DeJ Loaf was born in Detroit, Michigan and raised on the east side of the city in the Fairview Housing projects. Growing up, she would often listen to music with her parents and grandmother, ranging "from 2Pac to Rakim to Miles Davis." Her father was killed when she was aged 4. A self-described "good kid and a decent student" who mostly kept to herself, she began writing her own original music as early as 9 years old. She graduated high school in 2009, played basketball up to the junior varsity level, and later attended Saginaw Valley State University to study nursing for three semesters before deciding to focus on a full-time music career.
We winnin'
Dej Loaf Lyrics
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Spill my name in the game
I know they want me to fail
Tell'em I'm lit, tell'em I ain't going nowhere
Know you ain't light it up, put your lighters in the air
We winnin', we winnin' keep that hater shit over there
Yo, yo, keep that hater shit over there yo
Keep that hater shit over there yo
I said we winnin', I said we winnin'
These niggas in it for the fame
I'm really in this shit for life
And I don't chase my life
I wasn't in it for this life
I been grindin', hella flights
In the studio late nights
I had to get it, run it up
All these darts, these stripes
Me, my brothers, use to argue
Disagree and we fight
We got over, they understand
I wanna see'em, new right
On a run, got caught
Now them boys doing life
19-years-old
Hunnid years these stripes
New morning, good morning
Out of mind, out of sight
I wake up, say my prayers
Hunnid thirty last night
I hate twenties, I hate lies
I hate no pussy niggas got me tight
Shoulda never fucked with you niggas
It's cool, I'm finna go up on you niggas
[Hook:]
Spill my name in the game
I know they want me to fail
Tell'em I'm lit, tell'em I ain't going nowhere
Know you ain't light it up, put your lighters in the air
We winnin', we winnin' keep that hater shit over there
Yo, yo, keep that hater shit over there yo
Keep that hater shit over there yo
Keep that hater shit over there yo
I said we winnin', I said we winnin'
Winnin', we winnin', we winnin'
These niggas is hatin' we winnin'
Yo, I'm a Christian still sinnin'
I hope God please forgive me
Every day is like Christmas
Every day is like Christmas
Every night I get busy
Every night I get busy
My mommas my weakness
My mom is my witness
Got a lot on my mind
From now on, it's fuck niggas
I've been going hard
I got my cash up
I done got my bag in my sackle
Niggas ball, but we talkin' all this cash though
Don't make my niggas bring all that mace out
[Hook:]
Spill my name in the game
I know they want me to fail
Tell'em I'm lit, tell'em I ain't going nowhere
Know you ain't light it up, put your lighters in the air
We winnin', we winnin' keep that hater shit over there
Yo, yo, keep that hater shit over there yo
Keep that hater shit over there yo
Keep that hater shit over there yo
I said we winnin', I said we winnin'
We gon' bring the cash out
Who gon' get the last shot
I finna go out, blast off
Tell them niggas get they cash out
[Hook:]
Spill my name in the game
I know they want me to fail
Tell'em I'm lit, tell'em I ain't going nowhere
Know you ain't light it up, put your lighters in the air
We winnin', we winnin' keep that hater shit over there
Yo, yo, keep that hater shit over there yo
Keep that hater shit over there yo
Keep that hater shit over there yo
I said we winnin', I said we winnin'
Dej Loaf's song "We winnin'" is an anthem about achieving success in the face of haters and adversity. The song starts with the hook repeating, "Spill my name in the game, I know they want me to fail," setting the tone for the lyrics that follow. Dej Loaf focuses on her journey to success and reflects on the hard work, grind, and dedication that led her to where she is today. She acknowledges that her haters are still there, but she is too busy winning to care about what they have to say.
The second verse of the song highlights the challenges that Dej Loaf has faced along the way, including disagreements with her brothers and getting caught up with the law when she was just nineteen years old. Despite these hardships, she has persevered and come out on top. In the last verse, Dej Loaf confidently declares that she will continue to win and encourages her listeners to do the same.
Overall, "We winnin'" is a motivational track that emphasizes the importance of hard work, dedication, and perseverance in achieving success. It also serves as a reminder to stay focused on the prize and not get sidetracked by negativity and haters.
