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.

Shooting Star
Sheff G Lyrics

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Look (Great John on the beat, by the way)
Look

I done seen them niggas switch up for them pesos, huh
Hope my lawyer do his thing and get that case closed, huh
'Member days when I was wishin' like a shootin' star, huh
Or them days I was just wishin' like a shootin' star, huh

Told my young niggas, "Put in work" (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Keep your head up even when it hurt (yeah, yeah)
'Member I was dirty, I'ma take the money with me to the dirt (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Know I'm still totin' on sticks, fuck around and get clicked
Know that shit was goin' on (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Speak my pain all on my songs
Couldn't do right, now I'm a favorite, I can't do 'em wrong, look
Stayed the same, never switch roles, nigga
Said that I did it, start it, I finish, look
Stack it then I spend it, diamonds floodin' Audemar baguettes, huh
Niggas wanna be us, I just spent a check
Stack it then I spend it, diamonds floodin' Audemar baguettes
Look how niggas wanna be us

Look
I done seen them niggas switch up for them pesos (switch on me like)
Hope my lawyer do his thing and get that case closed, huh (get my case for me like)
'Member days when I was wishin' like a shootin' star, huh (wishin', wishin', wishin')
Or them days I was just wishin' like a shootin' star, huh (wishin', wishin')

Told my young niggas, "Put in work"
This how he 'posed to live, huh
This how he 'posed to feel, huh
'Member days watching', huh, huh
Now I'm on posters, kid
Look, I done came up with a plan, my nigga
We did it, no handouts
Never sat around doin' nothin', nigga
Reason why I'm a standout
Wait, you gotta, wait
Stay out my way
Or we gon' spray, so tell 'em

Look, never stop at no red lights, see them Jake lights comin'
Look, never bark if you won't bite, hit you back if you frontin'

Overall Meaning

In Sheff G's song "Shooting Star," the rapper reflects on his rise to fame and success while acknowledging the struggles he faced before making it big. The song begins with Sheff G lamenting on the people who have betrayed him in the past for money ("I done seen them n****s switch up for them pesos") and hoping that his lawyer will be able to help clear his legal troubles ("Hope my lawyer do his thing and get that case closed").

He then reflects on his humble beginnings, remembering the days when he would wish on shooting stars for a better life ("'Member days when I was wishin' like a shootin' star") and how he would tell his young n***as to work hard and stay motivated even when life gets tough ("Told my young n***as, Put in work / Keep your head up even when it hurt"). Sheff G remembers how he used to have nothing and now he is a famous rapper with his face on posters ("This how he 'posed to live, huh / This how he 'posed to feel, huh / 'Member days watching', huh, huh / Now I'm on posters, kid").

The song ends with Sheff G asserting his power and influence, warning his enemies to steer clear of him or face the consequences ("Stay out my way / Or we gon' spray, so tell 'em / Look, never stop at no red lights, see them Jake lights comin' / Look, never bark if you won't bite, hit you back if you frontin'"). Overall, "Shooting Star" is a powerful and introspective reflection on Sheff G's journey from rags to riches and the challenges that came with it.

Line by Line Meaning

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I done seen them niggas switch up for them pesos, huh
I've witnessed people changing their loyalties for money

Hope my lawyer do his thing and get that case closed, huh
I hope my lawyer manages to win my case

'Member days when I was wishin' like a shootin' star, huh
I remember the days when I used to just wish for success

Or them days I was just wishin' like a shootin' star, huh
Or those days when I was just wishing for better things

Told my young niggas, "Put in work" (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
I've advised my young fellows to work hard

Keep your head up even when it hurt (yeah, yeah)
Stay strong even when it gets tough

'Member I was dirty, I'ma take the money with me to the dirt (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
I remember when I struggled, and now I'll keep my earnings for eternity

Know I'm still totin' on sticks, fuck around and get clicked
I still carry weapons, don't mess with me

Know that shit was goin' on (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
I'm aware of the happenings around me

Speak my pain all on my songs
I express my hardships through my music

Couldn't do right, now I'm a favorite, I can't do 'em wrong, look
I used to struggle, but now that I'm successful, I cannot let anyone down

Stayed the same, never switch roles, nigga
I've never changed, always been the same person

Said that I did it, start it, I finish, look
I started it, and I will finish it

Stack it then I spend it, diamonds floodin' Audemar baguettes, huh
I accumulate wealth and spend it on extravagant accessories

Niggas wanna be us, I just spent a check
People envy us, but I'm just spending money without a care in the world

Look how niggas wanna be us
Notice how people aspire to be like us

This how he 'posed to live, huh
This is how I should live my life

This how he 'posed to feel, huh
This is how I'm supposed to feel

'Member days watching', huh, huh
I remember the days I spent watching and observing

Now I'm on posters, kid
Now I'm featured on posters, showcasing my success

Look, I done came up with a plan, my nigga
Listen, I have created a plan to succeed, my friend

We did it, no handouts
We achieved our goals without any external help

Never sat around doin' nothin', nigga
I've never been idle or unproductive

Reason why I'm a standout
This is why I stand out from the crowd

Wait, you gotta, wait
Hold on, you have to be patient

Stay out my way
Stay away from my path

Or we gon' spray, so tell 'em
Or else violence might break out, so warn them

Look, never stop at no red lights, see them Jake lights comin'
Listen, I never stop at red lights, I avoid the police lights

Look, never bark if you won't bite, hit you back if you frontin'
Listen, if you can't back up your words, I will retaliate if you provoke me

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

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