Aaron Cole - Can't Tell Me Nuthin Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse
I stepped over my fear and I'm shooting the ball now I'm scoring
Took a dollar and a dream and I got up and I went for it
Oh no
Had God and my fam and I told them boys that it's dub time
Going straight to the top but don't like me get vain like a blood line
Let whoever think whatever we just keep getting better
It's funny people talking they ain't doing no better
They always put you down till you up and you eating
But Christ friends played him so I guessing we even
Enemies got a lot of enemies
And lowkey got a lot of frenemies
Bet em
Dog spelled backwards is God let me find out the lord my Shepard
Hook
He got my back boy what you talking bout
Can't tell me nuthin
Got my back boy what you talking bout
Can't tell me nuthin
I never doubt boy what you talking bout
Can't tell me nuthin
I never doubt boy what you talking bout
Can't tell me nuthin
Verse 2
George to the bush no ram
Double MJ no jam
Me and my pals in the winning circle no chetta rounds
So David tell Jesus I'm a bout to go Bethleham
All this playa hating gettin irritating
These so called hot rappers getting fridgearated
I'm like Curry from the 3 they can't penetrate it
When I gas these Barz I'm a ventilate it
I almost gave up and put the mic down
It was like every single day I had the lights out
Some tried to turn it back on not stable
I was like it's better being black like Rachel
Oh boiii
Boiiii they done did it
I told them boys I'm a win it
You looking for shortcut through them waves
But that's when God put a part in it
Oh lord
Hook
Bridge
You can't tell me nuthin
You can't tell me nuthin
You know I know
He got this under control x2
Hook
Outro
Video
Aaron Cole - Can't Tell Me Nuthin (Official Audio)
Meaning & Inspiration
Aaron Cole’s 2016 single, "Can't Tell Me Nuthin'," released on his *If I Can Be Honest* EP, stands as a powerful testament to unwavering faith and personal conviction, even in the face of adversity. The song's narrative arc is one of overcoming doubt and external negativity by anchoring oneself in divine support and self-belief. Cole begins by recounting his journey from fear to triumph, illustrating this with the imagery of stepping over fear to score, a clear metaphor for seizing opportunities and achieving success. He emphasizes that this progress wasn't achieved through inherited privilege but through a singular dollar and a dream, a mantra of hard work and aspiration. The presence of God and family is highlighted as the foundational strength, enabling him to declare victory before it's even fully realized. This unwavering confidence is further solidified by his dismissal of detractors; he acknowledges that those who criticize often aren't achieving similar heights, drawing a parallel to how even Christ's friends questioned him, suggesting a divine understanding in facing opposition. The lyrical dexterity in flipping "dog" to "God" and referencing the Lord as his shepherd reinforces a deep-seated reliance on a higher power, a central tenet of his declared invincibility.
The hook, "He got my back boy what you talking bout / Can't tell me nuthin," is the song's defiant anthem, broadcasting an unshakeable certainty derived from spiritual backing. This isn't arrogance but a profound declaration of trust, echoing sentiments found in passages like Psalm 27:1, "The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?" Cole’s second verse continues this theme, employing basketball and sports analogies to articulate his dominance and the inability of opposition to penetrate his resolve, much like a skilled player evading defenders. He likens his lyrical prowess to a precise three-point shot, untouchable and game-changing. The verse also delves into moments of near despair, where the temptation to quit loomed large, depicting periods of profound darkness. Yet, even in these challenging times, the resilience to continue, the "lights out" moments, is presented not as a solitary struggle but as a process ultimately guided and stabilized by a divine hand. The reference to God making a "part in it" suggests divine intervention and purpose in navigating life's most turbulent passages.
The bridge succinctly encapsulates the song's core message: an insurmountable confidence stemming from inner knowledge and divine orchestration. Cole isn't merely asserting personal strength; he's declaring a certainty rooted in his relationship with God, who, he states, "got this under control." This perspective aligns with the biblical assurance found in Proverbs 3:5-6, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths." The song’s overall impact is one of inspiration, urging listeners to find their own unshakeable foundation in faith and to recognize that external noise cannot diminish the power of internal conviction when it is aligned with divine purpose. "Can't Tell Me Nuthin'" is a vibrant proclamation of spiritual resilience, a sonic encouragement to stand firm, grounded in the unwavering assurance that with God, one’s destiny is secure and beyond the reach of doubt.