For A While
Tdot illdude Lyrics


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I been, I been, I been, I been
I been on some shit right now
Right now, for a while
You don't understand the painting, take that down
Right now, right now
I'm tryna be open-minded, see it your way one time, one time
I know that it's popular,
Real crowd favorite, not mine, not mine, not mine (for real)

I been doing my own, vibing my own
Waving my own (waving my own)
'Cause I stay on my own (stay)
I been doing my own, vibing my own
Waving my own (waving my own)
'Cause I stay on my own (stay)

I be on my own shit
I don't really think you know who you coming home with (for real)
Had to space nigga like a cone head
Cut from a different cloth, that's my own thread
Used to count dro bread, now I get show bread
Used to get fast talk, now I get slow head
Young king, one thing I'ma do is stay rare
I don't need new niggas 'round me, please stay dead

I been, I been, I been, I been
I been on some shit right now
Right now, for a while
You don't understand the painting, take that down
Right now, right now
I'm tryna be open-minded, see it your way one time, one time
I know that it's popular,
Real crowd favorite, not mine, not mine, not mine (for real)

Yabba dabba doo, I bring the savage outta you
You hit the wax, you hit the moon
We smokin' keef, and shatter too
I don't even want no liquor, I just want a sip of you
Now I know that's hella corny, but I'm serious, I do
Want to put my straw on you, suck it full of juice
Ice bucket in the hall, bring it to the room
Put the champagne on, hook me up to your caboose
Love train coming and it's only room for two
Only room for me, only room for you
Let them people think, they don't know what we do
I need room to think, you gave me room, I grew
Now I'm reinvented, a better version than you knew

I been, I been, I been, I been
I been on some shit right now
Right now, for a while
You don't understand the painting, take that down
Right now, right now
I'm tryna be open-minded, see it your way one time, one time




I know that it's popular,
Real crowd favorite, not mine, not mine, not mine (for real)

Overall Meaning

In the song For a While by Tdot illdude, the artist talks about being on his own, doing his own thing, and staying true to himself. He says that he's been on some shit for a while now, and that he doesn't care if people don't understand his art, because it's not meant to be popular; it's meant to be honest. He also talks about trying to see things from other people's perspectives, but ultimately, he knows that he has to stay true to himself. In the second verse, he talks about his personal growth and the changes he's experienced, emphasizing that he's not the same person he used to be.


The opening lines of the song, "I been, I been, I been, I been," show the artist's repetition of the phrase, emphasizing how long he has been on this path of being himself. He also mentions "vibing my own" and "waving my own," which could imply he's creating his own movements and sounds. The line "had to space a n***a like a cone head" could be interpreted that he had to distance himself from someone or something that was holding him back. He also talks about his ambition when he mentions "Used to count dro bread, now I get show bread," signifying his evolution to becoming more successful. The line "Love train coming and it's only room for two" implies that he's found someone who supports his growth and journey.


Line by Line Meaning

I been, I been, I been, I been
I have been going through some changes and on a new path


I been on some shit right now
I am currently focused on my own growth and development


Right now, for a while
This has been going on for some time now


You don't understand the painting, take that down
You do not understand my perspective, so do not try to criticize or change it


I'm tryna be open-minded, see it your way one time, one time
I am willing to listen to others' perspectives, even if I ultimately do not agree with them


I know that it's popular, Real crowd favorite, not mine, not mine, not mine (for real)
I recognize that some things may be popular or trendy, but they do not necessarily align with my own preferences or beliefs


I been doing my own, vibing my own Waving my own
I have been living my life according to my own values and beliefs


'Cause I stay on my own (stay)
I prefer to be independent and self-sufficient


I be on my own shit
I am focused on my own goals and priorities


I don't really think you know who you coming home with (for real)
You may not fully understand or appreciate me and my values


Had to space nigga like a cone head
I had to distance myself from someone who did not align with my values


Cut from a different cloth, that's my own thread
I am unique and one-of-a-kind, and I embrace that


Used to count dro bread, now I get show bread
I used to struggle financially, but now I am able to make more money


Used to get fast talk, now I get slow head
I used to be easily swayed or influenced, but now I am more thoughtful and deliberate in my choices


Young king, one thing I'ma do is stay rare
I will continue to be unique and not conform to societal norms or expectations


I don't need new niggas 'round me, please stay dead
I do not want to associate with people who do not align with my values or goals


Yabba dabba doo, I bring the savage outta you
I am able to bring out your wild side


You hit the wax, you hit the moon
You are getting high and reaching a different level of consciousness


We smokin' keef, and shatter too
We are using different types of marijuana to get high


I don't even want no liquor, I just want a sip of you
I am more interested in being intimate with you than drinking alcohol


Now I know that's hella corny, but I'm serious, I do
I recognize that my statement may sound cheesy, but I genuinely mean it


Want to put my straw on you, suck it full of juice
I want to be intimate with you in a sexual way


Ice bucket in the hall, bring it to the room
I want to bring a bucket of ice to the room


Put the champagne on, hook me up to your caboose
Let's drink champagne and be intimate


Love train coming and it's only room for two
Our love is exclusive to us and there is no room for anyone else


Only room for me, only room for you
We are the only ones who matter in our love


Let them people think, they don't know what we do
Others may judge or speculate about our relationship, but they do not truly understand it


I need room to think, you gave me room, I grew
I needed space to develop and grow, and you gave me that


Now I'm reinvented, a better version than you knew
I have transformed and become a better person than before




Writer(s): Thomas Goodwin, Benjamin Fort

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