His debut studio album Long.Live.A$AP (2013) debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and was later certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). In 2015, Rocky released his second album, titled At.Long.Last.A$AP. The album was Rocky's second consecutive album to debut at number one on the Billboard 200 and received mostly positive reviews from music critics. In 2018, Rocky released his third album, Testing, which peaked in the top five of several countries, including the Billboard 200.
Rocky has won a BET Award, two BET Hip Hop Awards, an MTV Video Music Award Japan and an MTVU Woodie Award, as well as being nominated for two Grammy Awards, six World Music Awards, three MTV Video Music Awards and two MTV Europe Music Awards. Rocky has also directed music videos for himself, Danny Brown, and other A$AP Mob members. Furthermore, he produces records under the pseudonym Lord Flacko.
Bad Company
A$AP Rocky Lyrics
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It's only natural, I suppose, but we're all super good friends
Um, I get the feeling that you're admired, but, um
I'm above average
I got so much beef, I could barely sleep
Paranoia got me losin' all my Z's, all day
Good lord, momma prayin' on her knees, all day
Bad company's bad for your company
Bad company's bad for your company
Mac and the ski mask in case you come for me
Got the Mac and the ski mask in case you come for me
When I say I got beef, they don't want no beef
When they say they got beef, they don't wanna eat
If he said he wants smoke, they don't want no steam
She put her feet on her teeth, bad bad bad bad bad
Had a bachelors degree, Ph.D. while sellin' speed
Fix the face then fix the weave, now workin' on her self-esteem
Hit up Bloc, yo' this Flock
Nigga, where you at? Pin the drop, uh
My new map location be the block on the app
I need money and company, nah nah
Bad bitches, I don't even know the company, hahahaha
You can't hang baby, we don't want you 'round here
Ice on my neck and it's froze, Santa's reindeer
Yβyou got bad bitches, hella hoes, it's the same here
You bad company, lil' bro, you can't hang here
Gβgβgβgettin' money so the bottles keep on comin'
Phβphβphoβphoβphone ringin' so you know the trap jumpin'
Thaβthaβthat nigga lookin' at me, he owe me some money
Hit 'em with the Tommy, now that nigga crumpin'
Whyβwhy these niggas playin' games? They don't want no problems with me
My shooters got good aim, you know I brought them shottas with me
Might have hit a bad stain, they say that someone top was missin'
Them niggas were opposition
They move wrong, so I shot them bitches
Dark shades, too much smoke, I could barely see the fumes
Actin' brand new like I don't see you when I do
Who them folks? Who want smoke? You too close, give me room
Funny folks, play it close, do the most, don't they?
Bad company, that's bad for your company (slangers)
Bad company, that's bad for your company (playa haters)
Mad cow disease, now you in a ton of beef
Black Mac tucked underneath my new blue dungarees (right, right)
Flintstone bust down, color Murakami
Fruity pebble bezel, Wilma, Betty, Fred, and Barney
Bad bitch from outta town, I think she model Abercrombie
Wrist game Lucky Charmy, told my jeweler Leprechaun me
I'mma come clean, I got hella beef
Paranoia got me rollin' up my sleeves, okay
Niggas hatin' cause I'm uppin' up the fees
Whole team got V's on they tees, all day
I got so much beef, I could barely sleep
Paranoia got me losin' all my Z's, all day
Good lord, momma prayin' on her knees, all day
If you still frontin' when I up it, I'mma squeeze
I'm above average
The song Bad Company by A$AP Rocky feat. BlocBoy JB is a hip-hop track that highlights the importance of maintaining good company and avoiding bad company. A$AP Rocky acknowledges that people may think he's stuck up, but that's just because he surrounds himself with good friends. He notes that others may admire him, but he's above average. He also talks about his paranoia and the beef he has with people, causing him to lose sleep and his mom to pray for him.
The chorus emphasizes the message of the song and warns listeners that bad company is bad for their company. A$AP Rocky mentions that he's always prepared for any situation, with both a Mac and a ski mask in case someone comes for him. He also alludes to a beef with someone who fronted on him and warns them what will happen if they continue to do so.
BlocBoy JB's verse highlights the struggles of getting money and the obstacles one must overcome to make it. He talks about people playing games and not wanting problems with him, as he and his shooters are always ready. He also mentions bad company being bad for your company and references mad cow disease, further emphasizing the message of avoiding bad company.
Overall, the song emphasizes the importance of careful selection when it comes to the people you surround yourself with, as bad company can lead you down a dangerous path.
Line by Line Meaning
People think you're stuck up, but we're all super good friends
It's only natural, I suppose, but we're all super good friends
Um, I get the feeling that you're admired, but, um
I'm above average
I got so much beef, I could barely sleep
Paranoia got me losin' all my Z's, all day
Good lord, momma prayin' on her knees, all day
Paranoia got me feelin' like I'm in danger all the time
If you still frontin' when I up it, I'mma squeeze
If you continue to act tough, I'll resort to violence
Bad company's bad for your company
Being around bad people can be detrimental to your success
Mac and the ski mask in case you come for me
I'm prepared to protect myself if someone tries to harm me
When I say I got beef, they don't want no beef
People don't really want to confront me
If he said he wants smoke, they don't want no steam
People talk tough but aren't really about that life
She put her feet on her teeth, bad bad bad bad bad
She's so bad it's almost painful to look at her
Had a bachelors degree, Ph.D. while sellin' speed
She was educated but made money selling drugs
Hit up Bloc, yo' this Flock
Contacting my friend Bloc
Nigga, where you at? Pin the drop, uh
Where are you? Send me your location
My new map location be the block on the app
My current location is on the block
I need money and company, nah nah
I want to make money and be around good people
Bad bitches, I don't even know the company, hahahaha
I don't even know the names of the attractive women around me
You can't hang baby, we don't want you 'round here
You're not welcome in our circle
Whyβwhy these niggas playin' games? They don't want no problems with me
People are pretending to be tough, but they really don't want to mess with me
My shooters got good aim, you know I brought them shottas with me
I have people with me who are skilled at using weapons
I'm above average
I am exceptional
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: Rakim Mayers, James Baker, Hector Delgado, Isaac De Boni, Jameel Bruner, Michael Mule, Ricci Riera, Rory Quigley
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Oprahside
IM ABOVE AVERAGE LOL
@carladebrito5249
Faze up dawg! big support from Portugal π₯π
@Hotstyle0011
It's cause of you that I know this song. You the GOAT but Celtics in 5
@seanclarke6581
Oprah Sideverson Oprah side can you be my father???
@Hotstyle0011
Emmanuel Smith hell yeah
@mask7235
Kekekeke
@zaka3580
This song is hella underrated
@mf_serbot5255
Facts
@yarivsimhony3290
One of my favorite songs ever no lie
@chppas
fax