Don't
dot.jaime Lyrics
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I told momma don’t worry
Cause yo son smart
Got an old nigga mind
Wit a young heart
Ain’t no second chances in this
You get one start
But you gotta take a leap
Nigga I’m a young star
I be chilling in the Milky Way
Life’s a marathon, word to what Nipsey say
I’m just tryna live life the Nipsey way
Working hard to make sure the ones wit me straight
I pray the Lord gimme strength
But I know he got me
I don’t trust you and yo phony posse
Nah we can’t kick it, I don’t know karate
Stop tryna play Jordan, when you know you Scottie
And word to Pippen, down to catch a body
Came to learn, life’s a bitch, can’t trust everybody
Head on a swivel, I don’t care who round me
Fake homies tried to down me, now they gotta crown me
Keep that iron on my man, word to Robert Downey
Niggas tried to hold me down, now they tryna drown me
I’m known up and down the county, you can’t outta town me
But still niggas wanna hound me, or put out a bounty
But that’s a waste of money
If you niggas want the crown, come and take it from me
Sike bitch, Ha Ha, Davis funny
I’m a father in this game, there’s no way you’d son me
Cause I’m the best now
Had to get this shit up off of my chest now
Momma ain’t gotta second guess now
I told momma she can rest now
Momma don’t worry
Momma don’t worry
I told my girl don’t worry
I told my girl don’t worry
In "don't." by dot.jaime, the artist reflects on his journey as a young star in the music industry. He reassures his mother that she doesn't need to worry about him because he has a mature mindset and a drive to succeed. He acknowledges that life is a marathon, a sentiment he attributes to the late rapper Nipsey Hussle, and he strives to live his life the way Nipsey did. He works hard to take care of those around him, and he relies on his faith to give him strength. At the same time, he is wary of those who might try to take advantage of him and he keeps his guard up. He knows that he is on the right path and that he can't let anyone bring him down.
The lyrics of "don't." are both personal and relatable to anyone who is striving to make a name for themselves in any field. Dot.jaime's determination to succeed despite the obstacles he faces is inspiring, and his confidence in his abilities will resonate with anyone who has ever had to overcome adversity to achieve their goals. His references to Nipsey Hussle show his admiration for the late rapper and his desire to follow in his footsteps, and the line "Head on a swivel, I don’t care who round me" is a reminder that it's important to be cautious and selective about the people we let into our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Look
Pay attention, listen up
I told momma don’t worry
Assuring my mother not to be concerned
Cause yo son smart
Because I am intelligent
Got an old nigga mind
Mentally more mature than my age suggests
Wit a young heart
But still have youthfulness and energy
Ain’t no second chances in this
No do-overs or retries in life
You get one start
We only get one shot at life
But you gotta take a leap
But we need to take risks to succeed
Before you jump far
Before we can go far in life
Nigga I’m a young star
I am a rising star
I be chilling in the Milky Way
Living my best life and enjoying myself to the fullest
Life’s a marathon, word to what Nipsey say
Life is a long journey and we need to pace ourselves
I’m just tryna live life the Nipsey way
I am trying to live life inspired by Nipsey Hussle's legacy
Working hard to make sure the ones wit me straight
Striving to ensure that the people around me are doing well
I pray the Lord gimme strength
Asking for divine strength and guidance
But I know he got me
Believing that God will always protect and support me
I don’t trust you and yo phony posse
I do not trust you and your fake friends
Nah we can’t kick it, I don’t know karate
We cannot hang out, I am not interested in fighting
Stop tryna play Jordan, when you know you Scottie
Stop trying to be the star when you are actually the supporting cast
And word to Pippen, down to catch a body
And following Scottie Pippen's example of being willing to fight to defend oneself
Came to learn, life’s a bitch, can’t trust everybody
I have learned that life is difficult, and we cannot trust everyone
Head on a swivel, I don’t care who round me
I am always alert and cautious, I do not care who is around me
Fake homies tried to down me, now they gotta crown me
Fake friends tried to bring me down, but now I have risen above them
Keep that iron on my man, word to Robert Downey
Carrying a gun for protection, inspired by Robert Downey Jr. in the movie 'Iron Man'
Niggas tried to hold me down, now they tryna drown me
People who tried to limit me before now want to destroy me completely
I’m known up and down the county, you can’t outta town me
I am known throughout the area, you cannot catch me off guard
But still niggas wanna hound me, or put out a bounty
However, some people still want to pursue me or offer a reward for my capture
But that’s a waste of money
But that would be futile and a waste of resources
If you niggas want the crown, come and take it from me
If you want to be the best, you have to earn it by defeating me
Sike bitch, Ha Ha, Davis funny
Just kidding, I am making a humorous remark inspired by comedian Ha Ha Davis
I’m a father in this game, there’s no way you’d son me
I am experienced and accomplished in this field, and cannot be surpassed by someone new
Cause I’m the best now
Because I am currently the best
Had to get this shit up off of my chest now
I needed to express these thoughts and feelings
Momma ain’t gotta second guess now
My mother can now trust in my abilities without hesitation
I told momma she can rest now
I reassured my mother that she can relax and not worry
Momma don’t worry
I am telling my mother not to be anxious
I told my girl don’t worry
I also comforted my significant other not to be afraid of the future
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Written by: Adrian Kyles
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