Beginning his career, from 2011 to 2012, Durk released his debut, un-official mixtape, Iβm a Hitta which was released on August 26, 2011. On April 3, 2012, Durk released his sophomore mixtape, a sequel to his previous tape, Iβm Still a Hitta. Durka later released his third mixtape on November 5, 2012, titled Life Ainβt No Joke
Like many drill artists, Durkβs 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 Durkβs 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 βWhat You Do to Meβ.
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 βLike Me.β Later that year, Durk released his sixth mixtape 300 Days 300 Nights which included his then-girlfriend, Dej Loaf-assisted, βMy BeyoncΓ©.β
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 βNobody Knowsβ. 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 βIndiaβ dedicated to his fiancΓ© India Cox otherwise known as India Royale.
In 2018, Durk released two projects, he began with Just Cause Y'all Waited, Durkβs 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 Yβall 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 Durkβs 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 Durkβs first solo project to top the charts.
Times
Lil Durk Lyrics
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I ain't got no time from when I wake up, yeah
Believe me, I see through a lot of fake love, yeah
But I'ma let it go because it really ain't a thing to me, yeah
I stay focused on my drip, crew flyin'
Girls they lyin', I ain't buyin'
Shit you say, I can just read your mind
Ain't no dippin' over here
I don't go to panic for that interview
I can call whenevr for that rendezvous
Feel the room, I got presence
And I never came in with a thing in a village
where the only thing they hear is me (me)
How can they cancel, when the only thing that made me was me? (Me)
Been gettin' titles since a teen
Granted to pree and bitch I'm still here
Standin' like a Pando tree, bitch, I am OP
I ain't got no time from when I wake up, yeah
Believe me, I see through a lot of fake love, yeah
But I'ma let it go because it really ain't a thing to me, yeah
I stay focused on my drip, crew flyin'
Girls they lyin', I ain't buyin'
Shit you say, I can just read your mind
Do not mind, I stay shinnin'
Ain't no dippin' over here (yeah)
I put that shit on I be gettin' from these owners, I be fly as hell
I give bro'nem hope about they out date, even though it's far as hell
I fly different bitches out to hang, I got three spots to chill
Ain't gon' lie the way this K blast, I got 'em on for real (let's get it)
Put down that Drac', I turn this Glock to an fully auto, uh, uh (yeah, yeah)
Gucci headband on my head like Leonardo, uh, uh (Leonardo, uh)
Took a pint and two FN's when I went to Cabo, uh, uh (when I went to Cabo, uh)
I was gettin' head on the jet, she playin' Mulatto, uh, uh
Made it out the mud, came from nothin' I'm a thug (yeah, yeah)
Never ask for a second chance (yeah, yeah)
I'ma go ouside and jugg (oh, oh)
Perry Ellis sweat pants with a hunnid thousand in the club
Surrounded by the same motherfuckers in my hood, I'm good
Don't take my time for granted
You seem to start to worry
I'm out here, you know that I'm about it
I'm changin' views, there's nothin' you can do
And I believe in my crew
I ain't got no time from when I wake up, yeah
Believe me, I see through a lot of fake love, yeah
But I'ma let it go because it really ain't a thing to me, yeah
I stay focused on my drip, crew flyin'
Girls they lyin', I ain't buyin'
Shit you say, I can just read your mind
Do not mind, I stay shinnin'
Ain't no dippin' over here
In the song "Times" by Lil Durk, he talks about how he doesn't waste his time on fake love and instead focuses on his crew and success. He mentions how he sees through the fake love he receives, but he chooses to let it go because it doesn't bother him. He highlights his focus on his drip and fly crew, while also mentioning how he can read through the lies that some girls may tell him. He also talks about how he's confident in his abilities and how he doesn't need anything when he enters a room.
Lil Durk then goes on to mention his success and how he's been getting titles since he was a teen. He talks about how he's come a long way from nothing and now he's surrounded by the same people in his hood who've always supported him. He mentions how he's changed the views of those who doubted him, and how he always believed in his crew.
