Anthem
Dreamville Big Sean EST Gee Lyrics

Told you, told you, told you, told you Anthem (anthem) For me, for me, told you Anthem (anthem) For me, for me, told you Anthem (anthem) For me, for me Blackened teardrop, teardrop (ayy, ayy)
Reiterating the message that this is an anthem for the singer, with a show of conviction and passion, emphasized by the blackened teardrop.

Why would I ever trip on my spot when I earned it?
Questioning the point of doubting oneself or fighting for a position that has already been secured through hard work.

Y'all act in discernment They prolly gon' talk about tonight at the next sermon Difference is you do it on purpose, and me, I do it for a purpose
Pointing out the difference between those who act out of malicious intent and those who have a clear objective in mind and act accordingly.

Just know as long as I'm up, that it's never your turn in
Asserting that the artist will keep their position and those who try to replace them will never succeed.

Look, they must've forgot that I'm my daddy's son (whoa) And if I'm after then, they have to run, okay, you had a run Difference is we the ones that run it
Reminding others of the artist's heritage and asserting their place as leaders who are in charge and control the situation.

Discipline is the difference 'tween who got it and who want it
Highlighting the importance of discipline in distinguishing between those who have succeeded through effort and those who simply wish they had that success.

They rather count me up than count me in Always count on me, y'all boy's counterfeit They rolling with the punches, boy, I countered it Y'all really judging me and I can't honor it
Noticing that others only seem to acknowledge the singer's success when counting it in numerical terms, calling out those who are fake and unable to handle the hardships that the singer can overcome and speaking out against unwarranted judgment.

See, I was born in the ashes so of course I rise I'm in that state of mind, for real, y'all just borderline I wake up to look inside my daughter eyes And realize I'm immortalized
Acknowledging that the artist has come from difficult circumstances and has risen to the top, while implying that others may not have the same mentality or determination. Realizing that they will always have an impact through their child and will be remembered forever.

There's diamonds on my gold
Emphasizing the artist's wealth and success by using the metaphor of diamonds on gold.

I been under fire so long, but heat made a shiner out of coal There's diamonds on my gold Loyalty take a toll on my soul but I can't fold Red snow made my heart cold
Reflecting on past hardships and how overcoming those challenges has made the artist stronger and richer, both metaphorically and in true wealth. Admitting that loyalty can be difficult but will continue to persevere despite the toll it may take.

Up close on his clothes like I'm tryna scan a barcode Demon hit the gas, pipe sound like Pop Smoke I wasn't nervous or nothin', I seen it and locked in on Come from where a hot stove could heat up your house cold
Describing a scene where the singer is focused and attentive to detail, even in a dangerous situation. Referencing Pop Smoke's music and describing the loud noise from an accelerating car. Recalling past experiences where the heating stove was a means of survival or comfort.

Can't buy tobacco but head of his household Pack chrome stale faced, they all say he act wrong Survivor's over tap phone, hit up his back bone You gotta know the trap code, don't run 'til the pack gone
Depicting a person who can't even afford to buy tobacco but is still the head of their household, indicating their strength despite difficult circumstances. Describing the artist's calm and unbothered demeanor in contrast to what others perceive as ill-temperament. Illustrating how the artist has overcome being monitored and proves their resilience. Offering advice about how to succeed in difficult situations.

Fighting for my life or choose to end up a sad song, yeah
Concluding with a reminder that the singer must continue to fight for survival and success or risk having a sad ending to their story.