Understand
Dough-Boy Lyrics


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Lost it before why they don't understand me
Wanna' be great, wanna' Grammy
Heart be so cold hadda' cut off some close ones to win
But they don't understand me
CAPO was there he can tell you the reasons
I'm holdin' my head and im good off narcotics
N***** don't know what I had to go through wit' it
Mama done told me I won't go to Dobbins
Jon Jon my brudda ain' goin' for nun' if you know
Then you know we like Batman and Robin
Grew up in buildings it was never no projects
The old heads get to it they trap outta' lobby
Talkin' my s*** so you know they gone' hate me
But I won't ever speak on the s*** we did, done
Sold em' some block and we said it was Runtz
Don't steal my s*** cause you know i say (Uh)
I was like thirteen these dudes tried to jump me
Ain't know what to do but I know I ain't run
Roll up the cookies it boost my adrenaline
Walk in the spot for giffys need ten of em
N**** be chattin' he know he irrelevant
Never had "OGs" ain't wanna depend on em
Ain't come direct? Yeah you don't wanna diss me
We be like six deep when we in the city
I walk through the storm you don't know what that feelin' like
Come from a place where you might need a pole at night
I was the n**** who always showed love
But whenever I need em' you know they abandoned me
Told you wassup, man you know you my brudda
If you f*** wit' nobody you know that we stand on it
Lost it before why they don't understand me
Wanna' be great, wanna' Grammy
Heart be so cold hadda' cut off some close ones to win
But they don't understand me
Found a new wave yeah I threw like a band on it
Brodie done told me you seen him and ran on him
Only talk business thats all that i talk about
Always recover when im havin' a money drought
Talkin my s*** yeah this straight from the dome
N***** be hatin' like get off my d***
Why you watchin my moves? Why you move like a b****
I be holdin it down but won't say what I did
Imagine you down but you find your own way
I be the first one to tell you that s*** is a blessing
B**** you be buggin', you doin' to much I ain't feelin' the vibes
So you know imma dead it
Got so much merch I can give out on Christmas
Know if you know so don't ask me about it
Proud of myself, yeah I always get through it
People done told me im gonna' influence
Found out so much that I don't even care
But the only thing is imma' need me sum' answers
Miss the old me when I lived in Atlanta
Gotta' keep going gotta' stick to the plan now
Lost it before why they don't understand me
Wanna' be great, wanna' Grammy
Heart be so cold hadda' cut off some close ones to win
But they don't understand me
CAPO was there he can tell you the reasons
I'm holdin' my head and im good off narcotics




N***** don't know what I had to go through wit' it mama done told me
I won't go to Dobbins

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Understand" by Dough-Boy convey a sense of longing for recognition and success while highlighting the challenges and sacrifices the artist has made to achieve his goals. He expresses frustration over being misunderstood by others who may not grasp the depth of his journey and the choices he had to make to rise above his circumstances.


The song begins with the artist reflecting on being misunderstood in the past and his desire to be recognized for his talents, even aspiring to win a Grammy. He acknowledges that he has had to distance himself from close friends and cut ties in order to succeed, but laments that others fail to comprehend the reasons behind his actions.


The mention of CAPO, presumably a trusted individual who witnessed the artist's struggles, suggests that there are people who can vouch for the artist's experiences. Dough-Boy also references overcoming addiction and implies that many people are unaware of the challenges he had to face on his journey to where he is now.


The artist reflects on his upbringing, growing up in a building rather than traditional projects. He mentions older individuals who resorted to selling drugs to make a living, possibly emphasizing the influence of his environment on his own path.


Dough-Boy asserts his confidence and refusal to speak about the actions he and his associates have taken, emphasizing their loyalty and the unity they share. He recounts a past incident where he was almost jumped by individuals but stood his ground, demonstrating his resilience.


The lyrics also touch on his love for marijuana, the thrill it brings him, and the need for it to boost his energy. He mentions receiving respect and admiration from the people around him, as well as the need to protect himself in dangerous environments.


The artist acknowledges that he has always shown love and support to others but feels abandoned when he needs them. He emphasizes loyalty and stands by his friends, making it clear he expects the same in return.


Overall, "Understand" conveys the artist's frustration with being misunderstood, his determination to succeed, the sacrifices he has made, and the loyalty he expects from his relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

Lost it before why they don't understand me
I've struggled in the past, and it's frustrating that people don't comprehend my experiences.


Wanna' be great, wanna' Grammy
I aspire to achieve greatness and win a Grammy award.


Heart be so cold hadda' cut off some close ones to win
I had to distance myself from certain people I cared about in order to succeed.


But they don't understand me
Unfortunately, those individuals still don't comprehend my actions or decisions.


CAPO was there he can tell you the reasons
My friend CAPO witnessed everything and can provide insight into why I made those choices.


