No Recognition | Aaron May Lyrics, Meaning & Videos

Big percentageMight not recognize me through the smoke And the tinted windows, I'm still in businessSo every time niggas tryna say I changed Grew up in the struggle, I ain't really know much Except I ain't wanna end up in the same conditionsAll my niggas diamonds and most did time on them chains You could

No Recognition
Aaron May Lyrics


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Yeah, yeah, uh

Big percentage
Might not recognize me through the smoke
And the tinted windows, I'm still in business
So every time niggas tryna say I changed

I don't get offended, they wasn't even with me (no)
When I was gettin' mail from a cell
Knowin' sentences couldn't change a sentence, I aged with visits
When I ain't write back, put dem lines into rap
Got famous with it, now they payin' attention

Grew up in the struggle, I ain't really know much
Except I ain't wanna end up in the same conditions
All my niggas diamonds and most did time on them chains
You could say that I hang with pendants
And I don't wanna network
Niggas workin' for a blue check on the net, tryna claim official
Between me and you it's a major difference
I wasn't ever in this for no recognition

I'm just makin' up for a lifetime of losses
Heart wanted help but my soul wanted vengeance
I just wanna turn the whole roster to bosses
Whatever it cost us, you know I'ma spend it
This for all them nights I was turnin' and tossin'
For anybody crossed me I hate 'em like Chris
I'ma let em watch me but no they can't sit
Only got stand up guys in attendance, uh

Stand in the fire when I'm in it
I done hurt many of they pride and feelings
I'll let the whole world paint me a villain
Long as they know I ain't ever been pretendin'
Long as they know I ain't ever paint a image
I been gettin' more and each time I'm givin'
Long as they know when I die, can't nothin' come with me
I can't lose nothin' I'm winnin'

Uh, uh, oh, uh
What they wanna know about me? I'm winnin', uh
Mob in a crib by twenty, uh
None of these whips ain't rented
Uh, uh, oh, uh
What they wanna know 'bout me? I'm livin', uh
Bands in the cup I'm sippin', uh
Stand on my own, independent

Uh, uh, oh, uh
I ain't gotta show too much, I'm gettin' it, uh
Bread gettin' touched, quick digits, uh
More after more it's plenty
Uh, uh, oh, uh
They ain't gotta know much if they ain't with it, uh
I don't wanna hear no limits, uh
I remember pinchin' on pennies

Uh, uh, oh, uh

Mh, mh, mh, mh, mh, mh, mh
Yeah


Overall Meaning

In "No Recognition," Aaron May talks about his rise to fame and the sacrifices he had to make to get there. He begins the song by saying that people may not recognize him through the smoke and tinted windows, but he's still in business. He then addresses those who accuse him of changing, saying that they weren't with him during his struggles. He gets introspective as he reflects on his life, spending time in jail and losing friends to the streets. Despite everything, he remained focused and turned his experiences into songs that ultimately brought him recognition.


May then talks about his desire to help those around him rise up, turning "the whole roster into bosses." He emphasizes that he is independent, standing on his own and not relying on anyone else. He is proud of the success he has achieved but is also acutely aware of the people who doubted him in the past. He acknowledges that he has hurt others along the way but is unapologetic about who he is and how he got here.


The lyrics of "No Recognition" speak to the challenges that artists face when trying to make it in this industry. Aaron May's journey is one of resilience, perseverance, and hard work. He is a testament to the idea that success can come to those who refuse to give up. The song is a reminder that recognition may not come right away, but with determination and patience, it is possible to achieve.


Line by Line Meaning

Big percentage
I have achieved a lot


Might not recognize me through the smoke and the tinted windows, I'm still in business
People might not recognize me because of the success and fame I've acquired, but I'm still doing well


So every time niggas tryna say I changed I don't get offended, they wasn't even with me (no)
When people say I've changed, they don't understand my journey. They weren't there to witness my hardships


When I wasn't getting mail from a cell knowing' sentences couldn't change a sentence, I aged with visits
When I was in prison, I had nothing but visits to look forward to. It's a harsh reality when you realize that your life could be defined by your sentence


When I ain't write back, put dem lines into rap Got famous with it, now they payin' attention
When I didn't write back, I used the time to write lyrics which eventually led to my fame


Grew up in the struggle, I ain't really know much Except I ain't wanna end up in the same conditions
Growing up was tough, but I knew I didn't want to stay in that same environment forever


All my niggas diamonds and most did time on them chains You could say that I hang with pendants
My friends have been through a lot and have come out on top. I surround myself with success


And I don't wanna network Niggas workin' for a blue check on the net, tryna claim official
I don't care about networking or online recognition. People who only care about that are just trying to seem important


Between me and you it's a major difference I wasn't ever in this for no recognition
I have always been focused on success, not fame or recognition


I'm just makin' up for a lifetime of losses Heart wanted help but my soul wanted vengeance
I've experienced a lot of loss in my life, and while my heart wants to help others, my soul wants to seek revenge


I just wanna turn the whole roster to bosses Whatever it cost us, you know I'ma spend it
I want to help those around me become successful, no matter the cost


This for all them nights I was turnin' and tossin' For anybody crossed me I hate 'em like Chris
This is for all the sleepless nights and anyone who has ever wronged me will feel the hatred I have, just like Chris


I'ma let em watch me but no they can't sit Only got stand up guys in attendance, uh
People can watch me succeed, but only those who have values and morals can stand next to me


Stand in the fire when I'm in it I done hurt many of they pride and feelings I'll let the whole world paint me a villain Long as they know I ain't ever been pretendin'
I've faced many difficult situations, and although I may have hurt some people along the way, I'm not pretending to be someone I'm not


Long as they know I ain't ever paint a image I been gettin' more and each time I'm givin' Long as they know when I die, can't nothin' come with me I can't lose nothin' I'm winnin'
I'm not trying to paint a certain image for anyone, and the more I give, the more I get in return. When I die, I won't have any regrets because I've gained so much


I ain't gotta show too much, I'm gettin' it, uh Bread gettin' touched, quick digits, uh More after more it's plenty
I don't need to show off what I have, I'm already successful. I'm making money quickly and there's always more to come


They ain't gotta know much if they ain't with it, uh I don't wanna hear no limits, uh I remember pinchin' on pennies
If people aren't on board with my goals, they don't need to know much. I don't want to hear about limitations and I remember struggling financially


Yeah


Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Melvin Hall

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