Been Thru a Lot
TM88 Lyrics

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I been through a lot
So don't try to stop me
I been through a lot
I been through a lot
I been through a lot
I been through a lot
I'm parked in the lot
'Cause I been through a lot

I been through a lot

I been through a lot, whoa
So don't try to stop me
They think that they got me, no
But they cannot stop me
They cannot stop me
No, no they cannot stop me
I been through a lot
Swear I been through a lot
I been through a lot
So I skurt out the lot
'Cause I been through a lot
And now I'm at the top
I been through a lot
You wouldn't understand
Unless you been through a lot
Damn, damn, damn

Lil bitch, I'm a muthafuckin' martian
My niggas they bitin', not barkin'
My brother say bring him a Rari
He say he got aim with the warrant
I ride in the foreign, you walkin'
I chop your shit off with the carbine
My baby hair pink, she a Barbie
I got on six rings like I'm Lordy
Mama told me "stack the cash up!"
I just need my ice and Jag up
Bitch I'm so fresh I'm Mick Jagger
Bring her to me, I'mma bag her
Fuck on that bitch and buy that bitch a bag
I'm strickly like pimping, got it from my dad
My belt is by Hermes, I can never sag
I'm too rich to be mad, I'm so glad
I'm a Jackass like I'm Steve-O
I'm smokin' weed 'cause it's legal
In other words, I got an address in Cali, oh yeah these hoes
Know all about my ego
Know all about my people
Know all about my b-roll
Yeah these hoes, yeah these hoes

I been through a lot, whoa
So don't try to stop me
They think that they got me, no
But they cannot stop me
They cannot stop me
No, no they cannot stop me
I been through a lot
Swear I been through a lot
I been through a lot
So I skurt out the lot
'Cause I been through a lot
And now I'm at the top
I been through a lot
You wouldn't understand
Unless you been through a lot
Damn, damn, damn

Now I had a dream
I would sell out all my shows
Now I'm sellin' out my shows
The baddest hoes front row
Teachers said I wouldn't be nada
Now I'm buyin' mama Prada
No job, no deal
Can't explain how it feel
I'm livin' good for real
Most couldn't do it
I'm the one who did it
Went from ridin' Civic to a BMW
All you niggas dubs
I want all my dubs
50s and 'em 100s
Boy, I'm just livin' my dreams
Gotta get it by any means
I'm the King of the Teens
Ballin' like I had six wings

I been through a lot, whoa
So don't try to stop me
They think that they got me, no
But they cannot stop me
They cannot stop me
No, no they cannot stop me
I been through a lot
Swear I been through a lot
I been through a lot
So I skurt out the lot
'Cause I been through a lot
And now I'm at the top
I been through a lot
You wouldn't understand
Unless you been through a lot
Damn, damn, damn

Let the motherfucka breathe, man
Lemme hit my cup
Lemme hit my blunt
Let the motherfucka breathe for a minute
Lil Boat, what's happenin'?
Okay
Okay bool
Okay cool
I dig
Aye, aye

Let the streets know that the cash talk
Fuck that, I'mma tear up the asphalt
I got a few Ms I ain't standin' close
I'm makin' it rain that's a thunderstorm
Young boy, put your mama on
Young boy, give your brother some
He straight in the slammer though
Live wonderfully after all
Ayy, ayy
I swear I'mma ballout
I'm breakin' a oddball
I'm doin' it for the 'cause
Bitch, I made myself the boss
Bitch, I made myself the boss

I been through a lot, whoa
So don't try to stop me
They think that they got me, no
But they cannot stop me
They cannot stop me
No, no they cannot stop me
I been through a lot
Swear I been through a lot
I been through a lot
So I skurt out the lot
'Cause I been through a lot
And now I'm at the top
I been through a lot
You wouldn't understand

Unless you been through a lot
Damn, damn, damn

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of TM88's "Been Thru a Lot" express the artist's struggle and pain throughout his life, and how those experiences have made him stronger and more focused on his goals. He describes the difficulties he has faced, but he refuses to let them stop him from achieving success. The song is a powerful testament to perseverance in the face of adversity, and the message is clear: no matter what challenges life throws your way, you can overcome them if you stay focused on your goals.

In the song, TM88 raps about the challenges he has faced, from being doubted and misunderstood by teachers, to struggling to make ends meet. He also talks about the successes he has achieved, such as selling out shows and being able to provide for his family. Despite these successes, he remains humble and driven, never losing sight of the struggles that made him who he is today.

Overall, "Been Thru a Lot" is a song about resilience and the power of determination in the face of adversity. It's a reminder that no matter how hard life gets, there's always a way through it if you stay true to yourself and your dreams.

