Growth Spurt
Dame Dolla Lyrics

My life been a puzzle, jigsaw
Dame Dolla's life has been confusing and complicated, like trying to assemble a jigsaw puzzle.

I went from a puppy to a big dog
He has grown and matured from a young, inexperienced person to a powerful individual with influence/importance (like a big dog).

I ain't just no runaround slick talk
He's not someone who just talks without substance or follow-through. He takes action on his goals and ideas.

Now I'm pulling strings, guitar, guitar, guitar
He has control over his life and is making music (in this case, playing guitar) that he enjoys and believes in.

I guess that calendar say that I'm twenty-six
Dame Dolla is currently 26 years old.

Since I was in the fifth mama told me to give them fists
His mother taught him to stand up for himself and not let others bully him.

Pushed me out the doorway
His mother pushed him out of the house and onto the path of independence and personal growth.

Chasing girls around the school, a lotta horseplay
As a young boy, he engaged in typical childhood antics, like playing around with girls and being silly.

Used to get my skin pinched if I was acting up
If he acted out of line or misbehaved, his mother would discipline him physically.

I pushed that line hard, was never backin' up
He was stubborn and persistent, never giving up or backing down when facing obstacles or challenges.

Four minutes seem like them modules stackin' up
Time seemed to drag on when he was in school, with each minute feeling like an eternity.

Like man, I swear to God, the devil after us
He sometimes feels like there are outside forces (like the devil) working against him or trying to bring him down.

Them tables turn quickly
Life can change quickly, with fortunes rising or falling rapidly.

I'm moving rather swiftly
He is working hard and making progress quickly toward his goals.

It finally hit me how bad I wanted to buy myself a Bentley
He realized how much he desired material possessions (in this case, a luxury car like a Bentley).

I earned my respect, they holla here when I'm gone
He has gained the respect of others, who will remember him fondly when he is no longer around.

When I touch down, I be like 'heir to the throne'
He sees himself as a powerful figure, like royalty or a leader.

I could really change a life ya know, switch your situation
He has the ability and desire to impact others and improve their circumstances.

Long as people do they part I need participation
Others need to be willing to put in effort and work with him in order for positive change to occur.

Rather see 'em in the triumph than the litigation
He would rather see others succeed and overcome their challenges than deal with legal disputes or problems.

All their eyes on me, I be their inspiration
He is aware that others look up to him and find inspiration in his success and achievements.

Got my mind made
He is determined and focused on his goals.

Sometimes I switch and do no talking in that mind phase
He sometimes withdraws from others and gets lost in thought, not speaking outwardly about his ideas or goals.

My time sways got me thinkin' if that grind pays
He wonders if all the hard work and effort he puts in will pay off in the end.

Well enough I try to balance on my [?]
He tries to maintain a balance between different aspects of his life, though specific details are unclear.

Plenty days I'd em prayed and looking for answers
He has struggled and gone through difficult times, often seeking answers and guidance through prayer.

How my mom raised two while battling cancer
His mother raised him and his sibling(s) despite facing the obstacle of cancer.

Really trying to paint the canvas using these stanzas
He is using his music and lyrics to express himself and create something meaningful and artistic.

Out in Kansas by my [?] like a freelancer
He is living and working independently in Kansas, like a freelancer or self-employed worker.

And my father ain't around don't make me go farther
His father's absence does not hold him back or stop him from achieving his goals.

Gotta charter my ascension, make it go broader
He needs to plan and strategize his path to success, making sure to broaden his scope and reach.

Rest in perfection accept the rejection
He strives to do his best and achieve perfection, but also accepts that rejection and failure are part of the process.

I've been dreaming the dreams man I'm on my inception
He has been working hard and pursuing his dreams, feeling like he is creating his own path (like the movie Inception).

Too many losses but now I'm ready to [?] my wins
He has faced many setbacks and losses, but is now ready to turn things around and focus on winning.

Every mistake is just an ending to where I began
Each mistake or failure is an opportunity to learn and grow, ultimately bringing him back to where he started with new knowledge and experience.

Just stay your focus in this life you either sink or swim
Staying focused and determined is essential to succeed in life, with no in-between - either you sink or swim.

Deep in that water, Father forgive me please stretch my fins
He is in the midst of a challenge or dangerous situation (like being in deep water), and asks for God's help in navigating it successfully.

My life been a puzzle, jigsaw
Dame Dolla's life has been confusing and complicated, like trying to assemble a jigsaw puzzle.

I went from a puppy to a big dog
He has grown and matured from a young, inexperienced person to a powerful individual with influence/importance (like a big dog).

I ain't just no runaround slick talk
He's not someone who just talks without substance or follow-through. He takes action on his goals and ideas.

Now I'm pulling strings, guitar, guitar, guitar
He has control over his life and is making music (in this case, playing guitar) that he enjoys and believes in.

I went from a puppy to a big dog
He has grown and matured from a young, inexperienced person to a powerful individual with influence/importance (like a big dog).

Now I'm pulling strings, guitar
He has control over his life and is making music (in this case, playing guitar) that he enjoys and believes in.