Best Life
Cardi B Lyrics


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I'm livin' my best life, yeah, yeah
I'm livin' my best life
Made a couple M's, you know (ah, huh)

Said I'm livin' my best life
Said I'm livin' my best life
Made a couple M's with my best friends
Turned all my L's into lessons
You see the whip pullin' up, it's like "skrrt"
Dreams pullin' up, I'm like "skrrt"
I'm livin' my best life
It's my birthday, at least that's what I'm dressed like

I'm like Big Pop' mixed with 2Pac, I'm like Makaveli (yeah)
You need some, Little Caesar's pizza, I be hot and ready (woo)
Nigga, you a pussy and a rat, you like Tom and Jerry
Nigga, you ain't ballin', you just talkin', that's that commentary (huh)
I was in the field, man, I slaved for this (yeah)
Had to talk to God, dropped down, and prayed for this
To my surprise, He replied, said, "You made for this"
I seen the car I wanted, then I went and paid for it, cash cash
Hit the Tay-K, I hit the race, hit the dash dash
That's when they came for me on Twitter with the backlash
"#CardiBIsSoProblematic" is the hashtag
I can't believe they wanna see me lose that bad
They talkin' junk and they stink, these hoes mad trash
I'm gigglin', can't let the devil have the last laugh
Ain't no more beefin', I'm just keepin' to myself
I'm my own competition, I'm competin' with myself (brrr)

I told y'all, I'm livin' my best life (woo)
I told y'all, I said I'm livin' my best life (ayy)
I made a couple M's with my best friends
Turned all my L's into lessons (skrrt, skrrt)
You see the whip pullin' up, it's like "skrrt" (like skrrt)
Dreams pullin' up, it's like "skrrt" (like skrrt)
I'm livin' my best life
It's my birthday, at least that's what I'm dressed like (Chance, The Rapper)

You don't like money, I can see it your eye
You don't like winnin', I can see it in your tie
Better be careful with these women when you trickin', send it fly
She count money in her sleep and she don't never spend the night
But she trappin' and she had to make it happen for her life
Don't be mad because she havin' shit, you had it your whole life
We had baggage on our flight, we had badges on our asses
You got passes in your life, you had gadgets on your bike
God work magic, God work magic, God work magic in my life
And that guap look like Iyanla 'cause that bag just changed my life
Hey, y'all know good and damn well I don't want no champagne
But can we please get some more champagne?
Please, no Andre, G like 'Venchy
Reach like 'Bron James, pep talk from Yoncé
'Member my hands had ash like Pompeii
Now they hold cash, won't peak like Dante

I told y'all, I said I'm livin' my best life
I told y'all, I said I'm livin' my best life (ayy)
I made a couple M's with my best friends
Turned all my L's into lessons
You see the whip pullin' up, it's like "skrrt" (skrrt, skrrt, like skrrt)
Dreams pullin' up, it's like "skrrt" (like skrrt)
I'm livin' my best life
It's my birthday, at least that's what I'm dressed like

I said I never had a problem showin' y'all the real me
Hair when it's fucked up, crib when it's filthy
Way-before-the-deal me, strip-to-pay-the-bills me
'Fore I fixed my teeth, man, those comments used to kill me
But never did I change, never been ashamed
Never did I switch, story stayed the same
I did this on my own, I made this a lane
Y'all gotta bear with me, I been through some things
Went from small-ass apartments to walkin' red carpets
Pissy elevators, now every dress is tailored
This some real-life fairy tale Binderella shit
I got further than them hoes said I will ever get
And that only goes to show that only God knows
I took pictures with Beyoncé, I met Mama Knowles
I'm the rose that came from the concrete in the Rolls
I'm like gold, I'm life goals, man, I'm chosen, I'm floatin', ayy

I told y'all, I said I'm livin' my best life
I told y'all, I said I'm livin' my best life (ayy)
I made a couple M's with my best friends
Turned all my L's into lessons
You see the whip pullin' up, it's like "skrrt" (skrrt, skrrt, like skrrt)
Dreams pullin' up, it's like "skrrt" (like skrrt)
I'm livin' my best life
It's my birthday, at least that's what I'm dressed like

Skrrt skrrt, it's goin' down right now
Skrrt skrrt, Jamie Foxx in your town like
Skrrt skrrt, money pilin' up, man
All the blessings comin' down
You don't know 'bout nothin' (you don't know)
You don't know 'bout nothin' (ayy)
You don't know 'bout nothin'
You don't know 'bout nothin' (I told y'all, I told y'all)
You don't know 'bout nothin' (I t-, I told y'all, I told y'all)
You don't know 'bout nothin' (told y'all, I t-, I told y'all)
You don't know 'bout nothin' (you don't know)
You don't know 'bout nothin'
You don't know 'bout nothin' (ayy, ayy, ayy, ayy)
You don't know 'bout nothin' (ayy, ayy, ayy, ayy)




You don't know 'bout nothin' (ayy, ayy, ayy, ayy)
You don't know 'bout nothin' (ayy, ayy, ayy, ayy)

Overall Meaning

The song "Best Life" by Cardi B is a celebratory anthem that reflects the rapper's journey towards success. The song starts off with Cardi saying she's living her best life and has made a couple of M's. She repeats this phrase several times throughout the song. Then, she goes on to describe how she's turned her losses into lessons and the challenges she's faced on her way to the top. The song also features Chance the Rapper, who delivers his verse reiterating the theme of living one's best life. Throughout the song, the artists showcase their happiness and joy at their current success.


