Never Again
Lil Durk Lyrics

I was too lazy, I had to get up
I lacked motivation to improve myself, but eventually realized the need to change

He died from cancer, he ain't get a check-up
A person close to me passed away due to neglecting their health, prompting me to take better care of myself

I went Travis Barker, tatted the neck up
I got a lot of tattoos, including ones on my neck, to express myself and my identity

I feel better, gettin' deeper religion
I find solace and comfort in my faith, and continue to deepen my understanding and spiritual connection

Court for child supports visits, I'm better
I handled my legal obligations related to child support, and am now in a better place both financially and personally

Say you love me with a hidden agenda
People claim to love me, but often have ulterior motives or hidden agendas

Low seven steam, I took down the mirror
I struggled with low self-esteem and self-image, but finally gained confidence and took down the mirrors that represented my negative self-talk

Stole from me, old management devils
My previous management team exploited and stole from me, leading to a decline in my career and trust in others

Trenches broke, I gotta hold 'em together
My community and the people around me are struggling and in need of support, and I feel responsible for holding things together

Tryna claim the lil' boy, I'm better
Someone is trying to take advantage of a child I care about, but I am better equipped now to protect and advocate for them

If I'ma change, I'ma change forever
I am committed to making positive changes in my life, and am determined to make them last

I ain't tryna stay in this lane forever
I don't want to remain stagnant and am open to new opportunities and growth

He was that nigga, now servin' cheddar (cheese)
A former friend or associate is now doing well financially and seems successful

I die, niggas won't T up for me
If I were to die or face hardship, not all of my friends or acquaintances would be loyal or supportive

You wasn't there for who helped you
People often forget or neglect those who have helped them in the past

You think you gon' be there for me?
I am skeptical of people claiming to have my back or support me, based on past experiences

Feel like a dream, pourin' up the lean
I feel like I'm living in a dream or an altered reality, and use substances like codeine to cope

Turned me a to man, they plan's just to leave
I have grown and matured, but some people in my life do not respect or appreciate me for who I am

Think I'ma help 'em, won't help 'em again
After being used or burned by someone, I won't make the mistake of helping them again

Copy what I said, you sound like a parrot
People often imitate or copy me without understanding the full context or implications of what I'm saying

How you send your kids lookin' generic?
People don't invest in their children's appearance or well-being, instead settling for generic or low-quality options

You better be lucky I'm cool with Amiri
I have a good relationship with the brand Amiri, and people should be grateful for any connections or benefits I can offer them

New kids season, I know that you see it
I am aware of new trends and styles, and people should recognize my knowledge of and influence on these trends

Sendin' shots when I come to the city
When I visit a particular city or area, people take shots at me or try to start conflict

I'ma shoot with the money, but threat gon' protect me
I am willing to use my wealth to protect myself and my interests, but also recognize that there are limits to this protection

I'm the way out, they just cannot accept it
I offer a way out or a path to success for those in my community, but some refuse to accept or acknowledge this help

You my son, I had more than your daddy
I have taken on a paternal or mentor-like role for someone, and have provided more support and guidance than their biological father

The gas worth more than 757, new Patek say 757
I am referring to a car or plane worth more than the Patek watch I am wearing with 757 on the dial

I can't wait 'til it's 7:58
I am eagerly anticipating a particular event or activity that is scheduled for 7:58

Ramadan comin', I just be hopin' you full and you fed
As Ramadan approaches, I hope that people are well-fed and satisfied during this holy month of fasting

'Salaam alaykum, wa alaykum 'salaam to the people we fed
A traditional Arabic greeting of peace to those we have fed or helped

It's the people who in the trenches I really got love for wanna see me dead
The people in my community who are struggling and in difficult circumstances are the ones I truly care for, but some of them also have negative or harmful intentions towards me

Answer the phone to show 'em I ain't scared
I answer the phone when people call, even if they may be threatening or hostile, to demonstrate that I am not afraid of them

Daddy got life so he told me he comin' home too late
My father is serving a life sentence in prison, and I know that I won't see him until it's too late

I told him, "I'm goin' to bed"
I don't like to dwell on the sadness or pain of missing my father, so I try to detach and focus on other things, like going to sleep

When she get mad, she be playin' with my head
A woman I am involved with or interested in can be manipulative or confusing when she is angry

Do not deliver, act like you ain't read it
I am frustrated with someone who has not responded to my messages or requests, and is ignoring me

Too far without me, can't put on her Patek
A woman is trying to show off or impress others with a Patek watch, but cannot do so without my help or presence

The label gave me another thirty mill', I hate that you don't got it
I received another thirty million dollars from my record label, and am bothered by the fact that others, particularly those close to me, do not have access to similar resources or opportunities