Royal
Dounia Lyrics


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You need a challenge, you need a Douns, oh
You need a challenge, you need a challenge

You need a challenge, you need a Douns
I'm lackin' balance, turn the game into my palace
Where the throne, ho? I'ma snatch out of malice
Talk cash, rubber band snaps as my ad-libs
Rich boo, I'ma hit him when I'm richer
Popped up 'cause, damn, I really missed her
I spoil though I'm disloyal
Only 'cause I feel so muthafuckin' royal

Who better for you than your girl? Uh-huh
Who better for the show, for the soul, nah
Who better for you than your girl? Uh-huh
Uh-huh

Champagne dreams and man-made bodies
Gaze so sweet, I'm starry-eyed regardless
Eyes on the prize and, yes, I, I love it
Don't act so surprised, you know I can't trust it
Withdraw from the basic you've been hearin' daily
Know you wanna sweet talk, nobody can make me
Nobody can make me, yeah
Yeah, yeah, I think you need inspirin'
All these simple minded shorties are conspirin' against me
Against me, yeah
I'm in a weird mood, don't inquire 'bout what I do
You'll find out soon, sooner than you'd like to
Sooner than you'd like to
I like out-doin' my own thoughts
Escape my own box, twisting my own plot
Somethin' fittin' 'bout the top spot, I need that
When I get it then I'll stay there, believe that
Maybe I got a little dangerous
Twenty sum' chasers, somethin' they cannot grasp
Givin' me advice, that's somethin' that I ain't ask for

You need the challenge, you need a Douns
I'm lackin' balance, turn the game into my palace
Where the throne, ho? I'ma snatch out of malice
Talk cash, rubber band snaps as my ad-libs
Rich boo, I'ma hit him when I'm richer
Popped up 'cause, damn, I really missed her
I spoil though I'm disloyal
Only 'cause I feel so mothafuckin' royal

Who better for you than your girl? Uh-huh
Who better for you than your girl? Uh-huh




Who better for the show, for the soul nah
Who better for the show, for the soul nah

Overall Meaning

The song "Royal" by Dounia is an anthem about self-confidence and empowerment. The lyrics revolve around the idea of needing a challenge and proving oneself to be a worthy competitor in the game of life. Dounia sings about lacking balance but turning the game into her own palace, claiming her rightful place on the throne. She takes pride in her wealth and status, popping up and spoiling those she cares about, but acknowledges her disloyalty, fueled only by the feeling of being "mothafuckin' royal."


Dounia also touches on trust issues and the need to withdraw from the basic things she hears daily. She sets herself apart from the "simple minded shorties" who conspire against her and takes inspiration from outdoing her own thoughts and escaping her own box. She declares her ambition to claim the top spot and stay there while warning against giving unsolicited advice.


Overall, "Royal" is a message to anyone who has ever doubted themselves or their abilities. Dounia's confident and powerful vocals deliver a clear message of self-worth and perseverance. The song encourages listeners to embrace their own unique strengths and to confidently chase their dreams.


Line by Line Meaning

You need a challenge, you need a Douns, oh
You crave a test in your life, someone who can push you to your limits, that someone is me.


You need a challenge, you need a challenge
You want to be pushed further, to be tested and pushed beyond your limits, and that is what I can do for you.


I'm lackin' balance, turn the game into my palace
I am unstable in my life, but I will use my skills to make my world into something grand, just like a palace.


Where the throne, ho? I'ma snatch out of malice
I will take control of my life and make it something magnificent, taking what is rightfully mine, even if it comes from some negative emotions.


Talk cash, rubber band snaps as my ad-libs
I love to talk about money, and the sound of the rubber band snaps that hold the cash is music to my ears, something I incorporate in my lyrics.


Rich boo, I'ma hit him when I'm richer
I will only settle for the finest, and even if I am already with someone well-off, I will only go for someone richer than that person.


Popped up 'cause, damn, I really missed her
I am happy to be with someone again, even if I may have missed them or not.


I spoil though I'm disloyal
I may not always be loyal to the people I am involved with, but I make up for it by treating them like royalty.


Only 'cause I feel so muthafuckin' royal
My regal nature is the reason why I treat my partners so well, even if I am not always faithful to them.


Who better for you than your girl? Uh-huh
Who else is better to be with than someone you care about dearly, especially in times of trouble? No one, I say.


Who better for the show, for the soul, nah
Who else would be a better companion for a theater production, or to touch one's soul? None, I tell you.


Champagne dreams and man-made bodies
I have lofty aspirations, of drinking champagne and having a perfect, curated appearance.


Gaze so sweet, I'm starry-eyed regardless
I can be easily taken with someone's appearance, and even if they are just a passing fancy, they can still make me swoon.


