Know Better
Kevin Gates Lyrics

You shoulda known when it comes to the dough I'ma get it
Kevin Gates is telling you that when it comes to money, he is going to get it no matter what.

You should know better
Gates is advising people to understand his capabilities and potential when it comes to making money.

Do it all for my dogs, everyday goin' hard, I'm a winner
Gates is explaining that he works hard and wins for his friends and family.

Used to dream about a mil Now we gettin' it for real Shoulda left you right there where I met you
Gates used to dream about making a million dollars and now that he has it, he believes he should have left certain people behind that he met on the way to success.

I'm a bread winner
Gates is proud to be the main earner of his family and team.

Gettin' it in, gotta win, we not kickin' it
Gates is saying that he and his team are focused on winning and not taking breaks.

Bread winner team, we sick and we live with it
Gates is referring to his team as a group of dedicated breadwinners, who work hard and make money.

We with the shit, no talkin', we finish it
Gates is saying that his team is efficient, and they don't waste time talking about their goals; they just get them done.

Some say I'm ignorant Mecca, we touchin' September, I'm making my pilgrimage (Allahu Akbar) Maybe I'm different
Gates is aware that some people consider him ignorant, but he is proud of his religious beliefs and journey to Mecca, which make him different.

Looked at you like you were special, you not even build for this UFOs in the crush Gates So when it's up niggas goin' nuts Big shit tucked, toolie on clutch Pockets on lump, free my nigga Lump Goin' out dumb Engine on run Thuggin' in the slums Thumbin' through the hun's Separate the ones (Somebody called a riot?)
Gates is calling out people who he thought were special but not capable of handling success. He also mentions that he is ready to face any kind of danger, even those that he is unsure of. He's carrying a large gun, has a lot of money, and is not afraid of going to dangerous places.

My daughter get the violets Break bread, slidin', lay up in the Hyatt Room too expensive Motel 6 and bitch quit trippin' Niggas in feelings Wait don't wait, forklift liftin' Brasi gon' fix the trap up, vision
Gates is spoiling his daughter with flowers and staying in luxurious hotels while traveling. He doesn't mind spending money but recognizes that some people will doubt his choices. Brasi, one of Gates's friends, is refining their drug operation or 'trap'.

Hey man what you talkin' bout? Man just do you Gates There it is
Gates is reminding himself to focus on his goals and not worry about the opinions of others.

Dabbed in, front pockets stuffed Money look like we been doin' lunges Raised up hit the blunt, I'm doin' crunches Tattooed all over my stomach Out in London talkin' to Big London Stand up in they chest, okay I love you Niggas hatin', wait I'm doin' numbers In they feelin's, tell 'em I say fuck 'em Hold up, wait, tell 'em that I love 'em We could go, we had a discussion Fame tend to blind the people on the side of you like you never mean nothin' Focus on brand new things Tryna show my children how to hustle Teach 'em how to trust one another All we got is us and your mother Fall down, get back up again Lose it all right before you win Kevin man, you messin' up your gift Shit like this be hard to come again Fall bad, I know I admit it Real struggle, I don't ever quit it Thinkin' back when I ain't have a cent Back when I ain't have a shit to give
Gates is reflecting on his rise to fame and his lifestyle, which he enjoys. The song finishes by touching on his goals for his family and his struggle to overcome obstacles while staying true to himself.