Never Be Me
Wretch 32 Lyrics
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That coulda never been me
Cah I forever been me
Hittin' on another team
That coulda never been me
Cah I forever been me
Not livin' out my dreams
That coulda never been me
Hittin' on another team
That coulda never been me
C'mon and get to know me
(Verse 1)
Look, at the age of fourteen, I felt the pressure on me
That's why I never did sleep, that I never had dreams
I was forever on the street, I had a pair o' off-keys
An' a top of Dolce, an' had a pair of cold sneaks
That help me run from police
Cah my mother's so deep, she woulda sent me O.T.
Because she never got pees she was ever so pleased
When I got my own keys, at sixteen so sweet
Even tried to sell weed, but couldn't get a whole key
I had to let it go peek, didn't get to know pees
Until I got to eighteen, but still I never OD'd
Cah my foot was in the scene, I had to make it concrete
And now I feed my whole team
(Chorus)
They can't believe the one they doubted
Is taking the house tonight
When I didn't even try
Ain't that what
You screamed and shouted
Cause I've made you change your mind
And I didn't even try
You love it
How he does it
(repeated with adlibs)
(Verse 2)
An' I ain't never been tight, I'm like drinks on me
An' I can do that all night, cah I got my shit right
I never blink or sleep, cah my dream's my life
So the limit's my sky, until into the ground I dive
But a legend don't die so why the hell should I
I've got heaven on side, my little boy soon stride
When he gets his own stripes, I get him sponsored by Nike
It's real talk no hype, cah his daddy's been fly
I been cool no ice, I don't stunt I style
It ain't all about price, unless you get it on swipe
I pay cash no dice, so everything nice
Becah a rider got drive, I get head no lice
(Chorus)
They can't believe the one they doubted
Is taking the house tonight
When I didn't even try
Ain't that what
You screamed and shouted
Cause I've made you change your mind
And I didn't even try
You love it
How he does it
(repeated with adlibs)
(Outro)
That coulda never been me
Cah I forever been me
Hittin' on another team
That coulda never been me
Cah I forever been me
Not livin' out my dreams
That coulda never been me
Cah I forever been me
Hittin' on another team
That coulda never been me
C'mon and get to know me
In "Never Be Me," Wretch 32 showcases his resilience and loyalty to himself and his dreams. The opening lines of the song emphasize this by saying, "That could never be me / Cuz I forever been me / Hittin' on another team / That could never be me." Here, Wretch is stating that he is not willing to compromise on the person he is or the dreams he has. Despite the pressure and obstacles that he has faced, he has remained true to himself and his vision.
In the first verse, Wretch talks about the challenges he faced in his early years, particularly when he was only fourteen years old. He felt the weight of the world on his shoulders, and he couldn't afford to dream since he was spending so much time on the streets. He did whatever he could to survive, including running from the police. He mentions that his mother was proud of him when he got his first set of car keys when he was sixteen years old. Over time, he learned how to earn even more money, but he didn't let it consume him. Instead, he focused on building something concrete that would benefit his team.
The chorus of the song points out how Wretch has overcome his struggles to become incredibly successful. He has shown everyone who doubted him that he is capable of achieving greatness without even trying. This is a testament to his hard work ethic and his overall attitude. Wretch also makes it clear that he lives his life on his own terms, stating that he's got his "shit right," and his dreams are his life. In the outro of the song, Wretch once again emphasizes his unwavering commitment to his authentic self.
Line by Line Meaning
That coulda never been me
I could never be someone else, I have always been true to myself.
Cah I forever been me
I have always been myself, and will never change for anyone else.
Hittin' on another team
I have never betrayed my principles or values by joining others' causes or teams.
That coulda never been me
I remain true to myself and will never be someone I am not.
Cah I forever been me
I will always be myself and nothing else.
Not livin' out my dreams
I refuse to give up on my aspirations and will work tirelessly to make them a reality.
That coulda never been me
I stay committed to my dreams and goals and nothing will stop me from achieving them.
