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My Own
Domo Genesis Lyrics
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Say a prayer to thank the Lord for my purpose
Today could be my day but that ain't making me nervous
I'm saying, worrying worthless
I'm worth [?] can let the Devil pay with proof of his purchase
Even when days was darker and it was harder to breathe
I embraced it, flourished, though it's hard to believe
Stayed on the bench to see the starters recede
Learned how to swim when I was drowning, no help, y'know
When they doubted, I was 'bout it myself, you know
Gotta swing short handed, yeah, lucky us
Born in debt, yet I won't let them commas fuck me up
Life ain't your bitch, she just a buddy fuck
A quick pump, now I'm trying chase that bitch with a muddy cup
Funny how time flies when you coming up
And I'm just me hoping I done enough
Had to do everything on my own
Can't expect you to understand
Everything, everything that I know
But I'm doing the best I can
I'm out, no doubt, for the power and money
And I might crack a smile, but it ain't shit funny
And you niggas can't take shit from me
When it's fire, I be icy
And hot when it ain't shit sunny
I feel amazing, feeling rewarded cause of my anguish
Just waiting for the day I can fade away in the vanquish
For now I got my dues and I'm scraping cakes for the payment
Who knew one display of mistakes was making me famous, huh?
My confidence powers itself
Shit I been getting dollars if knowledge is wealth
The way to figure out the world is with knowledge itself
And with that knowledge I just went out and got it myself
So I
I
I
Had to do everything on my own
Can't expect you to understand
Everything, everything that I know
But I'm doing the best I can
In the song "My Own" by Domo Genesis featuring JMSN, the lyrics are an expression of appreciation for the journey and a declaration of self-reliance. Domo Genesis starts his verse by expressing gratitude for the start of each day, appreciating life's purpose, and his belief in a higher power. He acknowledges his confidence, stating that worrying is unproductive as he knows what he is worth, and the only one who can control his destiny is himself. Although he mentions the tough times, he stays positive and embraces the challenges. He talks about how he learned to swim without any help when he was drowning, and he didn't give up despite the doubts. He mentions that he was born in debt but won't let the commas (money) dictate his life. He also acknowledges that even though life has been a struggle, he hasn't let that stop him from achieving his goals. The chorus emphasizes the idea that he had to do everything on his own and that nobody can understand everything he's been through because he's had to overcome his obstacles. However, he's doing the best he can.
In the second verse, Domo Genesis talks about his pursuit of power and wealth, but he emphasizes that it's not a joking matter. He also challenges anyone who thinks they can take anything from him. Domo Genesis touches on the idea that when things are tough, he can remain "icy" but emphasizes that he is not just about the highs; he can handle the lows too. He mentions that his progress has been due to his previous struggles, but now he is confident and self-sufficient. He has made mistakes along the way, but he learns from them and uses the knowledge gained to continue moving forward.
Overall, "My Own" is a song that is motivating, particularly for those who may have struggled on their journey to success. Domo Genesis' self-reliance and determination are the driving force of the song, and JMSN's chorus provides an emotional touch to the track.
Line by Line Meaning
I wake up every morning, bless the herb and
Everyday, I start my day by being grateful to God and giving thanks for the good herb
Say a prayer to thank the Lord for my purpose
I acknowledge and appreciate God for giving me a purpose in life
Today could be my day but that ain't making me nervous
I stay calm and composed even when I know I have important tasks for the day
I'm saying, worrying worthless
I know that worrying does not add any value, so I try to stay positive and focused
I'm worth [?] can let the Devil pay with proof of his purchase
My worth is not something that can be determined by the devil or any negative force
Even when days was darker and it was harder to breathe
Even on hard and hopeless days, I found a way to keep going
I embraced it, flourished, though it's hard to believe
I did not succumb to my struggles, instead, I accepted and thrived from them
Stayed on the bench to see the starters recede
I waited patiently for my turn to shine while others took the lead
And now I'm calling shots, star in this league, like Moses parting the seas
I am now in control, top of my game and just like Moses, I have the power to part and move obstacles out of my way
Learned how to swim when I was drowning, no help, y'know
I learned to survive and overcome challenging situations on my own, without any help
When they doubted, I was 'bout it myself, you know
I remained self-confident and determined even when others doubted me
Gotta swing short-handed, yeah, lucky us
Sometimes we have to work with limited resources, but we make the best of what we have and consider ourselves lucky
Born in debt, yet I won't let them commas fuck me up
Despite my financial struggles, I will not let material things define my worth and success
Life ain't your bitch, she just a buddy fuck
Life is not easy and will not always work in your favor, so don't expect a good outcome all the time
A quick pump, now I'm trying to chase that bitch with a muddy cup
Although I may have had a temporary success, I'm aware that things may not always stay that way, and I have to be prepared to deal with adversity
Funny how time flies when you're coming up
As you approach and reach success, time seems to pass by quickly
And I'm just me hoping I've done enough
I did all I could, and I hope that it would be enough for me to succeed
Had to do everything on my own
I had to rely on myself to accomplish my goals
Can't expect you to understand
I don't expect others to understand the challenges I've faced
Everything, everything that I know
Everything that I've learned and experienced, I know it only too well
But I'm doing the best I can
Despite the challenges I face, I am always doing my best to achieve my goals
I'm out, no doubt, for the power and money
I am determined to achieve power and financial stability
And I might crack a smile, but it ain't shit funny
Although I may smile, my struggles have been far from funny or enjoyable
And you niggas can't take shit from me
No one can take away my hard-earned success or a right to a happy life
When it's fire, I be icy
When things get heated, I remain calm and focused
And hot when it ain't shit sunny
Although things may seem bleak, I remain hopeful and motivated
I feel amazing, feeling rewarded cause of my anguish
Despite the pain and struggles that I have gone through, my success and achievements make it all worth it
Just waiting for the day I can fade away in the vanquish
I look forward to a day when I can retire and enjoy my success without any worries or obstacles
For now, I got my dues and I'm scraping cakes for the payment
For now, I'm working hard and earning my success
Who knew one display of mistakes was making me famous, huh?
Despite making mistakes, I have still managed to succeed and become famous
My confidence powers itself
I am self-assured, and my confidence comes from within
Shit, I've been getting dollars if knowledge is wealth
I have been able to succeed and earn wealth because of my knowledge and hard work
The way to figure out the world is with knowledge itself
I believe that knowledge is the key to understanding and solving problems in the world
And with that knowledge, I just went out and got it myself
I used my knowledge and determination to achieve my goals and obtain success
So I, I, I
I am proud and self-assured of all that I have achieved
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTIAN BERISHAJ, DOMINIQUE COLE, KEHINDE HASSAN, TAIWO HASSAN, CHRISTIAN ANDREW BERISHAJ
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