Danger
Jahn Dough Lyrics
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No, I don't do this often, sailing for my coffin
Imma roll down this river
If I frame my fears, when they reappear
Can you tae a hold of my picture?
Cold piece of work, numb all the hurt, I can hear the devil shiver
Yes Lawd I'm delivered
Given hope to all my sinners
Pass my blunt, natural born giver
Got my golds shinning like glitter
As I'm lookin up at that mirror
Lookin back at me is that Nigga
Asking me why they so bitter?
Don't know they ain't nothin sweet
Windows down with no AC
Texas summer can't beat the heat
Got me here sweatin like Keith
Overflown, heart get to leaking
Then woosah, my soul get to speakin
Then my tongue get to freakin
Then my peace find what its seeking mane
Like who decide who gets to live or die
Tell that man to bring me back Chucc
Certain lies that you can't deny
Like certain shit is just look
Like silly me to think I can't be the next one here to get shot
Constantly these niggas out here be with that bull shit trying to plot
Honestly I'm move cautiously bruh I ain't tryin to get got
Cause the same nigga that dapped me up, at the same party got
So again, who decides who gets to live or die
Point em out cause I just wanna talk,
Talking bout all the homies I lost
Good die young but fuck at what cost
Oh my God, drunk off the truth
Got my cup but this ain't Goose
Sippin one, eight, seven, proof
Look at me I jump off the roof
I ain't gon jump, cause I like the view
Being high for me, well shit that ain't new
I don been where the birds flew
On and On word to Badu
Just got off the phone with Boot Skoot
Talkin bout all the bands that we blew
Talking bout all the shit we be through
Talking bout all the shit we gotta do
Talking bout elevating skating on some Daytons
Baby, bouncing up around town
Head in the sky, wishing I could fly
But my wings got shot down
The song "Danger" by Jahn Dough expresses the rapper's thoughts about life and death, the challenges of living, the difficulties of coping with loss and the importance of being cautious in one's actions. The lyrics open with Jahn reflecting on his state of mind at the moment, as he drives down route 75, feeling alive, but also aware of the dangers he faces. He admits to drinking, but assures the listener that he doesn't do it frequently. He likens his risky behavior to a death wish, as he navigates down the river that may lead him to his coffin. The metaphor of the river suggests that Jahn is taking risks without fear of the consequences.
As the song continues, Jahn speaks about his struggles with fear and finding ways to cope with it. He asks if someone could take up his picture if he gets too afraid. He refers to himself as a cold, numb piece of work, suggesting that he may be so used to facing fear and pain that he has become desensitized. He believes that even the devil shivers at the thought of what he's been through.
Jahn then asserts that he has overcome his struggles and has found his way to freedom. He mentions "paying tithes to neighborhood dealers," possibly referring to the fact that he is still living in the same community that has helped him get by. He feels that he is creating hope for those around him, especially those who may have sinned in the course of their lives, as he passes his blunt around. Jahn acknowledges his own self-worth, highlighting his success and how he glitters with his golds. However, he still wonders why haters wish for his downfall. He dismisses them, stating that nothing is sweet and easy for him, as he drives around town with his windows down, even in the Texas summer heat.
Jahn then switches his focus to the topic of death and how it is not always fair. He recalls some of the friends he's lost along the way, and how he is afraid that the same could happen to him. He chooses to be cautious, realizing that some of the people he daps up at parties could be plotting against him. The song ends with Jahn expressing his frustration with the fact that it's often the good ones who die young. He also reflects on the fact that despite his struggles, he is still alive, jumping off of the roof to prove that he is not afraid to take risks, but still yearning to fly.
Line by Line Meaning
Down 75 feeling so alive, I don don got hold of my liquor
I'm on I-75 feeling good after drinking, feeling alive and in control.
No, I don't do this often, sailing for my coffin
I don't usually drink like this, but I'm going for it anyway - it feels like I'm tempting my fate.
Imma roll down this river
I'm going to let loose, enjoy the ride, and see where this night takes me.
If I frame my fears, when they reappear
If I can clearly understand and recognize my fears when they come up again in the future.
Can you tae a hold of my picture?
Can you take a snapshot of the moment where I'm not afraid and hold onto that image for me?