Eyes on the prize and, yes, I, I love it
I am focused on what I want in life, and I derive pleasure from the pursuit of those goals.


Don't act so surprised, you know I can't trust it
Don't act shocked when I go after my lofty goals, as deep down you know that it is in my nature to do so, even if it means being untrustworthy at times.


Withdraw from the basic you've been hearin' daily
I refuse to settle for the mundane, for what everyone else is doing. I will strive for more in my life.


Know you wanna sweet talk, nobody can make me
I know people may try to flatter me into doing something, but ultimately, it is up to me to decide what I want and what I will do.


Yeah, yeah, I think you need inspirin'
I think you need someone like me in your life, to inspire you and push you towards greater things.


All these simple minded shorties are conspirin' against me
Others may try to plot against me, but I am not afraid, as I know that my skills and intelligence will always prevail.


I'm in a weird mood, don't inquire 'bout what I do
I may be in an odd state of mind right now, so do not ask me for more information about what I am doing.


You'll find out soon, sooner than you'd like to
You will find out what my plans are soon enough, even if you may not like the outcome.


I like out-doin' my own thoughts
I always strive to exceed even my own expectations and thoughts.


Escape my own box, twisting my own plot
I am not bound by what others expect of me, and I will create my own path and story.


Somethin' fittin' 'bout the top spot, I need that
Being at the top is a perfect fit for me, and I will do whatever it takes to get there.


When I get it then I'll stay there, believe that
Once I achieve my goals, I will not be content with simply staying there, but I will continue to strive for more and better myself.


Maybe I got a little dangerous
Maybe I am a little bit of a wild card, but that is what makes me unique and exciting.


Twenty sum' chasers, somethin' they cannot grasp
I have many goals and ambitions that others may not understand, no matter how hard they try to comprehend them.


Givin' me advice, that's somethin' that I ain't ask for
I do not always appreciate unsolicited advice, and I will do what I feel is best for me and my goals.




Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: Dounia Tazi, Adam Zachary Boukis

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You need a challenge
You need a Douns, oh
You need a challenge
You need a challenge
You need a challenge
You need a Douns
I'm lackin' balance, turn the game into my palace
Where the throne, ho?
I'ma snatch out of malice
Talk cash, rubber band snaps as my ad-libs
Rich boo, I'ma hit him when I'm richer
Popped up 'cause damn I really missed her
I spoil though I'm disloyal
Only 'cause I feel so muthafuckin' royal
Who better for you than your girl? Uh-huh
Who better for the show, for the soul, nah
Who better for you than your girl? Uh-huh
Uh-huh
Champagne dreams and manmade bodies
Gaze so sweet, I'm starry-eyed regardless
Eyes on the prize and yes I, I love it
Don't act so surprised
You know I can't trust it
Withdraw from the basic you've been hearing daily
Know you wanna sweet talk, nobody can make me
Nobody can make me, yeah
Yeah yeah, I think you need inspiring
All these simple minded shorties are conspiring against me
Against me, yeah
I'm in a weird mood
Don't inquire 'bout what I do
You'll find out soon, sooner than you'd like to
Sooner than you'd like to
I like out-doing my own thoughts
Escape my own box, twisting my own plot
Something fitting 'bout the top spot, I need that
When I get it then I'll stay there, believe that
Maybe I got a little dangerous
20 sum' chasing something they cannot grasp
Giving me advice, that's something that I ain't ask for
You need a challenge, you need a Douns
I'm lacking balance, turn the game into my palace
Where the throne, ho? I'ma snatch out of malice
Talk cash, rubber band snaps as my ad-libs
Rich boo, I'ma hit him when I'm richer
Popped up 'cause damn I really missed her
I spoil though I'm disloyal
Only 'cause I feel so mothafuckin' royal
Who better for you than your girl? Uh-huh
Who better for you than your girl? Uh-huh
Who better for the show, for the soul nah
Who better for the show, for the soul nah
Uh-huh



All comments from YouTube:

@BlueTopazDecemberBay

BRUHHHH I LOVE DOUNSSS. The way she flows is frickin incredible. Every songs she makes is a masterpiece

@baldheadbird

oh hell yes dounsssss edit repeating this til my fingers fall off I like out-doing my own thoughts, escape my own box, twisting my own plot

@alisamontesam

Dounia I love you! Your music stays on repeat baby girl 🤧💖

@claralima2906

❣❣❣❣❣
Can't wait to a dounia feat lolo zouaï single

@salahesh05

Yes

@salahesh05

God

@eneritzian

I was thinking the same !!

@mordecai8707

Their sound is all within the same ballpark, I can’t wait to see what their individualities create on a collage. Harmony and balance 💯💘💘💘

@VideonAnna

I love her voice 😩❤️ and her vibe.

@annaamazing4397

Douns is a serious vibe, always!

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