U Don't Know
Jay-Z (feat. Beyonce) Lyrics

You don’t know a damn thing
You have no understanding or knowledge about me and my journey

And you don’t know a damn thing
You are completely ignorant about my past, my present, and my future

I really don’t think you know
I seriously doubt that you comprehend

How much that I had to climb
The significant obstacles I had to overcome

I don’t think you understand what I had to go through just so I can get mine (Nah)
You lack comprehension of the arduous journey I had to undertake to achieve my goals

Speak the truth in every rhyme (Uh)
I always express nothing but the truth in my lyrics

Give it to ‘em every time (Aye)
I always deliver excellent music to my fans

They tryna get in my way but you
People attempt to discourage me, but they

Cannot stop or block my shine (What I tell em?)
Will not hinder my success

Everything crashed down, I was just laying down flat
I encountered a significant failure, and I felt hopeless and defeated

I was so deep in the rubble but I couldn’t stumble
Although I was in a difficult situation, I refused to give up

You know I had to fight back
I knew I had to battle through the adversity and come out on top

My life ain’t no joke, I had a stroke
I experienced a severe event that almost cost me my life

I was so lost and I didn’t have hope
I felt lost and hopeless after the traumatic experience

Anxiety heavy, man I couldn’t cope
I struggled with overwhelming anxiety and had difficulty managing it

So I had to switch up and I changed the approach
I altered my perspective and attitude towards life

Thank God that I rap like that and I flow like this
I am grateful that I have the talent to create music in this particular style

Now it go like this
My music has evolved to become more successful

Used to be so down and so out and now I feel so righteous (Uh)
I was once in a very low place, but now I feel empowered and virtuous

I thought it would be impossible (Facts)
I believed that what I achieved was not feasible

Used to be stuck in a hospital (You know)
I was once confined to a hospital bed due to my illness

I was straight prayin for better days
All I hoped for was a brighter future

Now I feel like I’m unstoppable (Go!)
Now I believe that nothing can stop me from achieving my goals

And I don’t think you know about the struggle (Na na)
I don't think you understand the difficulties I had to face

And you don’t know a damn thing
You have no knowledge or understanding about my struggle

Think you got me figured out well think again
You might believe that you know me well, but you are mistaken

In that water deep but ain’t know how to swim (Was struggling)
I was in a challenging situation and had no idea how to get out of it

Looking for that light but it was really dim (Couldn’t find it)
I was searching for hope and guidance, but it was tough to come by

With everything I’ve been through, it was time to win (had enough of that shit)
After all the adversities I faced, I was motivated to succeed

Tell em I’m gon’ be a rapper, they looked at me like I was crazy
When I announced that I wanted to pursue a career in music, people thought I was insane

Ain’t let it faze me
I wasn't influenced or bothered by their opinions or disbelief

Used to be blurry, so hazy
My future was unclear, and I lacked direction

Like will I make it out, maybe
I had doubts about whether I would succeed or fail

That was the mind state and my thoughts
That was my mental condition and the ideas that plagued me

Had me distraught
I felt emotionally disturbed and overwhelmed

Was bouta give up but I fought
I was on the brink of quitting, but I struggled and persevered

All my life I felt pressure only
I have constantly been under pressure and expectations from myself and others

But I rise above, that’s my testimony (you know)
But I manage to exceed expectations and come out stronger as a testament to my character and determination

You don’t know bout me and how much I cried
You have no idea of how much pain and sorrow I have experienced

You don’t know bout that time I coulda died
You are not aware of the moments where my life was in danger

If you heard what happened, you would ask, “How is he even alive?”
If you knew the full extent of what happened to me, you would be amazed that I survived

I’ll tell you why
I will explain why I am still alive and thriving

I am Jehovah’s soldier
I am a devoted servant of my faith

Built just like a boulder
I am strong and resilient

I will not bend, nor am I folding over
I refuse to be broken or defeated

Wipe the dust right off my shoulder (Woo)
I will dismiss my failures and setbacks and move forward with confidence

Never once did I tap out (Nah)
I never gave up or quit despite the difficulties

Walk in my shoes and you’ll pass out
If you experience what I went through, you will not be able to handle it

I’m who the devil would laugh ‘bout
The devil would have enjoyed watching me suffer and fail

Well let’s see who gon’ laugh now
Let's see who comes out on top in the end

Just know I’m here to stay
I am not going anywhere; I am committed to my goals

Life is a game and I came to play
I see life as a challenge and I am ready to face it

If you claim to know me again
If you insist that you know me well

This is what I’m finna say, aye
This is my response to your claim or assumption