Bodak Yellow
Cardi B feat. Kodak Black Lyrics

Ayy, ayy, you know, you know why I fuck with Cardi B?
Acknowledging that the audience already knows why the artist likes Cardi B, possibly implying a shared appreciation.

'Cause they be thinkin', they be thinkin' both of us crazy and shit
Believing that both the artist and Cardi B are being unfairly judged as crazy, perhaps due to their unconventional behavior.

Like this sound like some, some, some Bodak Orange shit
Suggesting that the song has similarities to previous works by Cardi B and Kodak Black, specifically referring to a song by Kodak called 'Skrt' with 'orange' being a reference to Orange County Jail where Kodak was once incarcerated.

Or some, some Kodak Orange shit, man, like, ayy
Continuing the comparison, emphasizing the artist's admiration for Kodak Black.

Said lil' bitch, you can't fuck with me if you wanted to (ayy, ayy, ayy)
Asserting the artist's dominance over any potential competition, implying that they are untouchable.

These expensive, these is red bottoms, these is bloody shoes (yah, yah, they're bloody shoes, bloody shoes)
Flexing expensive designer shoes as a symbol of the artist's wealth and success, emphasizing that they are not to be messed with.

Hit the store, I can get 'em both, I don't wanna choose (yah, yah, yah, wanna choose, ayy)
Boasting about how much money the artist has, asserting that they can afford to buy multiple pairs of the same expensive shoes.

And I'm quick, cut a nigga off, so don't get comfortable, look (woo! yah, yah, yah, bih', don't get comfortable, ayy, ayy, ayy)
Warning others not to get too comfortable around the artist, implying a potential threat of violence if they feel disrespected or challenged.

I don't dance now, I make money moves (yeah bih', I make money moves, ayy)
Emphasizing the artist's focus on making money, insisting that they are not here to dance or entertain.

Said I don't gotta dance, I make money moves, (woo!, bih, I make money moves, ayy, ayy, ayy)
Repeating the previous line for emphasis, underscoring that the artist's top priority is making money.

If I see you and I don't speak, that means I don't fuck with you (nigga, I don't fuck with you, ayy, I don't fuck with you)
Asserting the artist's disinterest in socializing with certain people, possibly implying that they have cut off friendships or relationships due to the other person's negative behavior or associations.

I'm a boss, you a worker, bitch, I make bloody moves (yah, I make money moves)
Declaring the artist's status as a boss, implying that others are inferior, and boasting about their ability to make significant financial gains.

I ain't worried 'bout her, that's an old ho
Dismissing someone that the artist isn't concerned with, likely an ex-partner or previous associate.

You thought I was comin' with my old flow
Refuting assumptions that the artist is repeating old styles or ideas, insisting that they are always evolving.

Kodak ain't come to take no photo
Asserting Kodak Black's authenticity, asserting that he is not here just for show or to put on a fake persona.

I don't even pull up in a four door
Boasting about the artist's car, implying that it is expensive and impressive.

I just hit a lick, hit the lotto
Claiming to have recently had a successful robbery or hustle, potentially referring to making money via music.

All my life smokin' on JoJo
Referencing a specific strain of marijuana, implying that the artist has been smoking weed for a long time.

He was just posted up with dough though
Referring to someone who had a lot of money, highlighting the fact that they were doing nothing with it.

Now he gettin' slammed by the popo
Explaining that the person mentioned previously got arrested by the police for their illegal activities.

Thuggish, buggish, ruggish shit
Using adjectives to describe the artist's lifestyle, suggesting that they are rough and tough.

I can't leave the streets, I love this shit
Admitting that the artist is tied to the streets and has a deep affection for that lifestyle.

Never gave a shit 'bout a messy bitch
Asserting that the artist doesn't care about drama or gossip, implying that they are above it.

I ain't never take a risk for a petty lick
Declaring that the artist only takes calculated risks for significant financial gain, implying that they are smart with their criminal activities.

I'm at Digital Heights and I'm goin' on a heist
Boasting about being at a high level of digital achievement, implying that they are in control of the music industry and using this power to take what they want.

Dead presidents, John Kennedy
Referring to United States currency, specifically hundred-dollar bills that have the image of a deceased former US president, John F. Kennedy.

Dead presidents, pockets Mount Everest
Repeating the previous line, emphasizing the idea that the artist has a lot of money and can accumulate significant wealth.

When I step on the scene it's a felony (yeah, yeah)
Claiming to be so powerful that their presence is considered a crime, implying that their influence and success is notable.

Christian Louboutin (yeah)
Using another high-end designer brand name as a sign of the artist's wealth and status.

These ain't Louis Vuittons (huh)
Implied contrast between the previous brand and Louis Vuitton, suggesting that the artist has a preference for Christian Louboutin over other luxury brands.

Hit a Kodak Bop on nae nae
Referring to a dance move that Kodak popularized and suggesting that the artist is following his trend.

I wanna top me a Nae Nae
Using the previous line to indicate attraction to another person and a desire to impress them.

Now I'm in a white whip, no mayonnaise
Referencing a white car, specifically a sporty model, and emphasizing that there is no excess or unnecessary embellishment.

Stole a new car for me, Audi A8
Boasting about obtaining a new car via criminal activity.

Cardi B brought the beat, told me re-rock the heat
Acknowledging Cardi B's role in the song's creation, referring to the beat and suggesting that the artist made it their own.

Try me, I'll do the race like I'm Tay-K
Challenging anyone who doubts the artist's abilities, implying that they are willing to engage in or provoke violence if necessary, referencing a rapper who was convicted of murder in 2019.

It ain't no flockin' over here, lil' buddy
Implied contrast between the artist and others who conform or copy, emphasizing that the artist is unique.

All of us zombies over here, lil' buddy
Acknowledging the artist's tendency to follow the same lifestyle and habits as others in their community, recognizing their similarities and shared experiences.

All of us robbin' 'cause we love your money
Justifying the artist's criminal activities as a result of financial need and greed, emphasizing that they are not hurting anyone who doesn't deserve it.

Got our own money, but we love your money
Asserting the artist's financial independence and success while also admitting that they still desire to obtain more wealth.

Crack a nigga's head wide open like a pumpkin
Threatening violence against anyone who crosses the artist or doesn't pay up, using a graphic metaphor.

Jaguar F-Type orange like a pumpkin
Referencing a luxury car, specifically the Jaguar F-Type, and using the earlier pumpkin metaphor to describe its color.

Young nigga, I got old hundreds
Boasting about having lots of money in the form of old, valuable currency.

Smokin' K2 with my bumpkins (woo!)
Referencing a specific type of synthetic marijuana and implying that the artist is smoking it with their close friends or associates.