Been On My Grind
Dej Loaf Lyrics

I've been on my hustle
I have been working hard to achieve my goals.

It ain't too many people I look up to
There are not many people who inspire or motivate me.

I've been grinding, I've been grinding
I have been working tirelessly and diligently to make progress.

Look, I've been on my grind all week
I have been working hard and tirelessly throughout the week.

I ain't been getting no sleep
I have not been getting enough rest and sleep due to my busy schedule.

But that shit don't matter to me
My lack of sleep does not affect my dedication and hard work.

My momma said "it should matter to me"
My mother believes that my health and rest are important.

She said "your health is everything"
My mother emphasizes the importance of good health for success.

Momma I've been road running
I have been constantly on the move hustling and working hard.

I just signed a few deals and the shows coming
I have signed some deals and have upcoming shows to perform.

I can't let my fans down, I gotta run it up
I cannot disappoint my fans, and I have to do my best to succeed.

I can't let a bitch catch me, fuck a runner up
I cannot let a competitor surpass me, and I will do anything to stay ahead.

I said "lets turn the summer up"
I plan on making this summer great and successful.

All these other girls quiet, word to my mother
Other women are not putting in as much effort as I am and are not as dedicated.

Man I put that on the bible
I swear to my hard work and dedication on the holy book.

All this gossip people talking, man they got me fucked up
People who spread rumors and negativity are mistaken and wrong about me.

They want to see me down, broke bad on my luck
Haters hope to see me fail and lose everything I have worked hard for.

I don't trust nobody rather do it on my own
I do not rely on anyone and prefer to succeed through my own hard work.

Get them squares out your circle, leave them pussy boys alone
Remove negative people from your life and surround yourself with winners.

Niggas with hidden agendas, I hope you offended
I hope those with hidden motives feel personally attacked.

Cut the middle man out, I need all of my interest
I will not share my profits with unnecessary middlemen and want to keep it all for myself.

'Cause niggas don't have passion, they just in it to fit in
Many people are not passionate about their work and only partake in it for social acceptance.

I'm really in this shit to finish, niggas goofy they grinning too much
I want to succeed and finish what I started, while some competitors are too complacent and not taking it as seriously.

Get the fuck out my business
Mind your own business and leave me alone.

A lot of these niggas, they was raised like hoes
Many men were not raised to be strong and independent, but instead, are weak and dependent.

You ain't gotta be a killer to get my respect, pussy nigga
I respect strength and hard work, not just aggressive behavior.

Ay just play yo role, you boys shaped like hoes
Stay in your lane and don't try to be something you are not.

Y'all hate like hoes, we move different ain't like those
You spread negativity like women, while I am unique and move differently.

We ain't gon' fall, we ain't gon' fall
We will not fail, we are strong and will keep going.

We ain't gon' fail, we ain't gon snitch
We will not fail, and we will keep our mouths shut and not betray our allies.

Why would we do that, huh? You gotta ask yourself
Why would we betray our allies and snitch? You should question your own loyalty.

Look, I done been broke before I ain't going back (naw)
I have already faced poverty and will not return to that situation.

Lil bro just came home he said "he ain't going back"
My brother was recently released from prison and vowed to never return.

So I gotta protect him, I feel like I've been neglected
I have to take care of my brother and feel like I may have ignored him in the past.

Ready for change but don't wanna work at no register
I am ready to make changes in my life but want to avoid low-level, minimum wage jobs.

So, just imagine all that pressure on me
Imagine the amount of stress and responsibility I have on my shoulders.

Man, this shit is chess not checkers homie
Life is a strategic game, and one must make careful moves, not impulsive ones.

Can't get to you, we'll probably get your homie
If we cannot get to you, we will target your allies instead.

Don't get stuck in living in the moment
Do not become complacent and stagnant with your current situation.

I was raised by real niggas no Jabronie's
I was raised by genuine and strong people, not fakes or phonies.

I'm a living legend nigga Kony Kony
I am a legendary figure in my community and have earned respect.

Ridin' with the woo, got my Kony Tony
I am with my friends and have earned my success and reputation.

Tony, Toni Braxton, or Anita Baker
I am successful enough to treat myself to luxury items, such as expensive watches or jewelry.

Left wrist skating, diamonds dancing like Jamaica
My jewelry is dazzling and beautiful, catching people's attention.

I keep a couple niggas, but ain't got a lot of patience
I have a few reliable allies, but do not have the patience for many people.

If I want it, I'mma take it, ain't trynna sound like no rapist
I will do whatever it takes, but not in a violent or inappropriate manner.

I be in the D, bake potatoes all like papers
I am in Detroit, cooking potatoes and making money like it is nothing.

I know why niggas mad 'cause I never need they favors
People are angry because I can succeed on my own and do not need their help.

And I still rock with bucks, I ain't never had a trainer
I still associate with successful individuals, even though I have not been trained by anyone.

Miami beach trippin' got the doors off the wranglers
I am driving around Miami with the doors off my Jeep Wrangler, enjoying life and having fun.

Times get hard, old friends call you stranger
In tough times, some old friends may distance themselves from you or treat you differently.

But I ain't even change, I just bought something I made it
I have not changed as a person, but I have shown success through my hard work.

You should be happy, you should want to do the same shit
Others should be happy for me and strive for their own success as well.

A boss is way more then just given out a paycheck
Being a good leader and having a successful business requires more than just paying salaries.

No music, couple old friends turnin' the bases
Without the music or hype, some friends may change or turn on you.

I'm getting closer to God, I'm getting back to the basics
I am focusing on my spirituality and going back to what truly matters in life.

I've been had the vision since That's So Raven
I have had my goals and aspirations set since I was young.

And I never needed to said things, I knew I was greater
I never had to brag or articulate my success, as I always knew I was destined for greatness.

If I stayed the same, they would've love it
If I had remained stagnant and average, others would have been content and impressed.

Performing in my room to performing out in public
I went from performing alone in my room to performing in front of crowds in public.

It's 2K15, niggas score getting bucket
In this day and age, people are succeeding and making progress.

Let them pussies have it, make it feel it in they stomach, nigga
I will let my success speak for itself and let my haters feel the burn of their own envy and jealousy.

(We gon' make them feel it every single time, every time. I mean why not?)
We will continue bringing the heat and succeeding, because why not?

(It feel like, I've been waiting my whole fucking life for this.)
It feels like I have been working hard for this success my entire life.

We tryna fuckin' win man
We are working hard and trying to succeed.