Digital
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(I like that)
Uh, uh, uh
Uh-huh, uh, uh
Ooh, uh, yeah

Flashback, digital dash
He used to run with a gun and a mask
He used to take all your shit in a stash
Now he a good boy, used to be bad
Flashback, digital dash
Go on and run off his 12 on his ass
Load up the chopper if they tryna clash
Now he a good boy, used to be bad
Flashback, digital dash
He used to run with a gun and a mask
He used to take all your shit in a stash
Now he a good boy, used to be bad
Flashback, digital dash
Flashback, digital dash
Flashback, digital dash
Flashback, digital dash

Huh, shit
Nine times out of ten, he gon' die or he gon' go to jail
Let's not pretend ('tend)
Huh, look, everybody starts as a kid with a pure heart
Then they turn to him (him)
Papa died, mama died, all the nigga know is sin
Traumatized, freedom jeopardized, he just wanna win
What's a smile when you dodging strikes, dodging every pin?
Fifteen on his head, he ain't tryna go in
Fifteen on his head, make the po-po grin
Five years later, all that po-po talk is just a

Flashback, digital dash
He used to run with a gun and a mask
He used to take all your shit in a stash
Now he a good boy, used to be bad
Flashback, digital dash
Go on and run off his 12 on his ass
Load up the chopper if they tryna clash
Now he a good boy, used to be bad
Flashback, digital dash
He used to run with a gun and a mask
He used to take all your shit in a stash
Now he a good boy, used to be bad
Flashback, digital dash
Flashback, digital dash
Flashback, digital dash
Flashback, digital dash

I've been sinning away all the feelings inside
I'm feeling the feet and feeling the miles
Running the streets, dodging the signs
Run from the heat, stay with the iron
Come killing me, that's not a crime
I'm selling weed, I'm doing five
I'm selling weed, I'm doing five
I'm selling weed, I'm doing five

I've been sinning away all the feelings inside
I'm feeling the feet and feeling the miles
Running the streets, dodging the signs
Run from the heat, stay with the iron
Come killing me, that's not a crime
I'm selling weed, I'm doing five
I'm selling weed, I'm doing five
I'm selling weed, I'm doing five

Fully auto with the chopper, make a opp a drop-up
That's the same shit that's sending niggas straight to lock up
That's the system put in place they use to try to stop us
The same system put in place that niggas always fall for (yeah)
Far from where I was (yeah)
Guns, drugs, 12 con run (yeah)
But I'm still a felon (yeah), if I fuck up then I'm done (yeah)
Where I'm from, niggas (yeah) that don't tough up get stomped on (yeah)
And niggas that get looked at (yeah) as a target get locked on (uh)
I ain't going back to jail, that's a dub
Five years later, all that jail talk is just a

Flashback, digital dash
He used to run with a gun and a mask
He used to take all your shit in a stash
Now he a good boy, used to be bad
Flashback, digital dash
Go on and run off his 12 on his ass
Load up the chopper if they tryna clash
Now he a good boy, used to be bad
Flashback, digital dash (yeah)
He used to run with a gun and a mask (yeah)
He used to take all your shit in a stash (yeah)
Now he a good boy, used to be bad (yeah)
Flashback, digital dash (yeah)
Flashback, digital dash (yeah)
Flashback, digital dash (yeah)
Flashback, digital dash (yeah)

I've been sinning away all the feelings inside
I'm feeling the feet and feeling the miles
Running the streets, dodging the signs
Run from the heat, stay with the iron
Come killing me, that's not a crime
I'm selling weed, I'm doing five
I'm selling weed, I'm doing five
I'm selling weed, I'm doing five

I've been sinning away all the feelings inside
I'm feeling the feet and feeling the miles
Running the streets, dodging the signs
Run from the heat, stay with the iron
Come killing me, that's not a crime
I'm selling weed, I'm doing five




I'm selling weed, I'm doing five
I'm selling weed, I'm doing five

Overall Meaning

The song β€œDigital” by IDK tells the story of a former criminal who used to run with a gun and a mask and take what he wanted before becoming a β€œgood boy.” The chorus of β€œFlashback, digital dash” emphasizes the change in the singer's life as he reflects on his past actions. The verses touch on the struggles and trauma that can lead people down a path of crime, as the singer in the song comes from a background filled with loss and sin. He has the weight of the world on his shoulders, dodging strikes and every pin, but he still manages to sell weed despite the risk of doing time.


