Lil Duke is a member of Young Thugโs Young Stoner Life Records. He started out as Yung Duke in BFPL back in the late 00s before joining MPA with Peewee Longway, where he changed his name to MPA Duke. But after the MPA collective disbanded around 2015, he stuck with Thugger and joined YSL as Lil Duke, which is the moniker under which heโs released all his music while in YSL. However, he is often credited on his features simply as Duke, so his official stage name goes back and forth.
Believe In Me
Lil Duke Lyrics
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I pray that the people that's against me
The world call 'em opps
I pray that they wake up one day and notice that I'm
That I'm not against them, no shape, form, or fashion
I pray that they wake up and don't be against me
I pray that the people that want me dead
That want me to be buried
You can't bury me, I'm a seed
I read once that they tried to bury us, not knowing we was seeds
Yeah, woah
I'm too busy paintin' pictures like I'm Coach
No cap
They didn't believe in me
I had to go do it myself
I really did it, no help
We get this shit, our own wealth
June onna beat, June onna beat
They didn't believe in me
I had to believe in myself
This shit not gon' fall in your hands
You gotta go get it yourself
They didn't believe in me
I had to stay on my grind
I can't be wasting my time
Had to get all my business in line
Had to get all my shit right in order
That my lil' bitch, I'ma spoil her
She tryna have my lil' daughter
Dolce Gabanna my sweater
Chasing these bitches, I never
I ride the beat like a bike
Every day she want the pipe
Them diamonds, they dance with no light
We fuckin' up Barney and Saks
Baby girl all 'bout a sack
She don't gotta wait on no taxes
Her will be turnt to the maximum
She suck it up like a vacuum
I'm standing straight up like a statue
Lay on that boy like a mattress
Country boy come in, we tax 'em
Hop on my dick and the actress
Now I get paid just for rappin'
Two thirties on me, not lackin'
Play and it gonna get tragic
I put that on everything
All of my niggas, they bang
Not gettin' no money, can't hang
Boy, you know we not the same
You did it for fame, I'd rather get money
Diamonds, they hittin', them bitches look sunny
I just be kickin' this shit like I'm puntin'
Came up, now we turning nothing to something
We do what we want
They tryna do what they can
Since a young kid, been the man
I came out the womb with a plan
They didn't believe in me
I had to believe in myself
This shit not gon' fall in your hands
You gotta go get it yourself
They didn't believe in me
I had to stay on my grind
I can't be wasting my time
Had to get all my business in line
Had to get all my shit right in order
That my lil' bitch, I'ma spoil her
She tryna have my lil' daughter
Dolce Gabanna my sweater
Chasing these bitches, I never
I ride the beat like a bike
Every day she want the pipe
Them diamonds, they dance with no light
And I'm not doing no favors
I'm in LA like the Lakers
We drink it straight with no chasers
Used to be pullin' them capers
Remember them lonely nights
Used to be serving white
I keep a strap on like a dyke
Got on black like a thief in the night
You can suck on this dick but don't bite
Labels, they think that I write
Few niggas still in the can
Probably won't never see light
I just been touring, I turned to the man
Working and run up a whole lot of bands
Private jet flight, I'ma call when I land
You name a city, got hoes on demand
I done been in every city
Gotta get up and go get it
Few niggas with me, they with it
Niggas ain't showin' no pity
I pour up a pint 'cause I'm different
Bad bitches all in my mentions
Double R truck, bitch, I'm winning
This ain't shit but the beginning
They didn't believe in me
I had to believe in myself
This shit not gon' fall in your hands
You gotta go get it yourself
They didn't believe in me
I had to stay on my grind
I can't be wasting my time
Had to get all my business in line
Had to get all my shit right in order
That my lil' bitch, I'ma spoil her
She tryna have my lil' daughter
Dolce Gabanna my sweater
Chasing these bitches, I never
I ride the beat like a bike
Every day she want the pipe
Them diamonds, they dance with no light
In Lil Duke's song "Believe in Me," the artist shares a powerful message of hope and perseverance. The song is driven by Lil Duke's desire to prove his doubters wrong and achieve success on his own terms. The first verse revolves around a prayer for those who are against him, wishing for them to see that he is not their enemy and that they can find compassion in their hearts. He goes on to reference the idea that even if someone tries to bury him, he will always rise again as a seed, bringing to mind the metaphor of new beginnings and continual growth.
The chorus then emphasizes the theme of self-belief and hard work, with Lil Duke declaring that he had to believe in himself and put in the effort to achieve his goals. He acknowledges the obstacles he has faced, including those who didn't believe in him or tried to hold him back, but ultimately it was his own drive and determination that led to success. Throughout the song, Lil Duke blends references to his past experiences with a focus on his current lavish lifestyle, thereby creating a sense of progression and accomplishment.
