Won't Be Coming Back
Baby Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

[Intro - Baby]
Oh yeah nigga, holla at ya boy! (Oh yeah, holla at ya boy)
You under smell, number one motherfucka! (Bird-Bezzy, Baby)
Bird call (brrrrrrrrr)
Mannie Fresh, laced me wit this beat, you know (Yeah!)
You under smell it, we got's to get some money baby
Ma I got to look good
We got to get this cheese nigga

[Verse 1 - Baby]
Nigga flip on the block, the birds flew in
I pick up a bite, I attend to the wind
Shit, hungry dogs lyin town, dogs on the ground
Niggas hustlin, and pimpin tryna put it down

Pitch off the mound, that third world clown
We hustle for the money, we scramble for the pound
It's pimpin uptown, the boy in the lounge
Put the ice on the shelf, put the whips up clown

So put the whips up nigga, the Bird's in town
We tryna get the money, the jewels, the brown
Big houses, pimpin, shine uptown
Never gon' stop, we millionaire bound, be-atch

[Mannie Fresh]
Mr. Pimp Pickle, walk wit a wiggle
Keep a project bitch, and she gotta have that giggle
It's "Sex In the City" every time she get wit me
Wit her - up and down, and up - she pussy whipped

But her pimp gon' take it, or pull it out and break it off
Stop for ya pop, look her in her face, then shake it off
A different day another dollar, see ya later I will holla
Valet please could you bring around my Impala

[Chorus - Mannie Fresh]
I got to go, and you got to leave
I'm in the wind baby, pleave believe
That you won't be coming back
Get yo hat, yo coat
And walk on out the do'
'Cause you won't be, coming back

[Verse 2 - Baby]
It ain't nothin to a balla ma, cook somethin right
I need some chicken, French fries, need it off top
Lace my ride, black wall my tires
Bought mami to the mall, Stiletto boots, skirt tie

I worked her ride, I beamed her a line
She love a balla baby, Birdman pimp fly
Smoke hydro, we do it all night
Mannie Fresh, Baby, CMR for life

[Lac]
Lil' funky, nasty bitch, I pay you to fuck
For what bitch, better catch ya cut
I'm not a rat's haven, for hoes, I'ma piiiimp
Make them hoes call me Caddy Daddy Sliiiim

I'm a mac'a, break a gear and a game
Show a hotter hustle niggas, and bring head of the change
Who you think brought that Caddy, and that brand new Range
Wit them 24's on 'em, and all that blang - bitch

[Chorus]

[Verse 3 - Baby]
I could give you what you want ma, you give me what I need
Make ya fly like a bird, and stay dressed to a T
Wit Stunna on ya neck, Smith-N-Wesson on the seat
Kitchen countin' loot, I'm in the streets gettin' money

Pimpin' is a natural, on hoes I'm wit it
You never ride accurate, just dance and business
And we do the best of thangs, and we never slow down
We keep it all hood, cause that's how it's goin' out

Slide in this ma, go holla at ya dogs
And have a good time, and head to the mall
I'm a take you to the block, wit the crack and mac
But it's the Birdman daddy, got the stacks of stacks





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The song "Won't Be Coming Back" by Baby (also known as Birdman) is a hip hop track featuring Mannie Fresh and Lil' Lac. The song is about hustling for money and the life of a pimp, as well as showcasing the lavish lifestyle that comes with success. The intro starts with a bird call, which is a reference to Baby's nickname, "Birdman." The first verse talks about the grind of making money on the streets and the second verse is about living the high life, including buying expensive cars, clothes, and jewelry. The chorus emphasizes the idea that if someone isn't part of the money-making hustle, then they won't be coming back.


One interesting fact about the song is that it was released in 2002 as part of Baby's first studio album, entitled "Birdman." The album received mixed reviews from critics but was a commercial success, peaking at number 33 on the Billboard 200. Another interesting fact is that the song samples the song "Close the Door" by Teddy Pendergrass, which was released in 1978. The sample is used in the chorus and provides a smooth R&B sound to contrast with the hard-hitting rap verses.


Additionally, the song showcases the popular Southern hip hop sound of the early 2000s, with its heavy bass and Mannie Fresh's production style. Lil' Lac's verse features some clever wordplay, particularly with the line "Make them hoes call me Caddy Daddy Slim." Baby's verse talks about his experience in the street hustle and his success as a rapper and entrepreneur. Overall, the song is a classic example of Baby's signature style and the sound that defined hip hop in the early 2000s.


Chords: The chords for this song are not readily available as it heavily relies on a beat and rap verses.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh yeah nigga, holla at ya boy!
An exclamation to get somebody's attention.


You under smell, number one motherfucka!
Reinforcing his status as the best in the game.


Bird call (brrrrrrrrr)
Making a bird call sound to hint at his status as a 'Birdman'.


Mannie Fresh, laced me wit this beat, you know (Yeah!)
Thanking the producer of the song, Mannie Fresh, for the great beat.


You under smell it, we got's to get some money baby
Insinuating a need for money and to start making some.


Ma I got to look good
Elevating personal appearance above all else, even money.


We got to get this cheese nigga
Further emphasizing a need for money and financial success.


Nigga flip on the block, the birds flew in
Describing the arrival of potential customers in the area.


I pick up a bite, I attend to the wind
Taking advantage of the customers and making sales.


Shit, hungry dogs lyin town, dogs on the ground
Using a metaphor to describe the competitive hustle in the area.


Niggas hustlin, and pimpin tryna put it down
Describing the aggressive push to make sales and attract customers.


Pitch off the mound, that third world clown
Comparing himself to a top baseball pitcher in the game and putting down his competitors.


