Understand
lil keke and hawk Lyrics
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Try to understand, all the shit that I've been through
Try to understand, I got a life to live too
Try to understand, I got problems but I feel you
Try to understand, I'm a man I got bills too
[Pretty Todd]
I never give the devil the pleasure, to ever take a fella off of his level
I had my personal vendettas, but I solved em
Cause all that drama, could stop us from getting dollers
I take advice from one, and that's my mama
I made her a promise, my word is my honor
Cause sure enough, I'm a grown up
Just turned 21 there's money to get, and I'm trying to get me some
So get your ass out my path, 'fore you get mashed
Put a whole new career, in your new acts relapse
What we have, is organized grinding
In a mind of real niggas, our vision's a clear picture
I'm still with you, you ain't lost me I hope I ain't lost you
I just, had to get that out fool
And let niggas know, a lil' something about school
And struggle in this concrete, jungle I walk through
[Scooby]
I am dog, a grown man dog
You don't understand, the plan at hand dog
You see the potential, I mash to get cake
Hustle Presidential, like a Bad Azz Mix Tape
Say I live what I speak, so you best believe
I grind to what's left for me, is left in these streets
Listen up man, I mean with figgas
I don't know if it's just me, but all I see is green pictures
And I don't bother, with these in between niggas
Loyalty is my back bone, we the team nigga
G-are-I-T-be -O
Why-doller sign, chump cause we need do'
Respect is power, and power is money
Money is time, money is the reason that I rhyme and grind
Might I remind you, that I'm designed to
Move anything out the way, of getting what's mine fool
[H.A.W.K.]
See the type of nigga I am, I give a good damn
Bout anything, other than fam
Just ten years ago, when I didn't have flow
Before You Already Know, when I didn't have do'
My mom's oldest seed, I had to take the lead
Dreams of making believe, became make believe
We was boys but we now men, ask once then you'll ask again
How many times, will I have to lend
You on the outside, looking in
You don't know where I done been, do anything to get in
I don't know how, some of you think
But soon as you blink, they here on the first and fifteenth
Now see I got bills too, feel me like you I feel you
God damn, I got a life too
Got a kid, and a wife too
And how the hell they goin' eat, if I still gotta feed you
[Lil' Keke]
Follow the vision, and we can walk the road clear
I hustled and struggled, it was another long year
I never had a brother, so I turned to the thugs
No unconditional love, cause we ain't the same blood
Tough guys, most why yall niggas still bluffing
I'm thinking while I'm puffing, I don't owe you niggas nothing
I'm changing my ways, I'm living my life new
Nigga get your own thing, and see what your hustle do
I done heard it all nigga, guess I'm chasing a dream
Got a big family to feed, and I'm the coach of that team
If you the shit best believe, all the flies they love it
When the plan going bad, everybody say fuck it
And you recognize game, when the pain is felt
And it's one thing for sure, I ain't goin' lie to myself
So you busta ass niggas, can't see night from day
Understand black man, I got bills to pay
[Chorus: x2]
The song "Understand" by Lil Keke and Hawk talks about the struggles and difficulties faced by individuals in life and how they are trying to overcome them. The chorus emphasizes the need for people to try and understand each other's situations and problems. The song's verses are delivered by different rappers, each sharing their stories of survival in the harsh realities of life. The song is about their journey to success, and they implore others to respect their hustle.
The first verse by Pretty Todd is about honoring one's promises, solving personal vendettas, and staying focused on getting dollars. He acknowledges the contribution of his mother in guiding him and making him a better person. The second verse by Scooby speaks about his hustle, trying to make the best of what is left in the streets, and his loyalty to his team. He highlights the importance of respect, power, and money in his life, which is intertwined with his music. The third verse by H.A.W.K opens about his struggles as a young boy and the responsibility he took on to take care of his family. He emphasizes that he also has bills to pay and a life to lead and cannot afford to carry anyone along. The fourth and final verse by Lil Keke acknowledges his mistakes and the experiences that led him to where he is now. He promises to change his ways, live his life anew, and provide for his family.
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Written by: ALEX COWAN, JAMES DAY, BETH MOORE
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