Shameless
Buddy feat. Guapdad 4000 Lyrics


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Yeah, can I talk about my struggles?
Shit, before everybody get into what the fuck they been goin' through
Nigga, I done sold weed
Nigga to the stars, and just been broke right after
Like, you know how embarrassin' that is?
All my, everybody like, "damn nigga, you know all the celebrities, nigga"
And then I go home, to a mothafuckin' eight hundred dollar apartment
Nigga that shit is trash
It's ya boy Zini
Ya know what I'm sayin', professional rapper friend, extraordinaire
Ya know what I'm sayin', I done been to the moon and back
On the label's budget nigga

Yeah, shameless, shameless (ay)
Thought I told you haters
I don't wan' be famous
I'm tryin' get rich mothafucka I'm
Shameless, shameless
Yeah, talkin' 'bout stranger danger
I done seen stranger danger
Young niggas out here still walkin' 'round
Shameless, shameless
Yup, still pullin' out gauges
These streets outrageous
Y'all niggas can't change it
Shameless, shameless
No, I don't wan' be famous
(Ay) no, I don't wan' be famous (hol' up)

I'm a young scamma, scamma, scamma, scamma
Ay, of course I ain't wanna be famous
Now I'm the Ferragamo falcon, so I gotta act an anus
Yeah, ay
Now I'm on everybody A-list
I ain't wanna be a rapper (ay)
Now I'm on everybody playlist
Yeah, the Cloud, the Tune, and Spotify
Scammed the fools and I met the wise
I done copped the t's and dotted i's
Met the wifey tight like a five twice
Wanna come through and ride me like a motorbike (vroom, vroom)
Still a ho, and I'ma be a ho 'til I'm ready to go and jump the broom, broom
So until then, I'm just tryna recruit my side chick (I need anotha one)
Somebody to flip off my hip like sidekicks (aim me)
The spotlight glowed on me and changed my life
(Yo) so don't approach me on a bad day, and expect me to be not nice
Single life, so bruh that bitch is not mine (she not mine bruh)
Livin' a double life, you still can die twice
I come from eatin' microwave fried rice (yeah)
So now I ball nigga, in the mall like swipe, swipe, yeah

Shameless, shameless (ay)
Thought I told you haters
I don't wan' be famous
I'm tryin' get rich mothafucka I'm
Shameless, shameless
Yeah, talkin' 'bout stranger danger
I done seen stranger danger
Young niggas out here still walkin' 'round
Shameless, shameless
Yup, still pullin' out gauges
These streets outrageous
Y'all niggas can't change it
Shameless, shameless
No, I don't wan' be famous
No, I don't wan' be famous
I'm tryin' get rich mothafucka I'm
Shameless, shameless

Countin' my money in hundreds
Trackin' my money to double
Poppin' all around the bubble
I'm 'bout to fly out to London
I'm wylin' all out in public
I need my pay in advance
Amsterdam with me and my friends
Then I might head out to France
I got a bitch in Berlin
Get paid, set trends
Matsuhisa on a hump day
Jon & Vinny's on a lunch date
Jordyn Woods on my dinner plate
In the game and I'm makin' plays (damn)
Made a milly before I dropped the tape
20k before I hit the stage
Niggas only live one way
Shameless, shameless
'Dat way
Magazines wit' my face on the front page
Packin' a suit case
Rolled outta Compton and got me a new place
Pop the champagne
Get in my way, I been doin' my two-a-days
Nike campaigns
Big ads on the side of the freeway
Ballin' out wit' my teammates
And ya better believe it
Jeweler callin' with D-Money on 3-way
It ain't even my birthday
But I'm celebratin' because I'm worth it
I ain't gotta rehearse shit
Niggas tryna be perfect
I ain't tryna be perfect, nigga I'm

Shameless, shameless (ay)
Thought I told you haters
I don't wan' be famous
I'm tryin' get rich mothafucka I'm
Shameless, shameless
Yeah, talkin' 'bout stranger danger
I done seen stranger danger
Young niggas out here still walkin' 'round
Shameless, shameless
Yup, still pullin' out gauges
These streets outrageous
Y'all niggas can't change it
Shameless, shameless
No, I don't wan' be famous
No, I don't wan' be famous
I'm tryin' get rich mothafucka I'm
Shameless, shameless

Brring, brring, uh, hello?
Ay it's ya boy P Range man
Ay uh Simmie
Ay, what's going on brotha? How's it goin?
Ay, uh I didn't see y'all order the private jet to the fuckin' moon
Like, what's this got to do with the album?
Uh, inspiration my guy, don't ask, don't question it




