You Don't Know
The Game Lyrics


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Tryin' to dive up in it, work on my back stroke
She tryin' to feed me with it, you know how that go
She said go easy with it, stay out the back door
I nigga went Yeezy in, North West tho
Nigga wanna talk about money let's talk
Nigga wanna talk about guns, where the chalk
Nigga wanna run around like he's sellin' records ?, 5 million, ?
Nigga nigga ain't know, nigga nigga ain't know
Nigga nigga ain't know, nigga nigga ain't know
Nigga nigga ain't know, nigga nigga ain't know

You don't know, you don't know me nigga
You don't know me nigga
You don't know, you don't know me nigga
You don't know, you don't know
You don't know me nigga, you don't know me nigga
You don't know, you don't know me nigga
You don't know me nigga

Wanna talk about cars, then I pull out the Aston
Run to Tom Ford, then I pull out the plastic
Ridin' with a ratchet, totin' that rachet
Murder that pussy nigga, pull out the casket
Million dollar check, nigga I ain't gotta cash it
Million round' my neck, nigga I ain't gotta flash it
Smokin' in the white house, I ain't gotta ash it
Never rolled a blunt, that's my white boy hash it
You ain't know
You ain't know, I fucked your bitch before you got your deal
You ain't know, you ain't know (Ratchets, is still eatin' happy meals)
You ain't know, you ain't know
Motherfucker I'm Pablo, in the all black Diablo
Rockin' chain's like a nigga from Chicago

You don't know, you don't know me nigga
You don't know me nigga
You don't know, you don't know me nigga
You don't know, you don't know
You don't know me nigga, you don't know me nigga




You don't know, you don't know me nigga
You don't know me nigga

Overall Meaning

The Game’s “You Don’t Know” features the rapper boasting about his accomplishments and dismissing those who claim to know him. He begins the first verse by talking about his prowess in the bedroom, and how his partner is trying to feed into his desires. He then shifts to discussing his wealth and success, challenging anyone who wants to talk about money or guns with him. He claims that he has already made millions and uses expensive items like the Aston Martin and Tom Ford clothing to flex his wealth further. The rapper also implies that he has connections to drug kingpin Pablo Escobar and wears chains like someone from Chicago. The chorus repeats his message that no one truly knows him.


The lyrics highlight The Game’s confidence and cockiness, as he raps about his skills and success. He uses his fame and material possessions to assert his dominance and create distance between himself and others. The repetition of “You don’t know me nigga” emphasizes his belief that no one truly understands who he is and his experiences.


Line by Line Meaning

Tryin' to dive up in it, work on my back stroke
Attempting to engage in sexual activity while perfecting my technique.


She tryin' to feed me with it, you know how that go
She wants to please me sexually and is offering her body to do so.


She said go easy with it, stay out the back door
She is requesting that I move slowly and avoid anal intercourse.


I nigga went Yeezy in, North West tho
I am boasting about my wealth and comparing myself to Kanye West and his daughter North West.


Nigga wanna talk about money let's talk
I am willing to discuss financial matters.


Nigga wanna talk about guns, where the chalk
If someone wants to discuss firearms, then they should be prepared for potential violence.


Nigga wanna run around like he's sellin' records ?, 5 million, ?
Someone is acting like they have sold millions of records, but in reality, they have not.


Nigga nigga ain't know, nigga nigga ain't know
This person does not have knowledge or awareness of their own limitations.


Wanna talk about cars, then I pull out the Aston
If someone wants to talk about cars, I have an Aston Martin to show off.


Run to Tom Ford, then I pull out the plastic
My credit card is ready to purchase expensive clothing from designer Tom Ford.


Ridin' with a ratchet, totin' that rachet
I am carrying a firearm for protection and I am willing to use it if necessary.


Murder that pussy nigga, pull out the casket
I am skilled in sexual acts and can please a partner to the point of orgasm.


Million dollar check, nigga I ain't gotta cash it
I have a large amount of money and do not need to immediately deposit or cash it.


Smokin' in the white house, I ain't gotta ash it
I am so powerful that I can smoke in the White House and avoid any consequences.


Never rolled a blunt, that's my white boy hash it
I have not personally rolled a marijuana cigarette, but have purchased it from white acquaintances.


You ain't know, I fucked your bitch before you got your deal
I had sexual relations with someone's partner before they became successful in the music industry.


You ain't know, you ain't know (Ratchets, is still eatin' happy meals)
Someone is ignorant and unaware of the realities of life for people who struggle financially.


Motherfucker I'm Pablo, in the all black Diablo
I am comparing myself to the legendary artist and drug lord Pablo Escobar, and driving an all-black Lamborghini Diablo.


Rockin' chain's like a nigga from Chicago
I am wearing expensive jewelry and showing off my wealth as a Chicago-based rapper.


You don't know, you don't know me nigga
You do not have an accurate understanding of my character or persona.


You don't know, you don't know me nigga
You are not familiar with who I truly am as a person.


You don't know, you don't know
You lack knowledge or insight on my personal life and experiences.


You don't know me nigga, you don't know me nigga
You have no true understanding or awareness of who I am as a person.


You don't know, you don't know me nigga
You have an inaccurate perception of my personality, character or background.


You don't know me nigga
You cannot comprehend my personality, character or experiences as a person.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ELLIE GREENWICH, GEORGE MORTON, JEFF BARRY

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