The song has elements of self-confidence, resilience, and perseverance. Cardi B highlights her rise to fame in the face of intense criticism and backlash, particularly on social media. She explains how she never changed who she was, and was proud of her accomplishments so far. She also acknowledges the fact that God has been instrumental in her journey by answering her prayers and making her the way that she is.


Overall, "Best Life" is an empowering song that encourages people to live their best lives, be happy and celebrate their successes, no matter how small they may seem. It sends the message that one should keep pushing through adversity and that their hard work and determination will help them reach their dreams.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm livin' my best life, yeah, yeah
I'm enjoying my life to the fullest


I'm livin' my best life
I'm living my life in the best way possible


Made a couple M's, you know (Agh! Huh!)
I have made millions of dollars


Said I'm livin' my best life
I am truly embracing and enjoying my life


Made a couple M's with my best friends
I have earned millions of dollars with my closest friends


Turned all my L's into lessons
I have learned from my losses and used them as valuable experiences


You see the whip pullin' up, it's like 'skrrt'
When my luxury car arrives, it makes a distinct sound


Dreams pullin' up, I'm like 'skrrt'
My dreams are becoming a reality and it feels amazing


It's my birthday, at least that's what I'm dressed like
I'm celebrating and dressing up as if it's my birthday


I'm like Big Pop' mixed with 2Pac, I'm like Makaveli (yeah)
I embody the charisma and influence of Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur, similar to Makaveli (Tupac's alter ego)


You need some, Little Caesar's pizza, I be hot and ready (woo)
You want something quick and readily available, just like Little Caesar's pizza, and I am always prepared and on fire


Nigga, you a pussy and a rat, you like Tom and Jerry
You are not only a coward but also a snitch, just like the characters Tom and Jerry


Nigga, you ain't ballin', you just talkin', that's that commentary (huh)
You are pretending to be successful, but in reality, you are just providing commentary without substance


I was in the field, man, I slaved for this (yeah)
I worked extremely hard for my success and overcame many challenges


Had to talk to God, dropped down, and prayed for this
I had to have deep conversations with God and seek His guidance and blessings


To my surprise, He replied, said, 'You made for this'
To my astonishment, God reassured me that I am destined for this level of success


I seen the car I wanted, then I went and paid for it, cash cash
When I desired a particular car, I didn't hesitate to purchase it with cash


Hit the Tay-K, I hit the race, hit the dash dash
I drove the car at high speed, like a race, and accelerated quickly


That's when they came for me on Twitter with the backlash
That's when people started criticizing and attacking me on Twitter


'#CardiBIsSoProblematic' is the hashtag
People started using the hashtag '#CardiBIsSoProblematic' to highlight their issues with me


I can't believe they wanna see me lose that bad
I find it hard to believe that some people are so eager for me to fail


They talkin' junk and they stink, these hoes mad trash
They are talking nonsense and their opinions hold no value, these girls are incredibly jealous


I'm gigglin', can't let the devil have the last laugh
I'm laughing it off, refusing to let the devil have the final victory


Ain't no more beefin', I'm just keepin' to myself
I'm done with unnecessary drama, I'm focused on my own path


I'm my own competition, I'm competin' with myself (brrr)
I am constantly striving to surpass my own achievements, I am my own biggest competitor


You don't like money, I can see it your eye
I can tell from your expression that you don't appreciate the value of money


You don't like winnin', I can see it in your tie
I can sense that you have no desire to succeed, it's evident in your appearance


Better be careful with these women when you trickin', send it fly
You should be cautious when you're engaging with women and spending money, they might take advantage of your generosity


She count money in her sleep and she don't never spend the night
She is constantly focused on making money and doesn't stay the night with anyone


But she trappin' and she had to make it happen for her life
She's hustling and doing whatever it takes to improve her life


Don't be mad because she havin' shit, you had it your whole life
Don't be jealous of her success, you've had opportunities your entire life


We had baggage on our flight, we had badges on our asses
We carried our past struggles and challenges with us, but we also achieved prestigious accomplishments


You got passes in your life, you had gadgets on your bike
You may have been privileged and had advantages growing up, like fancy gadgets on your bike


God work magic, God work magic, God work magic in my life
God performs miracles and blessings in my life


And that guap look like Iyanla 'cause that bag just changed my life
And that money I earned resembles the host Iyanla, as it has transformed my life


Hey, y'all know good and damn well I don't want no champagne
Hey, everyone knows very well that I don't actually want any champagne


But can we please get some more champagne?
But can we please have some additional champagne?


