Bad Boy for Life
Black Rob Lyrics


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Ayo, you ready?
Let's do it?
Mm, yeah
Yeah
Whoa-whoa, ah
Come on

I'm the definition of half man, half drugs
Ask the clubs, Bad Boy, that's what's up
After bucks, crush crews after us
No games, we ain't laughin' much
Nothin' but big things, check the hit-list
How we twist shit, what changed but the name?
We still here, you're rockin' with the best
Don't worry if I write rhymes, I write checks (ha)
Who's the boss? Dudes is lost
Don't think 'cause I'm iced out, I'ma cool off
Who else but me? (Who else?) And if you don't feel me
That means you can't touch me, it's ugly, trust me
Get it right, dawg, we ain't ever left
We just move in silence and rep to the death (yeah)
It's official, I survive what I been through
Y'all got drama, the saga continues

We ain't goin' nowhere, we ain't goin' nowhere
We can't be stopped now, 'cause it's Bad Boy for life
We ain't goin' nowhere (uh-uh), we ain't goin' nowhere (uh-uh)
We can't be stopped now (Bad Boy), 'cause it's Bad Boy for life

Ayo, straight from the Harlem streets
I don't play, I push it down wit the Harlem Heat (uh-huh)
All a sudden niggas got a problem wit me (Black, what happened?)
They run around actin' like the Black-o can't eat
And you know what? (What?) For some strange reason (uh)
I'm off of this medication, feelin' deranged needin'
For y'all to put the word out (come on, come on), we ain't leavin'
We tryna be rich before we all stop breathin' (come on)
Therefore (what?), we kinda hustle lames
Stay layin' down our muscle games (come on)
Still turn niggas' dreams to flames (yeah)
You got the wire? If not, I ain't sayin' no names, you'll soon expire (ha)
No pain (nothin'), I feel remorse
Yes, of course it's me and Diddy up first racin' Porsches
With the big twin valve exhausts (yeah)
On the cover of your Vibes (haha), XXLs, and Sources, bitch (yeah, come on)

We ain't goin' nowhere (uh-uh), we ain't (uh-uh) goin' nowhere (we ain't goin' nowhere)
We can't be stopped now (that's right), 'cause it's Bad Boy for life
We ain't (we ain't) goin' nowhere (uh-uh), we ain't (uh-uh) goin' (we ain't goin' nowhere)
We can't be stopped now, 'cause it's Bad Boy for life (yeah, yeah, yo, yeah)

And ain't shit changed, since the Notorious (We miss you B.I.G.)
See everything still glorious (yeah)
We still got warriors, still be the victorious (that's right)
See it's a lot of them, but it's more of us
Still got cash to blow, raps that flow
Still them cats that know, pack your flow
That's fo' sho', bottles that pop
Joints that rock, play the background
Hand on my jock, holdin' my Glock (haha)
Money to get (yeah), cars to flip (uh)
Bars to sit at and sip Cognac with jewels that drip (come on)
Hoes to see, make sure they knowin' it's me (they know it's you)
Drop that beat, can't believe that I MC (haha)
Bad Boy 'til the casket drop (Bad Boy)
Gotta love it, place nothin' above it (nothin')
It's on like that (come on), don't believe, we ain't gone like that
We're always gonna be here (yeah)
We there (uh) every motherfuckin' year (what? Let's go)

We ain't (Bad Boy) goin' nowhere, we ain't goin' nowhere (we ain't goin' nowhere)
We can't be stopped now, 'cause it's Bad Boy for life (come on)
We ain't (uh-uh) goin' nowhere, we ain't (uh-uh) goin' nowhere (what?)
We can't be stopped now, 'cause it's Bad Boy for life

We ain't goin' nowhere, we ain't goin' nowhere
(We ain't goin' nowhere, we gon' stay right here forever and ever and ever and ever, come on)
We can't be stopped now, 'cause it's Bad Boy for life
We ain't goin' nowhere, we ain't goin' nowhere
(We ain't goin' nowhere, we gon' stay right here, we ain't goin' nowhere, we gon' stay right here)
We can't be stopped now, 'cause it's Bad Boy for life





