The son of a musician from Lakeside, Ty Dolla $ign originally began his career in music by learning the bass guitar. Since then, he has learned several instruments, from the drums, guitars, and keyboard to the MPC. Earlier in his career, Ty Dolla $ign and his partner Kory signed a record deal with Venus Brown and Buddah Brown Ent. They would release Raw & Bangin Mixtape Vol 2, however that deal fell through, and after that he would meet Los Angeles rapper YG. Ty Dolla $ign's initial claim to fame was through the success of "Toot It and Boot It", a song he both wrote and produced for YG. Both are affiliated with the group Pushaz Ink. In 2011, Ty Dolla $ign released his first single "All Star", featuring Joe Moses with production by Fuego. His song "My Cabana" was ranked in Complex's Best 50 Songs of 2012 list at #23.
Ty Dolla $ign signed to Atlantic Records in 2012. Then he released the Beach House mixtape on October 1, 2012 and followed with the Beach House 2 mixtape on July 1, 2013, which featured guest appearances by Too $hort, Wiz Khalifa, Juicy J, and Kirko Bangz among others. The following day it was revealed he was signed to Wiz Khalifa's Taylor Gang Records. The Beach House mixtape was supported by the single "My Cabana" featuring Young Jeezy and Beach House 2 was supported by the singles "Irie" featuring Wiz Khalifa.
On January 21, 2014, Ty Dolla $ign released his debut extended play, Beach House EP. The EP featured guest appearances from Casey Veggies, Wiz Khalifa, Twista, Jay Rock, Trey Songz, French Montana, and Fredo Santana and the popular single "Paranoid" featuring B.o.B. On January 7, 2014 Ty Dolla $ign released the second single from Beach House EP, "Or Nah" featuring Wiz Khalifa and DJ Mustard. On February 23, 2014, Ty Dolla $ign revealed that his debut studio album would be titled Free TC, and be released during the third quarter of 2014. He also told Revolt that had already completed eight songs for the album, and that he would be going on the Under the Influence 3 tour with Wiz Khalifa during 2014. He is being considered for the 2014 XXL freshman class.
Never Be The Same
Ty Dolla $ign Lyrics
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Know the trouble the money and fame brings
This time I swear it's different
I'm in the right place
I know I'm in the right place
Some niggas hated on me
Some bitches never looked my way
There's some things that'll never be the same
Some things will never be the same
She let me get no money
Some things will never be the same
Now things will never be the same
Shit, I've been had bitches
And they don't never look the same
What the fuck these niggas sayin'?
Some things will never be the same
What the fuck these niggas sayin'?
Some things will never be the same, yea
Progress is the concept
So let me flex
My oh oh's bout that nonsense
I just love them texts
Even one-night stands get forever set
So do they home girls, sisters and whoever next
I'm sorry,
The world may change but some things stay the same as they pass it like Atari
Fuck them bitch niggas that was actin bitch nigga
See me with my side ho and toll my main bitch nigga
You's a bitch nigga and now we in the club
Gon' and fuck it up
If you a huge fan
Tryna introduce yo fam'
Takin flicks for Instagram
You more sketchier than drawings
Can't be 'round no niggas ballin'
Like liquor alcoholics, sweeter than, wutchu ma call it
Hey there, I wouldn't made it thinkin' 'bout you
Now I'll never think 'bout you
Ain't nothing to think about
Now I done seen a lot of things
Know the trouble the money and fame brings
This time I swear it's different
I'm in the right place
I know I'm in the right place
Some niggas hated on me
Some bitches never looked my way
Now that I made it homie
There's some things that'll never be the same
Some things will never be the same
She let me get no money
Some things will never be the same
Now things will never be the same
Shit, I've been had bitches
And they don't never look the same
What the fuck these niggas sayin'?
Some things will never be the same
What the fuck these niggas sayin'?
Some things will never be the same, yea
Uh, look at the man in the mirror
It gets tougher to watch when it's yo' self you got a fear of
Plus you surrounded by niggas hatin'
You see it all in they eyes
It makes you wanna fuck some shit up
Tryna make it up out the ghetto
The block is like the Olympics, we walk around with our medals
On the grind for the cheddar so fuck them hoes let 'em chat
The object is to be honest, get dollars and let it stack
That's what it is, ho
Yea, things will never be the same
This is my year, ho
So tell them fuck boys make way
If they hatin' let em hate
I'm just happy that I made it, got that yola
Got 'em rockin' and Jay rockin' on them stages
I guess I'm in the right place
I guess I'm in the right place
Roll it up lets fade away
In the song Never Be The Same, Ty Dolla $ign reflects on his journey to success, acknowledging the difficulties that came along with it. He starts by saying he has seen and experienced a lot of things and knows the trouble that comes with money and fame. However, he is now in the right place and alludes that this time, things are different. He talks about some people hating on him and some ignoring him, but now that he has made it, there are things that will never be the same. He addresses the fact that he has had women in his life, but they never looked the same way they did before he became successful.
