Ring a Bell - David Dallas

Young and thirsty for some recognition

Sittin' up at Manukau talkin' to the girls like they were women

Just a boy tryna' be a man

Tryna' keep it pimping

Dreaming of a life with no inhibitions

Not just tryna' fit in

I’m tryna' be the one they notice, talkin' 'bout

Me and?

rubbin' shoulders, talkin' 'bout

Me turnin' heads up at Hunter’s Corner

Way before we could turn the club into a fuckin' sauna

I knew that I wanted something like that

I wanna' fuckin' shine

Don’t want to stand in the queue, I wanna' jump the line

Now when I hit the night spots bouncers know the time

Now when I drop a new flow people know it’s mine

Did you notice I’m comin' off a little brash

You would say I beat the odds if you did the math

Same people used to front, now tryna' kiss my ass

Yellin' out «Aye D. D»

Shit reminds me of the old days

I’m gettin' back to my old ways

Used to really want a gold chain, mean gears, new car

And everyone to know who we are

Does my name ring a bell now?

Does my name ring a bell now?

Does my name ring a bell now?

Like *bring* ding, dong

That’s the type of shit that I’m on

Guess some things don’t ever change

Guess some things don’t ever change

So tell me, does my name ring a bell now?

Talkin' like ring, ding, dong

If it don’t it will before long

Does my name ring a bell now?

Couple years back it was the worst

December 13th, still tryna' find a gig for the 31st

Actin' like they never heard a verse

Booking agents saying that it’s quiet, you might have to look for work

You might have to switch it up

Fr-enemies droppin' hints

Maybe this shit ain’t for you

Maybe you should give it up

Maybe I’m just crazy and refuse to admit it

But fuck it, go grab the credit card it’s time to push the limit up

Got a couple bills past due, need the quicker bucks

Me and Shea had a plan, all we need’s a little luck

Fast-forward four years, now it’s a different buzz

Her runnin' so much, I’m gettin' sick of us

Seein' rave reviews gettin' written up

Gotta mention me if you talkin' 'bout who’s rippin' up

Gotta know the name, can’t act like you don’t give a fuck

Shit is no biggie but I still gotta hit 'em up

I hold that on my mind

24/7, that’s three-six-five

Papatoe from the oh-nine?

When you see me out now you know

Shit reminds me of the old days

I’m gettin' back to my old ways

Used to really want a gold chain, mean gears, new car

And everyone to know who we are

Does my name ring a bell now?

Does my name ring a bell now?

Does my name ring a bell now?

Like *bring* ding, dong

That’s the type of shit that I’m on

Does my name ring a bell now?

Does my name ring a bell now?

Does my name ring a bell now?

Talkin' like ring, ding, dong

If it don’t it will before long

Does my name ring a bell now?