Overall, the song "Times" by Lil Durk is a message about how he's come a long way and how he chooses to focus on success rather than negative energy. He's confident in his abilities and doesn't let fake love affect him.
Line by Line Meaning
I ain't got no time from when I wake up, yeah
I am very busy from the moment I wake up.
Believe me, I see through a lot of fake love, yeah
I am able to recognize and avoid insincere people and their actions.
But I'ma let it go because it really ain't a thing to me, yeah
I choose not to let fake love affect me because it doesn't matter to me.
I stay focused on my drip, crew flyin'
I keep my focus on my personal style, while my crew is soaring high.
Girls they lyin', I ain't buyin'
I know women are not always truthful, so I do not believe everything they say.
Shit you say, I can just read your mind
I can predict what you're going to say because I know you so well.
Do not mind, I stay shinnin'
I do not let others dull my shine, I always remain confident.
Ain't no dippin' over here
I am not going to leave or back down from any situation.
I don't go to panic for that interview
I remain calm and confident during interviews because I know I am successful.
I can call whenevr for that rendezvous
I can call whenever I want to meet because I have flexibility in my schedule.
Feel the room, I got presence
I can sense the energy of a room and my own presence is powerful.
And I never came in with a thing in a village where the only thing they hear is me (me)
I became successful without any resources in a small area where everyone knows me.
How can they cancel, when the only thing that made me was me? (Me)
They cannot cancel me because my success came from my own hard work and perseverance.
Been gettin' titles since a teen
I have been successful and recognized since I was a teenager.
Granted to pree and bitch I'm still here
Everyone predicted my downfall, but I am still successful.
Standin' like a Pando tree, bitch, I am OP
I am as strong and resilient as a Pando tree, and I am overpowered.
I put that shit on I be gettin' from these owners, I be fly as hell
I wear expensive and stylish clothing provided by my business partners.
I give bro'nem hope about they out date, even though it's far as hell
I inspire and motivate my friends even when it seems impossible.
I fly different bitches out to hang, I got three spots to chill
I bring different women on trips with me to enjoy three different locations.
Ain't gon' lie the way this K blast, I got 'em on for real (let's get it)
I am not lying about the power of my weapon, it is real.
Put down that Drac', I turn this Glock to an fully auto, uh, uh (yeah, yeah)
I can turn my Glock into a fully automatic weapon if I need to.
Gucci headband on my head like Leonardo, uh, uh (Leonardo, uh)
I am wearing a Gucci headband like Leonardo DiCaprio in the movie 'The Beach'.
Took a pint and two FN's when I went to Cabo, uh, uh (when I went to Cabo, uh)
I brought a pint of lean and two assault rifles with me on vacation to Cabo.
I was gettin' head on the jet, she playin' Mulatto, uh, uh
I received oral sex on my private jet while listening to rapper Mulatto.
Made it out the mud, came from nothin' I'm a thug (yeah, yeah)
I started from nothing and am now a successful and respected person.
Never ask for a second chance (yeah, yeah)
I do not ask for another opportunity, I make the most of the ones I have.
I'ma go ouside and jugg (oh, oh)
I am going to go outside and hustle to make money.
Perry Ellis sweat pants with a hunnid thousand in the club
I am wearing inexpensive sweatpants with 100,000 dollars in the club.
Surrounded by the same motherfuckers in my hood, I'm good
I am successful and still surrounded by my childhood friends, and I am happy.
Don't take my time for granted
My time is valuable, do not waste it.
You seem to start to worry
You appear to be becoming anxious or stressed.
I'm out here, you know that I'm about it
I am active and present in my endeavors.
I'm changin' views, there's nothin' you can do
I am influencing and altering others' perspectives, and there is no way to stop it.
And I believe in my crew
I have faith in and loyalty to my associates.
