Great Expectations
Diggy Simmons Lyrics


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Yeah, I'm ready, yeah

They wan't me to fall
They wanna see if I make it
Got my back against the wall, put my head to the sky
No, I won't let'em break me
I got great expectations
Great expectations
(I'm ready)

All the stares
And all the glares
They waitin' on him
And all the weight
From all the hate
It's gainin' on him
The intensity as he rises
As nobody can disguise it
It's like he got fire in his eyelids
The crowd is roarin'
It's so enormous, his blood is boilin'
His head is burnin', he's focus
He wishes they ignore 'em
Who in they right mind
Want to let his light shine
He ain't even in his prime
Pressure of a lifetime
He standing steady, hands sweaty
Maybe nervous, but ready
The skepticism lies heavy
He's bout to make it ready
He got his fam on his back
Bout to carry like Chevy
So much on his plate
He hopes the repercussions ain't deadly
But he ain't gonna back out
For what he faces right now
And he knows that he will outstand every
Doubt and turn around
The inceptions are knocked out
They are no longer will be doubt
There's a rumor he won't stop till his name is what they shout

They wan't me to fall
They wanna see if I make it
Got my back against the wall, put my head to the sky
No, I won't let'em break me
I got great expectations

Great expectations
(I'm ready)

He's no longer fearing
That's why the past persevering
The way he's staring is clearing
All that could be competition
Immediate intuition is winnin'
He's never slippin'
Been hearin' them sayin' that he could be the best that ever did it
Their expectations lie high
So he's just prayin'
Can I be the best man I could ever be to exceed everything they want me to be
No anxiety, just gonna do me and always proceed for the ones that believe
For the young man that's dedicated with a potential to achieve
So I'ma keep goin', keep flowin', keep knowin'
I'm the dopiest
My rhymes are potent
But I'ma need you to know it
I know where I came from but I stay so hungry and focused
Like I was focusin and wasn't million in one of the closest
Great expectations I got em waiting and anticipatin
They only hatin' you know they will be stayin'
I'm returnin' to be one of the greatest
So if you hate it take it cause I won't stop and you wanna make it

They wan't me to fall
They wanna see if I make it
Got my back against the wall, put my head to the sky
No, I won't let'em break me
I got great expectations
Great expectations
(I'm ready, I'm ready)

Staring in the heaven with my headphones on
I can see it in my eyes and know
That I'm the one they have been waiting for
I know my dreams are waiting for me
And looking down ain't the way to go, noooo

Not 'til they're screamin' my name, yeah [x2]
I ain't gonna give up the game, yeah [x3]




I tell em screamin' my name, yeah [x2]
I ain't gonna give up the game [x3]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Diggy Simmons's "Great Expectations" describe the pressure that the rapper is experiencing as he tries to achieve his dreams while people are waiting for him to fail. He refuses to let them break him and has "great expectations" for his success. The stares, glares, and weight of the hate are all gaining on him, but he's rising with intensity and fire in his eyelids. The crowd is roarin' as he's standing steady with hands sweaty, facing the pressure of a lifetime. Even though the skepticism lies heavily on his shoulders, he's ready to make it, and he knows that he will outstand every doubt and turn around the inceptions until his name is what they shout. He is not going to let anyone break him down, and he is confident about his success.


The song conveys how much pressure is put on those who dare to try to achieve their dreams. The lyrics reflect on how people will try to break you down and how you need to have great expectations for yourself to succeed. It's important to have faith in yourself and make sure that no one takes away your ambitions. Simmons's message is one of perseverance and resilience against the odds.


Line by Line Meaning

They wan't me to fall
People are hoping for my downfall


They wanna see if I make it
People want to witness my success or failure


Got my back against the wall, put my head to the sky
Despite being in a difficult position, I remain optimistic


No, I won't let'em break me
I won't let people's negativity affect me


I got great expectations
I have high standards for myself and my future


All the stares
People are watching me closely


And all the glares
People are scrutinizing me


They waitin' on him
People are anxiously waiting to see what I will do


And all the weight
The pressure is heavy


From all the hate
I am being criticized and judged


It's gainin' on him
The pressure and negativity are increasing


The intensity as he rises
The more successful I become, the more intense the pressure and scrutiny


As nobody can disguise it
The pressure and scrutiny are impossible to hide or ignore


It's like he got fire in his eyelids
He feels a burning passion and determination to succeed


