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David Dallas Lyrics


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Yeah, if you come from where we come from
No, we don’t ever run from
Getting money and a… I’m just a paying back later
If the family need a favor, then it ain’t nothing major
Paper changes hands quickly and the DJ is the failure
That is how we do, how we grew, hard to understand it
That is how we use, mom explaining that you ain’t allowed to choose
Your family is your family, they gonna look out for you
Still aside…home boy, don’t forget about your roots!
Growing up in AK where they don’t forget their rugby boots
They don’t play most… I’mma play where more corruptness do
Play way more… say hey, all my people who
Be gone against the grind, but don’t forget by what we really do
What we do, where we came from, God, our names from
People lie right next to when the grind when my day comes!
It’s a chance to make my music a gift for me to…
I think I ain’t proud the new mistakes come! Oops!

Hook:
That is how we do, how we’re raised, I improve optimal ways!
People love to see, wonder ever if I’ll ever change.
But I came from the future, today is tomorrow
That’s why whatever we do, then the world gonna follow
The world gonna follow, the world gonna follow!
Celebrate it with my fam, feel like we just hit the lotto
The world gonna follow, the world gonna follow!
Man, I came from ends end not today, but tomorrow!

I got them lay back all in jeans,
I don’t need no drama in my… listening to dear momma
With my pears sipping lagers reminiscent on the years
Made of tears that we set for the pile that disappears
So for real rot, see you when I get there
I still got some things that I need to tackle, about to get my…
I come thirsty, don’t call the man I’m swerving
If things right here where perfect, feel I be half the person!
I was… a little more for a reason
On any day… cause see all four seasons
So we born believing
The sky ain’t the limit, it’s just something to react to
Things are looking crowdy now, but it’s something cracked too
Umbrella packed too, you can read it like I’m tattooed
Proud of where I’m from, don’t pose me back like a last suit
Laugh how we used to pay for sky before the end…

Hook: (x2)
That is how we do, how we’re raised, I improve optimal ways!
People love to see, wonder ever if I’ll ever change.
But I came from the future, today is tomorrow
That’s why whatever we do, then the world gonna follow
The world gonna follow, the world gonna follow!
Celebrate it with my fam, feel like we just hit the lotto




The world gonna follow, the world gonna follow!
Man, I came from ends end not today, but tomorrow!

Overall Meaning

The song "Follow" by David Dallas is a proud anthem about his roots and family. The first verse establishes his loyalty to his family and community, stating that he always pays back favors and that money changes hands quickly. He also acknowledges that his background may be hard for others to understand. The second verse gets more personal, referencing his childhood memories growing up in AK (Auckland) and the struggles he faced. He reflects on his journey and asserts that he is proud of where he came from and will never forget it, using the metaphor that the sky is not the limit - it's just something to react to.


The chorus repeats the phrase "that is how we do, how we're raised" and emphasizes that Dallas believes his way of life is optimal. He acknowledges that people may wonder if he will change, but he is confident in his roots and says that the world will follow whatever he does. He celebrates with his family and feels like they hit the lotto, showing that his sense of community is a vital part of his identity, and that his success is intertwined with his roots.


Overall, "Follow" is an expression of David Dallas's pride in the community he comes from and the importance of loyalty and family. He sees his roots as the bedrock of his success and confidently asserts that whatever he does, the world will follow.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, if you come from where we come from
Having experienced the struggles and hardships of our environment, we have learned to be resilient.


No, we don’t ever run from
We face problems head-on and do not back down.


Getting money and a… I’m just a paying back later
We prioritize helping our family when they need us over making money for ourselves.


If the family need a favor, then it ain’t nothing major
We do not hesitate to help our family, no matter how big or small their request may be.


Paper changes hands quickly and the DJ is the failure
Money can easily change hands in our environment, and those who do not have it are viewed as failures.


That is how we do, how we grew, hard to understand it
Our way of life may be difficult for outsiders to understand, but it is all we have ever known.


That is how we use, mom explaining that you ain’t allowed to choose
Our upbringing has taught us that we do not always have the luxury of choice in life.


Your family is your family, they gonna look out for you
We prioritize family above all else and know that they will always have our backs.