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Olajide William Olatunji, Durk D. Banks
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@thierryestiverne4686
Real shit, shout out to my squad
This ain't for no fuck niggas, ya hear me?
(L's) I tell em like..
(L's)
[Chorus]
Times ain't the same
I seen, real niggas change
I seen, solid niggas fold
I'm talking about, snitching on they main
I gotta, duck from this pressure
And be re-leased from this pain
But this, shit come with this fame (come with this fame)
Times ain't the same
I seen, real niggas change
I seen, solid niggas fold
I'm talking about, snitching on they main
I gotta, duck from this pressure
And be re-leased from this pain
But this, shit come with this fame (come with this fame)
[Verse 1]
Everyday I wake up, I gotta take a breath
Gotta get right before a nigga try to leave me left
Momma need help, got a new baby
Nigga try to rob me, run up on me, nigga must be crazy
Shit ain't right, but I gotta get real
I hope folks come back from the pill
I don't smoke or drink, and I don't pop pills
I'm just high off life
Can't trust a soul, so pussy nigga get up off
And I keep my pole, so pussy nigga get up off
Cause shit ain't the same, I can't trust a soul
Cause shit ain't the same, shit ain't the same
Times ain't the same
I seen, real niggas change
I seen, solid niggas fold
I'm talking about, snitching on they main
I gotta, duck from this pressure
And be re-leased from this pain
But this, shit come with this fame (come with this fame)
Times ain't the same
I seen, real niggas change
I seen, solid niggas fold
I'm talking about, snitching on they main
I gotta, duck from this pressure
And be re-leased from this pain
But this, shit come with this fame (come with this fame)
[Verse 2]
Niggas want me dead, I can't go
And I'm that nigga, they know
I'm from the real streets, and I call it the Lam
No thanksgiving, but I'mma go ham
Free my nigga Jam, get him out the jam
Free Boona, cause he gon blam
And I'm beefing with the opps, they'll get shot
Turn up
And I tell em' my team, they'll nail em'
And my niggas can't tell under pressure
For them saying they real, I can't feel em'
I'm just tryna eat and see millions
Cause shit ain't the same, I can't trust a soul
Cause shit ain't the same
And I tell em' like
@thierryestiverne4686
Times ain't the same
I seen, real niggas change
I seen, solid niggas fold
I'm talking about, snitching on they main
I gotta, duck from this pressure
And be re-leased from this pain
But this, shit come with this fame (come with this fame)
Times ain't the same
I seen, real niggas change
I seen, solid niggas fold
I'm talking about, snitching on they main
I gotta, duck from this pressure
And be re-leased from this pain
But this, shit come with this fame (come with this fame)
@MrTmac2023
Times Aint The Same.
I Seen
Real Niggas Change.
I Seen
Solid Niggaz Fold.
Im Talkin Bout
Snitchen On They Mane.
I Gotta
Duck From This Pressure
Need A
Release From This Pain.
But This
Shit Comes With Fame, Shit Come Wit Fame
-Durk
That Hook Is Platinum....I jammed stts1 so hard last winter ^_^
@AyeZo
Use to play this everyday back in 2014. Still go hard
@Brady22254
Same bro
@ChiTownGuerrilla
Good ole days. Miss my lil bish from back than! π
@reilly286
lil durk is fire!about to be the next #1 on the charts
@JayJay-wl1jn
Look how this comment stand out right now.. my man really is number 1
@zyanspikes4995
@Jason Foster facts Iβm proud of em no lie he deserves it
@semajyo9628
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@Rap_Hael
Mans is #1 8 years later
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@realtrapshit6599
@Rap hael 10 years later too:)) he blew up with Right Now 4 me
@Ravalos3260
If you can't stand people that dislike this kind of music it's best to just leave them be instead of feeding their negativity. Β Obviously this music is meant for people who actually understand it, convert the lyrics into something meaningful for them, know how Chicago (street) life is like, or just relate to what's being told. Β Personally I like Lil Durk since his lyrics are understandable, and he gives (good) vibes.