Indigo
IAMDDB Lyrics
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They thought I'd fall
They thought they'd won
They tried to change me
They tried to break my mind
I'm in control
Nobody knows but I am the fire
I've all
They thought I'd fall
They tried to break me
They tried to change my mind
I'm in control
Nobody knows but
I'm the fire
I am the caution
I've all
Cigarettes give me some (?)
I need some time to just recollect
Am I still myself or am I in dressed?
Never the less
I give you stress
You get the best of me
Can you not supress?
IAMDDB has no time fo dat
Call me on my cellphone
I have to pass ... yeah
They thought I'd fall
They thought they'd won
They tried to change me
They tried to break my mind
I'm in control
Nobody knows but I am the fire
I am the caution
I've all
They thought I'd fall
They tried to change me
They tried to break my mind
I'm in control
Nobody knows but I am the fire
I am the caution
Oh-oh-Oh
Is just me and me
I'm placing myself in reality
Yeah now it to be the best in myself
And me?
I got my Chica on the left side of me
Yeah-eah
Couldnt ever mess with me, no
Cant you see this is the place to be?
Yeah
Cause DDB will set you free
Yeah
So come and ride the wave with me
They thought I'd fall
They thought they'd won
They tried to change me
They tried to break my mind
I'm in control
Nobody knows but
I am the fire
I am the caution
I've all
They thought I'd fall
They tried to change me
But that could never be
'Cause Im in control
I'm in control
I'm in control
We got the power
The lyrics of "Indigo" by IAMDDB reflect a message of self-empowerment in the face of those who underestimate and hinder one's growth. The opening lines may seem pessimistic, but they soon reveal a sense of defiance: "They thought I'd fall/ They thought they'd won." The artist describes how others have tried to change her, to break her mind, and control her, but in reality, she is the one in control. She acknowledges her own strength in being "the fire" and "the caution," and insists that "Nobody knows but I am in control." In this way, IAMDDB encourages listeners to recognize their own inner power and assert it in their lives, even when faced with adversity.
The song's chorus repeats the message of control and resilience, embraced in the face of external pressures. The rapper draws from her personal experiences, particularly in the context of the music industry, to inspire others to keep pushing themselves regardless of the obstacles in their way. In the second verse, IAMDDB shares her struggle with addictive behavior: "Cigarettes give me some(?)/ I need some time to just recollect/ Am I still myself or am I in(?) dressed?/ Nevertheless, I give you stress/ You get the best of me/ Can you not suppress?" These lines may refer to a time when the artist felt lost, possibly struggling with depression or addiction, and seeking to find herself again. The reference to being "in dressed" may refer to feeling like someone else or not true to oneself. However, she asserts her confidence and personal power in the chorus, reminding herself that she is in control of herself.
Overall, "Indigo" is a song that encourages self-pride, determination, and personal agency. It acknowledges the challenges and difficulties one may face, but insists that one is always in control of the situation, and encourages the listeners to be confident in their own abilities.
Line by Line Meaning
They thought I'd fall
They didn't believe in my strength and thought I'd fail
They thought they'd won
They believed that they had defeated me, but they were wrong
They tried to change me
They attempted to transform my personality or behavior
They tried to break my mind
They aimed to destroy my mental well-being
I'm in control
I am the one making decisions for myself
Nobody knows but I am the fire
I am the one with the passion and the drive
I am the caution
I am responsible and mindful of my actions
I've all
I have everything I need to succeed
Cigarettes give me some (?)
Smoking helps me relax and take time for myself
I need some time to just recollect
I need time to reflect on my thoughts
Am I still myself or am I in dressed?
I question if I am being true to myself or not.
Never the less
Regardless of that
I give you stress
I allow you to cause me stress
You get the best of me
You are the ones who bring out the most in me
Can you not suppress?
Can you not make me feel small?
IAMDDB has no time fo dat
I don't have time for that
Call me on my cellphone
Try reaching me there instead
I have to pass ... yeah
I don't have time for this
Oh-oh-Oh
Instrumental
Is just me and me
There's only me to count on
I'm placing myself in reality
I'm grounding myself in what's real
Yeah now it to be the best in myself
To be the best version of myself
And me?
What about me?
I got my Chica on the left side of me
I have my female friend supporting me
Couldnt ever mess with me, no
You could never mess with me
Cant you see this is the place to be?
Can't you see that this is where the magic happens?
Cause DDB will set you free
Because IAMDDB's music will free you
So come and ride the wave with me
Join me on this journey
They tried to change me
They attempted to transform me
But that could never be
But that was never going to happen
'Cause Im in control
Because I call the shots
We got the power
Together we have the power to do anything
Contributed by Adrian R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.