Goin' Down
DJ Drama feat. Fabolous T-Pain & Yo Gotti Lyrics


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Y'all ready?
This what it's all about right?
The quality
The streets
The music
Quality street music, nice

Quality shit, they holla we it
These fake niggas who rich, we checkin' every dollar we get
I'm oh so flyer than a pilot be, shit, why you want some more
Tryna' figure out who stylin' me, shit
Women only cheat for a reason, I probably be it
Molly she want, Molly she get
Out in LA at the day party, Saturday at colony shit
Sorry niggas that-away with your apology shit
You lame niggas make me break out, ology shit
We was leaders before they knew how many follows we get
Ridin' to some Wu-Tang, while I be lit
Maybe put shoes on the Ghost, Wallaby shit
You little niggas don't get it do you?
And if you got it I'm one of the few that get it to you
Drama said it's goin' down, so I brought some loot out
Racked up like the balls at the 3-point shootout

[Chorus]
Man it's goin' down, get at me
I do it for my town, because they love me
I came from the ground, down in my blessings
Man it's goin down, get at me
I do it for my town, because they love me
I came from the ground, down in my blessings

Drama niggas don't understand you, other shit that man do
Quality street music, the fed's will try to ban you
I'm on my rapper shit, tryna' get out my trappa' shit
Got it with my computer shit, should have been on my Apple shit
Runnin' from squad cars, givin' them crack bars
I dropped that gangsta grills, now I'm a hood star, now I'm a hood star
That mean I push cocaine, or show a whole thang
In my hood I got an alias, don't say my whole name, I'm a hood star
Homie they gon' lock me up, I'm still gon' make it to the top nigga
Paid off violence, they sayin' we parish
This is quality music, from the hood to the alleys
They indicted my nigga, haters want him to fail
Who thought quality street music could save him from jail

[Chorus]

Hey, hey, I'm just tryin' to get some bread
Quality street music
They sayin' hip hop dead,
Just got a text from Drama and this is what it read
This that cocaine music, and we do this shit with quality
That's why nobody hot as me
DJ, DJ, Bring that shit back for me
I told you so, DJ Drama made a sec for me
Now I'm secced up and I'm wrecked up
When I hit the club I'mma act up
And I'm goin' down and I'm macked up
And I'm doubtin I come back up
I'm bottle poppin', I'm hole poppin'
I'm pullin up and I'm show stoppin'
12 Pack of that rolls, 6 pack of that gold
And I'm goin so hard, my
Took my first million dollars, went and spent them on cars
65 for the Rollie watch, 80 pointers and they head up
30 shots in the semi-clock, and I ain't never been scared of
DJ Drama we the realest nigga, street music make em' feelin equal

[Chorus]

It go gram right, man right
Only if I could see this shit in hindsight
Put me on the scale, make sure I'm weighin' right




And put a couple grams on my Sony mic
Quality street music nigga

Overall Meaning

In "Goin Down," DJ Drama, along with Fabolous and T-Pain, raps about making it in the music industry and the lifestyle that comes with it. They stress the importance of quality music and staying true to oneself, amidst the struggles of being a successful artist.


The lyrics touch upon the idea of authenticity, as the artists check their earnings against their morals, calling out fake individuals who claim to be rich. Fabolous shows off his fashion sense, crediting his unique style to his influence on his peers. He also seems to be the reason for infidelity in relationships, as he jokes about being women's weak point. T-Pain brags about his success while trying to distance himself from his past as a "trappa'", and asserting his talents as a rapper and singer.


The chorus presents a celebration of their success, with Fabolous performing it confidently. DJ Drama, who is also a record executive, gives a nod to his own quality music, which can be considered a reflection of his efforts in producing the song. His brief cameo in the video, donning a suit, also represents the professionalism he brings to the rap game. The artists, as a unity, are confident in their ability to produce quality street music that speaks to their audience.


Line by Line Meaning

Y'all ready?
Are you all prepared?


This what it's all about right?
Is this not what it is entirely focused on?


The quality
The high standard


The streets
The urban environment


The music
The sound created


Quality street music, nice
A high-quality sound produced for the streets, pleasing to the ears


Quality shit, they holla we it
We are recognized for producing quality material


These fake niggas who rich, we checkin' every dollar we get
We scrutinize every dollar we earn, unlike those who fraudulently obtain their wealth


I'm oh so flyer than a pilot be, shit, why you want some more
I am extremely fashionable like a pilot, what more would you expect?


Tryna' figure out who stylin' me, shit
I'm the one setting the fashion trends, people are trying to copy my style


Women only cheat for a reason, I probably be it
Women cheat on their partners due to reasons, and I am probably one of them


Molly she want, Molly she get
The woman wants Molly (a drug), and she gets it


Out in LA at the day party, Saturday at colony shit
I was at a day party in Los Angeles called the Colony on a Saturday


Sorry niggas that-away with your apology shit
I do not want to hear any apologies from those who cannot live up to their promises


You lame niggas make me break out, ology shit
Those who are not cool make me agitated, similar to an outbreak


We was leaders before they knew how many follows we get
We were leaders before the number of followers on social media was a measure of popularity


Ridin' to some Wu-Tang, while I be lit
I am listening to the Wu-Tang Clan while being intoxicated


Maybe put shoes on the Ghost, Wallaby shit
I could put shoes on my Rolls-Royce Ghost that are similar to Wallaby shoes


You little niggas don't get it do you?
You do not understand the situation, do you?