Please, no Andre, G like 'Venchy
I prefer no Andre champagne, I want something as luxurious as Givenchy


Reach like 'Bron James, pep talk from Yoncé
I want to reach my goals with the determination and effort of LeBron James and receive motivational advice from Beyoncé


'Member my hands had ash like Pompeii
Remember the time when my hands were ashy, resembling the volcanic ash of Pompeii


Now they hold cash, won't peak like Dante
Now my hands hold money, and they don't look dry or ashy like Dante (a fictional poet from 'The Divine Comedy')


I said I never had a problem showin' y'all the real me
I have always been genuine and honest, never hiding my true self from all of you


Hair when it's fucked up, crib when it's filthy
Even when my hair is messy or my house is a mess, I stay true to myself


Way-before-the-deal me, strip-to-pay-the-bills me
Before I became successful, I worked as a stripper to make ends meet


'Fore I fixed my teeth, man, those comments used to kill me
Before I got my teeth fixed, negative comments about my appearance really affected me


But never did I change, never been ashamed
However, I never altered who I am, and I have never felt ashamed of myself


Never did I switch, story stayed the same
I have always remained true to myself, my story has remained consistent


I did this on my own, I made this a lane
I achieved success independently, I created my own path


Y'all gotta bear with me, I been through some things
Please be patient with me, I have experienced hardships and challenges


Went from small-ass apartments to walkin' red carpets
I went from living in small, humble apartments to attending glamorous events and red carpet ceremonies


Pissy elevators, now every dress is tailored
I used to ride in malfunctioning elevators, but now I wear custom-made dresses


This some real-life fairy tale Binderella shit
My life feels like a modern-day Cinderella story, but with my own twist


I got further than them hoes said I will ever get
I have achieved more success than those haters said I would ever reach


And that only goes to show that only God knows
This proves that only God truly knows what one is capable of


I took pictures with Beyoncé, I met Mama Knowles
I've had the opportunity to take photos with Beyoncé and meet her mother, Mama Knowles


I'm the rose that came from the concrete in the Rolls
I am the symbol of beauty and success that emerged from challenging circumstances, riding in a Rolls-Royce


I'm like gold, I'm life goals, man, I'm chosen, I'm floatin', ayy
I am extremely valuable and desirable, I represent the epitome of life goals, I feel special and confident


Skrrt skrrt, it's goin' down right now
Things are getting exciting and intense at this moment


Skrrt skrrt, Jamie Foxx in your town like
I'm present and making an impact in your town, just like Jamie Foxx


Skrrt skrrt, money pilin' up, man
Money is accumulating rapidly


All the blessings comin' down
I am receiving an abundance of blessings


You don't know 'bout nothin' (you don't know)
You are unaware and uninformed about many things


You don't know 'bout nothin' (ayy)
You have no knowledge or understanding about anything important


You don't know 'bout nothin'
You are completely ignorant


You don't know 'bout nothin' (I told y'all, I told y'all)
You really have no clue about anything, as I have previously informed you


You don't know 'bout nothin' (I t-, I told y'all, I told y'all)
You clearly lack knowledge on numerous topics, just as I have previously mentioned


You don't know 'bout nothin' (told y'all, I t-, I told y'all)
You really have no understanding of anything, as I have stated before


You don't know 'bout nothin' (you don't know)
You are completely clueless


You don't know 'bout nothin'
You have no knowledge or insight


You don't know 'bout nothin' (ayy, ayy, ayy, ayy)
You have absolutely no understanding


You don't know 'bout nothin' (ayy, ayy, ayy, ayy)
You are completely uninformed


You don't know 'bout nothin' (ayy, ayy, ayy, ayy)
You really lack knowledge on numerous subjects


You don't know 'bout nothin' (ayy, ayy, ayy, ayy)
You really have no understanding of anything




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Belcalis Almanzar, Chancelor Bennett, Matthew Samuels, Allen Ritter, Kleonard Raphael

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@laveriatrinidad

When she said “I said I never had a problem showing yahh the real me, hair when it’s fucked up, crib when it’s filthy” 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽😍😍👏🏽👏🏽

@bonitagaming

Laveria Trinidad that whole verse gave me goosebumps 😥

@FamilyValuesTV

That's what drew me to her.

@zenitzu6946

"Can't believe they want to see me lose that bad"

felt that ^^

@oliwiaweronikatanska3331

Yeah...

@georgiaemsley1275

💯

@beautynscent5068

Ohh shit

@refreshmentsfoodsforyourso1307

Same felt that 😀

@theehoneipot

Had 2 talk to God, dropped down && prayed for this 🙌🏾! To my surprise, he replied, said "You made for this!" 💅🏾

Mood: Forevaaaaa! Brrrt! 💯

@jackieeatmon9605

Cardi just don't know how much she inspires me to be better

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