The Dirt
The Dirt

Benjamin Ingrosso - The Dirt Lyrics

This powerful track delves into the harsh realities of life on the streets. The singer reflects on his past as a troubled youth, involved in crime and substance abuse, and how he was encouraged by his mother to change his ways. The lyrics reveal a struggle… Read more

Jan 17, 2020
31
The Dirt Music Video

The Dirt Lyrics

Back in the day they used to call me a criminal
Running from the police
Hanging with the homies
Gun in my waist, getting high off them chemicals
I was only sixteen
Kicked out on the streets

My mama told me
If you wanna make it
You better figure out your life before they take it
Yeah my mama told me
You gotta get smarter
Or you gonna end up in a cell just like your father, mmh

Ah ooh, Lord knows I try so hard
Ah ooh, Lord knows I've come so far
Ah ooh, each time I touch the stars
Something always brings me back to earth
And I'm back diggin in the dirt

And I'm back diggin in the dirt

I'm coming of age
And they call it a miracle
I'm alive and breathing
There's gotta be a reason, I'm still here
So I pick up the pace
Tryna my make me some money, oh
Come up with a scheme now
A dirty or a clean now, yeah

'Cause my mama tells me
You better make it
If not for yourself then you should do it for your lady
Yeah my mama tells me
You gotta get smarter
You got a son and in a month you'll have a daughter, mmh

Ah ooh, Lord knows I try so hard
Ah ooh (yeah), Lord knows I've come so far
Ah ooh, each time I touch the stars
Something always brings me back to earth
And I'm back diggin in the dirt

And I'm back diggin in the dirt

Writer(s): Benjamin Ingrosso
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

Attach an image to this thought

Drag image here or click to upload image

What is the Meaning of The Dirt?

This powerful track delves into the harsh realities of life on the streets. The singer reflects on his past as a troubled youth, involved in crime and substance abuse, and how he was encouraged by his mother to change his ways. The lyrics reveal a struggle with breaking free from this cycle, despite achieving success ("touching the stars"), he always finds himself "back digging in the dirt". This could symbolize falling back into old habits or facing ongoing struggles despite progress. The song also highlights the motivation for change - not just for oneself but for loved ones too - as he mentions having a son and expecting a daughter. It's an emotional narrative about personal growth, resilience, and the continuous battle against one's past.

End of content

That's all we got for #

Latest Blog Posts
Lyrics Discussions

1

800

1

7

1

134
Hot Songs

1

2K
Recent Blog Posts