Don't Judge Me
Protege Lyrics
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Everybody from 313 put your mother fucking hands up
Look look ...now while he stands tough
Notice that this man did not have his hands up
The free world′s got you gassed up
Now who's afraid of the big bad wolf
1,2,3 and to the 4
1pac 2pac 3pac 4
You′re pac,he's pac,no pac Nein
This guy ain't no mother fucking Mc
I know everything he′s got to say against me
I am white am a fucking bum
I do live in a trailer with my mom
My boy future is an uncle Tom
I do got a dumb friend named Cheddar Bob
Who shoots himself in his leg with his own gun
I did get jumped by all six of you chumps
And wink did fuck my girl
I′m still standing here screaming fuck the free world
Don't ever try to judge me dude!
You don′t know what the fuck I've been through
But I know something about you
You went to cranbrook
That′s a private school
What's the matter dog??
You embarrassed?
This guy s a gangster .!?
His real name s clarence
And clarence lives at home with both parents
And clarence′s parents have a real good marriage
This guy don't wanna battle he's shook
Cause there ain′t no such thing as halfway crooks
He′s scared to death
He's scared to look at his fucking yearbook
Fuck cranbrook
Fuck a beat.I′ll gaiiii a capella
Fuck a papa doc, fuck o'clock,fuck a trailer
Fuck everybody,fuck y′all if you doubt me
I'm a piece of fucking white trash I say it proudly
Fuck this battle,I don′t wanna win I'm outtie
Heey!! Tell these people something they don't know about me .
The lyrics of Protege's song "Don't Judge Me" are a powerful expression of resilience and defiance in the face of judgment and prejudice. The song begins by calling out to everyone from the 313 area code, a reference to Detroit, urging them to raise their hands and follow the singer. This sets the tone for the song's message of unity and strength in the face of adversity.
The lyrics go on to highlight the singer's refusal to conform to societal expectations and stereotypes. The line "Notice that this man did not have his hands up" suggests that the singer won't conform simply because it is expected of them. They reject the notion that the "free world" holds power over them, challenging the established authority and daring anyone to be afraid of their boldness.
The references to iconic rappers such as Tupac further emphasize the singer's refusal to be boxed into predefined labels. The mention of "1pac 2pac 3pac 4" and "4pac 3pac 2pac 1" suggests that they don't fit into any specific category; they are their own unique individual. The line "You're pac, he's pac, no pac Nein" suggests that no one else can define who they are or determine their worth.
The lyrics then delve into the personal struggles and hardships faced by the singer. They admit to living in a trailer with their mother and having a friend named Cheddar Bob who unintentionally harms himself. The singer also reveals that they were physically attacked by multiple individuals and that their girlfriend cheated on them. Despite all this, they proudly proclaim their identity and refuse to be ruled by the judgment of others.
In the final verse, the singer directly addresses their opponent in a rap battle. They mock and undermine their opponent's claims of being a gangster, revealing their real name as Clarence and mentioning that he comes from a stable and loving family. The singer challenges their opponent's authenticity, suggesting that they are "scared to death" and unable to confront their own past.
In conclusion, "Don't Judge Me" by Protege is a defiant anthem against stereotypes and judgment. Through powerful and raw lyrics, the song explores themes of resilience, challenging societal expectations, and embracing one's own identity. It encourages listeners to move beyond shallow judgments and see the complexities of individual experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Now everybody from 313 put your mother fucking hands up and follow me
Attention everyone from the 313 area code, raise your hands and join me
Look look ...now while he stands tough
Take a close look at him standing confidently
Notice that this man did not have his hands up
Observe that he did not raise his hands
The free world′s got you gassed up
You are being misled by the illusions of the free world
Now who's afraid of the big bad wolf
Who is afraid of a seemingly dangerous person?
1,2,3 and to the 4
1pac 2pac 3pac 4
4pac 3pac 2pac 1
You′re pac,he's pac,no pac Nein
Counting from 1 to 4, mentioning various Pacs, indicating the other person is not like them
This guy ain't no mother fucking Mc
I know everything he′s got to say against me
This person is not a skilled rapper, and I am aware of all the insults he has prepared for me
I am white am a fucking bum
I do live in a trailer with my mom
I am white and considered a worthless person, residing in a trailer with my mother
My boy future is an uncle Tom
I do got a dumb friend named Cheddar Bob
My friend Future is seen as betraying his own race, and I have a foolish friend named Cheddar Bob
Who shoots himself in his leg with his own gun
I did get jumped by all six of you chumps
Cheddar Bob accidentally shoots himself, and I was attacked by all six of you idiots
And wink did fuck my girl
I′m still standing here screaming fuck the free world
Wink had a sexual encounter with my girlfriend, but I am defiantly standing here, expressing my discontent with the deceptive world
Don't ever try to judge me dude!
Never attempt to pass judgment on me, man!
You don′t know what the fuck I've been through
You have no understanding of the hardships I have faced
But I know something about you
You went to cranbrook
That′s a private school
However, I am aware of something about you; you attended a prestigious private school called Cranbrook
What's the matter dog??
You embarrassed?
This guy s a gangster .!?
His real name s clarence
What's wrong, buddy? Are you feeling ashamed? This person claims to be a gangster, but his real name is Clarence
And clarence lives at home with both parents
And clarence′s parents have a real good marriage
Clarence lives with both of his parents, who have a strong, healthy marriage
This guy don't wanna battle he's shook
Cause there ain′t no such thing as halfway crooks
This person is scared to engage in a rap battle because true criminals don't exist in a partially dedicated form
He′s scared to death
He's scared to look at his fucking yearbook
He is extremely fearful and avoids looking at his own yearbook
Fuck cranbrook
Fuck a beat.I′ll gaiiii a capella
Fuck a papa doc, fuck o'clock,fuck a trailer
Disregard Cranbrook, reject instrumental beats. I will rap acapella. Dismiss Papa Doc, the concept of time, and the notion of living in a trailer
Fuck everybody,fuck y′all if you doubt me
I'm a piece of fucking white trash I say it proudly
Disregard everyone, curse all of you if you doubt my abilities. I am proud of being considered worthless white trash
Fuck this battle,I don′t wanna win I'm outtie
I don't want to win this battle, I'm leaving
Heey!! Tell these people something they don't know about me .
Hey!! Share something with these people that they are unaware of about me
Writer(s): Sydne George, Durk Banks, Brandon Michael Whitfield
Contributed by Nicholas R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.