And if you got it I'm one of the few that get it to you
If you have a concept, I am one of the few that can understand it


Drama said it's goin' down, so I brought some loot out
Drama announced that something noteworthy is happening, so I brought some money with me


Racked up like the balls at the 3-point shootout
I have accumulated a significant amount of money, akin to the multiple basketballs at a 3-point competition


[Chorus]
Refrain


Man it's goin' down, get at me
Something significant is happening, contact me


I do it for my town, because they love me
I create music for my community, who appreciates me


I came from the ground, down in my blessings
I came from humble beginnings, surrounded by blessings


Drama niggas don't understand you, other shit that man do
DJ Drama and his associates do not comprehend what we do


Quality street music, the fed's will try to ban you
Creating quality music for the streets may lead to the government putting an end to it


I'm on my rapper shit, tryna' get out my trappa' shit
I am focused on my rap career and trying to move on from my past as a drug dealer


Got it with my computer shit, should have been on my Apple shit
I made it in the music industry through my technological expertise, should have invested in Apple


Runnin' from squad cars, givin' them crack bars
I am fleeing from the police, providing my clients with crack cocaine


I dropped that gangsta grills, now I'm a hood star, now I'm a hood star
My mixtape Gangsta Grillz has made me a celebrity in my community


That mean I push cocaine, or show a whole thang
I am either selling cocaine or displaying a large quantity of it


In my hood I got an alias, don't say my whole name, I'm a hood star
In my community, I go by an alias, do not use my full name, as I am a respectable figure


Homie they gon' lock me up, I'm still gon' make it to the top nigga
Even if I am incarcerated, I will still achieve success


Paid off violence, they sayin' we parish
I have paid for violent acts, and people are predicting our demise


This is quality music, from the hood to the alleys
The music we create is of high quality, meant for all areas of the urban environment


They indicted my nigga, haters want him to fail
The authorities have filed charges against my friend, and enemies wish for his downfall


Who thought quality street music could save him from jail
Who would have guessed that the music we made for the streets could get my friend out of jail?


[Chorus]
Refrain


Hey, hey, I'm just tryin' to get some bread
I am only trying to earn some money


They sayin' hip hop dead
Some people think hip hop is no longer relevant


Just got a text from Drama and this is what it read
I just received a message from DJ Drama containing the following content


This that cocaine music, and we do this shit with quality
This is the type of music that is enjoyed while using cocaine, and we create it with high standards


That's why nobody hot as me
No one is as popular as me due to my high quality music


DJ, DJ, Bring that shit back for me
DJ, please replay the music for me


I told you so, DJ Drama made a sec for me
As I predicted, DJ Drama made me popular


Now I'm secced up and I'm wrecked up
I am now famous and intoxicated


When I hit the club I'mma act up
When I go to a club, I will become wild and unruly


And I'm goin' down and I'm macked up
I am living recklessly and on the verge of failure


And I'm doubtin I come back up
I do not think I will recover from my current state


I'm bottle poppin', I'm hole poppin'
I am popping bottles and attracting many women


I'm pullin up and I'm show stoppin'
I am arriving in an impressive manner and turning heads


12 Pack of that rolls, 6 pack of that gold
I have a 12-pack of Rolls-Royce cars and a 6-pack of gold accessories


And I'm goin so hard, my
I am living this lifestyle to the extreme, and it is affecting me


Took my first million dollars, went and spent them on cars
I used my first million dollars to buy cars


65 for the Rollie watch, 80 pointers and they head up
I spent $65,000 on my Rolex watch, which has diamonds placed on the face


30 shots in the semi-clock, and I ain't never been scared of
My firearm has a magazine capacity of 30 rounds, and I have never been afraid to use it


DJ Drama we the realest nigga, street music make em' feelin equal
DJ Drama and I are genuine individuals, and the music we create for the streets brings people together


[Chorus]
Refrain


It go gram right, man right
The situation is going as planned


Only if I could see this shit in hindsight
I wish I could have anticipated the outcome


Put me on the scale, make sure I'm weighin' right
Weigh me and ensure I am at the correct weight


And put a couple grams on my Sony mic
Add a few grams of something (likely cocaine) to my Sony microphone


Quality street music nigga
High quality music produced for the streets




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
Written by: FAHEEM RASHEED NAJM, ZALE EPSTEIN, BRETT RYAN KRUGER, MATTHEW JEHU SAMUELS, JOHN DAVID JACKSON, MARIO MIMS, TYREE CINQUE SIMMONS

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