We gon' get the album done by the deadline
I'll talk to ya later, over and out brother

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to “Shameless” by Buddy feat. Guapdad 4000 describe the inner struggles of both artists coming from humble beginnings, rising to fame, and their desire to be rich instead of famous. The song tackles the idea that being famous does not necessarily equate to wealth or happiness. Buddy starts off the song by talking about his struggles with both success and failure, being able to sell weed to celebrities yet being broke shortly after. He describes how embarrassing it feels to be celebrated in one moment then going home to a meager existence. Guapdad 4000 continues the same theme, as he talks about his journey from being a young scammer to being on everyone’s A-list. He describes how he did not want to be a rapper but ended up on everyone’s playlist, saying that he wants to get rich and not be famous. Both rappers emphasize how they are shameless in their pursuit of wealth, and how being rich and being famous are not one and the same.


Moreover, “Shameless” has a laidback instrumental with a catchy, soulful hook. The lyrics of the song pair well with the music, as the lyrics’ raw emotions blend with the smooth beats. The song has a mellow flow that evokes a sense of self-confidence and self-awareness. It provides a glimpse into the struggles of two artists who have worked hard to achieve their dreams but are still grappling with the complexities of their newfound fame. The song is a reminder that fame and success do not necessarily equate to true happiness and that it is essential to be true to oneself and shameless in pursuit of one’s dreams.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, can I talk about my struggles?
May I express my difficulties and hardships?


Shit, before everybody get into what the fuck they been goin' through
Before everyone discusses their own problems.


Nigga, I done sold weed
I have sold marijuana.


Nigga to the stars, and just been broke right after
I have sold drugs to famous people but ended up being financially unstable.


Like, you know how embarrassin' that is?
You understand the embarrassment that comes with that situation?


All my, everybody like, "damn nigga, you know all the celebrities, nigga"
Everyone is impressed that I know so many famous people.


And then I go home, to a mothafuckin' eight hundred dollar apartment
But when I return home, I live in a cheap $800 apartment.


Nigga that shit is trash
That situation is extremely disappointing.


It's ya boy Zini
I am Zini, your friendly neighborhood rapper.


Ya know what I'm sayin', professional rapper friend, extraordinaire
I am a skilled rapper and a remarkable friend.


Ya know what I'm sayin', I done been to the moon and back
I metaphorically traveled to great heights and returned.


On the label's budget nigga
All expenses were covered by the record label.


Yeah, shameless, shameless (ay)
I am shamelessly revealing my true feelings and intentions.


Thought I told you haters
I believe I previously informed the individuals who dislike me.


I don't wan' be famous
I have no desire to achieve fame.


I'm tryin' get rich mothafucka I'm
However, I am determined to become wealthy, my friend.


Yeah, talkin' 'bout stranger danger
Let's address the potential dangers of interacting with strangers.


I done seen stranger danger
I have personally witnessed the risks associated with unfamiliar individuals.


Young niggas out here still walkin' 'round
Young individuals are still loitering in this area.


Yup, still pullin' out gauges
Yes, they are still brandishing firearms.


These streets outrageous
These streets are incredibly dangerous and shocking.


Y'all niggas can't change it
You are unable to alter this reality.


No, I don't wan' be famous
No, I lack the desire for fame.


(Ay) no, I don't wan' be famous (hol' up)
No, I reiterate that I do not envy fame.


I'm a young scamma, scamma, scamma, scamma
I am a young individual involved in fraudulent activities.


Ay, of course I ain't wanna be famous
Certainly, I have never desired fame.


Now I'm the Ferragamo falcon, so I gotta act an anus
But now that I am successful and wealthy, I am expected to act rudely and arrogantly.


Now I'm on everybody A-list
Now I am included on everyone's exclusive guest lists.


I ain't wanna be a rapper (ay)
Initially, I had no interest in becoming a rapper.


Now I'm on everybody playlist
But now my music is featured on countless playlists.


Yeah, the Cloud, the Tune, and Spotify
My songs are available on various online platforms like SoundCloud, Apple Music, and Spotify.


Scammed the fools and I met the wise
I successfully deceived the foolish and encountered the wise.


I done copped the t's and dotted i's
I have taken care of all the necessary details and followed through.


Met the wifey tight like a five twice
I have found a loyal partner, who is as valuable as a perfect ten.


Wanna come through and ride me like a motorbike (vroom, vroom)
She desires to engage in sexual activity with me vigorously.


Still a ho, and I'ma be a ho 'til I'm ready to go and jump the broom, broom
I am still promiscuous and will continue to be until I am ready to settle down and get married.


