Damian Lamonte Ollie Lillard (born July 15, 1990) is an American profession… Read Full Bio ↴Damian Lamonte Ollie Lillard (born July 15, 1990) is an American professional basketball player for the Portland Trail Blazers of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and rapper. He played college basketball for the Weber State Wildcats and earned third-team All-American honors in 2012. After being selected by Portland with the sixth overall pick in the 2012 NBA draft, Lillard won the NBA Rookie of the Year by unanimous decision. Nicknamed Dame Time for his history of making big shots in the clutch, he has received seven NBA All-Star and seven All-NBA Team selections, the only player in Trail Blazers franchise history to do so. In October 2021, Lillard was honored as one of the league's greatest players of all time by being named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team. He also won a gold medal on the 2020 U.S. Olympic team in Tokyo.

Using the stage name Dame D.O.L.L.A., Lillard has enjoyed moderate success as a rapper. His first studio album, The Letter O, charted on the Billboard 200, while his second and third albums, Confirmed and Big D.O.L.L.A., placed on the indie charts. In 2021, he released a fourth album, Different On Levels The Lord Allowed.

Track Meet
Dame D.O.L.L.A Lyrics

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Suburban girl curious about the dark side
She meet me at the track where her heart lies
Attracted to the struggle and the hard times
Like she missin' somethin' real, but my guard's high
I try to keep my distance, let her fall off
But she consistent in my call log
I know her parents don't approve me
'Cause she way too sheltered and I'm too free

She wanna know when we gon' link up
Just hit my line, make the link
Said she wan' know where me come from
'Cause everybody want a likkle danger, yeah
All she ever want was to party on this side of the track
I may never tell them much 'bout that girl, she got it
Dirty downtown, it get gully on this side, yeah
Real downtown, it get gully on this side of the track
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh, yeah, yeah, oh, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Dirty downtown, it get gully on this side, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
This side, yeah

She don't wanna see the crib with the gate code
But I be tryna keep her where the pace slow
She ain't ready for the grills with the fake gold
Or the sirens on the side where they take souls
My family wanna see if she's a golddigger
If she a weak broad, or a go-getter
Always sayin' she can keep up and

She wanna know when we gon' link up
Just hit my line, make the link
Said she wan' know where me come from
'Cause everybody want a likkle danger, yeah
All she ever want was to party on this side of the track
I may never tell them much 'bout that girl, she got it
Dirty downtown, it get gully on this side, yeah
Real downtown, it get gully on this side of the track
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh, yeah, yeah, oh, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Dirty downtown, it get gully on this side, yeah

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
This side, yeah

Overall Meaning

In the song "Track Meet" by Dame D.O.L.L.A, he talks about meeting a suburban girl who is curious about the dark side of life, and she meets him at the track where her heart lies. She is attracted to the struggle and the hard times which she feels she is missing out on. However, Dame D.O.L.L.A tries to keep his distance from her as he knows her parents don't approve of him because he is too free, and she is too sheltered. But she is persistent, and she keeps calling him, and she wants to know when they will link up. She wants to know where he comes from, and she is fascinated by the danger that comes with his life.

Even though he tries to keep her away from the gritty side of life, she insists on partying on the dirty side of town where things can get gully, and Dame warns her that it's not a good idea. His family is also suspicious of her motives, and they want to know if she's a gold digger or a go-getter. Despite everything, the girl is interested in Dame, and she just wants to know more about him and his life.

Overall, the song talks about the attraction between two people from different worlds, the gritty side vs. the sheltered suburban life. It highlights the curiosity and fascination that one can develop for something they have never experienced before.

Line by Line Meaning

Suburban girl curious about the dark side
The girl is from a suburban background and is drawn towards the rougher side of life.

She meet me at the track where her heart lies
She meets Dame D.O.L.L.A at the place where she feels most alive and happy.

Attracted to the struggle and the hard times
She finds herself attracted to the challenges and difficulties that come with living a harder life.

Like she missin' somethin' real, but my guard's high
She feels like there is something missing in her life, but Dame D.O.L.L.A is cautious and protective over himself and doesn't want to get too close to her.

I try to keep my distance, let her fall off
Dame D.O.L.L.A wants to distance himself from her, but she keeps calling and texting him.

But she consistent in my call log
Despite his attempts to distance himself, the girl keeps calling him and staying in touch.

I know her parents don't approve me
Dame D.O.L.L.A is aware that the girl's parents don't like him or his lifestyle.

'Cause she way too sheltered and I'm too free
The girl comes from a sheltered background, while Dame D.O.L.L.A is more carefree and independent.

She wanna know when we gon' link up
The girl wants to know when they are going to meet up again.

Just hit my line, make the link
She asks him to contact her when he's ready to meet again.

Said she wan' know where me come from
The girl is curious about Dame D.O.L.L.A's background and his past.

'Cause everybody want a likkle danger, yeah
She feels that everyone wants a bit of excitement and danger in their lives.

All she ever want was to party on this side of the track
The girl just wants to have fun and experience life on the rougher side of town.

I may never tell them much 'bout that girl, she got it
Dame D.O.L.L.A may not reveal too much about the girl because he thinks she's got it--she's independent and strong enough to handle herself.

Dirty downtown, it get gully on this side, yeah
Life can be tough and raw on this side of town.

Real downtown, it get gully on this side of the track
This side of town is the true, gritty downtown with all its challenges.

She don't wanna see the crib with the gate code
The girl doesn't want to see where Dame D.O.L.L.A lives, which is in a more privileged and secure area.

But I be tryna keep her where the pace slow
Dame D.O.L.L.A wants to keep things slow and steady with her.

She ain't ready for the grills with the fake gold
The girl is not ready for the fake jewelry and the flashy lifestyle that sometimes come with the hard life.

Or the sirens on the side where they take souls
She is not prepared for the violent side of town where people sometimes lose their lives.

My family wanna see if she's a golddigger
Dame D.O.L.L.A's family wants to see if the girl is after his money and possessions.

If she a weak broad, or a go-getter
Dame D.O.L.L.A's family wants to know if the girl is strong and independent, or if she's more needy and weak.

Always sayin' she can keep up and
The girl says she can handle Dame D.O.L.L.A's lifestyle and the challenges that come with it.

This side, yeah
This side of town is where the real challenges and struggles of life are faced.

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Damian Lillard

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