We ain't (yeah, uh-huh) goin' nowhere, (uh-uh) we ain't (uh-uh) goin' nowhere
We can't be stopped now, 'cause it's Bad Boy for life

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Black Rob's song "Bad Boy for Life" reflect the rapper's bravado as he asserts his dominance in the rap game. He declares himself to be "half man, half drugs" and boasts about his success in the music industry, mentioning how he and his crew at Bad Boy Records have made hit after hit. He references his wealth and power, claiming that he can write rhymes as well as write checks. He also addresses his haters, dismissing them as unable to touch him and insisting that he and his crew will always be present in the music industry.


The chorus of the song reinforces Black Rob's message that Bad Boy Records is here to stay and cannot be stopped. He uses the repetition of the phrase "We ain't going nowhere" to affirm the label's longevity, and he emphasizes this by stating that "it's Bad Boy for life." His confident tone, combined with the catchy beat and memorable chorus, make this song an anthem for anyone looking to assert their dominance or prove their resilience.


Overall, "Bad Boy for Life" is a celebration of success and a message of defiance in the face of adversity. It showcases Black Rob's talent as a rapper and his dedication to the label that has helped make him a star.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm the definition of, half man, half drugs
I am someone who is highly involved in the world of drugs and I am constantly trying to make money through that, and that is my definition.


Ask the clubs, Bad Boy - that's whassup
If you need evidence of my success, ask the clubs. You'll hear about Bad Boy and how it's on top.


After bucks, crush cruise after us
We chase after money, and we don't back down for anyone or anything.


No gaze, we ain't laughin much
We're serious about our work and we don't mess around or waste time.


Nothin but big thangs, check the hitlist
We only pursue big things, and our track record proves it. Check out our hitlist of accomplishments.


How we twist shit, what change but the name?
We know how to make the most of every situation and we change things up when needed. What we do may change, but our name remains the same.


We still here, you rockin wit the best
We've been around for a long time and we're still on top. If you're with us, you're with the best.


Don't worry if I write rhymes, I write checks (ahh!)
My skills as a rapper are secondary to the amount of money I make, and I make a lot.


Who's the boss? Dudes is lost
People are confused about who is in charge, but we know it's us.


Don't think cause I'm iced out, I'ma cool off
Just because I have a lot of money and wear a lot of jewelry, don't think for a second that I'm going to stop hustling.


Who else but me? (who else?) And if you don't feel me
Who else can do what I do? And if you don't appreciate my talents, that's your loss.


that mean you can't touch me, it's ugly, trust me
If you don't like me, it's because you can't compete with me. Trust me, the competition is not pretty.


Get it right dawg, we ain't ever left
Don't get it twisted, we're still here and we're still on top.


We just, moved in silence and rep to the death (yeah)
We keep a low profile and represent Bad Boy until the very end.


It's official, I survived what I been through
It's official that I've gone through some hard times, but I've come out on top.


Y'all got drama, 'The Saga Continues...'
You may have problems, but the Bad Boy saga continues and won't stop.


Aiyyo strait from the Harlem streets
I'm straight out of Harlem and that's where my roots are.


I don't play, I push it down wit the Harlem Heat (uh-huh)
I mean business and I make things happen, even if it means getting aggressive.


All a sudden niggaz got a problem wit me (Black, what happened?)
Suddenly people are starting to have an issue with me and I don't know why that is.


They run around actin like the black don't care eat
People are acting like they don't care about me or what I'm doing, but I know that's not true.


And you know what? (what?) For some strange reason (uhh)
I have a feeling that there is some ulterior motive behind people's sudden disapproval of me.


I want this medication full of deranged eatin
I am addicted to this crazy lifestyle and all its rewards.


For y'all to put the word out (c'mon, c'mon) we ain't leavin
I need all of you to spread the message that Bad Boy is here to stay.