Still aside…home boy, don’t forget about your roots!
As we move forward in life, we must not forget where we came from and who helped us get there.


Growing up in AK where they don’t forget their rugby boots
We come from a place where people are loyal and do not forget their roots and traditions.


They don’t play most… I’mma play where more corruptness do
We know that the world can be a corrupt and unfair place, but we choose to play the game anyway.


Play way more… say hey, all my people who
We are not alone in facing the challenges of life and will always have our community to turn to for support.


Be gone against the grind, but don’t forget by what we really do
We may face adversity in pursuing our dreams, but we must remember why we started in the first place.


What we do, where we came from, God, our names from
Our heritage and roots are important parts of who we are and have shaped our identity.


People lie right next to when the grind when my day comes!
We know that success is not guaranteed and will keep pushing forward until our time comes.


I think I ain’t proud the new mistakes come! Oops!
We are not perfect and may make mistakes, but we will learn from them and use them to grow.


I got them lay back all in jeans,
We are relaxed and comfortable in our environment and way of life.


I don’t need no drama in my… listening to dear momma
We avoid unnecessary conflict and prioritize the advice and guidance of our loved ones.


With my pears sipping lagers reminiscent on the years
We take time to reflect on the past and appreciate the memories and experiences that have shaped us.


Made of tears that we set for the pile that disappears
We have experienced hardship and loss, but have learned to cope and move forward.


So for real rot, see you when I get there
We will not let anything hold us back from reaching our goals and succeeding.


I still got some things that I need to tackle, about to get my…
We have challenges ahead of us, but are determined to overcome them and move forward.


I come thirsty, don’t call the man I’m swerving
We are driven and focused on our goals and will not let anything distract us.


If things right here where perfect, feel I be half the person!
We have learned and grown through the challenges we have faced and would not be the same without them.


I was… a little more for a reason
Our experiences have shaped us and given us a unique perspective on life.


On any day… cause see all four seasons
We are adaptable and prepared for anything that life may throw our way.


So we born believing
We are born with a sense of determination and belief in ourselves and our abilities.


The sky ain’t the limit, it’s just something to react to
We know that we can achieve anything we set our minds to and will not let anything hold us back.


Things are looking crowdy now, but it’s something cracked too
Despite the challenges we face, we know that there is always opportunity for growth and success.


Umbrella packed too, you can read it like I’m tattooed
We are always prepared for the challenges ahead and have the experience to back us up.


Proud of where I’m from, don’t pose me back like a last suit
We are proud of our roots and will not let anyone make us forget where we came from.


Laugh how we used to pay for sky before the end…
We appreciate the progress we have made and are grateful for the experiences that have led us to where we are now.


That is how we do, how we’re raised, I improve optimal ways!
Our way of life has shaped us and inspired us to find new and better ways of doing things.


People love to see, wonder ever if I’ll ever change.
Others may doubt our ability to succeed or change our ways, but we are determined to prove them wrong.


But I came from the future, today is tomorrow
We are forward-thinking and always looking towards the future, even in the face of adversity.


That’s why whatever we do, then the world gonna follow
We are leaders and innovators, inspiring others to follow in our footsteps.


Celebrate it with my fam, feel like we just hit the lotto
We value our family and community and know that our successes are shared with them.


Man, I came from ends end not today, but tomorrow!
Despite our humble beginnings, we are determined to succeed and achieve our goals in the future.




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Fretton Vaoga

Dallas not forgetting his 685 Hamo roots, just telling it how it is, how us islanders growing up was like. 6years later this track still brings goosebumps 💯 a anthem for us Polynesians 🙌

MMAbetsNZ

d dot is the illest nz MC... only MC blowing up in NZ atm him and PNC are my fav nz artists bump them all the time even over here in auz

Latenightprowler Oner

awesome track .. best hip hop atrtist from nz fa sho

Celona Moe

Solid :)

Allan R

Dose any one know the sample for this the
women at start

Hiro Brown

ah thanks for correcting me!

HYFR Dash

Rustie - after light ft alunageorge:)

Hiro Brown

Im pretty sure its off a song by AlunaGeorge, cant remember which one though...do some searching!

When No One Else Can

This that hamo that pelangi pito saunte aukilagi shiteeeeee

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