Overall, "Believe in Me" is a powerful anthem of perseverance and self-belief. It encourages listeners to keep pushing forward even when faced with adversity, and to trust in their own abilities to achieve their dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
My prayer
I am praying
I pray that the people that's against me
I hope that those who are against me will have a change of heart
The world call 'em opps
These people are considered my opponents by society
I pray that they wake up one day and notice that I'm
I hope that they realize that I am not their enemy
That I'm not against them, no shape, form, or fashion
I am not their adversary in any way
I pray that they wake up and don't be against me
I hope they stop opposing me
I pray that the people that want me dead
I hope that those who desire my death
That want me to be buried
Who wish to see me buried
I pray that they wake up and find God, because
I hope that they turn to God
You can't bury me, I'm a seed
My death will only lead to new beginnings and growth
I read once that they tried to bury us, not knowing we was seeds
People have tried to bury us before, but we only grew stronger
Yeah, woah
An exclamation of affirmation
I'm too busy paintin' pictures like I'm Coach
I am too busy creating great things, like a coach drawing up plays
No cap
No lie
They didn't believe in me
People did not have faith in me
I had to go do it myself
I had to take matters into my own hands and succeed on my own
I really did it, no help
I accomplished my goals without assistance
We get this shit, our own wealth
I gained success and wealth on my own
June onna beat, June onna beat
A reference to the producer of the song
This shit not gon' fall in your hands
Success is not guaranteed, you must work for it
You gotta go get it yourself
You must actively work towards success
I had to believe in myself
I had to have faith in my own abilities
I had to stay on my grind
I had to work hard consistently
I can't be wasting my time
I cannot afford to be unproductive
Had to get all my business in line
I needed to organize and manage my affairs
That my lil' bitch, I'ma spoil her
I will spoil my partner
She tryna have my lil' daughter
My partner is hoping for a daughter
Dolce Gabanna my sweater
A reference to the brand of clothing
Chasing these bitches, I never
I am not focused on pursuing women
I ride the beat like a bike
I flow effortlessly with the music
Every day she want the pipe
A reference to sexual activity
Them diamonds, they dance with no light
The diamonds on my jewelry shine brightly even in darkness
We fuckin' up Barney and Saks
I am spending large amounts of money at Barney's and Saks Fifth Avenue
Baby girl all 'bout a sack
My partner is focused on making money
She don't gotta wait on no taxes
My partner does not need to rely on tax refunds
Her will be turnt to the maximum
My partner will be living life to the fullest
She suck it up like a vacuum
A reference to oral sex
I'm standing straight up like a statue
I am standing tall and confident
Lay on that boy like a mattress
A reference to sexual activity
Country boy come in, we tax 'em
I profit from people of lower social class
Hop on my dick and the actress
Women are attracted to my success and status
Now I get paid just for rappin'
I make money solely from my music
Two thirties on me, not lackin'
I have two guns on me for protection
Play and it gonna get tragic
If anyone tries to mess with me, it will end badly for them
All of my niggas, they bang
All of my friends are involved in gang activity
Not gettin' no money, can't hang
If you are not making money, you cannot associate with us
Boy, you know we not the same
I am different from others
You did it for fame, I'd rather get money
I prioritize wealth over fame
Diamonds, they hittin', them bitches look sunny
My diamonds shine brightly and attract attention
I just be kickin' this shit like I'm puntin'
I am simply going through the motions with my music
Came up, now we turning nothing to something
I turned my life around and am now successful
We do what we want
We are living life on our own terms
They tryna do what they can
Others are doing what they can to succeed
Since a young kid, been the man
I have been confident and successful from a young age
I came out the womb with a plan
I have always been goal-oriented
I pour up a pint 'cause I'm different
I drink a lot because I am unique
Bad bitches all in my mentions
Attractive women are interested in me
Double R truck, bitch, I'm winning
I am driving a Rolls Royce and am successful
This ain't shit but the beginning
My success will continue to grow and this is just the start
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Jared Johnson
Thank you for the motivation in this song man. This always sets me right to get some real work done!
Trapped
What a coincidence that lil dukes best track has under 100k views๐
Adams Aim
Shit so fvcked up
two 5
Favorite song on the album
Creativ 1.23
This used to be my shit canโt believe this track only at 70k ๐๐ฅ
Thomas cuzin
My god YSL crew destroying everything no cap
WhoDatDee
#LilDuke the come up is next up, your time is now my brudda u been grinding a long time
R
debryson demouchet I was finna comment the same shit๐๐พ
Mugun Tha Music
Fire ๐ฅ
Dylan Hall
Someone gotta push this song