Beginning his career, from 2011 to 2012, Durk released his debut, un-official mixtape, I’m a Hitta which was released on August 26, 2011. On April 3, 2012, Durk released his sophomore mixtape, a sequel to his previous tape, I’m Still a Hitta. Durka later released his third mixtape on November 5, 2012, titled Life Ain’t No Joke
Like many drill artists, Durk’s early career was plagued with legal issues and accusations of violence. These issues eventually led to his shows being canceled.
From 2013 to 2015 Durk released a total of four projects, three mixtapes, and an album. October 10, 2013, marked the release of the first Signed to the Streets, one of Durk’s most notable mixtapes and the start of a series. In the summer of 2014, specifically July 4, Durk released a sequel to Signed to the Streets and released Signed to the Streets 2 featuring his “What You Do to Me”.
2015 would be an enormous year for Lil Durk as in July 2015, Durk released his debut studio album, Remember My Name which featured his Jeremih-assisted “Like Me.” Later that year, Durk released his sixth mixtape 300 Days 300 Nights which included his then-girlfriend, Dej Loaf-assisted, “My Beyoncé.”
From 2016 to 2017, Durk released a total of four solo projects and one collaborative project. On July 22, 2016, Durk released his sophomore studio album, Lil Durk 2X accompanied by features such as Future, Young Thug, Yo Gotti and more. Ending the year, Durk released They Forgot, his seventh mixtape.
Beginning 2017, in February, Durk released his seventh mixtape, Love Songs for the Streets, which is deemed as one of his most notable projects including features from Moneybagg Yo and YFN Lucci. Later that year in August, Durk released a collaborative EP with Lil Reese titled Supa Vultures; the project included his “Nobody Knows”. On October 19, 2017, Durk carried on with his Signed to the Streets series with the highly anticipated Signed to the Streets 2.5. The mixtape included the start of yet another song series titled “India” dedicated to his fiancé India Cox otherwise known as India Royale.
In 2018, Durk released two projects, he began with Just Cause Y'all Waited, Durk’s highest-charting mixtape peaking at #57 on the Billboard 200. Durk then released a sequel to Love Songs for the Streets titled Love Songs 4 the Streets 2. Durk was extremely successful prior to this album, however, many say that this exact album broke Durk into the mainstream rap industry as it had been his first project to chart in the top 10 of the Billboard 200.
2020 was an even better year for Lil Durk as he released his almost chart-topping Just Cause Y’all Waited 2 which peaked at #2 on the Billboard 200. It was later followed up with a deluxe.
The scars of violence run deep in Durk’s discography, particularly arising from the loss of OTF members Nunu (Nuski) and King Von at the hands of gunfire. Both artists are commemorated on his album The Voice, for which a deluxe version was released in 2021.
Anointing himself as the voice of the streets, Durk followed up this project with the release of the collaborative album The Voice of the Heroes with Lil Baby which brought the Chicago native artist his first #1 album.
Marking his first solo #1 album, in March 2022, Lil Durk released a melodramatic take on the deaths of his loved ones through an album titled 7220. The album became Durk’s first solo project to top the charts.
India
Lil Durk Lyrics
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Oh-oh, oh
Oh-oh
Don't wanna pretend with you
Talking India
I wanna do everything under the sun
I wanna do everything just one on one
I want this shit right now can't waste time, yeah, yeah (I can't lie)
She so different, she so different (ooh, yeah-yeah)
She so different, she so different (ooh, yeah-yeah)
She so different, she so different (ooh, yeah-yeah)
She so different, she so different (ooh, yeah-yeah)
I can't lie, I can't tell my guys
That I'm in love and I feel so shy
And we both turnt up we from the Chi
But I don't ask about her other guy
I just wanna eat you alive
Be seen with you just put me on your live
These niggas be hating don't want me in your life
You gon' hear stories about me that shit ain't right
The way you lick your lips, the way you bite 'em
The way you answer your FaceTime I like 'em
I don't got no hoes no more, I'ma show you
When she make me go down low hear my vocals
She just think I'm talking
I can tell by her discussion
She only fuck with bosses
I can tell by her discussions
She fuck my head up
Feel like I got concussion
Them Percs I swallow make me want you I'm just honest
I can't lie no more
Late night don't hang out with my guys no more
And you fine ain't gotta be finer no more
I found her ain't gotta find her no more
She found me in the trenches with hella bitches
It started in her DM I had to get it
Don't wanna pretend with you
Talking India
I wanna do everything under the sun
I wanna do everything just one on one
Ain't have relationships since 09' (can't lie)
I want this shit right now can't waste time, yeah, yeah (I can't lie)
She so different, she so different (ooh, yeah-yeah)
She so different, she so different (ooh, yeah-yeah)
She so different, she so different (ooh, yeah-yeah)
She so different, she so different (ooh, yeah-yeah)
I wanted you and you knew this shit
Won't brag you with no money 'cause you used to it
I say I want a wife they say I'm losing it
Before we move too fast we was cooling it
Durkio, I'ma make you scream my name, Durkio
This shit ain't for the fame, Durkio
Too real, too real for games, Durkio
I never been a lame, I just stay in my lane
She can get designer she don't want it
She just wanna stay too plain
I like her she not goofy, she only like real niggas not no goofies
She about her paper, that blue cheese
She Tweeted about a nigga and it blew me
I know what I gotta do
I know what I gotta prove
I just know what I gotta get
I know I got her approve
See I had that young mind young mind
I had a young mind young mind
Yeah yeah
Don't wanna pretend with you
Talking India
I wanna do everything under the sun
I wanna do everything just one on one
Ain't have relationships since 09' (can't lie)
I want this shit right now can't waste time, yeah, yeah (I can't lie)
She so different, she so different (ooh, yeah-yeah)
She so different, she so different (ooh, yeah-yeah)
She so different, she so different (ooh, yeah-yeah)
She so different, she so different (ooh, yeah-yeah)
In Lil Durk's song 'India', the rapper talks about his genuine feelings for a girl named India. He starts by expressing his desire to make a song about her and how he doesn't want to pretend with her. As the song continues, he talks about how he wants to do everything with her, just the two of them, and how he hasn't been in a relationship since 2009 but wants this one to work out. He admits to feeling shy about his feelings but is turned on by her in many ways.