Ty Dolla $ign emphasizes the concept of progress in the second verse. He talks about flexing and how even one-night stands mean something to him, indicating that he values all experiences in his journey to the top. He talks about haters and how being surrounded by them can be overwhelming. He mentions that the ultimate goal is to be honest and get money. He concludes by stating that he is happy that he made it and that he is in the right place.
Overall, the song is an introspective narrative of Ty Dolla $ign’s life as he reflects on his journey to success.
Line by Line Meaning
Now I done seen a lot of things
Having experienced many things, especially the drawbacks of money and fame,
Know the trouble the money and fame brings
Having faced the problems that come with being wealthy and famous,
This time I swear it's different
This time, Ty Dolla $ign believes that things have taken a new turn,
I'm in the right place
He is at the right place, and things are finally falling into place,
I know I'm in the right place
Ty Dolla $ign is convinced that he is where he is supposed to be,
Some niggas hated on me
Some men have unjustly disliked him,
Some bitches never looked my way
Some women have never given him a chance,
Now that I made it homie
But now that he has achieved success,
There's some things that'll never be the same
There are some aspects of his life that have significantly changed,
Some things will never be the same
Irreversible changes have taken place in his life,
She let me get no money
There was a woman who did not allow him to get paid,
Shit, I've been had bitches
He has had many women in his life,
And they don't never look the same
But they have all had no lasting impact on him, and their physical appearance is immaterial,
What the fuck these niggas sayin'?
Ty Dolla $ign is irritated by the negative comments that some people make,
Uh, look at the man in the mirror
He encourages introspection by referring to the famous Michael Jackson song where he challenges everyone to introspect first,
It gets tougher to watch when it's yo' self you got a fear of
It can be challenging to take a closer look at oneself when fear sets in,
Plus you surrounded by niggas hatin'
Most unconducive environment where the people around him are envious of his success,
Tryna make it up out the ghetto
His goal is to move rid himself of poverty and move to a better place,
The block is like the Olympics, we walk around with our medals
To succeed is like winning a medal at the Olympics, where walking around with it tells of hardwork and achievement,
That's what it is, ho
That's how it is in this environment,
Tell them fuck boys make way
He instructs those envious of success to make way for him because he has come too far,
If they hatin' let em hate
He acknowledges that some people will always be jealous of his success but he's focused on achieving more,
Roll it up lets fade away
Ty Dolla $ign is about to smoke, and wants to turn to begin to carefree in some senses.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TYRONE WILLIAM GRIFFIN JR, GLENDA PROBY, DERNST EMILE, JOHNNY MCKINZIE JR
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Swaggz RSA
6 years later and this song still slaps the same💯
Kirsty Burt
I literally said "Amen" when Jay Rock said this is my year...I really want him to blow past everyone else on the Black Hippy crew...Love this dude
Damion Brown
will forever be one of my anthems .... ty was spitting pain on this 19' 💪🙌 #somethingswillneverbethesame
KG The Singer
I love the rap verse and the violin breakdown. almost cried. beautiful!!!! good music!!!
Oluwafemi Bamikole
Beautiful soul music!
Christopher Ssebuufu
whenever I feel down I play this song, and finally I get back with hope,
Donovan Hlongwane
2022 and it's still on my hit list ♥️🙌💯
Kev With a K
Makes me feel good that I saw Ty$ come up from this. I used to blast Beach House all the time and told everyone he was gone blow up. Congrats bro!!! This Jay Rock over Win Win Win Jay Rock
Joan Herrera
This is actually a very good song. Ty killed it !!. He can actually sing. I dont like the fact that some people hate on him but you gotta give it to him, he made it. We here listening to his songs and and I'm sure we can all say, he got it. The EP is amazing. Now we just waiting for the Full Album.
Melanie The Valiant One
I looove this song I mean it really does get you thinking, memories flooding and stuff... yeah they both killed it (Ty Dolla $ign fan now)