Yeah
Dom Kennedy feat. Rick Ross Lyrics


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Don't it seem like every time you try and
Progress! Something's always holding you back
Waiting on line for my piece of the pie,
But there's none left
They told us, none left, no
My people just tryna' get by
But the devil all in the way
We're just tryna' live right
But the devil all in the way

They say we living in hell here
Hell yeah, hell yeah
They say we living in hell here
Hell yeah, hell yeah

Putting away all the senseless violence and
When will it be safe for people to live again
Torch the poor almost half to death
While the rich live lavish
We're just dying to live

People just tryna' get by
But the devil all in the way
We're just tryna' live right
But the devil all in the way

They say we living in hell here
Hell yeah, hell yeah
They say we living in hell here
Hell yeah, hell yeah

I know a place, where ain't nobody crying (I'll take you there)
Hey, I know a place, where ain't nobody dying (I'll take you there)

(Maybach Music) Father which art in heaven
Hallowed thy be thy name
Fire all in her eye, coming to take the flame
Qualified as a boss, katanas when in kata
Sock over the sneakers, she with me I'm dippin' hard
Got me runnin' the streets, tell me sky is the limit
Praying I'm going to heaven or God make me a tenant
Seein' some hard times but really we all fine
Till the day that I'm gone just know that the game mine
Felon done fell in love, know the devil's a liar
Beautiful is today, can't imagine tomorrow
Beautiful is today, can't imagine tomorrow

People just tryna' get by
But the devil all in the way
We're just tryna' live right
But the devil all in the way

They say we living in hell here
Hell yeah, hell yeah




They say we living in hell here
Hell yeah, hell yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Yeah" by Dom Kennedy feat. Rick Ross express the struggles of trying to progress and succeed when obstacles constantly get in the way. The opening lines suggest that there is always something holding back progress, even when you're trying your best. The mention of waiting in line for a piece of the pie, but finding none left, may be a metaphor for the challenges faced by those who are marginalized and disadvantaged, as they try to access opportunities that are already taken by others. The chorus repeats the idea that living in this world can feel like living in hell, where the devil is always in the way of trying to live right.


The second verse highlights the senseless violence that plagues society and questions when people will be able to live safely again. The mention of the poor being "torched almost half to death" while the rich live "lavish" speaks to the wealth inequality that exists in many parts of the world. The repetition of "we're just dying to live" emphasizes the desperation that many people feel, simply trying to survive in a world that is often hostile towards them.


The song takes a hopeful turn towards the end, when Dom Kennedy offers a way out of this difficult reality: he knows of a place where nobody is crying or dying, a place of peace and safety. The inclusion of a prayer in Rick Ross's verse signals the idea that finding this place may require a spiritual intervention. Overall, "Yeah" is a powerful commentary on the struggles faced by those who are marginalized and the hope for a better future.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't it seem like every time you try and
It appears that every time you endeavor to


Progress! Something's always holding you back
You face obstacles hindering your progress


Waiting on line for my piece of the pie,
I'm patiently waiting for my share of success


But there's none left
The opportunity has been taken by others


They told us, none left, no
It has been confirmed that there are no more chances


My people just tryna' get by
My community is simply trying to survive


But the devil all in the way
But there are many obstacles hindering us


We're just tryna' live right
We're just trying to do what's morally correct


They say we living in hell here
Some think we're residing in a difficult place


Hell yeah, hell yeah
Yes, it's true


Putting away all the senseless violence and
Eliminating meaningless brutality and


When will it be safe for people to live again
When will people be able to exist without fear of harm


Torch the poor almost half to death
The impoverished group is being severely mistreated


While the rich live lavish
And the wealthy are living extravagantly


We're just dying to live
We're simply trying to survive


I know a place, where ain't nobody crying (I'll take you there)
I know of a location where nobody is distressed, and I can take you there


Hey, I know a place, where ain't nobody dying (I'll take you there)
Hey, I know of a place where nobody is susceptible to death, and I can take you there


(Maybach Music) Father which art in heaven
A prayer that acknowledges the Father in heaven


Hallowed thy be thy name
A plea for God's name to be considered sacred


Fire all in her eye, coming to take the flame
Intense determination is evident in her eyes, and she's coming to take the prize


Qualified as a boss, katanas when in kata
Registered as a leader, katanas are introduced during kata


Sock over the sneakers, she with me I'm dippin' hard
Socks are worn over sneakers, and she's accompanying me as we move quickly


Got me runnin' the streets, tell me sky is the limit
I'm hustling and striving, seeking success with no boundaries


Praying I'm going to heaven or God make me a tenant
Asking for eternal life or at least a temporary dwelling in heaven


Seein' some hard times but really we all fine
Experiencing difficulties, but we're actually doing okay


Till the day that I'm gone just know that the game mine
Until I pass away, understand that I'm in control


Felon done fell in love, know the devil's a liar
A former prisoner has fallen in love, and the devil is being deceptive


Beautiful is today, can't imagine tomorrow
Today is beautiful, and it's difficult to conceive of what tomorrow might hold


People just tryna' get by
People are simply trying to survive


But the devil all in the way
But there are many obstacles preventing progress


They say we living in hell here
Some say this is a challenging place to reside


Hell yeah, hell yeah
Yes, it's true




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STACY BARTHE, JHENE AIKO CHILOMBO, KEVIN ROOSEVELT II MOORE, TERRELL BROWN, WILLIAM LEONARD ROBERTS, JASON KEVIN POUNDS, MARQUIS WRIGHT

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