20/20
lil tjay Lyrics


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I feel like the greatest, only been at this for two years
Thank God this shit happened so quick
Fashion be the latest, money comin' in but so do hatred
Shit ain't how I pictured, but I faced it
Emotions, I erased it, fuck havin' feelings, I replaced it
Should've peeped that fu' shit from the basis
This when the mistakes hit, tired of gettin' caught up in this fake shit
I just can't sit comfy with no snake shit (no snake shit)

I been holdin' demons inside, I can't lie
So if you ain't ready to die, then don't try
I gotta make it home so my mama don't cry
I'd rather do the sentence, least time will go by
Feel the pain, so numb, I don't feel nothin'
Shooters still runnin' 'round with no chill button
Still be totin' in the town, finna drill some
Let a nigga run up on me, thinkin' I won't kill some

And I keep the gang with me, try it, bet we air shit
Everybody get it, if it's static, won't spare shit
Really on my bully, 2020, we ain't playin'
Now it's lit for everything, don't care 'bout what you sayin'
Mama, she was prayin', I was on that block late
Really put in twenty years of work but then I got weight
Suddenly, I ain't never go to church because that block pay
Big .40 cal' in my shirt, no karate
Fuck what the opps say, fuck what the cops say
Big Smelly drive, we for E, that's the block way
If you feel a way, grrt-bow, what the Glock say
All my niggas tryna get the bag, fuck the pop way

I just want my name to be around when I ain't here (oh, oh, oh)
Livin' in the moment, but I want this shit for years
They like, "Tjay, bro, you made it", I still feel like I ain't there
A lot of niggas hated, I said, "Fuck it, I don't care 'cause I'm takin' off"
I'ma soon be the greatest, takin' off
I'ma soon be the greatest, takin' off
I'ma soon be the greatest, huh
I'ma soon be the greatest

What did they did not say, dick suckin' crazy
Everybody tryna beef for clout like it's wavy
Guess I'm just too real, I stood solid, how they made me
I can never be a goofy nigga if they paid me
Songs too heat now, everything is wavy
Lot of niggas think it's competition, they amaze me
I was goin' downhill, jail kinda saved me
Gotta keep the hard work, ain't no gettin' lazy
Smokin' opposition kinda sorta got me dazy
Think you'd last a day up in my shoes, then nigga trade me
Bitch, I need a billion in blues like I'm JAY-Z
Huh, R.I.P. to Mavy
Bitch, I'm cookin' up, got the sauce like it's gravy
If you want a feature, get your money right and pay me
Still, when the time come, it might be a maybe
It depend on the type of record that you gon' play me
I can't do a wack verse, industry would trade me
Every time you hear my name, you know I'm goin' crazy
Really, I'm a trench kid, SB really made me
Really had the same goal and dream since a baby (ooh-ooh-ooh)

I just want my name to be around when I ain't here
Livin' in the moment, but I want this shit for years
They like, "Tjay, bro, you made it", I still feel like I ain't there
A lot of niggas hated, I said, "Fuck it, I don't care 'cause I'm takin' off"
I'ma soon be the greatest, takin' off
I'ma soon be the greatest, takin' off
I'ma soon be the greatest, huh
I'ma soon be the greatest

I been holdin' demons inside, I can't lie
So if you ain't ready to die, then don't try
I gotta make it home so my mama don't cry
I'd rather do the sentence, least time will go by
Feel the pain, so numb, I don't feel nothin'
Shooters still runnin' 'round with no chill button
Still be totin' in the town, finna drill some
Let a nigga run up on me, thinkin' I won't kill some





I'ma soon be the greatest
I'ma soon be the greatest

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Lil Tjay's song "20/20" express the artist's feelings of success and ambition, but also highlight the sacrifices and challenges that come with it. Tjay starts off by saying he feels like the greatest even though he’s only been in the rap industry for two years. He expresses gratitude for his quick rise to fame despite the hatred that comes with it. Tjay mentions that he had to replace his emotions with a hardened mentality to deal with the fake and dangerous people around him. He also notes that he’s been holding in demons and is ready to defend himself at all costs.