I'm holdin' my head and im good off narcotics
I've overcome my addiction and now have a clear mindset.


N***** don't know what I had to go through wit' it
Others can't fully grasp the challenges I faced during that time.


Mama done told me I won't go to Dobbins
My mother warned me about the potential negative consequences of certain paths.


Jon Jon my brudda ain' goin' for nun' if you know
My friend Jon Jon is loyal and won't back down from any situation.


Then you know we like Batman and Robin
Together, Jon Jon and I are like a superhero duo, always supporting each other.


Grew up in buildings it was never no projects
I come from a neighborhood with residential buildings but not traditional housing projects.


The old heads get to it they trap outta' lobby
The older individuals in the community engage in illegal activities, particularly drug dealing, right outside public areas.


Talkin' my s*** so you know they gone' hate me
I confidently express myself, which leads to resentment and hatred from others.


But I won't ever speak on the s*** we did, done
I will never openly discuss or reveal the illegal or questionable actions we have taken.


Sold em' some block and we said it was Runtz
We deceived people by selling them counterfeit drugs, claiming they were a popular brand.


Don't steal my s*** cause you know i say (Uh)
Don't copy my style or ideas because they are unique to me.


I was like thirteen these dudes tried to jump me
When I was only thirteen, a group of guys attempted to attack me.


Ain't know what to do but I know I ain't run
Although I was unsure how to handle the situation, I refused to flee.


Roll up the cookies it boost my adrenaline
Smoking a particular type of marijuana elevates my energy and excitement.


Walk in the spot for giffys need ten of em
When I enter a location where gifts are distributed, I want to have at least ten of them.


N**** be chattin' he know he irrelevant
There are individuals who talk excessively, knowing that their opinions and presence hold no importance.


Never had 'OGs' ain't wanna depend on em
I never had experienced mentors or guides, as I preferred to rely on myself.


Ain't come direct? Yeah you don't wanna diss me
If you don't approach me straightforwardly, you should be wary of provoking my ire.


We be like six deep when we in the city
When we venture into the city, our group consists of approximately six people.


I walk through the storm you don't know what that feelin' like
I face challenging situations that most people can't comprehend or relate to.


Come from a place where you might need a pole at night
My upbringing was in an environment where it was necessary to carry a weapon for personal safety at night.


I was the n**** who always showed love
I was known for consistently demonstrating love and kindness towards others.


But whenever I need em' you know they abandoned me
Unfortunately, when I needed support or assistance, those same people deserted me.


Told you wassup, man you know you my brudda
I previously informed you about the situation, my friend, as you are like family to me.


If you f*** wit' nobody you know that we stand on it
If someone tries to harm or disrespect any one of us, we will collectively defend ourselves.


Found a new wave yeah I threw like a band on it
I discovered a fresh, successful approach, and I enthusiastically embraced it.


Brodie done told me you seen him and ran on him
My friend Brodie informed me that you encountered him, but you hastily retreated.


Only talk business thats all that i talk about
I solely engage in discussions related to business matters; it's my primary topic of conversation.


Always recover when im havin' a money drought
Even during financial hardships, I consistently find a way to bounce back and regain stability.


Talkin my s*** yeah this straight from the dome
When I speak confidently, it is because I'm freestyling and expressing my own thoughts.


N***** be hatin' like get off my d***
Others harbor animosity towards me, but I simply want them to leave me alone.


Why you watchin my moves? Why you move like a b****
I question why certain individuals closely monitor and imitate my actions, displaying cowardly behavior.


I be holdin it down but won't say what I did
I remain strong and loyal, but I refrain from disclosing my past actions or deeds.


Imagine you down but you find your own way
Although you may face adversity, you discover your own path to success.


I be the first one to tell you that s*** is a blessing
I am always quick to recognize and acknowledge that the situation is fortunate or beneficial.


B**** you be buggin', you doin' to much I ain't feelin' the vibes
You are acting excessively and causing annoyance; your energy is not resonating with me.


So you know imma dead it
Therefore, I will put an end to our interaction or relationship.


Got so much merch I can give out on Christmas
I possess an abundance of merchandise that I can distribute as gifts during Christmas.


Know if you know so don't ask me about it
If you already have knowledge of something, there's no need to inquire further from me.


Proud of myself, yeah I always get through it
I have a sense of pride in my ability to overcome challenges and persevere.


People done told me im gonna' influence
Numerous individuals have informed me that I have the power to inspire and impact others.


Found out so much that I don't even care
I have acquired so much information and knowledge that I have become indifferent towards certain things.


But the only thing is imma' need me sum' answers
However, there is a particular matter for which I still require explanations or clarification.


Miss the old me when I lived in Atlanta
I feel nostalgic for my previous self during the time I resided in Atlanta.


Gotta' keep going gotta' stick to the plan now
I need to persevere and remain committed to my goals and strategy.




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Written by: Winston Springer

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