Knight
Domo Genesis & Earl Sweatshirt Lyrics
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Except I promised my momma that I would finish college, started chasing profit
Sorry ma, I ain't forget about it but if money evil
I'm hoping that you could see through all the drama and watch me get these dollars
And my ambition burn so hot, it's like I'm bleeding lava
Haters be pleading me to stop but I don't even bother
Though my approach is seeming awkward, I could see it proper
See success and I just see the fact that I don't need a father
Pedal to the metal, high-level, full throttle shit
Still searching for a reason why niggas ain't acknowledge this
I'm lost in an era where real shit does not exist
I hate the sway of things, I'm everyday cooling it
I'm getting blazed and laughing at the way they overdoing shit
I'm just a old soul sticking to a newer script
I guess I got to prove this shit, I'm truly too legit to quit
I'd like to send a shout to the fathers that didn't raise us
To every ho who hated, now unable to say much
To critics doing dirty with comments and nigga paid for an apartment
Yesterday off some songs I haven't yet made up
Black Cressida, pay up
Bars going hard as the ashtray where I place guts
Shouts to the eses who paid pesos to play us, riding in the barrio
Huff and puff blowing kush in Huf clothing articles,
Kenny rolling blunts, got us stuck like a barnacle
To the bottom of your shit, ironic cause the audios
As nautical as ships, look momma, look momma
Look, your product is legit, I promise, honest
Karma got me balling up my fist
'Til I demolish your clique, pardon the clips
I am honestly as bomb as it gets, regardless of who talking
I'm farming, harvesting hits
Just me and Domo and lit marijuana to split between two of us
Rocking boxes easy as warming some ramen noodles up
So, searching for a way to state it right
Young, black, and jaded, vision hazy strolling through the night
The lyrics to the song Knight by Domo Genesis and Earl Sweatshirt mainly talk about their experiences trying to make it in the music industry. The first few lines show that Domo is honest in his daily life, except for not finishing college like he promised his mom. He's chasing financial success, hoping his mom can see beyond the drama when he finally earns money. He's on fire for his ambitions despite haters, and he sees success in his own way, not needing his father. To emphasize his skills, he says he's hotter than the drop of Harry Potter's cauldron, riding full throttle, asking why people aren't paying more attention to him. In the second verse, Earl speaks about people who doubted him, including absent fathers and critical commenters. He also addresses haters who are getting paid for their negative comments. Earl references Black Cressida, his management collective with other artists. He's grateful for the support of ESes who pay pesos to play his music, and he spends his time smoking kush and selling merch. Earl knows that his music speaks for itself, regardless of what others say.
Overall, the song's theme is about perseverance and staying true to your art despite obstacles. Whether it be absent fathers, critics, or haters, Domo and Earl strive to make it on their own terms. They both acknowledge that they are young and inexperienced, but their vision remains clear. The verses flow naturally, with Earl's style being more complex and dense, while Domo's is straightforward but no less impactful.
Line by Line Meaning
Guess with a few exceptions, yeah, I'm living honest
Apart from a few mistakes, I try to be truthful in life
Except I promised my momma that I would finish college, started chasing profit
I planned to finish college, but I got sidetracked by money-making opportunities
Sorry ma, I ain't forget about it but if money evil
Mom, I didn't forget about my promise, but is money really bad?