Tjay ends the song stating that he wants his name to be remembered even when he’s gone, and he’s motivated to become one of the greatest artists of all time. He acknowledges the hate and naysayers but asserts he’s taking off and will soon be the greatest. The song encapsulates Tjay's desire for success despite the challenges and his determination to keep striving.


Overall, "20/20" reflects Tjay's personal journey and efforts to establish himself as a successful artist. The song highlights the rapper's resilience, drive, and ambition while acknowledging the obstacles that have come his way.


Line by Line Meaning

I feel like the greatest, only been at this for two years
Despite only being in the music industry for two years, I have already achieved a lot and feel like the best.


Thank God this shit happened so quick
I am grateful for how quickly I have found success in my career.


Fashion be the latest, money comin' in but so do hatred
Although I am making a lot of money and staying fashionable, I am still facing a lot of hate.


Shit ain't how I pictured, but I faced it
Things aren't exactly how I expected them to be, but I am still dealing with everything that comes my way.


Emotions, I erased it, fuck havin' feelings, I replaced it
I have worked to remove my emotions and replaced them with a tough exterior, as I no longer want to be vulnerable to others.


Should've peeped that fu' shit from the basis
Looking back, I should have been able to see through people from the beginning.


This when the mistakes hit, tired of gettin' caught up in this fake shit
This is the point where the mistakes I've made are becoming apparent, and I'm tired of getting involved in fake situations.


I just can't sit comfy with no snake shit (no snake shit)
I am unable to feel comfortable being around people who are fake or might betray me (i.e. snake-like behavior).


I been holdin' demons inside, I can't lie
I've been dealing with a lot of internal struggles that I haven't been able to share with others.


So if you ain't ready to die, then don't try
If you try to come at me, I will defend myself, even if it means taking things to the extreme.


I gotta make it home so my mama don't cry
I am always working to ensure that I make it back home safely, so my mother doesn't have to worry about me.


Everybody get it, if it's static, won't spare shit
If there's a problem, I will not hesitate to address it and handle it.


Really on my bully, 2020, we ain't playin'
We are not messing around in 2020 and will not shy away from confrontation or taking control of our lives.


Now it's lit for everything, don't care 'bout what you sayin'
Things are really taking off for me, and I am not concerned with what others are saying or thinking about me.


Mama, she was prayin', I was on that block late
My mother was likely praying for me when I was out late on the streets.


Really put in twenty years of work but then I got weight
I had spent a lot of time working and hustling, but things changed when I became wealthy.


Think you'd last a day up in my shoes, then nigga trade me
If anyone else had to deal with the situations and struggles I have faced, they wouldn't last a day, and I would challenge them to trade places with me.


Bitch, I need a billion in blues like I'm JAY-Z
I have high aspirations for my career and want to achieve the same kind of success as Jay-Z.


If you want a feature, get your money right and pay me
If someone wants me to feature in their song, they will need to pay me the right amount of money.


I just want my name to be around when I ain't here
I want to leave a lasting legacy, and for people to remember me even after I'm gone.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Cloud9
Written by: Levi R. De Jong, Placido Diego Elson, Tione Merritt

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@babyhood4

I hope Lil Tjay dont mess his career up with drugs or jail

@gideonriley9559

DatBoaaLeikTv he’s been to jail sadly

@DPF1215

Gideon Riley well i mean yeah but doesn’t really matter now just dont want him to go back

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@Erick Mandujano fuck outta here tjay top 3 in NY right now

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I think he will got to jail but he’ll get out and blow up THEN he’ll do drugs drop 2-3 song or a album then go to jail and fall off in jail

@lqj4376

Pocket_funny 184 He not that type of person

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@sean29292

most underrated tjay song 👑

@clementcholot2881

2023 and still my favorite rapper

@kandykcool

1:46 I just what my name to be around when ain’t here😭

Who else here after the shooting 😭❤️🙏

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@9Risky

This song never gets old. No matter how much I listen, I never get bored.

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