His highest charting singles are "Numbers" (which debuted at number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100), "Look Back at It" (number 27), and "[song artist= A Boogie wit Da Hoodie]Drowning (feat. Kodak Black)[/song]" (number 38). His debut studio album, The Bigger Artist (2017), debuted at number four on the Billboard 200 chart. He released his second studio album, Hoodie SZN (2018), which became his first number one album on the Billboard 200.
His third studio album, Artist 2.0 (2020), debuted at number two on the Billboard 200. He is set to release his fourth studio album, A Boogie vs. Artist in 2022.
Need A Best Friend
A Boogie wit da Hoodie Lyrics
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In the jungle with my feet up, lookin' like King Caesar
I got my felonies up, I had the wrong demeanor
I got sick of fake love, I started sippin' lean up
They get scared and turn blood and tell you different reasons
And I don't wanna make love with you to beat my meat up
You wanna be my main slut, you gotta eat up, eat up
I feel like I'm a baker, always got my heater
Yeah, that's your best friend (Yeah)
She told you that I bought her Hermès shit, yeah
Mmh, that's your best friend
I might as well just fuck you both, you're best friends
Mmh, yeah, you know you love me, bitch
And you know I love it when you start doin' that slutty shit, yeah
Fuck you so good, I should just start sellin' dick, yeah
I'm only 22, I just started havin' fun with it, yeah yeah, ayy
Tellin' me I'm so humble now, I'm so done with it, yeah yeah, ayy
I been thuggin' on AP, you suckin' dick, yeah yeah, ayy
Yeah I'm up now but I miss bein' on the block, yeah yeah
Will you be my best friend, girl? Yeah or nah? Yeah yeah
Hey, 'cause I need a best friend, uh
Play the block like Tetris, uh
Yeah, I'm sorry to be selfish
Baby girl, it was worth it
Yeah, 'cause I need a best friend, uh
Play the block like Tetris, uh
Yeah, I'm sorry to be selfish
Baby girl, it was worth it
Every nigga in your clique, yeah they gon' feel me
If I ever cheated on you, would you still leave?
No impersonatin' nigga, this the real me
Convicted felon, but that pistol, yeah, I still keep
I really came up from the bottom, they didn't believe us
And I can't show that ho respect because you not Aretha
I swear I came up from the 'partments, runnin' with that Nina
I'm pourin' all this Hi-Tech inside an Aquafina
And ever since I got a check I feel like I don't need 'em
I got my mind on that Corvette, see I don't want the Nissan
No I don't fuck 'round with these niggas 'cause they really peons
I'm drippin' sauce, that's on the daily, this that brand new VLONE
I'm only human, so baby, nobody perfect
Fifteen hundred on Jimmy Choos, you deserve it
I'm only human, so baby, nobody perfect
Fifteen hundred on Jimmy Choos, you deserve it
And if I cheat I know that you gon' close the curtains
24 hours, that's out the week, yeah, we were certain
"Do you love me, Quando?" That be that girl's favorite question
I reply with, "I love you," 'cause I really need a best friend
Hey, 'cause I need a best friend, uh
Play the block like Tetris, uh
Yeah, I'm sorry to be selfish
Baby girl, it was worth it
Yeah, 'cause I need a best friend, uh
Play the block like Tetris, uh
Yeah, I'm sorry to be selfish
Baby girl, it was worth it
Hey, 'cause I need a best friend, uh
Play the block like Tetris, uh
Hey, 'cause I need a best friend, uh
Baby girl, it was worth it
Hey, 'cause I need a best friend, uh
Play the block like Tetris, uh
Hey, 'cause I need a best friend, uh
Will you be my best friend, girl? Yeah or nah? Yeah yeah
In this song, A Boogie Wit da Hoodie reflects on his personal experiences with fake love and the importance of having a loyal best friend. He starts off by describing himself as the alpha male, sitting with his feet up like King Caesar in the jungle. He reflects on his past mistakes that led him to getting felony charges and having the wrong attitude. He then talks about how he got sick of fake love and started drinking lean. He mentions how people can quickly switch up and become fake and disloyal. He also emphasizes the importance of loyalty in a relationship and how he won't waste his time on someone who doesn't have his back. He sarcastically addresses the idea of using someone for sex and questions how that would benefit him.
Later in the song, he opens up about his success and how he struggles to find genuine people to surround himself with. He talks about how he doesn't want just any girl in his life, but someone who is loyal to him and treats him right. He questions the loyalty of his girlfriend's friends and how they're only with her for the benefits. The chorus of the song revolves around his request for a loyal best friend who he can trust and depend on, and how valuable that relationship is to him.
Overall, the song encourages listeners to prioritize loyalty and find genuine people to surround themselves with. It highlights the importance of having a loyal best friend in a world where people can be fake and disloyal.