Durk doesn't care about her past or other guys; instead, he wants to eat her alive and be seen with her. He is aware that there may be people who would try to come between them, but he's not focused on that. He talks about how her actions and the way she speaks to him gave him a concussion-like feeling. He has stopped hanging out with his friends at night and instead wants to spend time with her because he can't lie about his feelings anymore.
The rapper emphasizes that he genuinely likes India for who she is and isn't trying to buy her love with designer gifts. He commends her for being smart with her money and not falling for guys who are only interested in playing games. The rapper also notes that he is ready to take things to the next level and prove his love for her. The repetitive chorus speaks to how different India is from other women he's encountered and how much he's into her.
Line by Line Meaning
Make a song about me
Oh-oh, oh
Oh-oh
The artist is requesting someone to make a song about him.
Don't wanna pretend with you
Talking India
I wanna do everything under the sun
I wanna do everything just one on one
Ain't have relationships since 09' (can't lie)
I want this shit right now can't waste time, yeah, yeah (I can't lie)
She so different, she so different (ooh, yeah-yeah)
She so different, she so different (ooh, yeah-yeah)
She so different, she so different (ooh, yeah-yeah)
She so different, she so different (ooh, yeah-yeah)
The artist wants a genuine relationship and wants to experience everything with his partner, who he describes as unique and different from other women. He also admits that he hasn't had a serious relationship in a long time and wants to seize the opportunity now.
I can't lie, I can't tell my guys
That I'm in love and I feel so shy
And we both turnt up we from the Chi
But I don't ask about her other guy
The artist admits his love for someone, but he is shy to confess to other people. He also mentions that they are both from Chicago, but he doesn't pry into her personal life.
I just wanna eat you alive
Be seen with you just put me on your live
These niggas be hating don't want me in your life
You gon' hear stories about me that shit ain't right
The way you lick your lips, the way you bite 'em
The way you answer your FaceTime I like 'em
I don't got no hoes no more, I'ma show you
When she make me go down low hear my vocals
She just think I'm talking
I can tell by her discussion
She only fuck with bosses
I can tell by her discussions
She fuck my head up
Feel like I got concussion
Them Percs I swallow make me want you I'm just honest
I can't lie no more
Late night don't hang out with my guys no more
And you fine ain't gotta be finer no more
I found her ain't gotta find her no more
She found me in the trenches with hella bitches
It started in her DM I had to get it
The artist expresses his desire to be intimate with his partner, be seen with her, and not care about what others say. He also asserts that his partner only wants to be involved with successful men, which leaves him feeling insecure. He further confesses that the girl has affected him deeply, and he has fallen head over heels for her. He also vows to spend more time with her instead of his friends.
I wanted you and you knew this shit
Won't brag you with no money 'cause you used to it
I say I want a wife they say I'm losing it
Before we move too fast we was cooling it
Durkio, I'ma make you scream my name, Durkio
This shit ain't for the fame, Durkio
Too real, too real for games, Durkio
I never been a lame, I just stay in my lane
She can get designer she don't want it
She just wanna stay too plain
I like her she not goofy, she only like real niggas not no goofies
She about her paper, that blue cheese
She Tweeted about a nigga and it blew me
I know what I gotta do
I know what I gotta prove
I just know what I gotta get
I know I got her approve
See I had that young mind young mind
I had a young mind young mind
Yeah yeah
The artist emphasizes his love for his partner and how he doesn't need to show off his wealth to impress her or others. He also faces negative comments about wanting to marry, but he doesn't care about what other people say. He mentions that his partner is a straightforward person who values loyalty and success. He also reveals that he is determined to make her happy and win her approval. Finally, he states that he had a young mind earlier, but he now knows what he wants and has matured.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Durk Banks
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@AuroraHenry302
Who is listening in 2024❤
Lil Durk is so dope. I can't stop watching this track again and again. I am sure he will be #1 soon due to 💖 a u t h e n t I c v i e w s 💖
@brookeshade2324
Everytime i hear this song I cry cause my boyfriend told me this was our song then on 9/27/19 he got killed😭so it kills me to listen to this I love you baby boy I'll see u soon😭😭💔
@Mona-uc4lf
Aww sorry for your lost baby girl. May he rest in ☮️
@lilbabie2219
rip sis i’m so sorry♥️
@dreanicole7465
Awh I'm so sorry
@getblgchenny783
Rest In Peace
@ccbty6803
Brooke Shade that’s deep I kno u feel pain and it’s hurts but god got you no matter wat keep yoe head up he in the better place we all be there one day💯❤️
@derro_derrick
Who is listening in 2024❤
@explicitwesa8414
meee
@testygjr
Me 😂😂