C'mon and get to know me
I invite others to get to know me and see who I truly am as a person.
Look, at the age of fourteen, I felt the pressure on me
I faced immense pressure at a young age and had to learn how to navigate it.
That's why I never did sleep, that I never had dreams
I was so overwhelmed with pressure that I couldn't even dream or rest properly.
I was forever on the street, I had a pair o' off-keys
I grew up on the streets and had to fend for myself with barely any resources or opportunities.
An' a top of Dolce, an' had a pair of cold sneaks
Despite my lack of resources, I still managed to dress well and take pride in my appearance.
That help me run from police
I had to rely on my resources and quick thinking to avoid running into trouble with the law.
Cah my mother's so deep, she woulda sent me O.T.
My mother was very strict and would have sent me away if I ever caused trouble or went against her rules.
Because she never got pees she was ever so pleased
My mother was happy to see me succeed since she didn't have much success of her own.
When I got my own keys, at sixteen so sweet
I felt great satisfaction and independence when I got my own keys to a place at 16 years old.
Even tried to sell weed, but couldn't get a whole key
I attempted to sell drugs but wasn't very successful at it.
I had to let it go peek, didn't get to know pees
I had to give up on selling drugs and didn't make much money from it.
Until I got to eighteen, but still I never OD'd
I only started making good money at 18 but never got involved in drug overdosing or substance abuse.
Cah my foot was in the scene, I had to make it concrete
I was involved in the music industry and had to work hard to make a name for myself and establish myself as a force in the industry.
And now I feed my whole team
I have become successful enough that I am able to provide for my team and support their needs.
They can't believe the one they doubted
Those who doubted me in the past are now shocked by my success.
Is taking the house tonight
I am achieving great things and making big moves.
When I didn't even try
I am making great achievements and successes without even trying too hard.
Ain't that what
Isn't that what you used to doubt about me?
You screamed and shouted
You were vocal and judgmental about my chances of success in the past.
Cause I've made you change your mind
My success has caused you to change your opinion and see me in a new light.
An' I ain't never been tight, I'm like drinks on me
I have always been generous and never stingy with my resources, especially when it comes to treating others.
An' I can do that all night, cah I got my shit right
I have my life and priorities in order, and am capable of being generous for long periods with ease.
I never blink or sleep, cah my dream's my life
I am always focused on my goals and dreams, and am willing to work hard for them without rest or sleep if need be.
So the limit's my sky, until into the ground I dive
I have no limits when it comes to my aspirations and am willing to work hard and risk everything to reach them.
But a legend don't die so why the hell should I
I see myself as a legend in the making, and believe that I will never truly die as long as my legacy and influence continues on.
I've got heaven on side, my little boy soon stride
I am blessed with good luck and success, and aim to pass this on to my son who I expect to be just as successful.
When he gets his own stripes, I get him sponsored by Nike
I intend to support my son's goals and aspirations by helping him secure sponsorship deals and other opportunities.
It's real talk no hype, cah his daddy's been fly
I am genuine and authentic in my words and intentions, and my son's success will be a testament to that.
I been cool no ice, I don't stunt I style
I have always had a natural coolness and style that doesn't require me to show off or boast to prove it.
It ain't all about price, unless you get it on swipe
Success and style aren't solely about how expensive or flashy they are, but rather how you are able to acquire them.
I pay cash no dice, so everything nice
I prefer to pay for things in cash rather than resorting to credit, and believe in living life to the fullest.
Becah a rider got drive, I get head no lice
I am a go-getter and always have the drive necessary to succeed, and I am able to avoid the pitfalls and obstacles that others can fall prey to.
Cah I forever been me
I have always remained true to my identity and values.
Not livin' out my dreams
I am determined to work hard and make my dreams a reality.
Hittin' on another team
I refuse to compromise my values or join others' causes.
Cah I forever been me
I have always remained true to myself and my principles.
That coulda never been me
I would never allow myself to be someone I am not.
C'mon and get to know me
I invite others to get to know me and see the real me for themselves.
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