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The lyrics paint a picture of someone who has achieved a high level of success and is fiercely protective of it, viewing past relationships and rivalries with a detached, almost dismissive air. The opening lines, "Tell me what I need you for / Tell me why we're both at war / I don't really care no more," immediately establish a tone of weary indifference towards conflict and past entanglements. This sets the stage for a narrative focused on personal advancement and the shedding of anything that hinders progress, whether it's perceived enemies or past romantic interests. The central tension revolves around maintaining one's elevated status and guarding against perceived threats or distractions. The narrator boasts about "destroying shit, 4.0 GPA, did that in damage," suggesting a history of excelling and causing disruption in their pursuit of goals. This is juxtaposed with the idea of others trying to "gatekeep me in," highlighting a struggle against external forces attempting to limit their freedom or success. The lyrics also reveal a transactional approach to relationships, particularly romantic ones, where loyalty and value are paramount; "If she bring up some shopping shit / She get replaced quicker than she go bling" underscores a pragmatic, almost ruthless, prioritization of personal gain and efficiency. A striking element of the craft is the vivid, almost surreal imagery used to describe the narrator's elevated state and detachment. Phrases like "My body is astral projecting" and "I'm floatin', I'm 'outta here, goin' out my body" create a sense of being beyond the mundane struggles that plague others. This otherworldly perspective is reinforced by the materialistic flexes, such as "JFK rollie, presidential perfect timing" and the imagery of high-speed escapes in vehicles, which serve to emphasize their current untouchable position. The contrast between the "crazy talk" on social media and the real-life "scram" of rivals further solidifies this image of someone who operates on a different plane. Ultimately, the effectiveness of these lyrics stems from their unapologetic portrayal of ambition and self-preservation. The narrator's confidence is palpable, built on a foundation of past achievements and a clear-eyed assessment of their surroundings. By blending boasts of material wealth and dominance with a dismissive attitude towards negativity, the writing creates a compelling persona of someone who has transcended petty conflicts and is focused solely on their own ascent, leaving those who can't keep up far behind.

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DAMAGE MJR.

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[Intro] Tell me what I need you for Tell me why we're both at war I don't really care no Tell me what I need you for Tell me why we're both at war I don't really care no Tell me what I need you for Tell me why we're both at war I don't really care no more Look at what we're fighting for Had to tell him no more show, so [Chorus] Destroying shit, 4.0 GPA, did that in damage Came with a pair, this hoe got annoying, love I want her friend Niggas talk crazy on the 'gram When we see 'em in person they scram I'm trеspassing, hoppin' these fencеs, these niggas tryn' gatekeep me in My body is astral projecting, I think that this shit just kicked in But the driver a chauffer so I can get neck in the back of the Benz If she bring up some shopping shit She get replaced quicker than she go bling Can't have no chameleons on my team These niggas ain't gang, they just blend (Tell me what I need you for) [Verse 1] I like the way that the VV' is hitting in natural light, oh they be biting And that was just her, she invited her friend Oh that's a plus, it's a cherry with ice Archive in McQueen and my whip lightning Talkin' bout fresh the fit, the two pill will trap I'm floatin', I'm 'outta here, goin' out my body Zero gravity like Houston, it's a problem RBG same color different diamonds JFK rollie, presidential perfect timing I will do licks for my gang and my fam Eye for an eye, we linked in blood G95 with a switch and a beam Better range ain't included but I had to shake 'em down Dan Schneider on a AR-15, we ain't aiming at feet hoe, we leaving you slump [Chorus] Destroying shit, 4.0 GPA, did that in damage Came with a pair, this hoe got annoying, love I want her friend Niggas talk crazy on the 'gram When we see 'em in person they scram I'm trespassing, hoppin' these fences, these niggas tryn' gatekeep me in My body is astral projecting, I think that this shit just kicked in But the driver a chauffer so I can get neck in the back of the Benz If she bring up some shopping shit She get replaced quicker than she go bling Can't have no chameleons on my team These niggas ain't gang, they just blend (Tell me what I need you for) [Verse 2] Crashing out bout a bitch, no more than marriage These niggas steady goin' out sad and that's tragic I ain't lettin' nobody get the one up Most I'll let these niggas do is just doubt I done told these hoes they can have no more of me But they can die on the hill then shout it I ain't goin back for these niggas I ain't goin back for nobody, I ain't doin no backtracking I done had to do stuff, old nigga mindset Baby I done had to switch up my bad habits Ain't a hoe gettin' up the one over me These hoe can die on the same hill that they shouted Playin' with the guap, you 'bout to go out sad I won't crash about a bitch, but I'll crash about a bag Goin' duffle with a P in the back of a Uber Send this shit to the plug, no worrying 'bout traffic, hm Jailbroke the Cybertruck, unlocked the horsepower 500 plus [?] hit the dash Leave 'em on the highway through spaghetti junction Niggas think they keepin' up, I ain't even need the gas CDL match the BDL, all X, dump truck hold a bag, hand keepin' all the cash I done told lil momma try to make low profile She the female me with the energy to match

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Writers: Thouxanbanfauni

DAMAGE MJR.

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