Say I Didn't
Vic Mensa Lyrics

This is dedicated to all the pretty girls
This song is meant for all women, both conventionally attractive and not, because beauty is subjective and you are beautiful to me regardless.

And the ugly girls too! (Alright)
And I don't want to exclude any women, even those who may not fit societal beauty standards, because you are still beautiful to me.

To me you pretty anyway baby
In my eyes, you are beautiful regardless of what others may say or think.

Didn't I treat you right girl? (Didn't I)
I want to know if I treated you well and made you feel loved and respected as my partner.

Didn't I give you everything? (Didn't I)
I gave you my all and provided you with everything I could to make you happy and feel taken care of.

Didn't I do the best I could? (Didn't I)
I tried my hardest and put in my utmost effort to be the best partner I could possibly be for you.

I tried my best just to be a man (Didn't I)
I did everything in my power to fulfill my role and responsibilities as a man in this relationship and in life.

Didn't I tell you we was gone make it to the top nigga?
Didn't I inform you that we were going to succeed and achieve greatness?

Didn't I tell you this was the new birth of the Roc, nigga?
Didn't I inform you that this was the beginning of a new era and a fresh start for our endeavors?

Say I didn't
Disprove my claims and tell me that I never said any of this.

Send you that money when ya' needed it 'cause you my nigga
Remember when I sent you that money when you were in need because you are like family to me.

Say I didn't
Tell me that I never did that for you.

Didn't I take off the morning just to ride with ya', yeah
Didn't I sacrifice my time and energy to be there for you and support you?

This feel like a rebirth, another day on this green Earth
This moment feels like a fresh start and a new beginning, just another day on this planet.

I couldn't ask for much more man, shit could be worse
I am grateful for what I have and I know that things could be much worse.

A fresh pair of jeans, a nice clean shirt
I appreciate having new clothes and looking presentable.

I'm on my island in the sun shout out to Weezer
I'm in a state of peace and contentment, reminiscent of being on a paradise island. A shoutout to the band Weezer for their song 'Island in the Sun.'

Who can you count on these days in 2017
In this current year, it is difficult to find reliable and trustworthy people.

Lil' nigga, big city, bigger dreams
I may be small in stature, but I have big dreams and ambitions, especially in this large city.

I copped a house out in the hills just to switch scenes
I bought a house in a more luxurious area to change my lifestyle and surroundings.

And now they back home saying 'How could Vic leave?'
People from my hometown are wondering how I could have left and pursued a different path.

I got Chicago on my mind like I'm Ray Charles
I think about Chicago, my hometown, constantly, just like legendary musician Ray Charles is associated with Georgia.

Georgia, promise I'll be faithful
Even though I'm away, I promise to remain loyal and true to my roots.

I know I missed some action, I've been AWOL
I acknowledge that I have been absent and missed out on some important events and experiences.

I can't smoke witchu everyday, I ain't Nate Dogg
I can't indulge in smoking marijuana with you every day, as I am not the late Nate Dogg known for his love of marijuana.

I put you up in my crib when you lost your granny house
I provided you with a place to stay when you no longer had your grandmother's house.

You never gotta thank me for that man that's family talk
You don't need to express gratitude for that because we are like family and that's what family does for each other.

I stayed in the studio, I took the Grammies off
I dedicated myself to my craft and focused on creating music, even if it meant missing out on attending the Grammy Awards.

And put my soul in this shit like I'm Diana Ross
I poured my heart and soul into my music, just like the iconic singer Diana Ross.

Didn't I, didn't I, didn't I, didn't I
Didn't I tell you and emphasize these things?

Tell you Joey Purp was finna get the whole city high (purple!)
Didn't I inform you that Joey Purp was going to make a major impact and gain immense popularity in the city?

When you had your daughter I was by your side then she
When you had your daughter, I stayed by your side and supported you during that time.

Took her first breaths watched my niece came alive
I witnessed the miracle of your daughter taking her first breath and coming into the world, and she is my niece.

I jumped on the first plane when Nico dad died
As soon as I heard that Nico's father had passed away, I immediately flew out to be there for him and to offer my support.

I could see it through the window he was flying through the sky
I saw Nico's father's spirit soaring in the sky through the window, as if he was watching over us.

Looking down on you, proud of you
He had a proud and loving view of you from above.

This is for Mr. Washington, I told you we was finna show out for you
This is a dedication to Mr. Washington, as I assured him that we were going to put on an amazing performance or display in his honor.

Didn't I tell you, you was gone see us at the top nigga?
Didn't I inform you that you were going to witness us achieving great success and reaching the top?

Didn't I tell you this was the new birth of the Roc, nigga?
Didn't I inform you that this was the start of a new era and a fresh beginning for our endeavors?

Didn't I tell you, you was gone see us at the top mama?
Didn't I inform you that you were going to witness us achieving great success and reaching the top, mom?

Cop you them plane tickets to fly out, 'cause you my nigga
I purchased plane tickets for you to come and visit me, as a gesture of our close bond.

