dutch and catch a boy, and how they managed to stay strong through it all. The chorus repeats that even though they were young, they had to be strong, no matter what they went through. The artists recount the good old days of the different fashion styles they tried, the different brands of shoes and clothes they wore, and the activities they engaged in, such as talent shows and riding bikes. Even the negatives such as jealousy and fighting are mentioned, with one story about a guy who shot himself in the head with a 4-5 after his girlfriend disobeyed him, and the aftermath from that incident.
The song provides a feel-good vibe, depicting an era of innocence, fun, and friendship. It's a reminder of life before adulthood took over and simplicity became a luxury. It speaks to people who grew up in the same era and made similar memories. Growing Pains reminds listeners that life has its ups and downs, even from a young age and that the strength they gained in their early years is essential in navigating the tumultuous times later in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Okay, I remember the days (let's do it again)
Remembering the good old times.
High rights, low lefts, even stevens and fades (do it a)
Recollection of the haircuts of the time.
Troops, Lottos, and BK's, those was the days (let's do it again)
Nostalgia for the fashion trends of the past.
Thick herringbone chain, one gold with yo' initial (do it a)
Describing the jewelry of the time and personalization of it.
Barry him told his bitch go to the prom and die (do it a)
Mentioning a dark story of that era.
Didn't lie shot his-self in the head with the 4-5 (let's do it again)
Continuing the story of the ill fate of the concerning character.
Used to get down at True Flavas, bumpin Key Lo (let's do it again)
Recollection of the hip hop scene of the past.
Prom night, tux and Kangol was so cool (do it a)
Describing the fashion of prom nights during that time.
F**k them new model cars we ridin' old school (old school)
Preferring the classic cars of the past over modern ones.
I was sick to my stomach, couldn't eat for days (do it a)
Describing a moment of despair from the past.
Then I cop the 10-speed and got back on my feet (do it a)
Getting back on track after a difficult period.
A whole pack'a girls ridin' 20 deep in the street (let's do it again)
Going out with a large group of friends.
Shout my nigga Keya, Tony Mack, Jalay, Nikki (let's do it again)
Acknowledging friends from the past and reminiscing about them.
With two sides to a book I lick stamps and light matches (do it a)
A metaphor for feeling like there's no way out or making dangerous choices.
I brush teeth, brush naps and calm streets (do it a)
The joy of simple tasks and harmless routines.
And even back then chicks was starvin' the church status (do it a)
Women were concerned about their reputation and societal status even in the past.
Young, black, broke, drunk be a smoke (do it a)
Description of the struggle of being young, black, and poor during that time.
It's good they kicked my ass outta' the school, f**k the principal (let's do it again)
A rebellious attitude towards authority and institutions.
We were tryin so hard (do it a)
All the struggles and hardships faced while growing up.
Hard to survive (let's do it again)
The challenges faced in life.
Cause even though we were young (do it a)
Being young and inexperienced in life.
No matter what we went through (let's do it again)
The strength of friendship and loyalty in hard times.
It was me and my crew (let's do it again)
The importance of having friends and companions.
And that's how it went (do it a)
Reflecting on the past and how things unfolded.
When we were kids (let's do it again)
Nostalgia for the innocence and carefree nature of childhood.
Contributed by Elena T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.