If You Knew Better
Eearz Lyrics

If you knew better, you would do better (Do better)
If you had more knowledge or awareness, you would make better choices and take better actions to improve your circumstances.

If you knew better, you would do better (Much better)
With greater understanding, you would make much more substantial improvements to your life and future.

If you knew better, you would do better (Way better)
Knowing more would enable you to make significant changes and live a far better life than what you have now.

If you knew better, you would do better (So much better)
If you had a deeper understanding, you would be able to make immensely positive changes and live a far more fulfilling life.

If you knew better, you would do better (Better, what, better, what)
Having the information and knowledge to make better choices would lead to an all-around better life.

All these tears and the rain hit my window pane
The singer is feeling intensely emotional, and the rain serves as a metaphor for the tears he's crying.

Can get wet up even in a drought
Even in a time of scarcity or difficulty, one can still face setbacks and struggles.

See that made me who I am today
The struggles and hardships the artist has faced have contributed to his current identity and character.

What OG taught, I can't live without
The guidance and wisdom of an older, wiser mentor is something the artist deeply values and relies on in his life.

Pool full of money, I'ma cannon ball
The artist has earned a lot of money and is unafraid to make a big splash in spending it.

Prepared to fall, it's a long way down
The singer recognizes that his wealth and success are precarious and he could lose it at any moment.

I prefer to have the better things
The artist values having high-quality possessions and experiences.

Ain't have no shit at all (Yeah!)
The singer came from virtually nothing and has now achieved substantial wealth and success.

All eyes on me, odds against me
Despite facing adversity and rising to the top, the singer still feels like an underdog and faces scrutiny and pressure.

Assed out, psyched out
Feeling abandoned and defeated, mentally exhausted and overwhelmed.

Don't tempt, I'm losing interest
The artist is growing tired of being pushed and tested constantly and is beginning to lose the motivation to keep pushing forward.

Livin' life renlentless, mama save ya son
The artist is living life recklessly and without restraint, putting himself in danger, and wishes for his mother's intervention and help.

He out here sinning
The singer is engaging in immoral or illegal behavior.

This game of life, I spin the wheel
The choices and circumstances of life can feel random and out of one's control, like spinning a wheel of fortune.

I'm living fast, too young to be in such a rush
The artist is living life at a breakneck pace and feels like he hasn't had enough time to slow down and enjoy it.

Rose that grew up out of the concrete and dog shit
The artist has risen above a difficult and unpleasant upbringing to achieve success and wealth.

I made diamonds from dust, wasn't you made for
Despite starting from humble beginnings, the artist has transformed himself and his life into something valuable and precious, which others may not have thought was possible for him.

Something better (Something better)
The pursuit of a better future and a better life.

Didn't you wanna be some greater
Didn't you have ambitions and aspirations to achieve greatness and fulfill your potential?

Didn't your mama tell you, you was special (You special)
The singer's mother instilled in him a sense of self-worth and value, even in the face of difficult circumstances.

Didn't somebody show you the way (C'mon, c'mon)
Haven't you had any guidance or mentorship from someone who could help you navigate life's challenges and rise to your potential?

I swear I'm tired of scraping this pot
The singer is exhausted from the constant struggle and work required to make ends meet.

(Uh) I want off this block
The artist wants to leave behind his current circumstances and environment, which may be unsafe or limiting.

Every other day, somebody gettin' popped
Violence and danger are a regular occurrence in the artist's neighborhood.

Wonder when this shit gon' stop
The singer is questioning when the cycle of violence and struggle will end and better circumstances will arise.

Duck when the champagne bottle pop (Ah!)
Even in moments of celebration and luxury, there is still danger and risk in the singer's life.

I'm so gutter and she love it
The artist is entrenched in a rough and raw lifestyle that may not be appealing to all, but is attractive to some.

I got niggas six feet under
The artist has lost friends or acquaintances to violence and death.

Just for them dead faces
The artist has lost people close to him and is haunted by their memory.

Take the piss in the hallway
The singer may engage in crude or disrespectful behavior towards others, even in his own living space.

I swear that we can trade places (You can have that shit)
The artist believes that if others could live his life, they would understand and agree with the choices and actions he's taken.

You must know the destiny that's meant for you (Right here)
The singer believes that each person has a unique path or fate in life, and that he has found his own destiny.

You have such a bright future ahead of you (But up front)
The singer encourages others to look towards the potential of their future, even if the present circumstances seem bleak or challenging.

Tired of trapping out the vacants (Back door)
The singer is tired of selling drugs or engaging in illegal activity out of abandoned or vacant buildings.

Want a mansion, a whip that's spacious
The artist desires a luxurious and comfortable life, with a large house and a fancy car.

Yeaaaaaa, if you knew, you would do better
The artist reiterates his belief that if people had greater knowledge or understanding, they would make better choices for their lives.

If you knew, you'd be more clever
Greater knowledge would lead to greater intelligence and personal capability, enabling one to navigate life's challenges more effectively.

You live life like it's whatever
The singer believes that some people are too carefree or casual with their lives, not taking advantage of opportunities or striving for something better.

If you knew better, you would do better
The artist repeats his central message, that with greater knowledge and understanding, people could make better choices and improve their circumstances.