Grinding
Dej Loaf Lyrics

What you grindin' for? Just tell me what you grindin' for
Asking someone to share their personal motivations for working hard

Who you grindin' for? Just tell me who you grindin' for
Further inquiring about the individual's reasons for hustling

To get my people off the corner
Working hard to help those in a bad situation, such as getting them off the dangerous streets

Cause I see death there on the corner
Having a strong desire to protect others from the negative effects of their surroundings

I gotta make it, all or nothin'
Feeling a strong sense of determination to succeed, no matter what it takes

Turn that nothin' into somethin'
Using one's willpower to turn an unproductive or stagnant situation into a productive one

Ain't tryna to work no 9 to 5, I gotta hustle, bro
Choosing to pursue a non-traditional career path through hard work and determination instead of relying on a regular job

I had to quit that shit I had to get my hustle on
Having to leave a prior job in order to focus on building one's own success

Now I'm chargin' for my features, niggas buggin' though
Having made significant progress, but experiencing difficulty due to others wanting to ride the wave of success without contributing their fair share

They want a friend, they don't need to know my struggle though
Speaking to the issue of some individuals who want to benefit from another's success without truly understanding or empathizing with their struggles

I'm in the lab, I'm goin' ham, I feel untouchable
Working hard and taking pride in one's accomplishments while feeling invincible

My people waitin', they like, "Dej when you gon' drop Sell Sole?"
Feeling pressure from fans and loved ones to achieve a successful outcome

They tryna knock me off my square but I can't fuckin' go
Facing attempts to derail one's success, but refusing to give up or be deterred from the goal

These niggas, they don't wanna help, they want the X and O's
Commenting on those who are only interested in personal gain and not willing to put in the effort to help others

I gotta get it how I live and ain't gon' sell myself
Recognizing that in order to achieve success, one must sometimes make difficult decisions and not compromise their values

I might be too real for this shit is what I tell myself
Acknowledging that one's authentic and honest nature may come with challenges to achieving success in some industries

I love this shit, I want it bad, what would you do for wealth?
Expressing genuine passion for the work and the drive to succeed at any cost

A couple cars, a couple cribs all to yourself
Dreaming of a luxurious lifestyle once success is achieved

Say what's your purpose, dawg, tell me what's your purpose, dawg?
Questioning another's reason for hustling and inquiring about their personal values and goals

Hidden agendas, niggas hoes, they be purpin', dawg
Expressing suspicion of others who may have ulterior motives or not be fully committed to their hustle

They be so fuckin' fraud, I'm a fuckin' star
Believing in oneself and recognizing that success has been achieved with integrity, unlike those who cheat or pretend

Gotta get, gotta get, gotta get my family off them corners
Working hard and motivated to improve the living situation of one's loved ones

I've been grindin' for so long, it's 'bout to pay off
Feeling that the hard work, time, and dedication to one's hustle will soon yield positive results

I'ma make it, you can put that on my father
Expressing strong confidence in one's ability to achieve success and working hard to make it a reality

I'ma make a mil and spend it on my mama
Having clear goals and plans to reward and show appreciation for the sacrifice and support from one's loved ones

To get my people off the corner
Reiterating the motivation to work hard and achieve success for the purpose of positively impacting others who have limited opportunities due to their environment

Cause I see death there on the corner
Using one's perception and motivation to lead them towards helping others who are struggling in a toxic or dangerous environment

I gotta make it, all or nothin'
Emphasizing the importance of achieving success with the mindset of giving it all effort and refusing to settle for an outcome that is less than the best

Turn that nothin' into somethin'
Staying committed to making something out of oneself, even when starting from a disadvantaged or low starting point