Back In The Day
SubHoodz feat. D.Diablo. Lyrics
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It's D'rhymaboy
Id Cleff on the mix
Okay
Wambi
Yeah
What you wish say you can be
Yeah yeah
yeah
Better run cause they hungry
So hungry
From the left to the right
You know I gat my style
You know I gat my style
We don't die say we multiply
Spaceship i'm about to fly
Dem know me well
Back in the days
Dem know me well
One shirt one shoe
Dem know me well
Back in the days
Back in the days
Dem know me well
Back in the days
Dem know me well
When l dey hustle for chew
Dem know me well
Back in the days
Back in the days
You come dey form for me
You nor know say money dey fall on me
From afar na you I dey see
Wanna dive into your sea
step into the place you know we siping on codeine
Steady on my grind when I hear popo ima flee
Don't do drugs so we stick on the protein
Mama always told me son you gon be a king
From the left to the right
You know I gat my style
You know I gat my style
We don't die say we multiply
Spaceship i'm about to fly
Dem know me well
Back in the days
Dem know me well
One shirt one shoe
Back in the days
Back in the days
Dem know me well
Back in the days
When I dey hustle for chew
Back in the days
Back in the days
From the left to the right
You know I gat my style
You know I gat my style
We don't die say we multiply
Spaceship i'm about to fly
Dem know me well
Back in the days
Dem know me well
One shirt one shoe
Back in the days
Back in the days
Dem know me well
Back in the days
When I dey hustle for chew
Back in the days
Back in the days
Whoo whoo
Whoo whoo
Whoo whoo
Whoo whoo
Whoo whoo
Whoo whoo
Whoo whoo
Whoo whoo
The song "Back in the Day" by SubHoodz feat. D.Diablo is a rap anthem that pays homage to the days when the artists were still struggling to make it big in the music industry. The song opens with a warning siren, suggesting that the police are after them, and urges the listener to run because they are hungry. The lyrics describe the artists' early days, when they were poor and struggling, and how everyone knew them then. The chorus repeats the phrase "Dem know me well, Back in the days" with a sense of nostalgia and pride. The artists go on to describe their current success, which they attribute to their hard work and perseverance. They also reference drug use and advise against it, instead advocating for a healthy lifestyle that includes protein.
The lyrics of "Back in the Days" are an insightful commentary on the struggles of young artists trying to make it in the music industry. The song describes the hunger and desperation that many musicians experience in their early days, as well as the pride and satisfaction that comes with success. The artists use imagery and metaphors to describe their journey, such as the spaceship about to fly, representing their success. They also reference the codeine culture in the music industry, but choose to stick to protein, promoting a healthy lifestyle. The song overall is a celebration of success and a reminder to keep striving to achieve your dreams, even in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Crespin beats
This beat was made by Crespin
It's D'rhymaboy
The rapper on this track is D'rhymaboy
Id Cleff on the mix
This track was mixed by Id Cleff
Okay
An affirmation or acknowledgement of something, possibly the start of the song
Wambi
An expression of excitement or enthusiasm
Yeah
An affirmation or agreement
What you wish say you can be
If you believe in yourself and your wishes, you can achieve anything
Yeah yeah
An affirmation or agreement
Shey you Dey hear the siren
Do you hear the siren? It may signify trouble approaching
Better run cause they hungry
The approaching danger is being described as hungry, therefore you should flee
So hungry
Emphasizing how dangerous the situation is
From the left to the right
From one side to another, indicating a wide range or variety
You know I gat my style
I have my own unique way of doing things
We don't die say we multiply
Our impact and influence will continue to grow even after we're gone
Spaceship i'm about to fly
I'm taking off to explore new heights and possibilities
Dem know me well
I'm well-known or recognized by others
Back in the days
Referring to an earlier time period, likely during the artist's childhood or earlier career
One shirt one shoe
Describing a time of poverty or hardship where only the most basic necessities could be afforded
When l dey hustle for chew
When I had to hustle for food or money
You come dey form for me
You're acting fake or inauthentic towards me
You nor know say money dey fall on me
You don't realize that I'm earning a lot of money
From afar na you I dey see
I see you from far away and want to be closer to you
Wanna dive into your sea
An over-the-top expression of desire towards the person being addressed
step into the place you know we siping on codeine
We're enjoying ourselves by drinking codeine in this location
Steady on my grind when I hear popo ima flee
I'm focused on my work, but if the police come, I need to run away
Don't do drugs so we stick on the protein
We avoid doing drugs and instead focus on consuming protein for health and fitness
Mama always told me son you gon be a king
My mother had faith in my ability to achieve greatness
Whoo whoo
An exclamation of excitement or hype
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