Thank You
Dame D.O.L.L.A. Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴Remember back when I was five, I see my grandmother's pride
Care-taking for friends and watched a couple die
Grew attached to how you love and what you had inside
Never held your tongue, wasn't lettin' nothing slide
Learned early that you gotta give credit where's due
Who better to start with, I gotta start with you
All them days when you was sick and hustlin' us all to school
Character and confidence, you gave us all the tools Now they whooping if we need it but thinking how we was treated
You saw something in us way before we coulda seen it
All them long drives with the cousins out to Phoenix
Everybody got in trouble when they laughed at me for peeing
Boy I couldn't do wrong, that's how you made me feel
When I ain't made grades, you saved me from getting killed
Remember bringing you the bags where you carried all your pills
My parents separated you was loving me for real
Thank you granny

Say your prayers, be for real
You know I miss a part of you, keep your head up
You know I'm watching over you in the sunshine
You know I'm watching over you in the sunshine
I want you to be a man, stay true
Don't let nobody get over you, be for real
You know I'm watching over you in the sunshine
I'm watching over you in the sunshine
[Verse 2: Brookfield Deuce]
What the Ds and Fs stand for? Doing fine?
What yo little ass know about grind?
You make money at night but with the sun you gon' really shine
You gon' get rich just rich for time
You start selling with the [?], you coming down mixed up
Interrogations, that's when your friends gon' switch up
If you Kobe, why deal with the ground beef?
That's a problem on the street, just [?] everybody [?]
You ain't make that team, but can't hate it
We all learn from that, then little Damian made it
Hugh is still scrambling, John is still stacking
Chris fixing the whips and Kenny making it happen
The boat going down with the captain
Lead by example they really watching your actions
Conversations with my grandmother
Them talks saved me man, I hella love her

To the villains that raised me little knucklehead
I ain't got nowhere to go that was enough said
It was chili, spaghetti, [?], [?] ribs
Everybody got their plate but that ain't chip in
When it was Christmas, a man put my name in a hat, made me feel a part of something
I was thankful for that
When it was late you tell me, I knew where the blankets was at
It mean that you [?] right to the back
I be like, "Granny it's me"
When I came in hella lit and nobody ever understood what granddaddy said
But you always felt the love and just nod your head
Believe [?] greasy, you always said
[?] Cosign with that
And when the heater broke, he left the stove on that mat
You always kept it 100 I was on my hype
You left the door unlocked and it saved me life

You original Clarence Street, nobody can compare
Used to make us drop down and say the Lord's Prayer
Became the routine we did it when you wasn't there
I quit football, you told me "Show 'em you ain't scared"
Gave me that inner faith, gave me nothin' to fear
Then I went and got Defensive Player of the Year (Dolla)
"Treat people how you wanna be treated," that was your slogan
I love that wrestling and you bought me that whole [?]
Still watching people [?], still cooking dinner
Foundation strong 'cause it's you that's in the center
Too many acts of kindness you doin' with no agenda
Half blinded, one eye with a great set of antennas
Told me I could probably catch a fish with yo [?]
Drink some alcohol you was telling me I look dead
I was in the wrong you said you wouldn't tell my mama
Ain't nothin' like a person that can always keep a promise

You know I'm watching over you in the sunshine
I'm watching over you in the sunshine

Overall Meaning

The song "Thank You" by Dame D.O.L.L.A ft. Brookfield Deuce is an emotional tribute to their grandmothers. The verses are filled with nostalgia and genuine gratitude for the love and guidance their grandmothers provided them with. The lyrics start with Dame reminiscing about his grandmother's dedication to care-taking for her friends and family, even through witnessing some pass away. He acknowledges the strength and wisdom his grandmother possessed, never holding her tongue and ensuring credit was given where it was deserved. Dame credits his grandmother for instilling character and confidence in him and his cousins, being their source of motivation and support during times of trouble. Brookfield Deuce's verse focuses on similar themes, clearly being inspired by the same woman. He presents a younger version of himself and emphasizes how vital his grandmother's advice was to his journey, taking him from a struggling young man to someone making strides in life. The chorus of the song, "Say your prayers, be for real, You know I'm watching over you in the sunshine, I want you to be a man, stay true," represents the advice given to them by their grandmothers to always stay true to themselves and lead a good life. Overall, the song is a beautiful tribute to the impact of grandmothers on their grandchildren's lives and the love that is transmitted through the generations.

Line by Line Meaning

Remember back when I was five, I see my grandmother's pride
I have fond memories of my grandmother and her pride in taking care of us when I was only five.

Care-taking for friends and watched a couple die
Despite the difficulties she faced with caring for her friends and witnessing their deaths, my grandmother remained resilient and strong.

Grew attached to how you love and what you had inside
I admired my grandmother's capacity for love and the good nature she had within her.

Never held your tongue, wasn't lettin' nothing slide
My grandmother was always vocal about her opinions and didn't tolerate any injustice she saw.

Learned early that you gotta give credit where's due
My grandmother instilled in me the importance of giving credit to the people who deserve it.

Who better to start with, I gotta start with you
My grandmother is the first person I want to thank and give credit to for shaping me into the person I am today.

All them days when you was sick and hustlin' us all to school
Even when she was sick, my grandmother worked hard to make sure we got to school on time.

Character and confidence, you gave us all the tools
My grandmother provided us with the tools to build a strong character and confidence in ourselves.

Now they whooping if we need it but thinking how we was treated
People are quick to help us now, but my grandmother recognized our potential and believed in us long before we did.

