Riverdale Rd
2 Chainz Lyrics


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Yeah, turn that muthafucka up Nolan
Woah, know what I'm saying, I wanna feel like I was in some muthafakin' danger
I got my mothafuckin' pistol in my pocket, ya dig?
Yeah, in the booth, on some 5540 old national shit, you know what it is, nigga
We in the back, nigga, way in the back, nigga, serving sacks, nigga and serving Ac'
Mane, c'mon with the kap, bruh

Riverdale, he was there, she was there, you wasn't there
I was the same ol' nigga
Yeah that trap had raised a nigga
How could you blame a nigga?
Gold everywhere, gold over there, Trinidad James you niggas
Came on the set with hundreds to bet
But I still changed you niggas, yeah

My first foreign car, it was a Bimmer
My second foreign car, it was a Bimmer
My third foreign car, it was a Porsche
My fourth foreign car you can't afford
My pocket pregnant, don't want no abortion
My draws got them horses, my car got them horses
Rocking some Prada like they was Air Forces
We had no choices

Riverdale, he was there, she was there, you wasn't there
I was the same ol' nigga
Yeah that trap had raised a nigga
How could you blame a nigga?
Gold everywhere, gold over there, Trinidad James you niggas
Came on the set with hundreds to bet
But I still changed you niggas, yeah

You wasn't there when mama was struggling
You wasn't there when mama was fussing
Told 'em ketchup, you too far in the mustard
I had a Chevelle and wanted a cutlass
I went to work and I made an abundance
Gucci flip flops with the corns and bunions
Counting blue hundreds and smoking an onion
And she got an onion and I wanna rub it
We hanging off the net, see that's where my office at
We dressed all in black
We got 'em calling back, just went to the mall and back
When you was the quarterback, I had them quarter sacks

Riverdale, Riverdale, Riverdale, Riverdale, Riverdale
(Riverdale Road, nigga)
He was there, he was there, you weren't there
He was there, she was there
(Riverdale Road, nigga)
Abracadabra, I turned myself into a millionaire
I wore some Gucci to your mama house just to leave it there

Riverdale, he was there, she was there, you wasn't there
I was the same ol' nigga
Yeah that trap had raised a nigga
How could you blame a nigga?
Gold everywhere, gold over there, Trinidad James you niggas
Came on the set with hundreds to bet
But I still changed you niggas, yeah

I know something you don't know
I'm gonna get some bands, yeah
I know something you don't know, yeah
I'm gonna get some bands

Okay, from grams to Grammys
Okay, from fans to family
I went from trips we tryna plan
To cribs in south Miami
They got my vision fancy
She trigger finger antsy
I told the bitch she got to sit down
Just to understand me
They asking, "What's the plan, b?"
I don't have a plan b
I told 'em this shit got to work
It's just like candy to me
I mean it's hard but it's sweet
I'm drench God in the streets
I break the law in the sheets
I make her cum on repeat

I know something you don't know
I'm gonna get some bands, oh yeah
I know something you don't know, yeah




I'm gonna get some bands
Riverdale, Riverdale!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Riverdale Rd" by 2 Chainz paint a vivid picture of the rapper's experiences and upbringing in the Riverdale neighborhood. In the first verse, he sets the scene of being in a dangerous environment, ready to protect himself with a pistol. He references the booth, indicating that he's in the recording studio, and the location of 5540 Old National, which is a street in Atlanta known for its drug activity. 2 Chainz also mentions serving drugs ("serving sacks, nigga and serving Ac'") and being surrounded by gold, a symbol of his success. He asserts that he changed other rappers, possibly suggesting that he influenced their style or success in the industry.


The chorus emphasizes the absence of certain individuals in his journey, highlighting the struggles he faced alone. He mentions his cars, progressively getting more luxurious, leaving room for no one else to afford them. The lines "My pocket pregnant, don't want no abortion" and "My draws got them horses, my car got them horses" suggest that he's accumulating wealth and material possessions.


In the second verse, 2 Chainz reflects on the lack of support from those who weren't there during his tough times. He mentions his mother's struggles and how he had to work hard to provide for himself. He boasts about his wealth, counting blue hundred dollar bills and smoking marijuana. There's also a sexual innuendo with the line "And she got an onion and I wanna rub it." The verse ends with references to his success and power, with his office hanging off the net and the ability to change clothes and return to the mall at will.


The final verse speaks to 2 Chainz's transformation from humble beginnings to a successful artist. He mentions going from selling drugs ("from grams to Grammys") to having a loyal fan base ("from fans to family"). He brags about his lavish lifestyle, going from trying to plan trips to owning mansions in Miami. Despite his success, he still faces criticism and questions about his backup plan ("What's the plan, b?"), to which he defiantly responds that he doesn't have one and is determined to make his music career work. The verse ends with a play on words, comparing his success to candy, which is hard yet sweet.


Overall, "Riverdale Rd" reflects 2 Chainz's journey from a challenging environment to success in the music industry, while also addressing themes of loyalty, perseverance, and the sacrifices made along the way.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, turn that muthafucka up Nolan
Increase the volume of the music, as I want to feel the exhilarating adrenaline rush as if I were in a dangerous situation.


Woah, know what I'm saying, I wanna feel like I was in some muthafakin' danger
I desire to experience the thrill and intensity of a life-threatening situation and truly understand its essence.


I got my mothafuckin' pistol in my pocket, ya dig?
I am carrying a firearm discreetly in my pocket, do you comprehend?


Yeah, in the booth, on some 5540 old national shit, you know what it is, nigga
I am currently in the recording studio, reminiscing about the dynamics of life on 5540 Old National Highway, acknowledging the familiarity to those who relate, my friend.