Line by Line Meaning
In the jungle with my feet up, lookin' like King Caesar
In a comfortable and relaxed state, exuding a confident and powerful vibe similar to the ancient ruler King Caesar
I got my felonies up, I had the wrong demeanor
I accumulated multiple criminal charges due to my negative attitude and behavior
I got sick of fake love, I started sippin' lean up
I grew tired of receiving insincere affection from others, so I started consuming codeine cough syrup mixed with soda to cope
They get scared and turn blood and tell you different reasons
People become intimidated and join a violent gang known as the Bloods, providing various excuses for their actions
And I don't wanna make love with you to beat my meat up
I am not interested in having sex with someone just to masturbate
You wanna be my main slut, you gotta eat up, eat up
If you want to be my primary sexual partner, you need to perform oral sex on me frequently
You wanna be my sweet love but you is not Anita
You want to be my affectionate lover but you do not possess the same qualities as the famous Latin singer Anita Baker
I feel like I'm a baker, always got my heater
I sense that I am a weapon supplier, always carrying a gun for protection
Yeah, that's your best friend (Yeah)
Yes, that person is considered to be your closest friend
She told you that I bought her Hermès shit, yeah
She relayed to you that I purchased luxury items from the fashion brand Hermès for her
Mmh, that's your best friend
Hmm, that person still remains your closest friend
I might as well just fuck you both, you're best friends
I may as well engage in sexual activity with both of you, considering that you are close friends
Mmh, yeah, you know you love me, bitch
Hmm, yes, you are aware that you have strong feelings for me, being referred to as a derogatory term
And you know I love it when you start doin' that slutty shit, yeah
And you know that I enjoy when you behave in a promiscuous manner
Fuck you so good, I should just start sellin' dick, yeah
I provide exceptional sexual pleasure, to the point where I could make a career out of it
I'm only 22, I just started havin' fun with it, yeah yeah, ayy
I am only 22 years old and recently began enjoying my life to the fullest, expressing excitement
Tellin' me I'm so humble now, I'm so done with it, yeah yeah, ayy
People are complimenting me on my modesty lately, but I am growing tired of hearing it
I been thuggin' on AP, you suckin' dick, yeah yeah, ayy
I have been wearing a high-end Audemars Piguet watch and living a lavish lifestyle, while you are performing oral sex on others
Yeah I'm up now but I miss bein' on the block, yeah yeah
Yes, I am now successful but I still long for the days when I was hanging out in the neighborhood
Will you be my best friend, girl? Yeah or nah? Yeah yeah
Would you like to become my closest friend, woman? Yes or no? Yes, indeed
Hey, 'cause I need a best friend, uh
Hey, I require a loyal confidant
Play the block like Tetris, uh
Navigate the neighborhood like a complex game of Tetris
Yeah, I'm sorry to be selfish
Yes, I apologize for expressing my own desires first
Baby girl, it was worth it
My actions were worthwhile, my dear
Every nigga in your clique, yeah they gon' feel me
I am going to become universally popular among everyone in your social group
If I ever cheated on you, would you still leave?
If I was unfaithful to you, would you still end the relationship?
No impersonatin' nigga, this the real me
I am not pretending to be someone else, this is my true identity
Convicted felon, but that pistol, yeah, I still keep
I have been found guilty of a felony, but I still possess a firearm
I really came up from the bottom, they didn't believe us
I truly experienced a rise from the bottom of society, with people doubting us
And I can't show that ho respect because you not Aretha
I cannot demonstrate respect to that woman because she does not possess the level of talent as the famous singer Aretha Franklin
I swear I came up from the 'partments, runnin' with that Nina
I promise I emerged from the low-income apartments by carrying a submachine gun known as a nine-millimeter handgun
I'm pourin' all this Hi-Tech inside an Aquafina
I am mixing cough syrup with soda in a bottle of Aquafina water
And ever since I got a check I feel like I don't need 'em
Since I received a significant payment, I believe I do not require those people anymore
I got my mind on that Corvette, see I don't want the Nissan
I am focusing on purchasing a Chevrolet Corvette, rather than settling for a Nissan car
No I don't fuck 'round with these niggas 'cause they really peons
No, I do not associate with those individuals because they are considered low-ranking members of society
I'm drippin' sauce, that's on the daily, this that brand new VLONE
I have a great fashion sense and always appear attractive, while wearing the new brand VLONE
I'm only human, so baby, nobody perfect
I am only a fallible human, so nobody is perfect
Fifteen hundred on Jimmy Choos, you deserve it
I spent $1,500 on Jimmy Choos high-end women's shoes, as you deserve it
And if I cheat I know that you gon' close the curtains
If I was unfaithful, I am aware that you would end the relationship
24 hours, that's out the week, yeah, we were certain
We were absolutely certain in spending an entire day out of each week together
"Do you love me, Quando?" That be that girl's favorite question
That woman often asks me if I love her, referring to me by my nickname Quando
I reply with, "I love you," 'cause I really need a best friend
I respond with "I love you" because I honestly desire a close, trustworthy friend
Will you be my best friend, girl? Yeah or nah? Yeah yeah
Would you like to become my closest friend, woman? Yes or no? Yes, indeed
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Artist Julius Dubose, Tyquian Terrel Bowman, Kenneth Blume III, Quinton Griffith
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Static jerz
Quando killed the whole track 🔥
Painless Kunal
Like how he killed Von with his friend
Jax Briggs
Nahhh bro quee did
Solo
this song is slept on
CooLuke
W solo
Kevin Duckett
It was made for the real one
The LegendHimself
@Yunginn317 it deserves way more than that
RealRayan
Bro fr... This song literally helped me thru depression a year ago
Yunginn317
Not really 3.8M views lol
Omm American
“You wanna be my sweet love but you is not Anita , I feel like I’m a Baker I always got my heater” 🔥🔥🔥 That shit had to fly past y’all heads i dont see too many comments about it 😭💯 dat shit was fye