Respect
Dr. Jay Lyrics


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I wasn't too deep in these streets
I was chilling
Now I stay with that heat
I'm not peaceful I move like a villain
Better talk to me nice
I love doing construction
Addicted to drilling
Dare these niggas to try me
I'll call up the gang then we out to your building
What you know about respect
If you coming come correct
You knowing you talking to a vet
Boy I'll get you lined in a sec
Big bro told me better get right
Before your ass get left
Never leave ya strap
Always keep a vest
Or they'll put a hole in ya chest
Niggas lying they be kap
Never spitting out the facts
Acting like they got your back
But for the cheese they full of rats
Demons coming out at night
Niggas shooting never fight
Catch em lacking it's on sight
This is a different type of life
I do not fuck with these niggas
I never trust them
See an op and I bust em
And It will be disgusting
Ice on my neck
My diamonds on froze
Stay away from these hoes
Always walk with the pole
Gotta stay on my toes
They be like Swavo stop being too nice to
These niggas get back on your demon time
All these niggas be lurking
They hoping to catch them a body
But they never taking mine
No I don't feel no sympathy
Haven't felt shit I been numb
Since the day that my grandma died
So you better not test me
The grip on the hip
And I won't hesitate
To let bullets fly
What you know about respect
If you coming come correct
You knowing you talking to a vet
Boy I'll get you lined in a sec
Big bro told me better get right
Before your ass get left
Never leave ya tech
Always keep a vest
Or they'll put a hole in ya chest
Niggas lying they be kap
Never spitting out the facts
Acting like they got your back
But for the cheese they full of rats
Demons coming out at night
Niggas shooting never fight




Catch em lacking it's on sight
This is a different type of life

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Dr. Jay's song "Respect" speak to the rapper's knowledge of the streets and his willingness to do what it takes to protect himself and his crew. Throughout the song, he emphasizes the importance of respect and warns his listeners to come correct if they choose to confront him. He speaks of being addicted to drilling, meaning he enjoys the adrenaline rush of potentially dangerous situations. He is hyper-aware of the deception that exists in the streets, cautioning that those who appear to have your back may simply be rats looking to get ahead. The lyrics are gritty and raw, displaying an unapologetic persona that is not to be trifled with.


At its core, "Respect" is a song about survival in a harsh environment. Dr. Jay speaks of the need to keep a gun and a vest on him at all times, as he never knows when he might be targeted. He proudly claims that he moves like a villain and dares anyone to try him. His tone is one of unwavering confidence in his own abilities and a belief that he will come out on top in any situation. Through his lyrics, he paints a picture of a world that is unforgiving and violent, where trust is hard to come by and respect must be earned. Ultimately, the song is a warning to anyone who might underestimate him - Dr. Jay demands respect, and he won't hesitate to take it by force if necessary.



Line by Line Meaning

I wasn't too deep in these streets I was chilling Now I stay with that heat I'm not peaceful I move like a villain
I used to be laid back, but now I live in a dangerous area and always carry a gun. I act like a criminal and am not afraid to use violence.


Better talk to me nice I love doing construction Addicted to drilling Dare these niggas to try me I'll call up the gang then we out to your building
Respect me or there will be consequences. I enjoy fighting and am always ready for a challenge. If you cross me, my gang and I will come after you and cause damage.


What you know about respect If you coming come correct You knowing you talking to a vet Boy I'll get you lined in a sec
If you want me to respect you, you better show me respect. I am experienced and well-known in these streets, so don't cross me or you'll face the consequences.


Big bro told me better get right Before your ass get left Never leave ya strap Always keep a vest Or they'll put a hole in ya chest
My mentor advised me to stay out of trouble or risk getting hurt or killed. I always carry a weapon and wear protective gear to stay safe from potential attackers.


Niggas lying they be kap Never spitting out the facts Acting like they got your back But for the cheese they full of rats
People in my community lie and deceive others. They pretend to be loyal but only care about money and power, and will turn on you for their own benefit.


Demons coming out at night Niggas shooting never fight Catch em lacking it's on sight This is a different type of life
There are dangerous people who come out at night and shoot without warning. If someone is caught off guard, there will be immediate retaliation. This lifestyle is unpredictable and risky.


I do not fuck with these niggas I never trust them See an op and I bust em And It will be disgusting
I don't associate with certain people in my community and do not trust them. If I see someone I consider an enemy, I will harm them in a violent manner.


Ice on my neck My diamonds on froze Stay away from these hoes Always walk with the pole Gotta stay on my toes
I have expensive jewelry and always show it off. I don't trust women and avoid them. I always carry a gun and need to stay alert to protect myself.


They be like Swavo stop being too nice to These niggas get back on your demon time All these niggas be lurking They hoping to catch them a body But they never taking mine
People tell me to stop being kind to others and get back into my dangerous mindset. There are people watching and hoping to harm someone, but they won't be successful with me.


No I don't feel no sympathy Haven't felt shit I been numb Since the day that my grandma died So you better not test me
I don't have any empathy and have been emotionally detached since my grandmother passed away. So, don't push me or else you'll regret it.


The grip on the hip And I won't hesitate To let bullets fly What you know about respect If you coming come correct You knowing you talking to a vet Boy I'll get you lined in a sec Never leave ya tech Always keep a vest Or they'll put a hole in ya chest Niggas lying they be kap Never spitting out the facts Acting like they got your back But for the cheese they full of rats Demons coming out at night Niggas shooting never fight Catch em lacking it's on sight This is a different type of life
I always carry a loaded gun and will use it without hesitation. You better show me respect or else there will be consequences. I am well-known in this lifestyle and will not hesitate to hurt anyone who crosses me. Always carry a weapon and wear protective gear to stay safe. People in my community lie and deceive others, and will turn on you for their own benefit. There are dangerous people out at night who shoot without warning. This lifestyle is unpredictable and risky.




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Written by: Jahquale Battle

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