I'm hoping that you could see through all the drama and watch me get these dollars
I hope you can see through the noise and support my quest for financial gain
And my ambition burn so hot, it's like I'm bleeding lava
I'm driven by an intense desire to succeed, which can be compared to hot flowing lava
Haters be pleading me to stop but I don't even bother
Naysayers ask me to give up, but I pay them no mind
Though my approach is seeming awkward, I could see it proper
Even though my method may appear strange, I believe it's the right way
See success and I just see the fact that I don't need a father
I focus on achieving success because, to me, it means that I can make it without a father figure
Doms hotter than the drop of Harry Potter shit
My rhymes are on fire like a potion from Harry Potter
Pedal to the metal, high-level, full throttle shit
I'm going all out and pushing myself to the limit
Still searching for a reason why niggas ain't acknowledge this
I'm trying to figure out why people aren't recognizing my talent
I'm lost in an era where real shit does not exist
I'm struggling to find authenticity in the current age
I hate the sway of things, I'm everyday cooling it
I dislike the direction the world is headed in, so I try to stay chill and mellow
I'm getting blazed and laughing at the way they overdoing shit
I smoke weed and find humor in how people exaggerate things
I'm just an old soul sticking to a newer script
I have an old-school spirit but I'm trying to adapt to modern times
I guess I got to prove this shit, I'm truly too legit to quit
I have to prove myself because I know I'm the real deal and won't give up easily
I'd like to send a shout to the fathers that didn't raise us
I want to acknowledge the dads who weren't present in their kids' lives
To every ho who hated, now unable to say much
I want to address former haters who now have nothing to say since I've become successful
To critics doing dirty with comments and nigga paid for an apartment
I'm calling out negative critics who can't afford their own place
Yesterday off some songs I haven't yet made up
Even though these songs don't exist yet, they made an impact yesterday
Black Cressida, pay up
I want to get paid for my work with Black Cressida
Bars going hard as the ashtray where I place guts
My lyrics are as bold as the ashtray I dump my cigarette butts in
Shouts to the eses who paid pesos to play us, riding in the barrio
I'm thankful for the Mexican fans who pay to listen to our music while cruising in their neighborhood
Huff and puff blowing kush in Huf clothing articles
I smoke weed and wear Huf clothing while doing it
Kenny rolling blunts, got us stuck like a barnacle
My friend Kenny is expertly rolling joints that we're enjoying
To the bottom of your shit, ironic cause the audios
I'm diving deep into your music, even though it's funny because I'm just listening to it
As nautical as ships, look momma, look momma
Our music has a nautical theme, check it out
Look, your product is legit, I promise, honest
Mom, our music is authentic and I'm telling you the truth
Karma got me balling up my fist
I'm angry about the bad energy coming my way
'Til I demolish your clique, pardon the clips
I'll keep going until I destroy my enemies, sorry for being so straightforward
I am honestly as bomb as it gets, regardless of who talking
I know I'm amazing and it doesn't matter what anyone else says
I'm farming, harvesting hits
I'm planting the seeds for successful tracks and reaping the rewards
Just me and Domo and lit marijuana to split between two of us
It's just me and my friend Domo, sharing a joint and hanging out
Rocking boxes easy as warming some ramen noodles up
We're easily making music, like cooking a fast meal in a microwave
So, searching for a way to state it right
I'm trying to figure out the best way to express myself
Young, black, and jaded, vision hazy strolling through the night
I'm a young, disillusioned black person, walking around at night with a blurry perspective on life
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TAIWO HASSAN, KEHINDE HASSAN, DOMINIQUE MARQUIS COLE, THEBE KGOSITSILE, TYRONE DOUGLAS, PAUL WILLIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@charliewrightm
"Look momma, look momma look, your product is legit" no lyric has ever made me cry that fast
@maxsegreto2337
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@psychotripnerdstuff
"Young black and jaded, vision hazy strolling through the night"
Fuck this song is the realest shit ever. Ambition, fear, greed, hope, trying to live up to your mother's expectations. We've all been there. One of the most relatable songs of our generation, as far as I'm concerned.
@noahcarter6662
"I'm lost in an era where real shit does not exist"
@ValkiryeMax
Damn right.
@sinistertrickster8589
yyeehhh boy
@octm1
describes this generation perfectly.
@wavyeddie6363
Realest bar of this decade
@sailingterra1443
I'd say pro era is some real shit though the whole beast coast in general
@sirizzy1
Domo plays the role of an actual knight or a role model for all up and coming kids of color who are struggling along their path to success. Earl on the other hand represents the night itself, the good times, the hard times, the laughs with friends and all the events that molded the Knight into who he is. The duality of this song is amazing and the strategic rewinds between verses was a cool touch.