Respect
N.F.T.I Lyrics

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Gotta show me some respect
While the whole city is sleeping I'm on a track somewhere doing reps
You've gotta respect me
Io domando rispetto
Sono il più forte, vel'ho già detto
Mi alleno sempre, mentre tutta la città e' gia ha letto
Gotta show me some respect
While the whole city is sleeping I'm on a track somewhere doing reps

You've gotta respect me
Io domando rispetto
Sono il più forte, vel'ho già detto
Mi alleno sempre, mentre tutta la città e' gia ha letto
You've gotta respect me
Shawty try vex me
Told her she didn't make the cut
So she should cut
Respectfully
Bro wants to run faster, told him why you pushing so gently
Devi spingere forte
E le falcate son troppo corte
Lotta fino alla morte
Listen, let's not get this confused
If you're sarrft
& not tough
This track thing isn't for you
Athletes try talk tough
I'm like ohh please
Last time you were on drillin's
Was the last time you did high knees
Gotta show me some respect
While the whole city is sleeping I'm on a track somewhere doing reps
You've gotta respect me
Io domando rispetto
Sono il più forte, vel'ho già detto
Mi alleno sempre, mentre tutta la città e' gia ha letto
Gotta show me some respect
While the whole city is sleeping I'm on a track somewhere doing reps
You've gotta respect me
Io domando rispetto
Sono il più forte, vel'ho già detto
Mi alleno sempre, mentre tutta la città e' gia ha letto
This edyiat's crazy, thinks he's better than 17
What me
Am I offended
Like Frank
Certo Kessie, che si
She won't returning my hoodie
I think she wants memorabilia
Bad one called Amelia
She wants it slow cause she's from Slovenia
Dai coraggio
Sai che sono un saggio
Ma ve l'ho già detto
Ho uno stile perfetto
Sono Benedetto
Dammi un fazzoletto
Lavoro sempre & non smetto
E per questo domando rispetto
Gotta show me some respect
While the whole city is sleeping I'm on a track somewhere doing reps
You've gotta respect me
Io domando rispetto
Sono il più forte, vel'ho già detto
Mi alleno sempre, mentre tutta la città e' gia ha letto
Gotta show me some respect
While the whole city is sleeping I'm on a track somewhere doing reps
You've gotta respect me
Io domando rispetto

Sono il più forte, vel'ho già detto
Mi alleno sempre, mentre tutta la città e' gia ha letto

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Respect" by N.F.T.I. convey a sense of self-assuredness and demand for respect. The artist emphasizes their dedication and commitment to their craft, highlighting how they are constantly working and improving themselves while others are sleeping or lacking the same level of dedication. They assert their strength and skill, proclaiming themselves as the strongest and reminding others of this fact. The repetition of the phrase "Gotta show me some respect" emphasizes the artist's insistence on being acknowledged for their talent and hard work.

The lyrics also touch on interpersonal relationships and interactions. The artist mentions a situation where someone tries to vex them, but the artist dismisses them, refusing to accept their behavior. They also mention a person who is not up to their standard, implying that the track they are on is not suitable for everyone and requires a certain level of toughness and resilience. Additionally, the lyrics allude to romantic relationships, where the artist mentions someone not returning their hoodie and another person from Slovenia wanting a slower pace.

Overall, the song "Respect" celebrates the artist's dedication to their craft and demands recognition for their skills and abilities. It conveys a sense of confidence and assertiveness in their pursuit of excellence.

Line by Line Meaning

Gotta show me some respect
You must demonstrate admiration and honor towards me

While the whole city is sleeping I'm on a track somewhere doing reps
While everyone else in the city is asleep, I am vigorously training on a running track

You've gotta respect me
You are obligated to hold me in high regard

Io domando rispetto
I demand respect

Sono il più forte, vel'ho già detto
I am the strongest, I've already said it

Mi alleno sempre, mentre tutta la città e' gia ha letto
I am always training, while the whole city has already heard

Shawty try vex me
This girl is attempting to annoy me

Told her she didn't make the cut
I informed her that she didn't meet the requirements

So she should cut
Therefore, she should leave or remove herself from my presence

Respectfully
Treating her with politeness and courtesy

Bro wants to run faster, told him why you pushing so gently
My friend wants to increase his speed, so I questioned why he is exerting such minimal effort

Devi spingere forte
You need to push harder

E le falcate son troppo corte
And your strides are too short

Lotta fino alla morte
Fight until death

Listen, let's not get this confused
Pay attention, we must not misunderstand this

If you're sarrft
If you are weak or cowardly

& not tough
And lacking in strength

This track thing isn't for you
Participating in this athletic discipline is not suitable for you

Athletes try talk tough
Other athletes attempt to speak with bravado

I'm like ohh please
But I am unimpressed and dismissive

Last time you were on drillin's
The previous time you were engaged in intense training

Was the last time you did high knees
Was also the last time you performed the exercise of high knees

This edyiat's crazy, thinks he's better than 17
This foolish person is delusional, believing he is superior to a seventeen-year-old