You saw something in us way before we coulda seen it
My grandmother recognized our potential and believed in us long before we did.

All them long drives with the cousins out to Phoenix
My grandmother took us all on trips to Phoenix to spend time with our cousins.

Everybody got in trouble when they laughed at me for peeing
Even when we got in trouble, my grandmother made sure we all looked out for each other.

Boy I couldn't do wrong, that's how you made me feel
My grandmother made us feel loved and accepted even when we made mistakes.

When I ain't made grades, you saved me from getting killed
My grandmother saved me from punishment when I didn't do well in school, protecting me from harm.

Remember bringing you the bags where you carried all your pills
I remember carrying my grandmother's bags filled with the medication she needed.

My parents separated you was loving me for real
My grandmother's love was unwavering even when my parents separated.

Say your prayers, be for real
My grandmother emphasized the importance of prayer and being true to oneself.

You know I miss a part of you, keep your head up
I miss you, but I know you would want me to keep moving forward.

You know I'm watching over you in the sunshine
I know you're watching over me and guiding me through life.

I want you to be a man, stay true
My grandmother wants me to grow into a strong and honest man.

Don't let nobody get over you, be for real
My grandmother wants me to stay true to myself and not let anyone take advantage of me.

What yo little ass know about grind?
Brookfield Deuce is questioning if Damian Lillard knows what it takes to work hard and hustle.

You make money at night but with the sun you gon' really shine
While Damian Lillard may make money at night (playing basketball), he will truly shine when the sun comes up (being recognized for his hard work and dedication).

You gon' get rich just rich for time
Damian Lillard's hard work and commitment will lead to his success and wealth over time.

You start selling with the [?], you coming down mixed up
If Damian Lillard starts to sell drugs, he will become mixed up in a dangerous lifestyle.

Interrogations, that's when your friends gon' switch up
When being interrogated by the police, Damian Lillard's friends may not remain loyal to him.

If you Kobe, why deal with the ground beef?
If Damian Lillard is a great basketball player like Kobe Bryant, why would he settle for a lesser lifestyle?

That's a problem on the street, just [?] everybody [?]
Dealing with ground beef on the street is a dangerous game that can lead to violence and betrayal.

You ain't make that team, but can't hate it
Even though Damian Lillard didn't make a particular sports team, he can't dwell on that and must move forward.

We all learn from that, then little Damian made it
From this experience, Damian Lillard learned and grew to become a successful basketball player.

Hugh is still scrambling, John is still stacking
Two people (Hugh and John) are still hustling to get by despite Damian Lillard's success.

Chris fixing the whips and Kenny making it happen
Two more people (Chris and Kenny) are thriving in their respective fields and working hard to achieve their goals.

The boat going down with the captain
Everyone is in this together and will sink or swim based on their collective success or failure.

Lead by example they really watching your actions
People are watching Damian Lillard's actions and will follow his example.

Them talks saved me man, I hella love her
The conversations Damian Lillard had with his grandmother were life-changing and saved him in many ways, which is why he loves her so much.

To the villains that raised me little knucklehead
Damian Lillard acknowledges that the negative experiences he had growing up helped shape him into the person he is today.

I ain't got nowhere to go that was enough said
When he had nowhere else to turn, Damian Lillard's grandmother was always there for him.

When it was chili, spaghetti, [?], [?] ribs
These were some of the foods they ate growing up.

Everybody got their plate but that ain't chip in
Even though they all had food, everyone had to contribute in some way.

When it was Christmas, a man put my name in a hat, made me feel a part of something
Even when they didn't have much, people still found ways to make Damien Lillard feel included and cared for during the holidays.

When it was late you tell me, I knew where the blankets was at
Even when he was young, Damian Lillard's grandma taught him to be independent and find what he needed on his own.

It mean that you [?] right to the back
Despite her age, Damian Lillard's grandma made sure to be involved in every aspect of their lives.

When I came in hella lit and nobody ever understood what granddaddy said
Even when no one else understood what was going on, Damian Lillard's grandma was always there for him.

But you always felt the love and just nod your head
Even if he didn't fully understand the situation, Damian Lillard always knew his grandma loved him and supported him.

Drink some alcohol you was telling me I look dead
His grandmother recognized when he wasn't feeling well, even if he didn't realize it himself.

I was in the wrong you said you wouldn't tell my mama
Even when he messed up, his grandma had his back and wouldn't tell his mom.

Ain't nothin' like a person that can always keep a promise
Damian Lillard's grandmother always kept her promises, which is invaluable.

"Treat people how you wanna be treated," that was your slogan
His grandmother believed in the Golden Rule.

I love that wrestling and you bought me that whole [?]
His grandma supported his interests, like wrestling, and even bought him WWE merchandise.

Still watching people [?], still cooking dinner
Despite her age, Damian Lillard's grandmother remains active and involved in the lives of those around her.

Foundation strong 'cause it's you that's in the center
Because of his grandmother's influence, Damian Lillard has a strong foundation upon which to build his life.

Too many acts of kindness you doin' with no agenda
His grandmother performs many acts of kindness without any selfish motives or hidden agendas.

Half blinded, one eye with a great set of antennas
Despite being partially blind, his grandmother has a keen perception and intuition about people and situations.

Told me I could probably catch a fish with yo [?]
His grandma believed in his abilities and encouraged him to try new things, like fishing.

I was thankful for that
Damian Lillard is grateful for all of his grandmother's encouragement and support.

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