Understand
Rucci Lyrics


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You ever felt like you
You put so much on your shoulders
And you tell everybody you got it, but
Like, in the back of your head
You don't got it, but then like
You gotta keep this, like, this demeanor like you got it
'Cause you don't wanna let nobody down
And you don't never wanna do wrong by nobody
(I must make you understand) (J.R. the debris sniper)

And I ain't perfect, but no one on this earth is
Held me down when that shit hit the surface
Gotta hold my ground, left that clown at the circus
I know you deserve better, I'm workin'
I'ma get in my bag, it's more than just Birkins
I'm quick to blow a bag if lady been hurtin'
Said, I gotta put the time in, not rockin' with how we vibin'

Treatments been silent, but yet it's okay
Girl, I fucks with you the long way (sheesh)
If I said it on a song, bae
Then you know it's set in stone
So never leave me lone (yeah)
Ain't nobody gotta know what we be on
You a superfreak off the Julio, so

I must make you understand
You get the diamonds, just say it (yeah)
You got the world, okay, you drivin' me
So crazy, I got you, girl
Okay, now, I must make you understand
I must make you understand (make you understand, yeah)

How I appreciate you so much
This from the bottom of my heart (sheesh)
Like, you done did so much shit for me over the years
I don't even know where to start
First off, look, I'm sorry, to keep it real
You know that ain't me and it broke me into pieces
When you told me that you hate me
I was talkin' too brazy, I started cryin' and shakin'
Man, I know I fucked up, I gotta face it

Never got against you and I put that on my life
You the left to my right, you would think you was my wife
Dope ass soul and your smile so bright
Always back-to-back like I'm day and you night
I just wanna hold you tight
And let you know you that you my dog, Liv
Wasn't my intentions to hurt you
No, not at all, Liv
Okay, now

I must make you understand
You get the diamonds, just say it
You got the world, okay, you drivin' me
So crazy, I got you, girl




Okay, now, I must make you understand
I must make you understand

Overall Meaning

Rucci's song "Understand" speaks to the experience of having to carry the weight of the world on your shoulders, and trying to maintain a front that everything is okay even though it is not. The singer shares that he understands what it is like to feel this way, and that he is not perfect, but does his best to hold himself together regardless of outside pressures to perform. The song also reflects on the singer's relationship with a woman who has been there for him through thick and thin. He acknowledges the mistakes he has made in the past and apologizes for them, expressing his appreciation for her support and love.


The song draws attention to the emotional burden that many people carry, especially those who feel the pressure to always perform and never let others down. It also highlights the importance of having supportive relationships and people who can stand by your side through difficult times. The emotional vulnerability expressed in the song is relatable, and the raw honesty conveys a powerful message about the importance of being true to oneself and cultivating meaningful connections with others.


Line by Line Meaning

You ever felt like you
Have you ever experienced the feeling of carrying a heavy burden on your shoulders?


You put so much on your shoulders
You struggle with the weight of responsibilities that you have taken upon yourself.


And you tell everybody you got it, but
You pretend to be strong and capable in front of others even though you feel overwhelmed within.


Like, in the back of your head
Deep down, you doubt yourself and your abilities.


You don't got it, but then like
You don't actually have everything under control.


You gotta keep this, like, this demeanor like you got it
You feel the need to maintain a facade of strength and capability despite feeling otherwise.


'Cause you don't wanna let nobody down
You fear disappointing others and feel a responsibility to meet their expectations.


And you don't never wanna do wrong by nobody
You strive to do right by others and avoid causing harm or disappointment.


And I ain't perfect, but no one on this earth is
I acknowledge that I am not perfect, but neither is anyone else in this world.


Held me down when that shit hit the surface
You were there for me when things got tough.


Gotta hold my ground, left that clown at the circus
I needed to stand up for myself and cut ties with someone who was bringing me down.


I know you deserve better, I'm workin'
I am aware that you deserve better than what I have been giving you, and I am actively trying to improve.


I'ma get in my bag, it's more than just Birkins
I am going to focus on improving myself and my situation, and it goes beyond just material possessions.


I'm quick to blow a bag if lady been hurtin'
I am willing to spend money to make things right for someone who has been hurt.


Said, I gotta put the time in, not rockin' with how we vibin'
I understand that I need to put in effort to improve our relationship, and I am not satisfied with how things currently are.


Treatments been silent, but yet it's okay
We haven't been communicating much, but that doesn't mean everything is bad.


Girl, I fucks with you the long way (sheesh)
I deeply care about you.


If I said it on a song, bae
If I said it in a song, it's true.


Then you know it's set in stone
You can trust that what I say is true and won't change.


So never leave me lone (yeah)
Please don't ever leave me alone.


Ain't nobody gotta know what we be on
Our relationship is our business and doesn't need to involve others.


You a superfreak off the Julio, so
You are amazing and unique in your own way.


How I appreciate you so much
I really value and respect you.


This from the bottom of my heart (sheesh)
I truly mean what I'm saying from the depths of my heart.


Like, you done did so much shit for me over the years
You have done a lot for me throughout the years.


I don't even know where to start
I don't even know where to begin in listing all that you have done for me.


First off, look, I'm sorry, to keep it real
Firstly, I want to sincerely apologize.


You know that ain't me and it broke me into pieces
You know that I am not usually like that and it really hurt me.


When you told me that you hate me
It really hurt me when you expressed that you hate me.


I was talkin' too brazy, I started cryin' and shakin'
I got too carried away in my words and it affected me emotionally.


Man, I know I fucked up, I gotta face it
I messed up and I need to take responsibility for it.


Never got against you and I put that on my life
I have never gone against you and I swear on my life that it is true.


You the left to my right, you would think you was my wife
You are my partner in everything and we are perfectly in sync.


Dope ass soul and your smile so bright
You have an amazing and bright personality and your smile is contagious.


Always back-to-back like I'm day and you night
We are always there for each other and complement each other perfectly.


I just wanna hold you tight
I want to be close to you and comfort you.


And let you know you that you my dog, Liv
I want to remind you that you are my friend and companion, Liv.


Wasn't my intentions to hurt you
I didn't mean to cause you pain or harm.


No, not at all, Liv
Absolutely not, Liv.


Okay, now
Alright, now.


I must make you understand
I need you to truly comprehend and believe me.


You get the diamonds, just say it
You deserve the best and I am willing to provide it for you.


You got the world, okay, you drivin' me
You have everything that anyone could want, and it amazes and inspires me.


So crazy, I got you, girl
That's how much I care and support you, girl.


I must make you understand
I really need you to believe and trust in me.


I must make you understand (make you understand, yeah)
I need to emphasize just how important this is to me and make you truly understand.




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@voosmooz

This hook makes me feel so happy

@melissanunez6809

Blxst is so slept on ๐Ÿ˜ญ

@syeidakamara2895

Fr๐Ÿ˜ญ

@meli-dc1xd

Rucci deserves so much more hype and recognition I swear๐Ÿ’ฏ

@crdlyngjr.1340

He really do. Aye look up his song Condiene Drunk if havenโ€™t heard already,shit slap

@bouncebakklaziee

This song a whole vibe๐ŸŒŸ

@alexanderacosta6347

This a pure radio hit modern 21 questions rucci to poppin

@thetube5685

This one will blow up, I can already picture the white girls tik tokking this shit and hearing this on the radio tbh. Deadass ๐Ÿ˜ญ

@randallpaul4224

I got this on repeat a thousand times theyโ€™re so underrated itโ€™s crazy their gonna blow up hella one day ๐Ÿ‘†๐Ÿผ

@scottydippin1984

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