Line by Line Meaning
Spill my name in the game
Gain recognition in the rap industry
I know they want me to fail
People want me to fail in my pursuit of becoming a famous rapper
Tell'em I'm lit, tell'em I ain't going nowhere
Inform others that I am successful and not going to give up
Know you ain't light it up, put your lighters in the air
If you haven't achieved success yet, show support for those who have
We winnin', we winnin' keep that hater shit over there
We are successful and don't want any negativity around us
Yo, yo, keep that hater shit over there yo
Repeat of the previous line
These niggas in it for the fame
Other rappers are only looking for fame
I'm really in this shit for life
I'm dedicated to rapping as a lifelong career
And I don't chase my life
I don't let my lifestyle distract me from my career goals
I wasn't in it for this life
I didn't become a rapper for the fame and lifestyle
I been grindin', hella flights
I've been working hard and travelling frequently
In the studio late nights
I spend long hours in the recording studio
I had to get it, run it up
I had to work hard to achieve success
All these darts, these stripes
I have a lot of accomplishments and experience
Me, my brothers, use to argue
I had conflicts with my family at times
Disagree and we fight
Our disagreements sometimes resulted in physical fights
We got over, they understand
Eventually, we resolved our issues and they accept my career choice
I wanna see'em, new right
I want to show them that I am successful now
On a run, got caught
I was involved in illegal activities and was caught by law enforcement
Now them boys doing life
My former associates are serving a life sentence in prison
19-years-old
I was young when I got involved in illegal activities
Hunnid years these stripes
I have a lot of experience and accomplishments
New morning, good morning
Every day is a fresh start for me
Out of mind, out of sight
I don't let negativity affect me
I wake up, say my prayers
I start off my day with prayer
Hunnid thirty last night
I made a lot of money last night
I hate twenties, I hate lies
I don't like when people lie or cheat me out of money
I hate no pussy niggas got me tight
I dislike cowardly people who make me angry
Shoulda never fucked with you niggas
I regret getting involved with certain people
It's cool, I'm finna go up on you niggas
I will surpass those who held me back
Winnin', we winnin', we winnin'
We are successful
These niggas is hatin' we winnin'
Other rappers are envious of our success
Yo, I'm a Christian still sinnin'
I am a religious person, but I still make mistakes
I hope God please forgive me
I ask for forgiveness for my transgressions
Every day is like Christmas
Every day feels special and like a celebration
Every night I get busy
I work hard every day, even at night
My mommas my weakness
My mother is my vulnerable point
My mom is my witness
My mother is aware of my hard work and success
Got a lot on my mind
I have a lot of thoughts and things to deal with
From now on, it's fuck niggas
I don't tolerate negativity or disloyalty
I've been going hard
I've been working extremely hard
I got my cash up
I have a lot of money now
I done got my bag in my sackle
I achieved my goals and got my reward
Niggas ball, but we talkin' all this cash though
Other rappers try to show off their wealth but we have more
Don't make my niggas bring all that mace out
Don't provoke my friends or they will retaliate
We gon' bring the cash out
We will show off our wealth
Who gon' get the last shot
Who will be the most successful in the end
I finna go out, blast off
I will succeed and make a big impact
Tell them niggas get they cash out
Other rappers should show off their wealth if they want to compete with us
Writer(s): Izell Staton Copyright: Prescription Songs, Honorary Members
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[Hook]
Spill my name in the game
I know they want me to fail
Tell'em I'm lit, tell'em I ain't going nowhere
Know you ain't light it up, put your lighters in the air
We winnin', we winnin' keep that hater shit over there
Yo, yo, keep that hater shit over there yo
Keep that hater shit over there yo
Keep that hater shit over there yo
I said we winnin', I said we winnin'
[Verse 1]
These niggas in it for the fame
I'm really in this shit for life
And although it changed my life
I wasn't in it for this life
I been grindin', hella flights
In the studio late nights
I had to get it, run it up
Adidas, three stripes
Me, my brothers, use to argue
Disagree and we fight
We got over, they understand
I wanna see'em do right do right
On a run, got caught
Now them boys doing life
Nineteen-years-old
Hunnid years, three strikes these stripes
New morning, good morning
Out of mind, out of sight
I wake up, say my prayers
Hunnid thirty last night
I hate twenties, I hate lies
I hate no pussy niggas got me tight
Shoulda never fucked with you niggas
It's cool, I'm finna go up on you niggas
[Hook]
Spill my name in the game
I know they want me to fail
Tell'em I'm lit, tell'em I ain't going nowhere
Know you ain't light it up, put your lighters in the air
We winnin', we winnin' keep that hater shit over there
Yo, yo, keep that hater shit over there yo
Keep that hater shit over there yo
Keep that hater shit over there yo
I said we winnin', I said we winnin'
Yeah yeah
[Verse 2]
Winnin', we winnin', we winnin' (winnin' winnin')
These niggas is hatin' we winnin' (win win win)
Yo, I'm a Christian still sinnin', (yo yo)
I hope God please forgive me (please forgive me)
Every day is like Christmas (yo)
Every day is like Christmas (ooh)
Every night I get busy (every night)
Every night I get busy (go hard)
My mommas my weakness (yo)
My mom is my witness (ooh)
Got a lot on my mind
From now on, it's fuck niggas
I've been going hard, I got my cash up
I done got my bag and my sack up
Niggas ball, but we talkin' all this cash though
Don't make my niggas bring all that mass out
[Hook]
Spill my name in the game
I know they want me to fail (fail)
Tell'em I'm lit, tell'em I ain't going nowhere (nowhere)
Know you ain't light it up, put your lighters in the air
We winnin', we winnin' keep that hater shit over there
Yo, yo, keep that hater shit over there yo
Keep that hater shit over there yo
Keep that hater shit over there yo
I said we winnin', I said we winnin'
Yeah yeah
[Bridge]
We gon' bring the cash out
Who gon' get the last shot
I finna go out, blast off
Tell them niggas get they cash out
[Hook]
Spill my name in the game
I know they want me to fail
Tell'em I'm lit, tell'em I ain't going nowhere
Know you ain't light it up, put your lighters in the air
We winnin', we winnin' keep that hater shit over there
Yo, yo, keep that hater shit over there yo
Keep that hater shit over there yo
Keep that hater shit over there yo
I said we winnin', I said we winnin'
Yeah yeah -Genius Lyrics
-Genius Lyrics
@caliyahyoung4923
7yrs later I’m still
Playing this it will never get old 😊
@tootsiey2002
Dej loaf has a beautiful soul , and she's down for us all. You can see that her words are real she gets us thinking , thats the makings of a real artist. 💯💯💯❤️💯💯💯that's what a journey Is all about. Real to the core !!!
@deleahalexander4415
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@uniquelove4522
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@jenniferrandall6283
Wish I could like your comment a thousand times... I love her! so positive. So humble!!! Gosh we need more like her!
@tha0nlynini162
Jhenni fr
@tommywhitr8451
Jhenni
@JustAbe1020
I love her voice man! Its so different and smooth...and makes my head just bop to the beat.....shes fucking dope
@TravorisRiddle
Pio
@youngnunoz8883
By far one of my fav. songs of DeJ Loaf's. What can people really say she's shinning bright different & all natural.