Musically, the song features a catchy and repetitive chorus that underscores the central message of the lyrics. The use of autotune on IDK's vocals adds to the emotion of the song, highlighting the pain and the power in the singer's story. The beat, produced by D1, is relatively simple, with a heavy bass and a catchy melody that builds up to the chorus. The song features a unique combination of different elements of hip hop music, like trap, street rap, and autotune melodies, which fuse into a raw and powerful sound.


Overall, β€œDigital” is a reflective and emotional song that explores the complex experiences of former criminals trying to turn their lives around. Its lyrics discuss trauma, loss, crime, and redemption, while the music showcases a contemporary sound that blends different hip hop influences.


Line by Line Meaning

Flashback, digital dash
Remembering the past and moving forward quickly


He used to run with a gun and a mask
He was involved in criminal activities, robbed people with a gun and a mask


He used to take all your shit in a stash
He would steal all the valuables and hide them away


Now he a good boy, used to be bad
Now he's reformed, before he was a criminal


Go on and run off his 12 on his ass
He will run away from the police who are chasing him


Load up the chopper if they tryna clash
If someone wants to fight, he will get his weapon ready


Nine times out of ten, he gon' die or he gon' go to jail
More often than not, he will end up dead or in prison


Let's not pretend ('tend)
Let's be honest


Everybody starts as a kid with a pure heart
Everyone begins with a pure, innocent character


Then they turn to him (him)
Then they become like him, a criminal


Papa died, mama died, all the nigga know is sin
His parents are dead, he only knows a life of wrongdoing


Traumatized, freedom jeopardized, he just wanna win
He's been through a lot and wants to succeed, despite being held back


What's a smile when you dodging strikes, dodging every pin?
What's the point of smiling when you're trying to avoid trouble?


Fifteen on his head, he ain't tryna go in
There's a bounty on his head, he doesn't want to get caught


Fifteen on his head, make the po-po grin
The police are happy to see that there's a reward for catching him


Five years later, all that po-po talk is just a
After five years, all the talk about the police is meaningless


I've been sinning away all the feelings inside
He's been repressing his emotions by committing crimes


I'm feeling the feet and feeling the miles
He's always on the move, running away


Running the streets, dodging the signs
He's constantly running from the law and trying to evade capture


Run from the heat, stay with the iron
He runs from the danger but always carries a weapon with him


Come killing me, that's not a crime
Killing him wouldn't be seen as a crime by his enemies


I'm selling weed, I'm doing five
He's selling drugs and risking a five-year prison sentence


Fully auto with the chopper, make a opp a drop-up
With an automatic weapon, he can make his enemies fall (die)


That's the same shit that's sending niggas straight to lock up
Using those types of weapons is the reason many people end up in prison


That's the system put in place they use to try to stop us
The system is designed to keep people in their place and prevent them from succeeding


The same system put in place that niggas always fall for (yeah)
Even though they know the system is against them, they still get trapped in it


Far from where I was (yeah)
He's come a long way from where he used to be


Guns, drugs, 12 con run (yeah)
Dealing with guns and drugs, evading the police, running away


But I'm still a felon (yeah), if I fuck up then I'm done (yeah)
He's still a criminal, and if he makes one mistake, he's finished


Where I'm from, niggas (yeah) that don't tough up get stomped on (yeah)
In his neighborhood, those who are weak get taken advantage of


And niggas that get looked at (yeah) as a target get locked on (uh)
Those who are seen as an easy target are always being watched and pursued


I ain't going back to jail, that's a dub
He's not going back to prison, that's a guarantee


Five years later, all that jail talk is just a
After five years, talking about prison is pointless


Flashback, digital dash (yeah)
Remembering the past and moving forward quickly


He used to run with a gun and a mask (yeah)
He used to be involved in criminal activities


He used to take all your shit in a stash (yeah)
He used to steal people's valuables and hide them away


Now he a good boy, used to be bad (yeah)
Now he's reformed and trying to live a better life




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Eden Eliah Nagar, Jason Mills, Kalon Berry

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@antxiety

but still...when #isshereal dropping tho

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@benjaminb6678

IDK you really ain’t have to go this hard bruh

@mr.g4024

Oh yes he did good sir. Go harder sir. For the culture. Our culture.

@mikebecker504

reminds me of knox hill

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@Money Machine go harder sir πŸ˜‚

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