Didn't I tell you, you was gone see us at the top nigga?
Didn't I inform you that you were going to witness us achieving great success and reaching the top?

Didn't I take off the morning just to slide on ya', yeah
Didn't I cancel my morning plans just to spend time with you and be there for you?

After the dark comes the sunset
After going through difficult times, there is always a period of relief and happiness.

Tell the ones you love 'You might only get one chance'
It is important to express your love and affection to your loved ones because you may not get another opportunity to do so.

I would give it all back before you slip away from me
I would willingly give up everything I have in order to prevent you from leaving me or drifting apart from me.

That's just what you mean to me
That is how significant and valuable you are to me.

I know that I don't call like I should, I hope that everything's good
I understand that I don't reach out and communicate as often as I should, but I genuinely hope that everything is going well for you.

And Mom's doing well at that school in Kenwood
I am pleased to hear that Mom is doing well in her studies or work at the school in Kenwood.

And Lizzie's still happy up at Ballet Memphis
And I am glad to know that Lizzie is still finding joy and happiness in her ballet activities in Memphis.

I know she would've been at Grandma's funeral if she could
I am aware that she would have attended Grandma's funeral if it had been feasible for her to do so.

I rarely share my problems with ya' but I'm glad to have a father Figure
I don't often talk about my difficulties or struggles with you, but I am grateful to have you as a father figure in my life.

I know I grew up more blessed than a lot of niggas
I recognize that I had a more fortunate upbringing compared to many other individuals.

A lot of niggas pops is like lottery tickets
Many people's fathers are unreliable or absent, similar to purchasing a lottery ticket with uncertain odds of winning.

They bet on them but never get to hear their number call up
They have faith in their fathers, but they never get the validation or acknowledgement they desire.

Coming home soon as the summer's on, I took the winter off in L.A. 'cause the city's too cold but I'm heating up, soon as I drop the album
I will be returning home when the weather warms up for summer, as I took a break from Chicago's cold winters by staying in Los Angeles. But soon, as soon as my album is released, my career and popularity will skyrocket.

We on an island like Friday in Robinson Crusoe
We are in an isolated and idyllic state, similar to the fictional character Robinson Crusoe's experience on an island.

Hit the town with my old man, make him feel young again
I will go out with my father and enjoy ourselves, giving him a sense of rejuvenation and youthful energy.

I know he proud of that tattooed son of his
I am aware that he is proud of me, his son who has tattoos.

All them tears I put you through when I was a kid
I caused you so much pain and made you cry when I was younger.

Calls from the police station when I was hustling
You received calls from the police station when I was involved in illegal activities or hustling.

You used to hate to hear the phone ring now you can't wait to hear the phone ring
In the past, you disliked receiving phone calls due to potential bad news, but now you eagerly anticipate phone calls because they bring happiness and positive updates.

Ain't that a beautiful thing
Isn't it wonderful and heartwarming?

Thanksgiving pull up with my Beamer and my gold chain
I will arrive at Thanksgiving celebrations in style, driving my luxury car and wearing my gold chain.

I know I tootin' my own horn like Coltrane
I may be promoting myself or highlighting my achievements arrogantly, similar to jazz musician John Coltrane playing his own trumpet solos.

But didn't I, didn't I tell you 'bout your baby boy?
However, didn't I inform you and constantly update you about the success and progress of your son?

I used to rock the wife beater like baby boy
In the past, I used to wear white tank tops, similar to the character Jody in the film 'Baby Boy'.

And now I'm suit and tied up without a day in court
Now, I present myself in a more sophisticated and professional manner, without needing a formal occasion or legal appearance to do so.

Picked the house out, I put up the down payment for it
I chose and selected the house, and I provided the initial payment for it.

I caught the first plane when I heard your mama died
As soon as I received news of your mother's passing, I immediately booked a flight to be there for you and offer my support.

I seen her through the window she was flying in the sky
Through the window, I saw her spirit soaring in the sky, as if she was transcending to a higher realm.

Looking down on you, proud of you
She had a proud and loving view of you from above.

This is for my Grandma, told you we would show out for you
This is a dedication to my grandmother, as I promised her that we would put on an amazing performance or display in her honor.

Say I didn't
Disprove my claims and tell me that I never said any of this.

Jump on the first plane to fly out to see my mama
As soon as I heard about my mother being in a difficult situation, I immediately booked a flight to go and visit her.

Say I didn't
Tell me that I never did that for you.

Didn't I, didn't I take off the morning just to slide on ya', yeah
Didn't I cancel my morning plans just to spend time with you and be there for you?

After the dark comes the sunset
After going through difficult times, there is always a period of relief and happiness.

Tell the ones you love 'You might only get one chance'
It is important to express your love and affection to your loved ones because you may not get another opportunity to do so.

I would give it all back before you slip away from me
I would willingly give up everything I have in order to prevent you from leaving me or drifting apart from me.

That's just what you mean to me
That is how significant and valuable you are to me.