On Your Own Lyrics – Lil Tecca

On Your Own Lyrics Meaning

[Intro]
This part is more about setting the vibe. It doesn’t say much directly, but the sounds and ad-libs build a kind of emotional energy—like a mix of confidence, confusion, and maybe even tension. It gives the track a moody, unpredictable start and gets you ready for what’s coming next.

[Chorus]
Here, he’s saying he’s done with the drama and doesn’t want to talk anymore. He doesn’t care what someone thinks or says about him. He’ll listen when they’ve actually made some progress in life. That line about needing time alone shows the other person’s trying to figure stuff out, but he’s not waiting around. He’d rather stay low-key and make money than chase fame and end up broke. Life’s moving fast, and people say they’re too young to be living recklessly, but he knows the world isn’t fair, and it’s easy to fake things. He’s been through stuff that others might not understand. If they saw life how he sees it, they’d probably feel more overwhelmed. He’s basically saying: stop making excuses, life gives back what you put in, so try harder instead of complaining.

[Verse]
He’s keeping things low-key and real. If you get it, you get it—he doesn’t have to explain himself. Loyalty matters to him, whether someone’s right or wrong. He’s down to ride through anything, but only if it’s real. He can deal with wild times or chill ones, just say the word. Even though he’s feeling a lot inside, he doesn’t always show it. He doesn’t want to hear fake advice or energy from anyone. He figures people out based on who they hang around and where they go—it tells him all he needs to know.

[Bridge]
Someone tells him they’ve been real, but now they’re admitting they wish they’d stayed more calm or quiet. They know he’s just a call away, but it’s not that simple—he’s not close like that anymore. They miss how things used to feel, like when they could just hit him up and have that comfort, that connection, that emotional vibe that’s not there anymore.

[Chorus]
Again, he’s brushing off the conversation, ignoring messages and not interested in small talk or fake concern. He’ll only listen if someone’s really improving. They want fame but no money—he’s choosing a private life with wealth instead. Life’s going too fast, and they’re still young, which makes things riskier. He knows that sometimes not knowing everything makes life easier, but also that people lie easily. In this world, you get what you give. So saying it’s too hard to even try doesn’t make sense to him. If others could see what he sees, they might understand why he pushes so hard—it would probably make their problems even worse by comparison.

[Outro]
He’s focused on his money and staying solid. Counting commas means stacking up his income, and he’s doing that seriously. He’s checking if the people around him are still loyal and solid, holding things down like they came in. The repeated sounds and ad-libs at the end kind of drive home that energy—he’s locked in, not distracted, just staying true to himself and what matters.