Michael Williams, better known by his stage name Sheff G, is a drill rapper… Read Full Bio ↴Michael Williams, better known by his stage name Sheff G, is a drill rapper from Brooklyn, New York. He is known for his standout lyrical capabilities compared to the rest of the drill scene, mixing storytelling in with the genre’s signature hardcore style.

Sheff first broke out with his diss track “No Suburban,” directed at fellow Brooklyn rapper 22Gz, in May 2017. He later released his debut mixtape THE UNLUCCY LUCCY KID in September 2019, following up with his second mixtape, One and Only, in May 2020.

Note To Self
Sheff G Lyrics

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(Great John on the beat by the way)
Know they plottin' on you
Look, I could spot a fake, look, look

Don't wanna see you winnin', boy, they plottin' on you
Look, I could spot a faker, he is not your homie
Look, don't know if they with me or they plottin' on me
Look, don't know if they with me or they plottin' on me

Huh, look, I don't trust a soul at all (soul at all)
Same niggas who kill you off, they cryin' at your funeral
Huh, look, boy, don't trust these bitches (bitches)
Focus up your senses, they up on you 'cause your business
Look, just 'cause she could suck your dick
Don't means you could trust her neither
Look, no bitin' and no kissin' neither
I got younger bothers that'll split your wig, they'll do you bad (do you bad)
Hollows hit you, leave you on your ass
We fiendin', hit your block, we bleed it, huh
Bitch, I talk to demons, I know you the one that's schemin', huh, look
So beat it, look, don't want no war with us (war with us)
Demons sayin', "Boy, you a savage, you been a warrior"

Don't wanna see you winnin', boy, they plottin' on you
Look, I could spot a faker, he is not your homie
Look, don't know if they with me or they plottin' on me
Look, don't know if they with me or they plottin' on me

Look, way before the rappin', I been drillin', but they know that (know that)
I ain't have to shoot you but I want to push the fro back (fro back)
I'm serious, my demons in my ear
Huh, make a move, I shoot this bitch up, I don't care, huh
Got me answers, zero tolerance
Bitch, I been too good to you, ain't show me no acknowledgement
Ladies see me, scream, 'cause they love me, want me inside of them
Huh, look, I leave 'em ponderin'
Niggas hate on me, watch me kill 'em with my accomplishments (look, look)

Don't wanna see you winnin', boy, they plottin' on you
Look, I could spot a faker, he is not your homie

Look, don't know if they with me or they plottin' on me
Look, don't know if they with me or they plottin' on me

Overall Meaning

In Sheff G's song Note to Self, the rapper warns his listeners about the dangers of trusting others. He expresses his deep sense of suspicion before trusting anyone around him, citing that the same people who may appear genuine can turn on you at any moment. He emphasizes that people are often plotting on you, and not everyone who appears to be your friend has your best interests at heart.

The lyrics suggest the rapper's paranoia about the world and his safety, and how he has developed a keen eye for spotting 'fake' people. He uses imagery to convey his feelings about how friends can become enemies and advises the listener to trust their intuition before committing themselves to anyone. The lyrics also hint at the rapper's past experiences with betrayal and how his life decisions often lead to confrontations that could give him cause for concern.

Overall, Note to Self is a song that reflects the harsh realities of life, where people have to remain wary of others' intentions and protect themselves against being taken advantage of.

Line by Line Meaning

Know they plottin' on you
I am aware that there are people who are conspiring against you

Look, I could spot a fake, look, look
I have a good eye for fake people and can easily identify them

Don't wanna see you winnin', boy, they plottin' on you
There are individuals who do not want to see you succeed and are working against you

Look, I could spot a faker, he is not your homie
I can easily detect fake friends who are not genuinely looking out for you

Look, don't know if they with me or they plottin' on me
I am skeptical about the intentions of those around me and don't know if they are truly on my side

Huh, look, I don't trust a soul at all (soul at all)
I have zero trust in anyone, not even a single person

Same niggas who kill you off, they cryin' at your funeral
People who may be responsible for your death will pretend to mourn you at your funeral

Huh, look, boy, don't trust these bitches (bitches)
Women cannot be trusted and may have ulterior motives

Focus up your senses, they up on you 'cause your business
You need to be alert and aware of those around you because they may be interested in exploiting your business

Look, just 'cause she could suck your dick
Just because a woman can perform sexual acts does not mean she can be trusted

Don't means you could trust her neither
It is not wise to put trust in someone solely based on sexual favors they may perform

Look, no bitin' and no kissin' neither
There is no room for betrayal or fake love in my life

I got younger bothers that'll split your wig, they'll do you bad (do you bad)
I have brothers who are willing to harm those who may try to hurt me

Hollows hit you, leave you on your ass
Bullets will strike you and leave you incapacitated

We fiendin', hit your block, we bleed it, huh
We are eager to attack and take over your territory

Bitch, I talk to demons, I know you the one that's schemin', huh, look
I am in tune with darkness and can sense those who are plotting against me

So beat it, look, don't want no war with us (war with us)
It is wise to avoid conflict with us as we are not easy to defeat

Demons sayin', "Boy, you a savage, you been a warrior"
My inner demons acknowledge that I am a savage and a warrior

Look, way before the rappin', I been drillin', but they know that (know that)
I have been involved in dangerous activities long before I attained fame and status as a rapper

I ain't have to shoot you but I want to push the fro back (fro back)
I am willing to resort to extreme measures to intimidate my enemies, even if that means physically harming them

I'm serious, my demons in my ear
My inner darkness and negative thoughts possess me

Huh, make a move, I shoot this bitch up, I don't care, huh
I am not afraid to use violence to defend myself or those close to me

Got me answers, zero tolerance
I have answers to all questions and possess zero tolerance for anyone who tries to cross me

Bitch, I been too good to you, ain't show me no acknowledgement
I have been good to those who are disloyal to me and they have not shown any gratitude or appreciation

Ladies see me, scream, 'cause they love me, want me inside of them
Women are attracted to me and desire a physical relationship with me

Huh, look, I leave 'em ponderin'
I am not interested in fulfilling the desires of those who do not have genuine feelings for me

Niggas hate on me, watch me kill 'em with my accomplishments (look, look)
Those who envy me will be silenced when they witness my success and achievements

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jeremy Soto, Johnathan Scott, Karel Jorge, Michael Williams

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