Hard Times
Mack D.L.E. Lyrics


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Y.E.S. baby
I ain’t got time for karate but I know you wanna kick it
I’m just trying to work your body heard you got that golden ticket
Tell her no to kissing when she smell like prohibition
But I was sipping she was drinking she tell me ain’t no difference
She fight and fuss acting tough till I had enough
She got the Midas touch we might just cut before the night is up
So why she wanna argue and give me a hard time?
It’s make up sex I love you's I give her that hard time
Give her a hard time
Give her a hard time
Give her a hard time
Give her a hard time, give her a hard time
Give her a hard time
Give her a hard time
Give her a hard time
Give her a hard time, give her a hard time
Switching lanes and now we cruising clear
Say my name? She say my name that’s music to my ear
I’m one man band let me toot my own horn
And your ex played second fiddle that’s why he long gone
Every minute I’m in it I’m willing to kill it I give her the business I'm digging up in it I’m drilling she feel it
She like whoa slow down you moving too fast
Oh my bad she said cool just make sure that it last
And we get it on till she getting off
Then i came in like a wrecking ball
Give her a hard time
Give her a hard time
Give her a hard time
Give her a hard time, give her a hard time
Give her a hard time
Give her a hard time




Give her a hard time
Give her a hard time, give her a hard time

Overall Meaning

In "Hard Times" by Mack D.L.E., he is talking about a woman who wants to be with him, but he senses that she is playing hard to get. D.L.E. tells her that he doesn't have time for game-playing because he is focused on making money and building his career. However, he is still interested in her and wants to be intimate with her. He warns her not to get too close if she has been drinking, but she assures him that it won't be a problem. Despite this, she continues to argue with him and causes problems until they eventually have makeup sex.


The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "give her a hard time," which emphasizes the point that the woman is not making things easy for D.L.E. He acknowledges that they have their ups and downs but ultimately likes the dynamic they have, which includes passion and intensity in their relationship.


Overall, "Hard Times" is a song about the complexities and challenges of being in a romantic relationship while focusing on personal goals and aspirations. Mack D.L.E. recognizes that both parties need to make compromises and find a balance between pursuing individual success and maintaining a healthy relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Y.E.S. baby
Affirmative response to a question, indicating agreement or consent


I ain’t got time for karate but I know you wanna kick it
I am busy and do not have time for martial arts but I understand that you want to spend time with me


I’m just trying to work your body heard you got that golden ticket
I want to engage in physical activity with you because I have heard that you are desirable and attractive


Tell her no to kissing when she smell like prohibition
I refuse to kiss her when her breath smells like alcohol, which was previously banned


But I was sipping she was drinking she tell me ain’t no difference
Even though I was casually drinking while she was heavily drinking, she claims that there is no difference


She fight and fuss acting tough till I had enough
She argues and complains, acting strong-willed until I become frustrated and fed up


She got the Midas touch we might just cut before the night is up
She has a special talent that could lead us to end our night together on a positive note


So why she wanna argue and give me a hard time?
I do not understand why she wants to argue and make things difficult for us


It’s make up sex I love you's I give her that hard time
After arguing, we engage in sexual activity as a way to reconcile and express our love for each other, even when one of us is being difficult


Switching lanes and now we cruising clear
We have moved on from our previous argument and are now enjoying a peaceful and enjoyable time together


Say my name? She say my name that’s music to my ear
She calls out my name, which pleases me greatly as it is a sign of her affection and attention


I’m one man band let me toot my own horn
I am capable of handling things on my own, and I am proud to express my own talents and abilities


And your ex played second fiddle that’s why he long gone
Your previous partner was not as important to you as I am, which is why they are no longer in your life


Every minute I’m in it I’m willing to kill it I give her the business I'm digging up in it I’m drilling she feel it
I am fully committed and enthusiastic during our sexual activity, putting my best effort into pleasing her and making her feel satisfied


She like whoa slow down you moving too fast
She asks me to slow down, feeling overwhelmed by the intensity and speed of our activity


Oh my bad she said cool just make sure that it last
She forgives me for being too fast and asks me to make sure that our experience lasts a long time


And we get it on till she getting off
We continue engaging in sexual activity until she reaches a climax and feels satisfied


Then i came in like a wrecking ball
I entered the situation with tremendous force or intensity, similar to a wrecking ball


Give her a hard time
I challenge her or make things difficult for her


Give her a hard time
I challenge her or make things difficult for her


Give her a hard time
I challenge her or make things difficult for her


Give her a hard time, give her a hard time
I repeatedly challenge her or make things difficult for her


Give her a hard time
I challenge her or make things difficult for her


Give her a hard time
I challenge her or make things difficult for her


Give her a hard time
I challenge her or make things difficult for her


Give her a hard time, give her a hard time
I repeatedly challenge her or make things difficult for her




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Written by: Kwabena Sarkodieh

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