Elevation
Boosie Badazz & Zaytoven Lyrics

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(Zaytoven)
What up Zay?
We going in the record books
With this mother fucking CD right here boy
You know what this is
Elevation

I was an itty bitty kiddie, drinking liquor off my momma titty

Stealing out the corner store, me and my nigga biggie
I sold crack to my kin with no desperation
I couldn't fuck the bad bitch, so it was masturbation
I hit the pin, I read books, rehabilitation
I graduated top of my class up in paper chasing
I learned music like I learned selling cocaine
Had to get burned 'fore I learned nigga
This was elevation, came home strong, more love, no drug
Eight different hustles, more muscle, four plug
Still getting money showing it off on the camera
Moved out that city took my ass to Atlanta

Elevation
('Vation, 'vation, 'vation)
Elevation
When you no longer 'round them niggas
That had you in the situations, you seeing elevation
('Vation, 'vation, 'vation)
Elevation
When you start making money
For no reason they start hating, you seeing elevation

Big bad of money nigga, who is you playing with?
I got a big house, who is you staying with?
I don't do no rent shit because I own the land bitch
Six flags in my backyard bitch I'm that hard
Elevated, no longer hanging 'round them niggas
Who had me segregated
Like murder solve any situation, maniac
Now I think when I shoot, I'm a Brainiac
'Fore I take a nigga chain, I give a chain back
Because if I lost mine
I'd want a nigga to be like me and be the same cat
Still got the game strapped
You'll get slapped
More guns than you've ever seen, but not on the 'Gram
Still show that real love to my brothers
Before I say I love you I just rock with you and fuck your girl

Elevation
('Vation, 'vation, 'vation)
Elevation
When you no longer 'round them niggas
That had you in the situations, you seeing elevation
('Vation, 'vation, 'vation)
Elevation

When you start making money
For no reason they start hating, you seeing elevation

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Elevation" by Boosie Badazz and Zaytoven explore the concept of growth and progress, both personally and professionally. The song starts with Zaytoven expressing his confidence in the project they are working on and how it will make a mark in the record books. The term "elevation" is a metaphor for moving up, reaching higher levels of success, and leaving behind past struggles.

Boosie Badazz then shares his personal journey of overcoming difficulties. He reflects on his childhood, drinking liquor at a young age and engaging in petty theft with his friend Biggie. He admits to selling drugs within his own community out of desperation, indicating the harsh realities he faced. However, he eventually went through rehabilitation in prison, where he educated himself through reading and focused on his music career. This period served as a turning point for him, elevating him to a new level of understanding and determination.

The chorus emphasizes the transformation that occurs when one distances themselves from negative influences and embraces success. It highlights the process of leaving behind toxic situations and people who held them back. Boosie Badazz expresses the resentment that can arise from others when a person starts to achieve financial success and how it signals their progression.

In the second verse, Boosie asserts his dominance and confidence, boasting about his wealth and ownership of property. He explains that he no longer relies on renting or being dependent on others. The line "Six flags in my backyard" symbolizes his extravagant lifestyle and the extent of his success. Boosie further emphasizes the importance of growth by stating that he no longer surrounds himself with people who used to segregate him. He replaces negative influences with a more strategic and thoughtful mindset, approaching situations with caution and intelligence.

The song ends with Boosie expressing his loyalty and love for his close ones. He shows his dedication to his friends by being there for them without needing to verbally express his affection. The overall message of "Elevation" is that growth and success can be achieved by leaving behind negative influences, embracing personal development, and remaining loyal to those who have been there through thick and thin.

Line by Line Meaning

What up Zay?
Greetings Zay, how are you doing?

We going in the record books
Our work will be legendary and remembered by many

With this mother fucking CD right here boy
With this exceptional project we have created, my friend

You know what this is
You are aware of the greatness we are achieving

Elevation
The act of rising to a higher level or status

I was an itty bitty kiddie, drinking liquor off my momma titty
I was a young child, even drinking alcohol from my mother's breast

Stealing out the corner store, me and my nigga biggie
Engaging in petty theft from the neighborhood store along with my friend Biggie

I sold crack to my kin with no desperation
I sold drugs to my own family without feeling the need to pursue other options

I couldn't fuck the bad bitch, so it was masturbation
Since I couldn't engage in sexual activities with an attractive woman, I resorted to pleasuring myself

I hit the pin, I read books, rehabilitation
I was incarcerated, where I spent my time reading books and working on personal growth

I graduated top of my class up in paper chasing
I excelled in the pursuit of wealth and financial success

I learned music like I learned selling cocaine
I acquired knowledge and skills in music production just as I did in the drug trade

Had to get burned 'fore I learned nigga
I had to experience failure and hardship before truly learning and gaining wisdom

This was elevation, came home strong, more love, no drug
This was a transformative period, returning home with strength and a newfound appreciation for love instead of relying on drugs

Eight different hustles, more muscle, four plug
Engaging in multiple lucrative endeavors, gaining more power and influence in the process

Still getting money showing it off on the camera
Continuing to accumulate wealth and proudly displaying it for the world to see

Moved out that city took my ass to Atlanta
Decided to leave my hometown and relocate to Atlanta

When you no longer 'round them niggas
When you distance yourself from those individuals

That had you in the situations, you seeing elevation
Who put you in difficult circumstances, you experience growth and progress

When you start making money
When you begin to accumulate wealth

For no reason they start hating, you seeing elevation
Without any legitimate cause, they start showing resentment towards your success, indicating your progress

Big bad of money nigga, who is you playing with?
I possess a significant amount of money, who dares to challenge me?

I got a big house, who is you staying with?
I own a large house, who has the privilege of living with me?

I don't do no rent shit because I own the land bitch
I refuse to engage in paying rent as I am the owner of the property, my dear

Six flags in my backyard bitch I'm that hard
I have installed amusement park rides in my backyard, showcasing my wealth and confidence

Elevated, no longer hanging 'round them niggas
I have risen to a higher level, no longer associating with those individuals

Who had me segregated
Who previously kept me separated or excluded

Like murder solve any situation, maniac
Similar to how murder resolves any problematic situation, I am capable of extreme actions

Now I think when I shoot, I'm a Brainiac
Now, when I have a firearm in hand, I consider my actions strategically and with intelligence

'Fore I take a nigga chain, I give a chain back
Before I forcibly take someone's valuable necklace, I would return the favor and provide them with a replacement

Because if I lost mine
Because if I were to lose my own possession

I'd want a nigga to be like me and be the same cat
I would desire that someone would reciprocate and exhibit the same behavior as me

Still got the game strapped
I still possess and carry firearms for protection

You'll get slapped
You will face physical confrontation or punishment

More guns than you've ever seen, but not on the 'Gram
I possess an extensive collection of firearms, surpassing what you may have witnessed on social media

Still show that real love to my brothers
I continue to express genuine affection and loyalty to my close friends

Before I say I love you I just rock with you and fuck your girl
Before confessing my love, I prefer to spend time and engage in intimate relations with your romantic partner

Lyrics © Ultra Tunes
Written by: Torence Hatch, Xavier Dotson

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