Beat the Odds
lil tjay Lyrics


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Grateful for the shit I got 'cause I come from a hard life
Demons on my mental, saw some shit I wanna archive
Feds lookin' out tryna bring a nigga down
Just thinkin' 'bout the possibility, I frown
Far out on that water, Father, don't let me drown
I can hear my grandma sayin', "Don't let me down"
People wanna kill me, always keep my gun 'round
Pray I squeeze first, I can't lose the millies I found

Bussin' off the stoinky wishin' I was off a bean, no stalk
I was hungry for that money like a fiend
Too deep in that water, my life ain't have no order
Melodic blue stories, I'm feelin' like Baby Keem
I do my own thing, fuck it, I took seven shots, no shame
Back to wall, I'm still gon' blow you down, I ain't no stain
Flow on Wayne, I don't give a fuck about no ceiling
'Cause we catch a opp and send him to the sky
They be like, "Tjay, why do you move around with all them fuckin' guns?"
I just tell 'em that's 'cause I don't wanna die
And trust me, I don't lie, can't fuck up, I'm a star right now
If I wasn't quick to blow, I would be in the stars right now

Grateful for the shit I got 'cause I come from a hard life
Demons on my mental, saw some shit I wanna archive
Feds lookin' out tryna bring a nigga down
Just thinkin' 'bout the possibility, I frown
Far out on that water, Father, don't let me drown
I can hear my grandma sayin', "Don't let me down"
People wanna kill me, always keep my gun 'round
Pray I squeeze first, I can't lose the millies I found

Shittin' on these niggas be my hobby
I know they mad wishin' they had finished me entirely
Shassa with me, lil' bro say he tryna catch a body
Seen bullets hit a opp, before he died, his face said, "Why me?"
How the fuck I'm livin'? All these niggas wan' fry me
One day they'll stop overlookin' my gift, that's wallahi
Millies in my bank account, but still ain't nothin' jolly
These niggas back and forth tryna pop up like a ollie
You heard they killed who? Drugs talkin', sound like molly
Can someone tell the vlogs, "Get off of my D"?
Never had no doubt if I'm gon' make it or no probably
'Cause I ain't Dummy, Rah, U.E, or Woo Lotti

Grateful for the shit I got 'cause I come from a hard life
Demons on my mental, saw some shit I wanna archive
Feds lookin' out tryna bring a nigga down
Just thinkin' 'bout the possibility, I frown
Far out on that water, Father, don't let me drown
I can hear my grandma sayin', "Don't let me down"
People wanna kill me, always keep my gun 'round
Pray I squeeze first, I can't lose the millies I found





No, I can't lose the millies I found

Overall Meaning

In "Beat the Odds," Lil Tjay reflects on his difficult upbringing and the challenges he faces as he tries to rise above his circumstances. He expresses gratitude for what he has achieved because he comes from a harsh background, acknowledging that he has had to overcome demons and witness things that he wants to remember and preserve. However, he also faces constant scrutiny from the authorities, always feeling the threat of being brought down. This possibility weighs heavily on his mind, causing him to frown.


The metaphor of being far out on the water symbolizes the feeling of being out of his depth and potentially drowning in his struggles. He seeks guidance from a higher power, asking his father (either a literal or metaphorical figure) to not let him drown. He also recalls his grandmother's words, not wanting to disappoint her. Due to the constant threat to his life, he keeps his guard up and always keeps a gun with him, hoping to protect himself by acting first. The mention of "millies" refers to the millions of dollars he has acquired, and he prays that he doesn't lose what he has earned.


Throughout the song, Lil Tjay displays a mix of vulnerability, resilience, and determination to overcome the odds stacked against him. He acknowledges the violence and danger that surround him, but he refuses to let fear dictate his actions. He emphasizes his individuality and the desire to live on his terms. Despite his success, he remains grounded and aware of the reality that he could easily have ended up in a much different situation.


Line by Line Meaning

Grateful for the shit I got 'cause I come from a hard life
I appreciate what I have because I've experienced difficult circumstances.


Demons on my mental, saw some shit I wanna archive
I have inner struggles and have witnessed things that I want to remember.


Feds lookin' out tryna bring a nigga down
Law enforcement is trying to bring me down and get me in trouble.


