“Bounce Back” is a song dedicated to Sean’s ability to rise above taking a … Read Full Bio ↴“Bounce Back” is a song dedicated to Sean’s ability to rise above taking a Loss. The phrase “bounce back” comes from the idiom, “bounce back harder than before.”

In the song, Sean uses a bouncy flow to glide over the Metro Boomin, Smash David, and Yung Berg production.

This song dropped hours after Sean’s first single, “No More Interviews.”

The flow Sean uses on the first verse is similar to Drake’s flow on “6 Man.”

The beat in this song originally was produced by TM88 and Smash David and was used by Juicy J in his song Act. Then this beat travelled to Hitmaka and Metro Boomin. Metro made the outro for this song.

“Bounce Back” became certified gold in the United States on January 24, 2017.

"'I was in London for Wireless Festival over the summer. We was in the studio every night, and that night, I was just feelin' it. I was irritated that I still had this song, ‘cause I knew it was something. But I couldn’t find the time to get it done. One night I just like, “Yo I’m not leaving until this shit done.” I went in there, and we stayed up until 4 or 5. Was catching the vibes in there. I wrote the whole thing by myself as far as the verses go. I had to snap on that second verse, I did it once and then I wasn’t satisfied. I had to make it longer. HitMaker produced it too. So Berg and Amaire Johnson on the keys produced it. Metro kind of came in at the tail end of that beat. The beat had already a skeleton done, but I think Metro just elevated it to a whole ‘nother place. I knew he would be able to. That’s why when I played Metro the song, I’m like, “Man I think you could just take this beat up,” 'cause the beat wasn’t all the way there, to me personally. It was good, but I wanted it to be like the best that it could be. He took it to a place where it definitely got bossed up. The chemistry with Metro is undeniable in the studio. The tracks he did on the album, they all are special to me.'"

Bounce Back
Big Sean Lyrics

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If Young Metro don't trust you I'mma shoot you

Last night took an L, but tonight I bounce back
Wake up every morning, by the night, I count stacks
Knew that ass was real when I hit, it bounce back
(You ain't getting checks)
Last night took an L, but tonight I bounce back
Boy, I been broke as hell, cashed a check and bounced back

D town LAX, every week I bounce back
If you a real one, then you know how to bounce back

Don't owe nobody, owe nobody
Always on the fuckin' job, I got no hobbies
Got the city fuckin' with me 'cause I'm homegrown
Vibin' out more than my phone though
Leave me 'lone, me on my own though
Look, I cut that bitch off like an edit
My daddy a G, it's genetics (Straight up)
I heard ya new shit, it's pathetic
Ya contract should be s-shredded
Took my dogs on a private jet from the public housing
I kept it G, yeah, one thousand
Clique star studded like the Paramount mountain
Everything I do is righteous
Betting on me is the right risk
Even in a fucking crisis
I'm never on some switching sides shit
I switch gears to the night shift
Blacking out 'cause I'm enlightened
God talk to me in silence
But I hear him every time mane
(Thank you God, God bless you, thank you so much)

Last night took an L, but tonight I bounce back
Wake up every morning, by the night, I count stacks
Knew that ass was real when I hit, it bounce back
(You ain't getting checks)
Last night took an L, but tonight I bounce back
Boy, I been broke as hell, cashed a check and bounced back
D town LAX, every week I bounce back
If you a real one, then you know how to bounce back

Look, I woke up in beast mode
With my girl, that's beauty and the beast though
Been top 5, these niggas sleep though
Only thing that sold out is the seats though (Never sold my soul, never will never have)
Nigga how dare you stand before me and not respect my authority
If you fuck with my glory I'mma drop the L and get gory
I done did everything expect worry
Hella drama, my life story
Faith of a mustard seed, I kept growing
I knew that this life was meant for me
Niggas change up more than wishin' wells
Karma come around I'll wish 'em well
Livin' like I'm on a limitless pill
I kill the scene like I'm Denzel
Crazy like my jacket strapped up
Nigga I don't act but I'll act up
Brown paper bag like the lunch packed up
Back, back, back, back up
Nigga I'mma need like 10 feet
Or get stomped out with ten feet
I'mma always lose my temper
You cannot "count to ten" me
If I lose 1, I bounce back like 2, 3 did with 4, 5
Seen court rooms and court sides, ain't too many seen both sides
Nigga fuck what you know
Nigga I'm takin' back control
The under dog just turned into the wolf and the hunger steady grows
Yeah, I call shots while you call off
Never takin' summer or fall off
When you stay that committed to it, you just fall down and never fall off