We in the back, nigga, way in the back, nigga, serving sacks, nigga and serving Ac'
We are positioned discreetly at the rear, my friend, far away from prying eyes, engaged in distributing valuable packages and serving Ace, my friend.


Mane, c'mon with the kap, bruh
Come on with the act, my friend.


Riverdale, he was there, she was there, you wasn't there
In Riverdale, both he and she were present, but unfortunately, you were absent.


I was the same ol' nigga
I remained unchanged, my friend.


Yeah that trap had raised a nigga
Indeed, the difficult environment of the drug trade has significantly influenced and shaped my character, my friend.


How could you blame a nigga?
It is unreasonable to hold me accountable, my friend.


Gold everywhere, gold over there, Trinidad James you niggas
There is a glorious abundance of wealth and prosperity, extending in all directions, reminiscent of Trinidad James, my friends.


Came on the set with hundreds to bet, but I still changed you niggas, yeah
Despite arriving with a significant amount of money to wager, I managed to alter your perception and influence you, my friends.


My first foreign car, it was a Bimmer
The initial imported vehicle I owned was a BMW, my friend.


My second foreign car, it was a Bimmer
The subsequent imported car I acquired was also a BMW, my friend.


My third foreign car, it was a Porsche
The third imported automobile I possessed was a Porsche, my friend.


My fourth foreign car you can't afford
Unfortunately, you lack the financial means to purchase the fourth luxurious vehicle I obtained, my friend.


My pocket pregnant, don't want no abortion
My pocket is metaphorically filled with an abundance of money, and I have no intention of reducing its contents, my friend.


My draws got them horses, my car got them horses
My undergarments are adorned with luxury brand logos, symbolizing power and wealth, just like my vehicle, my friend.


Rocking some Prada like they was Air Forces
I am proudly wearing Prada fashion items, as if they were Nike Air Force Ones, my friend.


We had no choices
We were constrained by circumstances and lacked alternative courses of action, my friend.


You wasn't there when mama was struggling
You were absent during the challenging times when my mother faced hardships, my friend.


You wasn't there when mama was fussing
You were absent during the moments my mother expressed her frustrations, my friend.


Told 'em ketchup, you too far in the mustard
I advised them to catch up, as they are falling behind in their efforts, my friend.


I had a Chevelle and wanted a cutlass
I previously owned a Chevelle vehicle and desired to possess a Cutlass model, my friend.


I went to work and I made an abundance
I diligently engaged in labor and successfully amassed great wealth, my friend.


Gucci flip flops with the corns and bunions
I wear Gucci brand flip flops, despite having corns and painful foot deformities, my friend.


Counting blue hundreds and smoking an onion
I am meticulously counting stacks of one hundred dollar bills, while simultaneously smoking a potent ecstasy pill, my friend.


And she got an onion and I wanna rub it
She possesses a white crystalline substance, resembling an onion, which I have the desire to massage, my friend.


We hanging off the net, see that's where my office at
We are participating in illegal activities on the internet, as it serves as my virtual workplace, my friend.


We dressed all in black
We are attired completely in black clothing, my friend.


We got 'em calling back, just went to the mall and back
We have successfully enticed our customers to return to us, even after a brief visit to the shopping center, my friend.


When you was the quarterback, I had them quarter sacks
While you pursued a role as a quarterback, I was involved in distributing illegal substances in small quantities, my friend.


Abracadabra, I turned myself into a millionaire
Magically, I managed to transform my circumstances and become a person of great wealth, my friend.


I wore some Gucci to your mama house just to leave it there
I intentionally wore expensive Gucci attire when visiting your mother's residence, only to abandon it there, my friend.


I know something you don't know
I possess exclusive knowledge that you are unaware of, my friend.


I'm gonna get some bands, yeah
I have ambitious plans to accumulate a substantial amount of money, my friend.


Okay, from grams to Grammys
I have progressed from selling illicit drugs in small quantities to achieving success and recognition in the music industry, my friend.


Okay, from fans to family
I have evolved from merely having fans to building a loyal and supportive group of individuals who consider themselves family, my friend.


I went from trips we tryna plan
I transitioned from making plans for recreational trips, my friend.


To cribs in south Miami
Now, I possess luxurious residences in the southern region of Miami, my friend.


They got my vision fancy
They appreciate and acknowledge my unique perspective and artistic vision, my friend.


She trigger finger antsy
Her index finger is eager and impatient, particularly in relation to firearms, my friend.


I told the bitch she got to sit down, just to understand me
I firmly instructed the woman to take a moment and contemplate the depths of my personality in order to comprehend me fully, my friend.


They asking, "What's the plan, b?"
They are inquiring about my strategic course of action, my friend.


I don't have a plan b
I possess no alternative backup plan or course of action, my friend.


I told 'em this shit got to work
I emphatically expressed that this particular endeavor must succeed, my friend.


It's just like candy to me
This endeavor is similar to candy in its pleasurable and irresistible nature to me, my friend.


I mean it's hard but it's sweet
I concur that this journey is arduous, but simultaneously rewarding and enjoyable, my friend.


I'm drench God in the streets
I am regarded as a deity among the people in the streets, my friend.


I break the law in the sheets
In the realm of intimacy, I engage in activities that are considered unlawful, my friend.


I make her cum on repeat
I possess the ability to bring her to orgasm repeatedly, my friend.


Riverdale, Riverdale!
I am referring to the area known as Riverdale, intensifying its significance and emphasizing its presence, my friend.




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Written by: Michael George Dean, Emmanuel Nickerson, Tauheed Epps

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