Line by Line Meaning

I been through a lot
I have experienced difficult challenges in life

So don't try to stop me
Don't try to prevent me from succeeding

I'm parked in the lot
I am staying put and reflecting on my hardships

'Cause I been through a lot
My past struggles have led me to where I am now

I been through a lot, whoa
I have faced many obstacles

They think that they got me, no
Others may believe that they have power over me, but they do not

But they cannot stop me
No one can prevent me from achieving my goals

No, no they cannot stop me
I am determined and unstoppable

Swear I been through a lot
I promise that I have faced numerous challenges

So I skurt out the lot
I left behind my struggles and moved forward

And now I'm at the top
I have reached a position of success

You wouldn't understand
Only those who have been through similar struggles can comprehend my feelings

Unless you been through a lot
If you haven't experienced hardship, you can't relate to me

Damn, damn, damn
Expressing surprise and a sense of accomplishment

Lil bitch, I'm a muthafuckin' martian
I am unique and powerful

My niggas they bitin', not barkin'
My group is assertive and powerful

My brother say bring him a Rari
My brother wants a luxury sports car

He say he got aim with the warrant
He is confident in his abilities to protect himself legally

I ride in the foreign, you walkin'
I drive an expensive car, while others are left walking

I chop your shit off with the carbine
I have a weapon and I am not afraid to use it

My baby hair pink, she a Barbie
My partner dyes their hair pink like the doll Barbie

I got on six rings like I'm Lordy
I have 6 rings on my fingers and feel like royalty

Mama told me "stack the cash up!"
My mother advised me to save my money

I just need my ice and Jag up
All I need in life is my jewelry and car

Bitch I'm so fresh I'm Mick Jagger
I am stylish and fashionable like Mick Jagger

Bring her to me, I'mma bag her
I will impress and win over a romantic partner

Fuck on that bitch and buy that bitch a bag
I give expensive gifts after having sex with someone

I'm strickly like pimping, got it from my dad
I have a pimp-like attitude that I inherited from my father

My belt is by Hermes, I can never sag
I wear expensive designer brands, so my pants won't fall down

I'm too rich to be mad, I'm so glad
I am happy and content with my wealth

I'm a Jackass like I'm Steve-O
I am a foolish and wild person like Steve-O from Jackass

I'm smokin' weed 'cause it's legal
I am smoking marijuana because it is legal in California

In other words, I got an address in Cali, oh yeah these hoes
I live in California, and these women know I am successful

Know all about my ego
These women are aware of my self-confidence and sense of self-importance

Know all about my people
These women are familiar with my associates

Know all about my b-roll
These women are knowledgeable about my possessions and assets

Yeah these hoes, yeah these hoes
Referring to women who are attracted to my wealth and lifestyle

Now I had a dream
I once had a goal or aspiration

I would sell out all my shows
I wanted to perform at capacity in my concerts

Now I'm sellin' out my shows
My concerts are full and successful

The baddest hoes front row
The most attractive women are in the front of the audience

Teachers said I wouldn't be nada
My educators predicted I would be nothing.

Now I'm buyin' mama Prada
I am now able to buy luxurious things for my mother

No job, no deal
Without a job or record deal, I still found success

Can't explain how it feel
I am having a difficult time expressing my success

I'm livin' good for real
I am living very comfortably and successfully

Most couldn't do it
The majority of people would not have been able to achieve my level of success

I'm the one who did it
I am the only person responsible for my success

Went from ridin' Civic to a BMW
I upgraded my car from a Honda Civic to a BMW

All you niggas dubs
Everyone else is just average and basic

I want all my dubs
I deserve all of my successes and wins

50s and 'em 100s
I am making lots of money in cash

Boy, I'm just livin' my dreams
I am fulfilling my aspirations

Gotta get it by any means
I am willing to do what it takes to succeed

I'm the King of the Teens
I am the leader of the younger generation

Ballin' like I had six wings
I am playing basketball very well

Let the motherfucka breathe, man
Give me some space and freedom

Lemme hit my cup
Let me drink from my cup

Lemme hit my blunt
Let me smoke my marijuana cigarette

Lemme hit my cup for a minute
I just need a brief moment to relax

Lil Boat, what's happenin'?
Addressing another person who goes by the name Lil Boat

Okay
Affirming agreement or acceptance

Okay bool
Affirming agreement in a more casual way

Okay cool
Affirming agreement in a positive way

I dig
I understand or appreciate this situation

Let the streets know that the cash talk
Announcing that my wealth speaks for itself

Fuck that, I'mma tear up the asphalt
I am going to drive very fast and recklessly

I got a few Ms I ain't standin' close
I have several million dollars and don't need to get too close to anyone else

I'm makin' it rain that's a thunderstorm
I am throwing a lot of money around

Young boy, put your mama on
I am addressing a young man and suggesting he call his mother

Young boy, give your brother some
I am addressing a young man and suggesting he give some money to his brother

He straight in the slammer though
His brother is currently in jail

Live wonderfully after all
In spite of hardships, I am now living a great life

Ayy, ayy
Expressing excitement or agreement

I swear I'mma ballout
I am determined to spend extravagantly

I'm breakin' a oddball
I am breaking the usual mold and behaving differently

I'm doin' it for the 'cause
I have a purpose or motivation behind my actions

Bitch, I made myself the boss
I am now in charge and in control of my life and career

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MILES PARKS MCCOLLUM, JEFFREY WILLIAMS

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