Believe Me
S.D.Preppy Lyrics


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Take a breath dive in
Deeper than the water that you been swimming in
Let's begin again
Fucking count to ten but no fumbling cussin'
Nother' brother walk the line fussing
Black and white photograph cuffing
Eight digit number button buzzing
Standing in the buff squat cough nothing
Gibber jabber hushin robitussin
Last chance Cigarette puff it
Down to the Gallow but you bluffing
Hung for GBH but seen the book coming
Duck it on the chance it meant something
Shadow box brick wall busting
Eyes see the whole World crushing
Time ticking I can feel the blood rushing
Baby you better believe me
Cause when I be talking you know I ain't tryna deceive yeah
You act like you know where I been but wouldn't believe if you seen it
Don't act like we one in the same cause I don't know if I believe it
Homie you wouldn't believe it hell nah
If I told you the shit that I'm seeing you I'm telling you couldn't perceive it
Concrete chatter speaks in a different tongue among a heathen
If you write it on the wall guarantee you coming back to read it
Graphite boomerang season
Stash right overhang keeping
Nothing but my word
Peep sneak dissing flipping on a bird
For no reason
Tripping on a verb
Coz you scheming
Cutting meek sheep turn eye shut bluffing
Cupping over hand right cash
Leaking hoover dam tap tight
Coming back to read if you might
Recall what you see
Teaching to a young dumb ignorant
In a week chatter discreet
Please be kind if you choose to rewind
And fuck a rhyme and let the tingle drip down to your spine
Cos baby baby baby baby
Baby you better believe me
Cause when I be talking you know I ain't tryna deceive yeah
You act like you know where I been but wouldn't believe if you seen it
Don't act like we one in the same cause I don't know if I believe it
Baby you better believe me
Cause when I be talking you know I ain't tryna deceive yeah




You act like you know where I been but wouldn't believe if you seen it
Don't act like we one in the same cause I don't know if I believe it

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of S.D.Preppy's song Believe Me speak to the struggle of being understood, even when trying to communicate one's reality to others. The first verse sets the stage, inviting the listener to take a breath and dive deeper into the waters of life. The second line, "Deeper than the water that you been swimming in" suggests that the singer's experience is something unfamiliar and perhaps even uncomfortable to the listener. The following lines reference the singer's experiences with the criminal justice system and incarceration - "Nother' brother walk the line fussing, Black and white photograph cuffing, Eight digit number button buzzing, Standing in the buff squat cough nothing, Gibber jabber hushin robitussin, Last chance Cigarette puff it".


The second verse continues this theme of not being understood, using wordplay and metaphor to suggest that the "concrete chatter" the singer hears is from a different language altogether. The lines "Nothing but my word, Peep sneak dissing flipping on a bird, For no reason, Tripping on a verb, Coz you scheming" convey the frustration of feeling unseen and unheard. The chorus of the song serves as a reminder that the singer's reality is just as valid as anyone else's, even if it's not easy to understand: "Baby you better believe me, Cause when I be talking you know I ain't tryna deceive yeah, You act like you know where I been but wouldn't believe if you seen it, Don't act like we one in the same cause I don't know if I believe it."


Overall, the lyrics of the song speak to the importance of empathy and understanding, especially when trying to connect with someone whose experience is very different from your own.


Line by Line Meaning

Take a breath dive in
Take a deep breath and plunge into the unknown


Deeper than the water that you been swimming in
Dive deeper than you have ever gone before


Let's begin again
Start fresh and start anew


Fucking count to ten but no fumbling cussin'
Compose yourself and do not falter during stressful moments


Nother' brother walk the line fussing
Another person is struggling to stay on the right path


Black and white photograph cuffing
A photo capturing a moment in time, often used as evidence


Eight digit number button buzzing
A reference to punching in a code or password consisting of eight digits


Standing in the buff squat cough nothing
Being vulnerable and exposed with nothing to hide


Gibber jabber hushin robitussin
Stop engaging in meaningless conversation and focus on what matters


Last chance Cigarette puff it
Take a moment to enjoy life's simple pleasures before it's too late


Down to the Gallow but you bluffing
Trying to fake your way out of a serious situation


Hung for GBH but seen the book coming
Getting caught for a serious crime, knowing that it was only a matter of time


Duck it on the chance it meant something
Jumping out of the way of danger, hoping that it was for a good reason


Shadow box brick wall busting
Fighting against an immovable object, like boxing with a shadow on a wall


Eyes see the whole World crushing
Feeling overwhelmed by the weight of the world's problems


Time ticking I can feel the blood rushing
Feeling the pressure of time running out


Baby you better believe me
Listen to what I'm saying and trust me


Cause when I be talking you know I ain't tryna deceive yeah
I always speak the truth and I never lie


You act like you know where I been but wouldn't believe if you seen it
Even if you saw what I've been through, you still wouldn't understand


Don't act like we one in the same cause I don't know if I believe it
We are not alike and I'm not sure if we ever will be


Homie you wouldn't believe it hell nah
You wouldn't believe it even if you tried


If I told you the shit that I'm seeing you I'm telling you couldn't perceive it
Even if I explained it to you, you wouldn't be able to understand


Concrete chatter speaks in a different tongue among a heathen
People who speak in a harsh, unforgiving manner are different from those who are kind and forgiving


If you write it on the wall guarantee you coming back to read it
If something is important enough to write down, you will inevitably revisit it later


Graphite boomerang season
A time when moments and memories come back to you unexpectedly


Stash right overhang keeping
Keeping something hidden or secret, only revealing it when necessary


Nothing but my word
My word is my bond and is the only thing I can promise


Peep sneak dissing flipping on a bird
Secretly insulting or disrespecting someone and giving them the middle finger


For no reason
Without provocation or cause


Tripping on a verb
Getting caught up on meaningless details and losing sight of the bigger picture


Coz you scheming
Because you are plotting and planning something deceitful


Cutting meek sheep turn eye shut bluffing
Taking advantage of someone who is weak and easily misled


Cupping over hand right cash
Holding onto your money tightly and securely


Leaking hoover dam tap tight
Something so powerful that it can't be contained, like a broken dam


Coming back to read if you might
Returning to something later in order to fully understand it


Recall what you see
Remembering things that you have seen


Teaching to a young dumb ignorant
Educating someone who is inexperienced and uninformed


In a week chatter discreet
Talking quietly and secretly to avoid being overheard or exposed


Please be kind if you choose to rewind
If you go back and relive a moment, be gentle with yourself and don't judge too harshly


And fuck a rhyme and let the tingle drip down to your spine
Ignore the need for perfection and focus on the feeling that the music creates


Baby you better believe me
Trust me and have faith in what I'm saying


Cause when I be talking you know I ain't tryna deceive yeah
I always speak the truth and never manipulate or twist words


You act like you know where I been but wouldn't believe if you seen it
Even if you witnessed what I've been through, you still might not understand


Don't act like we one in the same cause I don't know if I believe it
We are not identical and might never be fully similar


Baby you better believe me
Have faith and trust me


Cause when I be talking you know I ain't tryna deceive yeah
I never lie and always speak the truth


You act like you know where I been but wouldn't believe if you seen it
Even if you witnessed my experiences, you still might not fully comprehend


Don't act like we one in the same cause I don't know if I believe it
We are unique individuals and might never have identical perspectives




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Written by: Alton Rowe

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