Last night took an L, but tonight I bounce back
Wake up every morning, by the night, I count stacks
Knew that ass was real when I hit, it bounce back
(You ain't getting checks)
Last night took an L, but tonight I bounce back
Boy, I been broke as hell, cashed a check and bounced back
D town LAX, every week I bounce back
If you a real one, then you know how to bounce back

Bounce back, bounce, bounce
Bounce back, bounce, bounce
Bounce, bounce, bitch, bounce (Yeah)
Is you a real one?
Is you a real one?
Real one
Real one
Is you a real one?
Real one

Real one
Don

Overall Meaning

The hook of Big Sean's song "Bounce Back" is a declaration of determination to overcome adversity. It opens with the line, "Last night took an L, but tonight I bounce back." The acronym "L" stands for loss, which could be interpreted as anything from a financial setback to a personal failing. Despite the defeat of the previous night, Big Sean is determined to forge ahead and make a comeback. He believes in his own abilities and his strength of character, as evidenced by the line, "If you a real one, then you know how to bounce back." The song continues with Big Sean describing his own path to success, from being broke to becoming a successful artist. He sends a message to his listeners that they too can overcome obstacles and "bounce back" from their own losses.

The second verse of "Bounce Back" touches on themes of resilience and self-empowerment. Big Sean declares that he is always "on the fuckin' job" and has no hobbies other than his work. He takes pride in being a product of his hometown and having the city "fuckin' with [him] because [he's] homegrown." Big Sean also mentions his faith, describing himself as having "faith of a mustard seed" that helped him persevere through tough times. He boasts about his accomplishments and work ethic, mocking those who are envious of his success. The song ends by repeating the hook and encouraging the listener to prove their own resilience by being a "real one."

Line by Line Meaning

If Young Metro don't trust you I'mma shoot you
If the producer Young Metro doesn't trust you, there will be consequences

Last night took an L, but tonight I bounce back
I may have experienced a loss last night, but tonight I will recover

Wake up every morning, by the night, I count stacks
I hustle all day and night to earn as much money as possible

Knew that ass was real when I hit, it bounce back (You ain't getting checks)
I had confidence in my partner because of their ability to recover easily (and unlike you) they are receiving financial compensation for their work

Boy, I been broke as hell, cashed a check and bounced back
I experienced financial hardships, but I worked hard and received compensation, allowing me to regain my financial stability

D town LAX, every week I bounce back
I consistently overcome obstacles and continue to succeed in both Detroit and Los Angeles

If you a real one, then you know how to bounce back
If you are truly committed to success, then you understand the importance of resilience and the ability to overcome difficulties

Don't owe nobody, owe nobody
I don't owe anyone anything

Always on the fuckin' job, I got no hobbies
I am always working and don't have time for leisure activities

Got the city fuckin' with me 'cause I'm homegrown
The people in my city support me because I am one of their own

Vibin' out more than my phone though
I try to be present and enjoy my surroundings without being distracted by my phone

Leave me 'lone, me on my own though
I prefer to be left alone to do things on my own

Look, I cut that bitch off like an edit
I ended a toxic relationship quickly and decisively

My daddy a G, it's genetics (Straight up)
My father is a gangster and it runs in the family

I heard ya new shit, it's pathetic
I listened to your new music and it was terrible

Ya contract should be s-shredded
Your record contract should be destroyed because your music is so bad

Took my dogs on a private jet from the public housing
I treated my close friends to a luxurious experience, despite coming from a less wealthy background

I kept it G, yeah, one thousand
I stayed true to myself and remained honest

Clique star studded like the Paramount mountain
My group of friends is full of successful and well-known individuals

