Devin the Dude is a Houston-area rapper. Though relatively well-known among… Read Full Bio ↴Devin the Dude is a Houston-area rapper. Though relatively well-known among the underground hip-hop community during the mid-to-late 90's, Devin did not achieve mainstream success until his appearance on Dr. Dre's 2001 album. Besides sex, relationships, ridin' trucks, smokin' reefer, drinkin' beer, partying, and conscious or proverbial themes, much of Devin's work is also light-hearted and comically self-deprecating.

Copeland started out as a member of the Odd Squad, later known as the Coughee Brothaz, a group of rappers signed to Rap-A-Lot Records. The label is notable for being the home of hip-hop artists such as Geto Boys, Scarface, and Too Much Trouble. Copeland moved on to become part of Scarface's Facemob, before going solo in 1998.[1] Copeland has released six solo albums: The Dude (1998), Just Tryin' ta Live (2002), To tha X-Treme (2004), Waitin' to Inhale (2007), Landing Gear (2008), and Gotta Be Me (2010). He also made a number of guest appearances, including on Dr. Dre's "Fuck You" in 1999, and De La Soul's "Baby Phat" in 2001.[1]

In 2008, he ended his 15 year relationship with Houston based Rap-A-Lot Records because the label failed to renew his contract.[2] Later that year, he signed with indie label Razor & Tie.[3]

Despite being a critical success, Devin the Dude has not achieved success in the mainstream but continues to be a well-known underground hip-hop artist. The New York Times has called him "A brilliant oddball with a spaced-out flow."[4] In addition, he has been called "Rap's best-kept secret" and "Your favorite rapper's favorite rapper."[5] In 2007, he appeared in a documentary titled Screwed In Houston produced by VBS/Vice Magazine that details the history of the Houston rap scene.

Anythang
Devin the Dude Lyrics

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Anythang is plenty man and is better than an nothin' at all
Anythang is plenty man
Anythang is plenty man and is better than an nothin' at all
Anythang is plenty man

You ain't the only one who got problems
You ain't the only one who knows pain
Get up off your ass and just solve it

You still got a chance to try to change, try this shit again

[Refrain]
Really ain't no need for self pity
Cryin' when there's no one else around
Life I know sometimes can get shitty
Even shittier when sleepin' on the ground, no need to complain

[Refrain]

[Interlude]

[Refrain]
You ain't the only one who got problems
You ain't the only one who knows pain
Get up off your ass and just solve it
You still got a chance to try to change, try this shit again

Really ain't no need for self pity
Cryin' when there's no one else around
Life I know sometimes can get shitty
Even shittier when sleepin' on the ground, no need to complain

[Refrain]
Notihin' at all, nothin' at all, anything is plenty man
I hope you realize that everybody gonna need somebody sometime

Anythang is plenty man and is better than an nothin' at all
Anythang is plenty man...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song 'Anythang' by Devin the Dude conveys an inspiring message to its listeners through its simplistic style. The song encourages people to not feel sorry for themselves and try to change their lives no matter how tough the circumstances may be. The repetition of the line 'Anythang is plenty man' emphasizes that anything is better than nothing at all. The song highlights that everyone goes through problems, and the solution is to keep trying until we find what works.

The lines 'You ain't the only one who got problems, you ain't the only one who knows pain' shows that we are not alone in our struggles, and the first step towards success is acknowledging that everyone faces setbacks in life. The lyric, 'Get up off your ass and just solve it, you still got a chance to try to change.' further reinforces the message that the only way to succeed is to take action and not give up hope. The line 'even shittier when sleeping on the ground, no need to complain' tells us that complaining won't lead us anywhere, and the only way to improve our lives is by taking control of it.

Line by Line Meaning

Anythang is plenty man and is better than an nothin' at all
Even if it's not much, having something is better than having nothing at all.

Anythang is plenty man
You can make do with what you have, no matter how little it may be.

You ain't the only one who got problems
You're not alone in facing difficulties in life.

You ain't the only one who knows pain
Others have experienced pain too and can relate to what you're going through.

Get up off your ass and just solve it
Stop feeling sorry for yourself and take action to solve your problems.

You still got a chance to try to change, try this shit again
Don't give up hope, you can still make a change and try again.

Really ain't no need for self pity
Feeling sorry for yourself won't change anything and is a waste of time.

Cryin' when there's no one else around
Crying alone won't solve anything and won't make you feel any better.

Life I know sometimes can get shitty
Life can be tough and difficult at times.

Even shittier when sleepin' on the ground, no need to complain
Sleeping on the ground is a tough situation to be in, but complaining won't make it any better.

Notihin' at all, nothin' at all, anything is plenty man
Even the smallest things can make a big difference in life and can be appreciated.

I hope you realize that everybody gonna need somebody sometime
Everyone needs help and support from others at some point in their lives.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DEVIN COPELAND, RICK JAMES, CORY ALLEN MOORE

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