Just thinkin' 'bout the possibility, I frown
When I consider the negative outcomes, it makes me sad.


Far out on that water, Father, don't let me drown
I feel like I'm in a dangerous situation and I pray to God to keep me safe.


I can hear my grandma sayin', 'Don't let me down'
I remember the words my grandmother used to encourage me and I don't want to disappoint her.


People wanna kill me, always keep my gun 'round
There are individuals who want to harm me, so I always carry a gun for self-defense.


Pray I squeeze first, I can't lose the millies I found
I hope to shoot first if necessary, as I can't afford to lose the money I obtained.


Bussin' off the stoinky wishin' I was off a bean, no stalk
I'm firing shots while desiring the high of drugs, specifically ecstasy.


I was hungry for that money like a fiend
I had a strong desire for money, akin to an addict's cravings.


Too deep in that water, my life ain't have no order
I'm deeply involved in a risky lifestyle, lacking structure and stability.


Melodic blue stories, I'm feelin' like Baby Keem
I share melodic tales that resemble Baby Keem's style of music.


I do my own thing, fuck it, I took seven shots, no shame
I confidently pursue my own path, even if it means taking seven shots of alcohol without feeling ashamed.


Back to wall, I'm still gon' blow you down, I ain't no stain
Even when I'm in a difficult situation, I'll still defend myself and not be seen as weak.


Flow on Wayne, I don't give a fuck about no ceiling
I rap with a similar style to Lil Wayne without caring about any limitations or boundaries.


'Cause we catch a opp and send him to the sky
We confront and harm our rivals, causing them harm or death.


They be like, 'Tjay, why do you move around with all them fuckin' guns?'
People often ask me why I carry so many firearms.


I just tell 'em that's 'cause I don't wanna die
I explain that it's for self-preservation because I don't want to lose my life.


And trust me, I don't lie, can't fuck up, I'm a star right now
I assure you that I'm honest, and I can't afford to make any mistakes because I'm currently successful.


If I wasn't quick to blow, I would be in the stars right now
If I didn't become successful quickly, I would have already passed away.


Shittin' on these niggas be my hobby
My pastime is surpassing and disrespecting these individuals.


I know they mad wishin' they had finished me entirely
I'm aware that they're angry and wish they had completely eliminated me.


Shassa with me, lil' bro say he tryna catch a body
I have a firearm with me, and my younger brother wants to harm someone.


Seen bullets hit a opp, before he died, his face said, 'Why me?'
I witnessed the consequence of bullets striking an opponent, and their expression conveyed disbelief and confusion.


How the fuck I'm livin'? All these niggas wan' fry me
I face constant threats and hostility from those around me.


One day they'll stop overlookin' my gift, that's wallahi
Someday, people will recognize and appreciate my talent without underestimating me.


Millies in my bank account, but still ain't nothin' jolly
Although I have millions of dollars in my bank account, it doesn't necessarily bring happiness or joy.


These niggas back and forth tryna pop up like a ollie
These individuals are constantly competing and appearing suddenly, similar to a skateboard trick.


You heard they killed who? Drugs talkin', sound like molly
When people discuss the murder of someone, it often involves drug-related conversations that resemble the effects of MDMA (molly).


Can someone tell the vlogs, 'Get off of my D'?
I want someone to convey to the media or gossip platforms to stop focusing on my personal life.


Never had no doubt if I'm gon' make it or no probably
I never had any uncertainty about whether or not I would achieve success.


'Cause I ain't Dummy, Rah, U.E, or Woo Lotti
I distinguish myself from others by stating that I'm not like certain individuals named Dummy, Rah, U.E, or Woo Lotti.


No, I can't lose the millies I found
No, I cannot afford to lose the millions of dollars I've acquired.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brooderick Blanc, Kavi Lybarger, Keegan Bach, Tione Merritt

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@OwenLovesFootball

Man took 7 shots, lived, and made a song in the hospital. This man is crazy. I’m happy you doing fine and well man 🙏🏼

@Sour___

He's not crazy, he's determined

@garywellington4690

No Not everyone is t to fry I Am I had tears in my in my eyes I prayed for you lil tjay

@zibo9734

its his fault he got shot. he is a thug. a bum and a black

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