Everything I do is righteous
I try to always do the right thing and stay true to my values

Betting on me is the right risk
Investing in me is a smart decision

Even in a fucking crisis
Even when things are difficult and stressful

I'm never on some switching sides shit
I am always true to my beliefs and never change them based on circumstances

I switch gears to the night shift
I am always working, even during late hours

Blacking out 'cause I'm enlightened
I have moments of intense focus and clarity

God talk to me in silence
I feel a spiritual connection to God that is often best experienced in silence

But I hear him every time mane (Thank you God, God bless you, thank you so much)
I am thankful for my spiritual experiences and express gratitude towards God

Look, I woke up in beast mode
I woke up feeling energized and ready to tackle challenges

With my girl, that's beauty and the beast though
I am with my partner, who represents the beauty while I represent the beast mode mentality

Been top 5, these niggas sleep though
I am one of the best, but others have not recognized my talent and potential

Only thing that sold out is the seats though (Never sold my soul, never will never have)
The only thing that sells out at my events are the seats, I have never compromised my values or integrity for success

Nigga how dare you stand before me and not respect my authority
I demand respect from those who are in my presence

If you fuck with my glory I'mma drop the L and get gory
If someone gets in the way of my success, I will use force to overcome them

I done did everything expect worry
I have accomplished a lot and have no reason to worry about my abilities

Hella drama, my life story
I have experienced a lot of drama and challenges in my life

Faith of a mustard seed, I kept growing
I have faith in myself and my abilities to continue to grow and succeed

I knew that this life was meant for me
I believe that my purpose in life is to succeed and overcome challenges

Niggas change up more than wishin' wells
People are constantly changing and inconsistent, like throwing a coin into a wishing well

Karma come around I'll wish 'em well
I believe in the idea of karma and hope that those who wrong me will eventually experience the consequences of their actions

Livin' like I'm on a limitless pill
I feel like I am constantly energized and motivated, as if I am taking a pill that enhances my abilities

I kill the scene like I'm Denzel
I dominate and excel in my field, like the actor Denzel Washington

Crazy like my jacket strapped up
I am unpredictable and intense, like someone who is wearing a straitjacket

Nigga I don't act but I'll act up
I am not fake or insincere, but I am capable of causing trouble or disruption if necessary

Brown paper bag like the lunch packed up
I am carrying a brown paper bag, similar to a packed lunch

Back, back, back, back up
I am warning someone to step back or move away

Nigga I'mma need like 10 feet
I need space and distance from others

Or get stomped out with ten feet
If someone gets too close to me, I will use force to push them away

I'mma always lose my temper
I have a tendency to become angry or frustrated easily

You cannot 'count to ten' me
I will not be easily pacified or calmed down if someone tries to use the 'count to ten' method

If I lose 1, I bounce back like 2, 3 did with 4, 5
If I experience a setback, I am resilient and will recover quickly, as if 2 and 3 bounced back quickly after 4 and 5 fell behind

Seen court rooms and court sides, ain't too many seen both sides
I have experienced both legal trouble and success in my career, and very few can say the same

Nigga fuck what you know
I don't care about your opinions or knowledge

Nigga I'm takin' back control
I am taking charge of my own life and destiny

The under dog just turned into the wolf and the hunger steady grows
I was underestimated but have become a fierce and hungry competitor

Yeah, I call shots while you call off
I am in charge and making decisions, while others are backing down or quitting

Never takin' summer or fall off
I am always working and never taking a break or vacation, even during the summer or fall

When you stay that committed to it, you just fall down and never fall off
If you remain committed to your goals and work hard, you may experience setbacks but you will never truly fail or give up

Bounce back, bounce, bounce
Recover quickly and with resilience

Bounce, bounce, bitch, bounce (Yeah)
Recover with energy and enthusiasm

Is you a real one?
Are you genuine and committed to success?

Real one
A genuine and committed individual

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTIAN WARD, SEAN MICHAEL ANDERSON, JEREMIH FELTON, SAMUEL JIMENEZ, LELAND TYLER WAYNE

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