"About Me" by Jelly Roll is a song that expresses the artist's indifference towards others' opinions and criticisms about him. The lyrics convey a sense of confidence and self-assurance as Jelly Roll asserts that he doesn't care about what others say or think about him. The song opens with Jelly Roll boldly stating that he doesn't give a fuck about what others say about him. He emphasizes this by repeating the line multiple times throughout the song. He doesn't let others' opinions affect him and remains unfazed by their words. Jelly Roll then goes on to emphasize that he surrounds himself with gangsters and intimates that those who talk negatively about him don't really know him or understand his life. He refers to his ability to disappear when faced with questions from the police, implying that he has been involved in illegal activities. In the next part of the song, Jelly Roll dismisses the significance of others' actions. He doesn't care about what they drink or eat because it has no impact on him. He reiterates that he doesn't care about their opinions, and he will continue to be himself. The following verse features rapper Rittz, who shares his own experiences facing criticism and hateful comments. Rittz expresses that while he doesn't generally care about what haters say, sometimes their words can still affect him. He confronts specific negative comments he has received, responding to them with defiant humor. Rittz highlights his success and addresses accusations like being a "wannabe" or a drug user. Overall, "About Me" is a song that reflects Jelly Roll and Rittz's disregard for others' opinions and their determination to stay true to themselves despite criticism. It promotes self-confidence and resilience in the face of negativity.
