The Reason
Dolo Lyrics
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Some niggas that I grew up with ain't around can't run with me
Stayed quiet niggas think I fell off they done with me
I guess they thought that little fell off was gonna fumble me
Niggas speaking dumb to me but if I speak they won't believe it
Family torn apart we still picking up our broken pieces
Told niggas meet me at that half way mark man I couldn't believe
How you got a halfway start you switched for no reason
Don't hear my moms voice a lot up top it ducked me
Trapped up in the wrong box bitches always come to leave
Tired of filling empty spots cause niggas only come to eat
If you hungry gotta go get it that's for real dawg
Niggas ain't gon hold ya hand niggas ain't gonna kill for you
Never had a pops I can't stop gotta prove em wrong
You don't know me they can't compare I'm doing better off
Tired of being doly but I can't trip niggas switched
Put a lens up on my frame to see clear through the thick
I got everything to gain can't fall victim to this shit
Taking more drugs to ease the pain but it ain't never heal
Niggas skirt off and they peal got 2 hands up on my wheel
I got caught up in the moment you think lean kept me still
She touched me gave her the chills
Heart really cold for real
I just hope to ease the pain we was down and that's real
I can't take a break for no years that money humble me
Some niggas that I grew up with ain't around can't run wit me
Stayed quiet niggas think I fell off they done with me
Guess they thought that little fell off was gonna fumble me
Niggas speaking dumb to me but if I speak they won't believe it
Family torn apart we still picking up our broken pieces
Told niggas meet me at that half way mark man I couldn't believe
How you got a halfway start you switched for no reason
I can't take a break for no years that money humble me
Some niggas that I grew up with ain't around can't run wit me
Stayed quiet niggas think I fell off they done with me
Guess they thought that little fell off was gonna fumble me
Niggas speaking dumb to me but if I speak they won't believe it
Family torn apart we still picking up our broken pieces
Told niggas meet me at that half way mark man I couldn't believe
How you got that halfway start you switched for no reason
You switched for no reason
In "The Reason," Dolo reflects on his journey of success and the changes that have occurred in his life. The first verse highlights how money has changed him and humbled him, as he can no longer take breaks or afford to be complacent. He acknowledges the absence of some of his childhood friends who can no longer keep up with him or relate to his new lifestyle. Despite staying quiet and focused, there are people who believe he has fallen off or lost his way, but he assures them that he cannot be easily swayed. Dolo expresses the pain of a broken family and the ongoing struggle of picking up the broken pieces. He challenges those who abandoned him for no apparent reason, questioning how they could start halfway and then change their allegiance.
The second verse delves deeper into Dolo's emotions, as he reveals his struggles with feeling trapped and alone. He yearns to hear his mother's voice more often but feels that it eludes him in his current circumstances. Dolo is tired of filling the empty spaces in his life with people who only come around to take advantage of him. He emphasizes the importance of taking initiative and going after what he wants without relying on others. Dolo's determination is fueled by the absence of a father figure and a desire to prove himself. However, despite his success, he feels the weight of the world and turns to drugs as a coping mechanism. The chilling coldness of his heart contrasts with his hope that things will eventually get easier. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the main themes of the song, emphasizing the impact of money, the loss of friends, and the need to pick up the pieces.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't take a break for no years that money humble me
I am constantly working and never taking a break because money has taught me to stay humble
Some niggas that I grew up with ain't around can't run with me
Some of the people I grew up with are no longer in my life and can't keep up with me
Stayed quiet niggas think I fell off they done with me
I stayed silent and some people think I've lost my success and abandoned me
I guess they thought that little fell off was gonna fumble me
They underestimated my strength and thought a small setback would bring me down
Niggas speaking dumb to me but if I speak they won't believe it
People talk nonsense to me, but if I were to speak the truth, they wouldn't believe me
Family torn apart we still picking up our broken pieces
My family is divided, but we are still trying to mend our broken relationships
Told niggas meet me at that half way mark man I couldn't believe
I asked some people to meet me halfway, but I couldn't believe that they started with only half the effort
How you got a halfway start you switched for no reason
I can't understand why you started with only half the effort and then abandoned our plans for no reason
Feelings bottled up inside swear to God it rushed me
I have kept my emotions bottled up inside and it feels overwhelming
Don't hear my moms voice a lot up top it ducked me
I don't hear my mother's voice often, and it hurts me
Trapped up in the wrong box bitches always come to leave
I feel stuck in the wrong situation and girls always end up leaving me
Tired of filling empty spots cause niggas only come to eat
I'm tired of trying to fill empty spaces because people only come around when they want something
If you hungry gotta go get it that's for real dawg
If you're hungry for success, you have to go and get it, that's the truth
Niggas ain't gon hold ya hand niggas ain't gonna kill for you
No one is going to guide you and no one is going to sacrifice for you
Never had a pops I can't stop gotta prove em wrong
I never had a father figure, but I can't let that stop me; I have to prove them wrong
You don't know me they can't compare I'm doing better off
You don't truly know who I am, so you can't compare, I'm doing well without your judgment
Tired of being doly but I can't trip niggas switched
I'm tired of being alone, but I can't let it bother me, people have changed
Put a lens up on my frame to see clear through the thick
I put a lens on my perspective to see clearly through difficult situations
I got everything to gain can't fall victim to this shit
I have everything to gain and I won't let myself become a victim of this situation
Taking more drugs to ease the pain but it ain't never heal
I'm using drugs to numb the pain, but it never truly heals
Niggas skirt off and they peal got 2 hands up on my wheel
People abandon me and disappear, but I remain in control of my own destiny
I got caught up in the moment you think lean kept me still
I got carried away in a certain moment, but lean (a drug) didn't keep me stagnant
She touched me gave her the chills
Her touch gave her goosebumps
Heart really cold for real
My heart feels genuinely cold
I just hope to ease the pain we was down and that's real
I just hope to find some relief from the pain we both experienced, and that's a true feeling
You switched for no reason
You changed your behavior without any valid reason
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Dolo DV
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