Do Better
Lil Donald Lyrics

(Oh!)
Exclamation before the start of the song.

(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Repetition of 'yeah' for musical effect.

Yeah, look, look (Lil Donald!)
Introduction of the artist and continuation of the song.

Uh
Pause before the start of the lyrics.

Look at you thinking you couldn't live without 'em now look at you living
You thought you couldn't survive without your ex, but now you're doing well.

(Aye, look at you living)
Acknowledgment of the person's accomplishments.

Look at you doing way better and all outta ya feelings (fuck him)
You're doing much better and have moved on from your ex's emotional abuse.

Yo' edges came back and yo' ass is getting a lil' bigger (it's getting bigger)
Your physical health has improved since you broke up with your ex.

Girl, fuck that lil' nigga (girl, fuck that lil' nigga)
Encouragement to forget the past and move on from the ex.

'Cause you don't deserve that (you don't deserve that)
You don't deserve to be treated poorly.

Girl, you don't deserve that (you don't deserve that)
Reiteration of how you shouldn't tolerate bad treatment.

And you can do better (and you can do better)
Empowerment to aim for better relationships in the future.

You fell in love with a fuck nigga (fuck nigga)
You were in love with someone who wasn't good for you.

Now you feel like you can't trust niggas (no trust)
You're hesitant to trust anyone now because of the hurtful experience.

You the one that went and stuck wit 'em (damn)
You chose to stay in the relationship despite the warning signs.

Know you knew he was a fuck nigga (knew it)
You had a feeling that your ex wasn't a good person.

Why you let 'em do you like that? (Why?)
Why did you tolerate being treated poorly by your ex?

You leave once and be right back (why you goin' back?)
You left the relationship but then returned, despite knowing it wasn't healthy.

You let 'em cheat on ya (you let 'em cheat on ya)
You allowed your ex to cheat on you.

You let 'em beat on ya (you let 'em beat on ya)
You allowed your ex to physically hurt you.

You scared to be single, huh? (Scared to be single)
You're afraid of being alone.

You need to leave homie (you need to leave)
It's time to leave the unhealthy relationship.

He call you ugly names (yeah)
Your ex verbally abused you.

Yo' mind ain't feeling the same (yeah)
Your mental health has suffered due to the toxic relationship.

You're going through bodily change (yeah)
Your physical health has been affected by the negative relationship.

Girl, get back on yo' game (get back on yo' game)
It's time to focus on personal growth and well-being.

Friends try to tell you, "Leave him" (leave him)
Your friends advised you to leave the relationship.

But you feeling like you need him (like you need him)
You feel like you can't live without your ex, despite the abuse.

He can cheat right in yo' face (right in yo' face)
Your ex can cheat on you openly and you still forgive him.

And you still gon' believe him (still gon' believe him)
You still trust your ex's words despite the betrayals.

Then a good man come along (okay)
Now a good man has entered your life.

And you push him away (push him away)
You sabotage the chance of a healthy relationship due to trust issues.

You gotta do better
Encouragement to improve future relationships by learning from past mistakes.

Uh, look at you thinking you couldn't live without 'em now look at you living
Reiteration of how you're flourishing after the breakup.

You deserve flowers on Tuesday (Tuesday)
You deserve small gestures of affection on any day of the week.

Not a single but the bouquet (bouquet)
You deserve a grand display of appreciation, not just a single flower.

I know you had a real long day (I know you did)
Acknowledgment of the person's efforts and hard work.

Let's just pop open this D'usse (let's pop)
Let's celebrate and enjoy the moment with a drink.

Not no Netflix and chill (nah)
You deserve more than just a casual, physical encounter.

Baby, that ain't what it is (what you think?)
Aim for a genuine, meaningful connection.

Need a real boss in yo' corner (a boss)
You need someone with ambition, who can uplift and support you.

Help you pay some of them bills (facts)
A successful partner can share financial responsibilities.

I see that stress on yo' shoulders (see)
Literal and figurative acknowledgement of your struggles.

Girl, let me take it off (take it off)
Encouragement to relax and let the other person help you.

You let them fuck niggas hurt you (let 'em)
The previous hurts shouldn't stop you from finding healthy love.

Now you won't fuck with a boss (boss)
You're not settling anymore and you want a successful partner.

I see the pain in yo' eyes (I see)
The song acknowledges how your past experiences have affected you.

When I look at you (when I look at you)
The singer is empathetic towards the person's pain.

Know you tired of all these niggas (I know you're tired)
You're exhausted from the fair weather men and their games.

Baby, just hear me through (can't hear me)
Pay attention to the good advice coming from people who care about you.

I got a PlayStation at home (PlayStation)
Comical reference to having fun and being playful in a relationship.

I ain't finna play with you (don't gotta play)
Assurance that the singer is earnest and genuine.

Tell me what you want (girl, what you want?)
What you deserve and desire is important.

Whatever you need, I'll do (I'ma do that)
The singer is willing to support and cater to the other person's needs.

I don't think you know yo' worth, baby (I don't think you know)
You underestimate your own value and worth.

I can't sit back and watch you hurt, baby (I can't)
The singer cares about the person and wants them to feel loved and happy.