So until then, I'm just tryna recruit my side chick (I need anotha one)
So until then, I am attempting to find a new sexual partner to accompany me on the side.


Somebody to flip off my hip like sidekicks (aim me)
I am seeking someone to support or assist me like a loyal sidekick.


The spotlight glowed on me and changed my life
The attention and recognition I received drastically altered my life.


(Yo) so don't approach me on a bad day, and expect me to be not nice
Therefore, do not approach me when I am in a bad mood and anticipate kindness from me.


Single life, so bruh that bitch is not mine (she not mine bruh)
I am currently unattached, so that woman is not my girlfriend.


Livin' a double life, you still can die twice
Leading a secretive or deceptive existence means you can face double the consequences or dangers.


I come from eatin' microwave fried rice (yeah)
I come from a background where microwaved fried rice was a common meal.


So now I ball nigga, in the mall like swipe, swipe, yeah
But now I am successful, able to spend extravagantly in the mall with ease.


Countin' my money in hundreds
I am meticulously counting my money which is in one hundred dollar bills.


Trackin' my money to double
I am carefully keeping track of my finances in order to double my wealth.


Poppin' all around the bubble
I am confidently enjoying financial success and luxury.


I'm 'bout to fly out to London
I am planning to travel to London very soon.


I'm wylin' all out in public
I am misbehaving and acting wildly in public spaces.


I need my pay in advance
I demand to receive my payment beforehand.


Amsterdam with me and my friends
I am going to visit Amsterdam with my friends.


Then I might head out to France
After that, I might travel to France.


I got a bitch in Berlin
I have a female companion in Berlin.


Get paid, set trends
I receive payment and establish new trends.


Matsuhisa on a hump day
I enjoy dining at Matsuhisa restaurant on a Wednesday.


Jon & Vinny's on a lunch date
I go on lunch dates at Jon & Vinny's restaurant.


Jordyn Woods on my dinner plate
Jordyn Woods, known for her association with the Kardashian family, is someone I am interested in or involved with romantically.


In the game and I'm makin' plays (damn)
I am actively involved in the industry and achieving success.


Made a milly before I dropped the tape
I earned one million dollars before releasing my music project.


20k before I hit the stage
I earned twenty thousand dollars before even performing on stage.


Niggas only live one way
People typically live their lives in a certain manner.


Shameless, shameless
I am unabashed and unapologetic.


'Dat way
In that manner.


Magazines wit' my face on the front page
My face is featured on the covers of magazines.


Packin' a suit case
I am preparing a suitcase for travel.


Rolled outta Compton and got me a new place
I left Compton and acquired a new residence.


Pop the champagne
Let's open the bottle of champagne.


Get in my way, I been doin' my two-a-days
If you obstruct me, I have been working twice as hard to achieve my goals.


Nike campaigns
I am involved in advertising campaigns for Nike.


Big ads on the side of the freeway
There are large advertisements featuring me on the roadside.


Ballin' out wit' my teammates
I am enjoying extravagant experiences with my friends and colleagues.


And ya better believe it
You should absolutely believe what I am saying.


Jeweler callin' with D-Money on 3-way
A jeweler is contacting me while having a conference call with someone named D-Money.


It ain't even my birthday
It is not even my birthday.


But I'm celebratin' because I'm worth it
Nevertheless, I am celebrating because I deserve it.


I ain't gotta rehearse shit
I do not need to practice or prepare anything.


Niggas tryna be perfect
People are attempting to appear flawless.


I ain't tryna be perfect, nigga I'm
I am not striving for perfection, I am just being me.


Ay it's ya boy P Range man
Hey, it's me, P Range.


Ay uh Simmie
Hey, what's up, Simmie?


Ay, what's going on brotha? How's it goin?
Hello, how are you doing, my brother?


Ay, uh I didn't see y'all order the private jet to the fuckin' moon
Hey, I was not aware that you arranged for a private jet to travel to the moon.


Like, what's this got to do with the album?
I'm confused, what relevance does this have to the album?


Uh, inspiration my guy, don't ask, don't question it
Well, it's meant to be inspiring, my friend. Do not ask or question it.


We gon' get the album done by the deadline
We will ensure that the album is completed within the set time limit.


I'll talk to ya later, over and out brother
I will speak to you later, signaling the end of our conversation. Goodbye, brother.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, O/B/O CAPASSO, Warner Chappell Music, Inc., EMPIRE PUBLISHING
Written by: Simmie Sims III, Michael Ray Cox, Jr, John Groover, Jr, Jacob Dutton

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@Mzwambedu

Thanks to Nipsey for introducing me to Buddy


Also RIP Nipsey,

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