The crowd is roarin'
People are excited and anticipating my success


It's so enormous, his blood is boilin'
The pressure and excitement are intense


His head is burnin', he's focus
Despite the pressure, he is completely focused


He wishes they ignore 'em
He wishes people would stop scrutinizing him


Who in they right mind
People who are thinking rationally


Want to let his light shine
People who want to see me succeed


He ain't even in his prime
I have not even reached my full potential yet


Pressure of a lifetime
The pressure I am feeling is immense


He standing steady, hands sweaty
He is nervous but determined


Maybe nervous, but ready
He is ready to face the challenge despite feeling nervous


The skepticism lies heavy
There are many doubters


He's bout to make it ready
He is about to succeed


He got his fam on his back
He has the support of his family


Bout to carry like Chevy
He is ready to take on the challenge and succeed


So much on his plate
He has a lot to deal with


He hopes the repercussions ain't deadly
He hopes that any consequences of his actions won't be too severe


But he ain't gonna back out
He won't give up despite the challenges he faces


For what he faces right now
He is focused on the present moment


And he knows that he will outstand every
He is confident in his abilities to overcome any obstacles


Doubt and turn around
Doubts and negative thoughts won't stop him


The inceptions are knocked out
Any doubts or negative thoughts have been eliminated


They are no longer will be doubt
No one will doubt him anymore


There's a rumor he won't stop till his name is what they shout
People are saying that he will be successful and famous


He's no longer fearing
He is no longer afraid


That's why the past persevering
His past experiences have helped him become stronger


The way he's staring is clearing
His focus is clear and strong


All that could be competition
Any potential competitors


Immediate intuition is winnin'
His gut instinct is leading him to victory


He's never slippin'
He doesn't make mistakes


Been hearin' them sayin' that he could be the best that ever did it
People are saying that he has the potential to be the greatest


Their expectations lie high
People expect a lot from him


So he's just prayin'
He is hoping he can live up to people's high expectations


Can I be the best man I could ever be to exceed everything they want me to be
He wants to be the best version of himself and exceed people's expectations


No anxiety, just gonna do me and always proceed for the ones that believe
He won't let anxiety stop him and will always work hard for those who believe in him


For the young man that's dedicated with a potential to achieve
He is dedicated to achieving his goals despite being young


So I'ma keep goin', keep flowin', keep knowin'
He will keep pushing forward and trusting in himself


I'm the dopiest
He is extremely talented


My rhymes are potent
His lyrics are powerful and impactful


But I'ma need you to know it
He wants people to recognize his talent


I know where I came from but I stay so hungry and focused
He knows his roots but remains driven and determined


Like I was focusin and wasn't million in one of the closest
He is intensely focused and determined


Great expectations I got em waiting and anticipatin
People have high expectations for him and are waiting for him to succeed


They only hatin' you know they will be stayin'
Some people are hating on him but he knows they will be proven wrong


I'm returnin' to be one of the greatest
He is determined to become one of the greatest


So if you hate it take it cause I won't stop and you wanna make it
He won't let hate stop him and challenges his haters to try and stop him


Staring in the heaven with my headphones on
He is looking up at the sky while listening to music


I can see it in my eyes and know
He can see his future success and is confident in it


That I'm the one they have been waiting for
People are waiting for him to fulfill his potential


I know my dreams are waiting for me
He knows he has a bright future ahead


And looking down ain't the way to go, noooo
He won't let negativity bring him down


Not 'til they're screamin' my name, yeah [x2]
He won't stop until he is wildly successful and famous


I ain't gonna give up the game, yeah [x3]
He won't give up despite the challenges he faces


I tell em screamin' my name, yeah [x2]
He wants people to recognize his talent and success


I ain't gonna give up the game [x3]
He won't give up despite the challenges he faces




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@kiaramorris134

8 years later and I'm still listening to this song 😩👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

@onikatopoeia

Me and my brother used to STREAM THIS EVERYFSY OMGGG

@concieted2389

U ain’t the only one I’m still listening to this song

@user-fz7ms9ds6y

Same it’s still good too!😅

@AntonioRamirezCR

11 years and Im still here

@mykaelmcmahan116

12 years and still vibin

@MrEOM41

Miss this era of rap.. very motivating... Diggy is dope

@ItsKuyaMike

Yeah I heard this in a commercial a while back. Can't believe I still remember this song!

@Thats-What-We-Dewwwww

+I'm Xeqo same

@osirisjunk3604

yeah they were standing on a roof right??

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