Lecrae - Dum Dum Lyrics
Lyrics
Lecrae:
Real Skinny
Loud Color Tenni's
Body marked Up Like Graffiti
I don't push a Maserati, Beamer, Benz or Bentley
And yeah I rode a ford, at least I look spiffy
Go ahead and doubt us, what you know about us
We aint gotta follow them (No), we take another route
No we aint blowin trees bro, open up my window
I see you poppin tags, but you know that's why yo ends low
I tried to tell em we was comin', go on, let us in
Why they hatin' like we all a bunch of Hooligans?
No Gimmicks, Spirit in my lyrics
Know when people hear it they gon' love or they fear it
And how we flow, when we show up at a show
They say we go S.O. hard in the paint, they can't wait for some moe'
But some others say we preachin', some close-minded teachin'
Like we aint heard of Marx life, and Niche, Believe me
(Chorus):
Eh, They Don't know about us, they don't, they don't know about us
They, They, they don't know about us, they don't know about
They think we Dum, Dum Diddy Dum, Dum
But they Gon' know, they gon' know about us
They gon' know about us, they gon' know about us
Oh they gon' know about us, they gon' know about us
Tedashii:
6,2,2 plus, go on add it up
(Hey, that's a big problem, call it Calculus)
Math on some track, but content like I had enough
Long hair, don't care, Samoan plus I'm tatted up
I know this blow ya mind, and I aint blowin pine
Not talkin' women lookin skimpy every otha line
Yeah, I got a dime, about to make her mine
Life in Christ got me finished like a crossed a line
With the way that you're telling me to sell, sell out
Nah man it's so foolish, done tryin to be you and don't fit
Mis-fit, I don't trip, everybody hate Chris
They sayin get with this, just like a membership
They talkin' slick like this is it, but it's just gibberish
I say I'm interested, they say 'you different'
Oh, you gon' know even if you don't let us in
(Chorus)
Tedashii:
Dum on em, dum on em, like I could be
Dum on em, dum on em, like you should be
Dum on em, dum on em, like I would be
Dum on em, dum on em, yeah that's cool with me
Video
Tedashii - Dum Dum - feat. Lecrae (@tedashii @lecrae @reachrecords)
Meaning & Inspiration
Lecrae's "Dum Dum," released in 2011 as part of his album *Blacklight*, is a powerful and resonant track that delves into the struggle for authentic faith in a world that often values superficiality and outward appearances. The song's title itself, "Dum Dum," evokes a sense of being dismissed or underestimated, a feeling that resonates deeply with those who feel their genuine spirituality is overlooked or misunderstood. Lecrae masterfully unpacks the internal battle of maintaining conviction and purpose when surrounded by societal pressures that encourage conformity to fleeting trends and shallow pursuits. He speaks to the Christian's call to be set apart, a concept deeply rooted in Scripture. For instance, the Apostle Paul encourages believers to "not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect" (Romans 12:2). "Dum Dum" embodies this very transformation, highlighting the courage it takes to live out one's faith boldly, even when it means standing against the prevailing cultural currents. The song acts as a reminder that true strength and significance are not found in worldly acclaim or acceptance, but in a steadfast adherence to God's truth. This aligns with Jesus’ teaching in John 15:19, where He tells His disciples, "If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you." Lecrae's lyrical exploration encourages listeners to embrace their identity in Christ, recognizing that their perceived "strangeness" or difference in the eyes of the world is a testament to their belonging to something greater. It's a call to inner fortitude, urging individuals to find their validation not in the fickle opinions of others, but in the unshakeable foundation of their relationship with God, echoing the sentiment of Galatians 1:10: "For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ." The song, therefore, serves as an anthem for those who strive to live a life of meaning and purpose, guided by divine wisdom rather than the fleeting noise of popular opinion, reminding them that their true worth is established by a love that transcends earthly judgment.