Cold piece of work, numb all the hurt, I can hear the devil shiver
I'm emotionally disconnected and feel no pain - it's as though I can hear the devil being scared of me.
Yes Lawd I'm delivered
Thank God I'm alive and made it through the night.
Pay my tithes to neighborhood dealers
I'm giving my money and loyalty to my local dealers.
Given hope to all my sinners
I'm trying to inspire those who are lost and struggling to find their way.
Pass my blunt, natural born giver
Here, take my blunt - I'm all about sharing and giving to others.
Got my golds shinning like glitter
My gold teeth are shining bright, like glitter.
As I'm lookin up at that mirror
Looking at myself in the mirror, feeling good about how I look and where I'm at.
Lookin back at me is that Nigga
I'm looking at my confident self staring back at me.
Asking me why they so bitter?
Wondering why some people are so unhappy and envious.
Don't know they ain't nothin sweet
They don't realize how hard life can be, there's nothing easy about it.
Windows down with no AC
Got my windows down and no AC - it's hot out here.
Texas summer can't beat the heat
It's too damn hot out here in Texas.
Got me here sweatin like Keith
I'm sweating profusely like Keith Sweat.
Overflown, heart get to leaking
Feeling emotionally overwhelmed and like my heart is spilling out.
Then woosah, my soul get to speakin
I calm down and let my true self speak out.
Then my tongue get to freakin
My tongue starts to loosen up and I speak freely.
Then my peace find what its seeking mane
I finally feel at peace and find what I've been looking for.
Like who decide who gets to live or die
Sometimes I wonder who has the power to choose who lives and who dies.
Tell that man to bring me back Chucc
If there's a decision maker, tell him to bring back my loved one, Chucc.
Certain lies that you can't deny
There are some lies that are just too big to overlook.
Like certain shit is just look
Some situations just are what they are - no way to read into them.
Like silly me to think I can't be the next one here to get shot
I'm foolish to think that I'm immune to the violence around us.
Constantly these niggas out here be with that bull shit trying to plot
These guys are always trying to start something or plan something behind the scenes.
Honestly I'm move cautiously bruh I ain't tryin to get got
To be honest, I'm moving very carefully and with caution because I don't want to fall victim to anything.
Cause the same nigga that dapped me up, at the same party got
The same guy who shook my hand at the party also became a victim of something.
So again, who decides who gets to live or die
The question still remains - who has the power to choose who lives and who dies?
Point em out cause I just wanna talk
If someone is responsible for choosing who lives and dies, I just want to talk to them about it.
Talking bout all the homies I lost
Reflecting on the friends I've lost over the years.
Good die young but fuck at what cost
It's sad that so many good people die young - it just doesn't seem fair.
Oh my God, drunk off the truth
Feeling incredibly emotional and in tune with the truth.
Got my cup but this ain't Goose
I have a drink in my hand but it's not Grey Goose vodka.
Sippin one, eight, seven, proof
Sipping on a drink that's 187 proof - very strong.
Look at me I jump off the roof
I'm feeling wild and crazy enough to jump off of a roof.
I ain't gon jump, cause I like the view
I'm not actually going to jump because I'm enjoying the beautiful scenery.
Being high for me, well shit that ain't new
Being high is not a new experience for me.
I don been where the birds flew
I've been to some wild places - even places where birds fly free.
On and On word to Badu
Referencing Erykah Badu's song 'On and On,' saying that life just keeps going.
Just got off the phone with Boot Skoot
I just hung up the phone with my friend Boot Skoot.
Talkin bout all the bands that we blew
We're discussing all of the money we've wasted.
Talking bout all the shit we be through
We're reminiscing on all of the difficult experiences we've had to endure.
Talking bout all the shit we gotta do
We're also talking about all of the things we need to do in the future.
Talking bout elevating skating on some Daytons
We're talking about rising to higher positions in life and cruising around on Dayton rims.
Baby, bouncing up around town
Driving around town bouncing to the beat of music, feeling carefree.
Head in the sky, wishing I could fly
I'm dreaming of flying high and soaring through the air.
But my wings got shot down
But my dreams were shattered and brought down to earth.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Devin Parhms
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