Took it to ten (hey)
Producer Tay Keith created this beat to be powerful and exciting.

Ayy, it's a holiday
Lil Nas X feels like he's on vacation and ready to celebrate.

I got hoes on hoes and they out of control, yeah
Lil Nas X has a lot of women in his life and they can be overwhelming.

Ayy, it's another way
This is a different experience from what Lil Nas X has been through before.

All my niggas on go and I hope that you know it
Lil Nas X's friends are always ready for anything and he's proud of them.

I can't even close my eyes
Lil Nas X is so excited that he can't relax.

And I don't know why, guess I don't like surprises
He doesn't know why he's so hyped, but he likes it that way.

I can't even stay away from the game that I play
He can't resist continuing to create music and chase success.

They gon' know us today, yeah
Lil Nas X and his team are going to make a big impact and gain attention right now.

Ayy, can I pop shit?
Lil Nas X asks if he can boast and talk big.

I might bottom on the low, but I top shit
He may not always be in control, but he still dominates.

Switch the genre on you hoes, do a rock hit
He's capable of writing music in different styles and doesn't want to be limited.

I got the biggest damn song, fuck the charts
Lil Nas X believes he has the most popular song around and doesn't need validation from charts.

Sis, I don't need 'em
He doesn't need anyone else's approval or permission.

They wanna know if I be lastin'
People wonder if he will have staying power in the industry.

Bitch, even if I started floppin', there'd be fashion
Even if his music becomes less popular, he would still be relevant in the fashion world.

Poppin' up in movies, ain't no Nas-y, bitch, it's Ashton
He could appear in films and be successful in the entertainment industry.

Hee, hee, I'm bad as Michael Jackson
He compares himself to a legendary pop star, Michael Jackson.

Man, I snuck into the game, came in on a horse
Lil Nas X feels like he caught the music industry by surprise and entered on his own terms.

I pulled a gimmick, I admit it, I got no remorse
He acknowledges that his rise to fame was based on attention-grabbing tactics.

Nobody tried to let me in, nobody opened doors
He had to make it on his own without help from established artists or labels.

I kicked the motherfuckers down, they didn't have a choice
He had to force his way in and prove himself.

They tried to next me, ayy, but I'm blessed, see
People doubted him and tried to ignore him, but he's fortunate and successful now.

Ayy, no flex, but my checks givin' vet tease
He doesn't want to brag, but he's making a lot of money.

Ayy, and I'm sexy, they wanna sex me
He feels attractive and desirable to others.

Pop star, but the rappers still respect me
Even though he's a pop artist, he's respected by hip hop musicians.

Tay Keith, fuck these niggas up
Lil Nas X urges the producers to make a powerful beat and show their dominance.

Daytrip took it to ten (hey)
The producers Daytrip also created an energetic, exciting sound for this song.