We hustle for the money, we scramble for the pound
Expressing a fierce drive to make money and achieve financial success.


It's pimpin uptown, the boy in the lounge
Describing his success as a pimp and his comfortable lifestyle.


Put the ice on the shelf, put the whips up clown
Stating the importance of not showing off or being flashy.


So put the whips up nigga, the Bird's in town
Reasserting his status as the 'Birdman' in the area.


We tryna get the money, the jewels, the brown
Expressing the goal to make money and get valuable possessions such as jewelry and drugs.


Big houses, pimpin, shine uptown
Describing the luxurious lifestyle he aspires to have.


Never gon' stop, we millionaire bound, be-atch
Expressing a constant drive for success and financial growth.


Mr. Pimp Pickle, walk wit a wiggle
Describing his confident walk as a pimp.


Keep a project bitch, and she gotta have that giggle
Explaining the type of women he prefers as his personal companions.


It's 'Sex In the City' every time she get wit me
Comparing himself and his lifestyle to the popular TV show Sex In the City.


Wit her - up and down, and up - she pussy whipped
Boasting his dominion over the women he is with.


But her pimp gon' take it, or pull it out and break it off
Explaining the control he has and the punishment women who do not comply receive.


Stop for ya pop, look her in her face, then shake it off
Describing the process of putting down a disobedient woman.


A different day another dollar, see ya later I will holla
Acknowledging the constant grind for money and saying farewell for now.


Valet please could you bring around my Impala
Requesting his luxury car be brought to him by the valet.


I got to go, and you got to leave
Saying goodbye and that it's time to part ways.


I'm in the wind baby, pleave believe
Suggesting he's on the go and won't stay in one place for long.


That you won't be coming back
Hinting at the end of a relationship.


Get yo hat, yo coat
Encouraging the other person to leave and make their exit.


And walk on out the do'
Directing the other person to leave through the door.


'Cause you won't be, coming back
Emphasizing the finality of the end of the relationship.


It ain't nothin to a balla ma, cook somethin right
Asserting his confidence and status as a big player and requesting good food be made.


I need some chicken, French fries, need it off top
Giving specific food requests and stressing the urgency.


Lace my ride, black wall my tires
Describing the process of personalizing his car with custom features.


Bought mami to the mall, Stiletto boots, skirt tie
Bringing a woman to the mall and specifying what she is wearing.


I worked her ride, I beamed her a line
Flirting with and impressing the woman he brought to the mall.


She love a balla baby, Birdman pimp fly
Describing his successful pimp persona and the appeal it has.


Smoke hydro, we do it all night
Saying that he smokes marijuana and can do so all night without consequences.


Mannie Fresh, Baby, CMR for life
Shouting out Cash Money Records and expressing loyalty to his fellow musician Mannie Fresh.


Lil' funky, nasty bitch, I pay you to fuck
Describing an exchange with a prostitute.


For what bitch, better catch ya cut
Requesting to get his money's worth in the exchange.


I'm not a rat's haven, for hoes, I'ma piiiimp
Asserting his status as a pimp and not willing to share any of his profits with others.


Make them hoes call me Caddy Daddy Sliiiim
Boasting about the women who call him by his nickname, 'Caddy Daddy Slim'.


I'm a mac'a, break a gear and a game
Saying he's a 'mack', meaning that he's a successful pimp and can manipulate scenarios in his advantage.


Show a hotter hustle niggas, and bring head of the change
Praising his own skills and how he brings about change to the world.


Who you think brought that Caddy, and that brand new Range
Boasting about his financial and material achievements.


Wit them 24's on 'em, and all that blang - bitch
Referring to his large rims and flashy jewelry as a status symbol.


I could give you what you want ma, you give me what I need
Offering to satisfy a woman's desires and requesting something in return.


Make ya fly like a bird, and stay dressed to a T
Promising to make the woman feel confident and providing her with stylish clothing.


Wit Stunna on ya neck, Smith-N-Wesson on the seat
Explaining the possessions he can offer to a woman he's trying to impress.


Kitchen countin' loot, I'm in the streets gettin' money
Juxtaposing the luxurious lifestyle he has access to with the tough reality of hustling in the streets.


Pimpin' is a natural, on hoes I'm wit it
Saying that being a pimp comes naturally to him and he's successful at it with little effort.


You never ride accurate, just dance and business
Putting down his competitors as lacking in intelligence but good at putting on a show.


And we do the best of thangs, and we never slow down
Expressing a strong work ethic and constantly striving for success.


We keep it all hood, cause that's how it's goin' out
Stating that he maintains his authenticity and keeps it 'hood' even as he achieves success.


Slide in this ma, go holla at ya dogs
Inviting the woman to have a good time with him and his friends.


And have a good time, and head to the mall
Suggesting that they'll have fun together and go shopping.


I'm a take you to the block, wit the crack and mac
Suggesting they'll go to a dangerous area to hustle and make money.


But it's the Birdman daddy, got the stacks of stacks
Expressing his immense wealth and status as the 'Birdman.'


Chorus: I got to go, and you got to leave
Saying goodbye and that it's time to go.


I'm in the wind baby, pleave believe
Suggesting he's on the go and won't stay in one place for long.


That you won't be coming back
Hinting at the end of a relationship.


Get yo hat, yo coat
Encouraging the other person to leave and make their exit.


And walk on out the do'
Directing the other person to leave through the door.


'Cause you won't be, coming back
Emphasizing the finality of the end of the relationship.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRENDA HARVEY RICHIE, LIONEL B. JR. RICHIE, BYRON O. THOMAS, BRYAN WILLIAMS

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found

More Versions