Taking Over
Tom The Mail Man Lyrics

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Uh, I′ma let these niggas hate on me
So what? Fuck those who don't stay with me
(Okay, yeah, yeah)
Census what you cooking
Ayy

Uh, she want this to work out (work, work)
Damn, I just wanna see her with skirt down, yeah, yeah (skirt down)

She said put down walls, you gotta burn ′em down
I never trust a soul, I gotta hit 'em where it hurts now (yeah nigga, where it hurts)
Yeah, ayy, he want this to work out (work out, work, work)
How many niggas tryna get me for a verse now? Yeah, yeah
You was supposed to be the one that burst out
Now I got all these niggas mad
They see me, I'm in first now, yeah

Uh, you be tryna flex for niggas, you ain′t really got that
You be on the ′gram, you let bitches in your pockets
I been standing ground since a nigga got them ten toes
I won't buy her shit and she won′t leave 'cause I got ten hoes
I been out here moving, taking flights around the country
And my pop worried ′bout me 'cause these niggas acting funny
These niggas act like they ain′t seen success
Ain't seen no money (they see no cash)
These niggas act like they gone be the one to take it from me (so)

So in my head, it's just me and them
Leaving shit to pick up, it′s all on me
I′d rather have it all my shoulders than you taking over
I don't know what′s going on (ayy, ayy, ayy)

Ayy, she want this to work out (work out, work, work)
Damn, I just wanna see her with skirt down, yeah, yeah
She said put down walls, you gotta burn 'em down
I never trust a soul, I gotta hit ′em where it hurts now
Yeah, ayy, he want this to work out (work out)
How many niggas tryna get me for a verse now? Yeah, yeah
You was supposed to be the one that burst out
Now I got all these niggas mad
They see me, I'm in first now, yeah

Uh, it′s all for the show
It's all so you can feel me
It's all for the dough
It′s all for the family
It′s all moving slow
I'm breaking down in the studio
Lock all the doors

Just lock out
Just lock out my woes
This person I′m seeing
He can't take no more
The saga′s repeating
It's close to a close
The heartless are breathin′
I know how this goes so

So in my head, it's just me and them
Leaving shit to pick up, it's all on me

I′d rather have it all my shoulders than you taking over
You don′t know what's going on

Overall Meaning

The song "Taking Over" by Tom the Mail Man is a hip-hop track that touches on themes of betrayal, trust, and personal responsibility. The lyrics suggest that the artist has faced opposition and criticism from others but is willing to persevere and carry the burden of success on his own shoulders. The opening lines, "Uh, I′ma let these niggas hate on me, so what? Fuck those who don't stay with me," indicate that the artist is not deterred by negative feedback and is comfortable moving forward without the support of others. He shows a willingness to burn down walls and hit his detractors where it hurts.

The lyrics also touch on personal relationships, with the artist expressing a desire for intimacy with a woman but acknowledging that trust is difficult to come by. He sees himself as a target, with people trying to get at him for a verse or take away his success. However, he is focused on his goals and is determined to stay on top, even if it means locking himself away to focus on his craft.

Overall, "Taking Over" is a song that speaks to the challenges and pressures that come with success in the music industry, and the importance of self-reliance and perseverance. It is a message of determination and strength, despite the obstacles that may arise.

Line by Line Meaning

Uh, I′ma let these niggas hate on me
I won't let the haters get to me

So what? Fuck those who don't stay with me
I don't care about those who don't support me

Census what you cooking
What are you up to?

Uh, she want this to work out (work, work)
She wants a committed relationship

Damn, I just wanna see her with skirt down, yeah, yeah (skirt down)
I just want to hook up with her

She said put down walls, you gotta burn ′em down
She wants him to open up emotionally

I never trust a soul, I gotta hit 'em where it hurts now (yeah nigga, where it hurts)
I can't trust anyone and need to protect myself

Yeah, ayy, he want this to work out (work out, work, work)
He also wants a committed relationship

How many niggas tryna get me for a verse now? Yeah, yeah
People are trying to exploit my music for their own gain

You was supposed to be the one that burst out
Someone who was supposed to succeed didn't, and now they're jealous of me

Now I got all these niggas mad
My success is making people angry

They see me, I'm in first now, yeah
I'm the one on top now

Uh, you be tryna flex for niggas, you ain′t really got that
You're trying to show off to impress others, but you don't actually have anything

You be on the ′gram, you let bitches in your pockets
You're showing off your money on Instagram and attracting the wrong people

I won't buy her shit and she won′t leave 'cause I got ten hoes
Girls are sticking around just because I have other options

I been out here moving, taking flights around the country
I've been working hard and traveling a lot

And my pop worried ′bout me 'cause these niggas acting funny
My dad is concerned about my well-being because of the people I'm around

These niggas act like they ain′t seen success
People are pretending like they haven't achieved anything

Ain't seen no money (they see no cash)
They're broke

These niggas act like they gone be the one to take it from me (so)
People are jealous and want to bring me down

It's all for the show
It's all about appearances

It's all so you can feel me
It's all to make a connection with my audience

It's all for the dough
It's all about making money

It's all for the family
It's all to take care of my loved ones

It's all moving slow
Things aren't happening as quickly as I'd like

I'm breaking down in the studio
I'm struggling with my music

Lock all the doors
I want privacy and to avoid distractions

Just lock out
Stay focused

Just lock out my woes
Ignore my problems

This person I′m seeing
The person I'm dating

He can't take no more
He's reached his limit

The saga′s repeating
I'm going through another difficult time

It's close to a close
The situation is almost over

The heartless are breathin′
Bad people are thriving

I know how this goes so
I've been through tough times before and know what to expect

So in my head, it's just me and them
I feel alone in this struggle

Leaving shit to pick up, it's all on me
I have to take care of everything myself

I'd rather have it all my shoulders than you taking over
I don't want anyone else to control my life

You don't know what's going on
You don't understand my struggles

Writer(s): Nicholas Mira, Danny Lee Snodgrass Jr., Sean Horace Brown, Michael Romito

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