They Want To Be You Lyrics – Lil Durk ft Future

They Want To Be You lyrics by Lil Durk is a new english song by Lil Durk, featuring Future. The song is released on Lil Durk’s official YouTube channel, written by Lil Durk, produced by Southside, and from the album Deep Thoughts, offering listeners a raw and reflective experience on fame, influence, and the burdens of success.

The song explores themes of admiration, imitation, and the harsh realities that come with fame and street credibility. Future and Lil Durk reflect on how people aspire to emulate their success, whether in wealth, fashion, or lifestyle, but also touch on the struggles and betrayals that come with it. The lyrics portray the cost of their position, emphasizing how admiration can sometimes stem from a place of pain and survival rather than pure aspiration.

They Want To Be You Details

They Want To Be You Lyrics

[Intro: Future]
Pluto
You know I’m sayin’?
Say it, say what you want
Say-say what you want

[Chorus: Future]
Real nigga Idol, man, they wanna be just like you
You trainin’ hoes to stay on go, I’m just like you (Oh)
Get plenty women, plenty money, just like you
Bitch dressed in Fendi and designer just like you (Oh)
Totin’ the semi, it’s extended, I’m just like you
Hit it out the bottom, they pill poppers, I’m just like you (Oh)

[Verse 1: Future]
Before I made a million dollars, I paid my dues
I can’t be stopped, I can’t be stopped, I just refuse (Oh)
Took my time with it, I had to grind for this
Out of my mind for this, canary diamonds (Oh)
Trust on climate, got her down to a science
G6, global, that’s what I’m flyin’ in (Oh)

[Verse 2: Lil Durk]
I had to change my mindset, that’s where you decline at
You don’t know if that’s your baby a—, which your lil’ lyin’ ass (Oh)
They ain’t even hook up my cable yet, my shit was down bad
Bales bond, says I can’t link with Von, but brodie’ll ride past (Oh)
How you take her to Louis Vuitton but leave your dogs with all tabs?
Took a champange shower, now she take it all bare (Oh)
See I rather pay scammers, I had to pay them all half
If you told, you a coward, you gon’ hang with all rats (Oh)
Hey Smurk, all the kids rap, they wanna be just like you
Hey Durk, my family hurt me, they did me just like you (Oh)
Hey Rapper, I know a street nigga live just like you
The name, the fame, the game, they just like you (Oh)
When I’m hurt, I don’t wanna vent, mama, I’m just like you
Took my uncle watch to a pawn shop, I’m just like you (Oh)
Hey Rappy, just keep your mouth closed, there’s somethin’ to lose, nothin’ to prove
Unfortunately somethin’ to you (Oh)

[Chorus: Future]
Real nigga Idol, man, they wanna be just like you
You trainin’ hoes to stay on go, I’m just like you (Oh)
Get plenty women, plenty money, just like you
Bitch dressed in Fendi and designer just like you (Oh)
Street nigga livin’ like he rap, just like you
I put my family on the map, just like you (Oh)
Money, bitches, fame, made a name, just like you
Smashin’ exotics for a hobby, I’m just like you (Oh)

[Outro: Lil Durk]
Hey Smurk, all the kids rap, they wanna be just like you
Hey Durk, my family hurt me, they did me just like you (Oh)
Hey Rapper, I know a street nigga live just like you
The name, the fame, the game, they just like you (Oh)
(Oh)
(Oh)

They Want To Be You Lyrics Meaning

[Intro: Future]
Future sets the tone for the song by addressing the idea of influence and perception. His casual yet commanding presence reinforces the theme of being idolized, with the repetition of “say what you want” highlighting the inevitable discussions and judgments that come with fame.

[Chorus: Future]
The chorus emphasizes the idea that people look up to those who have succeeded in the streets and the music industry. Future acknowledges that his wealth, status, and even his personal vices are being emulated by others. The mention of women, designer clothes, and weapons reflects a lifestyle that is both aspirational and dangerous, underscoring the duality of admiration and recklessness.

[Verse 1: Future]
Future delves into his journey before reaching success, emphasizing the sacrifices and determination it took to make it. He highlights his unyielding mindset and the luxury he now enjoys, from private jets to diamonds. However, beneath the surface, there is a sense of relentless ambition, as he conveys that success came at a cost, and stopping was never an option.

[Verse 2: Lil Durk]
Lil Durk brings a more personal and introspective perspective, addressing the betrayals and hardships he faced. He contrasts material success with deeper struggles, referencing family issues, street ties, and loyalty. His lines about scammers, legal troubles, and unresolved pain illustrate that even with wealth and recognition, personal turmoil remains. He also acknowledges how young artists and aspiring rappers look up to him, seeing their own struggles reflected in his journey.

[Chorus: Future]
Repeating the chorus reinforces the message that the admiration he receives comes from people who want to mirror his lifestyle. Future reiterates the themes of wealth, fame, and power, but also acknowledges that street life and success in the rap game are deeply interconnected, making the desire to be like him both a dream and a curse.

[Outro: Lil Durk]
Lil Durk closes the song by revisiting the theme of influence, reflecting on how fame and personal experiences have shaped both himself and those who idolize him. He draws parallels between his struggles and the lives of those looking up to him, emphasizing the cyclical nature of success, pain, and aspiration. The outro leaves an introspective note, highlighting how influence comes with responsibility, but also with inevitable suffering.

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