Understand
Haki R. Madhubuti / Nation Lyrics
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You wouldn't do for me
Nooooo
They don't understand your life unless your giving
Do the most to make it right
But they won't give in
I'm a ghost to them
Live it up or might just lay low cause I'm different
They'll never understand
My heart ain't giving in
Never let them get the best of me
Never asked me how I've been
God put me in his hands
No I don't follow trends
Always been the type to make a way
No, I don't need a hand
No I don't need a friend
No I don't need a man
They don't wanna see you happy
No, they don't wanna see you win
The pain I'm going through
It's really me just setting trends
Know what imma do
Is work hard till I get a Benz
Open my eyes
The world is hypnotized
I been
Woke in my mind
My life has been a lie
They gone
Love me when I'm gone
I've been holding strong
Right or am I wrong
Know what's going on
Nation on the road
They see me and wanna go
We ain't never close
Don't worry cause imma blow
Motivation is my key
Girl stop playing with me
Why you wanna follow me
If you only using me
They don't understand your life unless your giving
Do the most to make it right
But they won't give in
I'm a ghost to them
Or maybe I'm just tripping
Live it up or might just lay low cause I'm different
They'll never understand
My heart ain't giving in
Never let them get the best of me
Never asked me how I've been
God put me in his hands
No, I don't follow trends
Always been the type to make a way
No, I don't need a hand
Cold hearted Youngin
Imma make a couple hunnids
While I
Talk to my Angels
They gone watch me while I come up
I sit
Far away from ppl and negativity
Why would I do something for you
You wouldn't do for me
Nooooo
You wouldn't do for me
Nooooo
You wouldn't do for me
In "Understand," Nation speaks about feeling misunderstood by those around him. He touches on the importance of giving and doing the most to make things right, but feeling like others won't reciprocate. He acknowledges that he may be seen as different or even a ghost by some, but he won't let that stop him. Nation emphasizes his individuality and determination to pave his own way without needing anyone's help.
The song also speaks to the challenges of navigating relationships and not wanting to be used or taken advantage of. Nation expresses that he doesn't need friends or a man, and that some people only want to follow him for their own benefit. However, he remains focused on his key motivation and is confident that he will ultimately succeed.
Overall, "Understand" is a powerful message about staying true to oneself and not letting others bring you down or hold you back. It's a call to keep pushing and striving for success, no matter how different or isolated one may feel.
Line by Line Meaning
Nooooo
Reiterating that the subject is being rejected.
You wouldn't do for me
The subject has been rejected because they wouldn't reciprocate any effort or sacrifice.
They don't understand your life unless your giving
The subject recognizes that people only comprehend their existence when they're being generous.
Do the most to make it right
The subject must go above and beyond to correct any mistakes or improve their circumstances.
But they won't give in
Despite the efforts, others refuse to contribute or assist the subject.
I'm a ghost to them
Others fail to recognize or acknowledge the subject's existence or actions.
Or maybe I'm just tripping
The subject questions whether their perspective or intuition is accurate.
Live it up or might just lay low cause I'm different
The subject has a distinct lifestyle and may choose to either flaunt or hide it from others.
They'll never understand
Others will never comprehend or appreciate the subject's experiences or emotions.
My heart ain't giving in
The subject maintains their beliefs and refuses to compromise their values or feelings.
Never let them get the best of me
The subject refuses to allow others to gain an advantage or control over their actions or emotions.
Never asked me how I've been
Others fail to take an interest in the subject's well-being or circumstances.
God put me in his hands
The subject relies on their faith and trusts in a higher power to guide them.
No, I don't follow trends
The subject has a unique identity and doesn't conform to societal pressures or expectations.
Always been the type to make a way
The subject has always found a solution or path to achieve their goals or desires.
No, I don't need a hand
The subject values their independence and doesn't require assistance from others.
No I don't need a friend
The subject doesn't rely on social connections or relationships to achieve their aspirations.
No I don't need a man
The subject doesn't require a romantic partner to achieve their goals or desires.
They don't wanna see you happy
Others don't want the subject to experience joy or contentment.
No, they don't wanna see you win
Others don't want the subject to succeed or achieve their aspirations.
The pain I'm going through
The subject is experiencing emotional distress or agony.
It's really me just setting trends
The subject's struggles or accomplishments are unique and may inspire others to follow their lead.
Know what imma do
The subject is confident in their plan or course of action.
Is work hard till I get a Benz
The subject's goal is to earn success or financial stability.
Open my eyes
The subject is becoming aware or enlightened about their circumstances or surroundings.
The world is hypnotized
Society is influenced or controlled by certain ideologies or systems.
I been woke in my mind
The subject has an enlightened or awakened mindset.
My life has been a lie
The subject has discovered that their past or beliefs were misconstrued or false.
They gone love me when I'm gone
Others will only appreciate or value the subject after they're no longer present.
I've been holding strong
The subject has remained resilient or steadfast through any difficulties or obstacles.
Right or am I wrong
The subject is unsure if their decisions or actions are correct or appropriate.
Know what's going on
The subject is knowledgeable or aware of the current situation or circumstances.
Nation on the road
The subject or their community is progressing or evolving.
They see me and wanna go
Others are inspired by or wish to emulate the subject's success or progress.
We ain't never close
The subject and others have never had a close or intimate relationship.
Don't worry cause imma blow
The subject is confident in their ability to succeed or reach their goals.
Motivation is my key
The subject is driven or inspired to achieve their goals or aspirations.
Girl stop playing with me
The subject is frustrated with others' lack of sincerity or authenticity.
Why you wanna follow me
The subject questions others' motives or intentions for seeking a relationship or association.
If you only using me
The subject suspects that others are only interested in exploiting or taking advantage of them.
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Written by: Brittany Collier
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