We tryin to be rich before we do stop breathin
We're trying to make as much money as possible while we're still alive.


Then fall (what?) we kinda hustle lanes
Even if things go wrong, we'll still be hustling and trying to make money somehow.


Stay layin down on muscle games (c'mon)
We're always looking for ways to be stronger and better, even if it's not obvious to other people.


Still turn niggaz dreams to flames (yeah)
We're still making people's dreams come true and inspiring them to be better, even if that means burning bridges along the way.


You got the wire, if not I ain't sayin no more names
If you have any doubt about me or my abilities, I don't want to hear it.


You soon expire; (heh) no pain (nuh-uh)
When my competition rises and think they're better than me, they're wrong. I am not one to go down without a fight.


I feel remorse, the shit causes me and Diddy up first
I regret some of the things that have happened between me and my business partner Diddy.


Racin Porsches wit the beat swing vaul exhausters [screeching] (yeah)
We're living a life of luxury and going fast in expensive cars, which is something that we enjoy doing.


On the cover of ya five (hehe) XXL's or (yeah) Source's (c'mon) bitch
We've made it onto the front cover of major magazines and other publications, which is another indication of our success.


It ain't shit changed, since the Notorious (We miss you B.I.G.)
Since the days of Notorious B.I.G., things haven't changed much. We're still on top and we still miss him dearly.


See everything still glorious (yeah)
Everything is still great and wonderful. We still have everything we need and more.


We still got Oreos, still be the victorious (that's right)
We still have all the sweet things in life and we're still coming out on top no matter what.


See it's a lot of them, but it's more of us
There are a lot of people who want to bring us down, but there are far more of us who will keep us on top.


Still got cash to blow, raps that flow
We still have plenty of money to spend and our rap skills are still on point.


Still them cats that know, pack ya flow
We still have loyal fans who know our music and will continue to support us.


That's fo' sho', bottles that pop
That's for sure, we still have bottles to pop and celebrate with when we want to.


Joints that rock, play the background
We still have the best music that people love to listen to and vibe with.


Hand 'em a jock, hold 'em a glock (hahaha)
We can entertain anyone and we can also protect ourselves when necessary.


Money to get (yeah), cars to flip (uhh)
We still have plenty of money to make and we're flipping cars because we can.


Bars to sit at and sip Cogniac wit Jews that drink (c'mon)
We have our favorite bars where we can sit and drink with our friends, and some of them happen to be Jewish.


Hoes to see (uhh), make sure they knowin it's me (they know ya shit)
We still have ladies who want to be with us, and we always want to make sure they know who we are.


Drop that beat, can't believe that I MC (haha)
Our music is still going strong and people love to hear it, which is something we're proud of.


Bad Boy 'til the casket drop (Bad Boy)
We'll keep this Bad Boy name until we die, and we're proud of it.


Gotta love it, place nuttin above it (nuttin)
We love everything about this lifestyle and we wouldn't trade it for anything else.


It's on like that (c'mon), don't believe, we ain't goin like that
We're always ready for whatever comes our way, and we won't back down just because people doubt us.


For always gonna be here (yeah), be there (uhh)
We'll always be around and won't ever leave, we're too committed to Bad Boy.


Every (what?) motherfuckers here!
We have a large and loyal following, and everyone knows that the Bad Boy family is always here.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Dorsey Wesley, Jamel Fisher, Drayton Goss, Mark Keith Curry, Robert Ross

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@Dhi77on

FBI brought me here

@zeldamenefee5008

Same lmao

@campbell1446

Same. Bad Boy for life...in prison!

@Davis-mafioso320

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@jackspry9736

RIP Black Rob (June 8, 1968 – April 17, 2021), aged 52
You will be remembered as a legend.

@jkbzz

Legend of what if I may ask?

@68sf666

Same year 1968 great year to be born❤🎉😢😮😅😊

@shannonwiltshire5394

Legend , Bro had one hit!!!

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