Being an immigrant influenced Dmitriy Kono's way of thinking. He is a strong believer in self-education as a means for growth. He lives by the motto, "Always bet on yourself."
In 2015, Dmitriy Kono released, Dedication To DJ Premier on his YouTube channel. The project featured nine songs over classic DJ Premier beats. He released two music videos to go with the release, "Seen It All (Intro By Fat Joe) Feat. ACE" and "God Forgive Me." The project featured guest appearances by Lyrically Twisted, ILLZ ONE of ZOOLAY, ACE and Ariel Sweet.
In 2018, Dmitriy Kono released 50 songs in 50 weeks on his YouTube channel. He called the project 50X50 Playlist.
After taking a year off, Dmitriy Kono came back with a new 4 part series titled Alchemy. He released Alchemy Vol. 1-4 from 2020 to 2021.
Grateful
Dmitriy Kono Lyrics
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Cutting off people to see if I hurt
Numb to the world, silence my phone
Fuck if they call, still feel alone
No can see me
Stream full of tears but I focus on the TV
Distracting my mind
What I need now is more time
They don’t understand my friends never dealt with
My family
All of them act like they’re mad at me
Mad at the pain that I’m causing them
Maybe I’m wrong when they calling in
Maybe one day won’t be arguing
But until then I will not come to them
God know I hit a new low
I feel like I live in a silo
I know, I know
I need to be grateful in life
God know I hit a new low
I feel like I live in a silo
I know, I know
I need to be grateful in life
Early this morning I woke up and screamed
My life is a dream
Went from from a hater to loving my struggle
Cause every new day I can be what I want to
My life’s in my hands
Every decision I make is my plan
No one to tell me, listen, you’re wrong
You’re either real stupid or young
I love what I see
Love who I be
Love what I am
Stuck to my plan
I love what I see
Love who I be
Love who I am
I’m not here living for none of them
God know I hit a new low
I feel like I live in a silo
I know, I know
I need to be grateful in life
God know I hit a new low
I feel like I live in a silo
I know, I know
I need to be grateful in life
In the first verse, the artist expresses a sense of detachment and numbness from the world. They have reached a point where they no longer feel their own pain, and they start cutting off people from their life to test if it affects them. Despite this, they still feel a deep sense of loneliness and isolation. The artist mentions that even though they may cry and feel emotional, they distract themselves by focusing on the TV, trying to escape their emotions. They feel like they need more time to themselves, away from others, as their friends and family don't understand what they are going through. They acknowledge that their actions may be causing pain to those close to them, but until they can resolve their own internal conflicts, they choose to stay distant.
In the chorus, the artist acknowledges that they have hit a new low in their life, feeling as though they are living in isolation like in a silo. They are aware that they need to find gratitude in life, understanding that it is an essential perspective to maintain.
In the second verse, the artist describes a moment of realization. They wake up one morning and shout in frustration, feeling that their life is just a dream. However, they have undergone a transformation in their mindset, transitioning from being a hater to loving the challenges they face. Each new day offers them the opportunity to become the person they want to be. They take control of their own life and decisions, determined to follow their own path, free from the judgment or influence of others. The artist loves and accepts themselves for who they are, and they refuse to live for anyone else's expectations or approval.
The chorus is repeated again to emphasize the artist's recognition of their low point and the importance of gratitude in life. Through these lyrics, the artist captures the complexity of their emotions, highlighting feelings of disconnect, loneliness, self-realization, and the need to appreciate what life has to offer. Ultimately, they strive to find a sense of inner peace and fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
Got to the point I don’t feel my pain
Reached a stage where I am numb to my own suffering
Cutting off people to see if I hurt
Pushing people away to test if their absence affects me
Numb to the world, silence my phone
Detached from the world, I ignore calls and messages
Fuck if they call, still feel alone
Even if they reach out, I still feel lonely
No can see me
Nobody can truly see and understand me
Stream full of tears but I focus on the TV
Crying internally, but using distractions like television to ignore my pain
Distracting my mind
Keeping my thoughts occupied to avoid facing my emotions
What I need now is more time
Craving solitude to process my feelings
Time to myself, no time to get help
Desiring personal space instead of seeking assistance from others
They don’t understand my friends never dealt with
My friends cannot comprehend the struggles I face
My family
Even my family
All of them act like they’re mad at me
They all appear angry with me
Mad at the pain that I’m causing them
Angry because my pain affects them negatively
Maybe I’m wrong when they calling in
Perhaps I am mistaken when they reach out
Maybe one day won’t be arguing
Hopefully, there will be no more conflicts in the future
But until then I will not come to them
However, for now, I won't seek their support or understanding
God know I hit a new low
I acknowledge that I have reached a deeper state of despair
I feel like I live in a silo
I sense that I am isolated and alone
I know, I know
I am aware, I am aware
I need to be grateful in life
I must cultivate gratitude for the blessings in my life
Early this morning I woke up and screamed
At the start of the day, I woke up and yelled
My life is a dream
I realize my life feels surreal
Went from from a hater to loving my struggle
Transformed from resenting my hardships to embracing them
Cause every new day I can be what I want to
Because each day is an opportunity to become who I aspire to be
My life’s in my hands
I have the power to shape and control my own life
Every decision I make is my plan
I determine my own path through the choices I make
No one to tell me, listen, you’re wrong
No one can criticize or discourage me
You’re either real stupid or young
Those who doubt me are either ignorant or inexperienced
I love what I see
I adore the person I have become
Love who I be
I appreciate my own identity
Love what I am
I cherish all that I have become
Stuck to my plan
Committed to following my own course
I’m not here living for none of them
I am not living my life for the approval of others
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