I Try
Emtee Lyrics

Yeah
Expressing enthusiasm or agreement

Ekse
Greeting or acknowledgement

Ayi ay ya ya ya
Exclamation of excitement or joy

I try, yeah
Making an effort to improve oneself or a situation

To do what I can and give you the best of me
Striving to give one's all and be the best possible version of oneself

I'd do anything for you cause you were there for me
Showing appreciation and gratitude for someone's support and loyalty

I swear, for real
Emphasizing the sincerity or truth of one's statement

To be a good kid to the force, yeah
Trying to be a positive role model and make a difference in one's community

Mamma just look at who I have become
Expressing pride in one's accomplishments and seeking approval or validation from a loved one

This what you feeling to know I'm your son
Acknowledging the importance of familial relationships and seeking acceptance from a parent

So many people have changed on me
Experiencing disappointment or betrayal from people who were once close

Let's love but they hate on fleek
Encountering negative attitudes or actions from others despite one's positive intentions

I had never been a fake homie
Remaining genuine and true to oneself in one's relationships

They put in a lot of weight on me
Experiencing pressure or expectations from others

But that's nothing
Believing in oneself and one's ability to overcome challenges

I'm that young and
Asserting one's youth and determination to succeed

The gangster love me and I've the trap drum and
Receiving respect and admiration from one's peers in the music industry

Pull up at the field
Showing up and being present for one's fans and supporters

Dabbing with the kids
Interacting with and engaging younger fans

Give them a little hope yeah now that's something
Inspiring and encouraging others through one's music and actions

And, I've been through the worst
Experiencing difficult or traumatic events in one's life

The pain and the stress and the hurt
Suffering emotionally and mentally from life's challenges

Told my self this ain't what I deserved
Recognizing one's worth and deserving more than a difficult situation

Had to make sure was young and was heard
Asserting one's voice and perspective as a young artist

Through all the cloud and the dust
Navigating through difficult times and maintaining perseverance

I was close to laying in the hearse
Facing the real possibility of death or serious harm

It's funny how I got saved by this verses
Reflecting on the power of music to heal and provide guidance

Show respect my name written incursive I've prayed in em churches
Asserting one's worth and demanding respect from others

Regular niggas be hating me
Experiencing jealousy and animosity from peers

They congratulate low key
Pretending to be supportive while secretly harboring negative feelings

Acting like they know me
Pretending to be familiar or close to someone for personal gain

Like we back in the day homie
Remembering past relationships that may not be genuine or sincere

I'm living my dream hope Manando can see me
Celebrating one's success and remembering a lost friend and collaborator

I wish lefatshe was easy
Acknowledging the challenges and difficulties of life

They ask for money they saw me on T.V. when all I wanna do is gift to the need
Experiencing the pressure to give back to others while also managing one's own financial needs

I never had nothing how can I be greedy?
Reflecting on one's humble beginnings and questioning the desire for wealth and material possessions

I'm working hard I don't want a freebie
Valuing hard work and earning one's success through effort and dedication

Ngphuzi lean ngama cup ama bili
References to drugs and partying

On the beach oversea nabo Minnie
Enjoying one's success and traveling to exotic locations

I've been thinking about it ubu thongo abu fiki
Reflecting on one's thoughts and dreams for the future

I have big dreams nami I'm trying to run my city
Aspiring to achieve great things and make a positive impact on one's community

You don't know what it takes to be the king yeah
Asserting the difficulty and challenges of achieving success and status

I put my son and fame over everything yeah
Prioritizing family and personal success above all else

Ngiyazama nam
Making an effort to succeed and achieve one's goals

Noma bedlala ngam
Determining to succeed despite one's past mistakes or failures

Kyafana man
Expressing a sense of confidence and coolness

Siyaspana la
Enjoying one's success and status

Nawe uya bona siyazamazama
Asserting one's visibility and impact on the music world

Senza ama plan
Making plans and setting goals for one's success and future