Go Hard
DJ Fletch And Kanye Lyrics

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[Intro]
And we go by the runners
(I think it's time for me to go hard as the hood I'm from, ay)
DJ Khaled, we the best
(I think it's time for me to go hard as the hood I'm from, ay)
I'm goin in, I'm goin in
I do it for the hood, cause the hood told me I should
(I think it's time for me to go hard as the hood I'm from, ay)

If you rep yo' hood and you goin' hard
If the they hatin' on you don't stress,
Tell them niggas that we the best
(I think it's time for me to go hard as the hood I'm from, ay)
You can't stop this
Fuck the best, we run this game
Kanye West, Khaled, and Pain

[Chorus: T-Pain]
If you could you would get rid of me
What you gonna do when a nigga got to go hard?
But I won't let you get to me,
You should already figure I'mma go hard
If you was as real as me,
You would never let another nigga step in yo yard
Makin money ain't shit to me
Cause it's in my veins and it gets to my heart
So I am, I will, I gots to go
You got another way to live, you gots to go hard
I am gettin it in until the end,
I got to go, go, go, go hard

[Verse 1: Kanye West]
I go the hardest
Flow so retard
I'm disgusted with myself
I mean ughh, where do I start?
First I spin around and vomit
Then I shit up on it
Fuck the beat up so bad won't nobody get up on it, I
Flow sick, nigga how sick, sea sick
Got your hand out, don't look at me bitch
You lookin' at who made me rich
You lookin' at who made me rich
I have some wins, some losses
Just a life of a god damn boss's
With the top off, lookin' for a girl with a ass as fat as Tracy Ross's
This is dope as it get,
Dope as a mother fuckin' acid trip,
Fly as 57 passengers
This finna be another classic bitch
Everybody know I got it, if you want it, then get at it
But I ain't gon have it,
No I ain't gon have it

[Chorus: T-Pain]
If you could you would get rid of me,
What you gonna do when a nigga got to go hard?
But I won't let you get to me,
You should already figure Imma go hard
If you was as real as me,
You would never let another nigga step in yo yard
Makin money ain't shit to me,
Cause it's in my veins and it gets to my heart
So I am, I will, I gots to go,
You got another way to live, you gots to go hard
I am gettin it in until the end,
I got to go, go, go, go hard

[Verse 2: Kanye West]
I ain't ever been scared
Never been a type to bite my words
When I came up ya'll gave me shit
Now I'm finna make ya'll eat them terds
Always said what the fuck I felt
Gon' head, spit that murder I wrote
Man I don't care what you felt,
Fuck you nigga, I know I'm dope
Felt Like I couldn't really give it my all,
Felt like I had to play the fly on the wall,
Felt like niggas was stuntin' on me,
Funny how I'm flyer than them all
Now I'm at the top, ain't no where to go now
Instead of me, she gon' go down
Maybe I would have slowed down if I knew what I know now
I'm scooby, I know I'm dumb
It could get fuckin' old, well it's good I'm young
'Fore my heart get cold as the hood I'm from
Tell me what it take to be number one?
I guess it's gon' be what it's gon' be
But here's one thing ya'll got to hear
I'mma tell you like George Bush told me,
Fuck ya'll niggas, I'm out of here

[Chorus: T-Pain]
If you could you would get rid of me
What you gonna do when a nigga got to go hard?
But I won't let you get to me
You should already figure Imma go hard
If you was as real as me,
You would never let another nigga step in yo yard
Makin money ain't shit to me
Cause it's in my veins and it gets to my heart
So I am, I will, I gots to go
You got another way to live, you gots to go hard

I am gettin it in until the end,
I got to go, go, go, go hard

Overall Meaning

The song "Go Hard" is a collaboration between DJ Khaled, Kanye West and T-Pain. The song is all about being determined and pushing yourself to the limit to achieve your goals. The chorus stresses the importance of going hard in your life goals, even when faced with obstacles or naysayers who try and discourage you. The verses by Kanye West echo this theme. He talks about his journey to success, admitting that he's made mistakes and suffered losses, but he refuses to give up.

The first verse of the song paints a picture of Kanye's confidence and attitude towards his harshest critics. He declares himself as the best and compares his level of creativity to a drug-induced experience. He also calls out those who seek to gain from his success, telling them that they will never taste his hard-earned victory. The second verse is more reflective, with Kanye acknowledging his mistakes but still pushing forward.

Overall, "Go Hard" is a motivational song that encourages listeners to focus on their goals and keep pushing until they achieve them.

Line by Line Meaning

And we go by the runners
We are associated with the producers of this song, DJ Khaled and T-Pain

I think it's time for me to go hard as the hood I'm from, ay
It's time for me to work hard and achieve success as a representation of my upbringing in my neighborhood

I'm goin in, I'm goin in
I am determined to give my all and work tirelessly to succeed

I do it for the hood, cause the hood told me I should
I work hard for my community because they motivate and inspire me to do so

If you rep yo' hood and you goin' hard
If you represent your community and are working hard to achieve your goals

If they hatin' on you don't stress,
If people are being negative or critical towards you, don't let it affect you

Tell them niggas that we the best
Show them that we are the most successful and talented in the industry

You can't stop this
No one can prevent me from achieving my goals

Fuck the best, we run this game
We are the dominant force in this industry regardless of what others may claim

Kanye West, Khaled, and Pain
Referring specifically to the artists featured on this song: Kanye West, DJ Khaled, and T-Pain

If you could you would get rid of me
If others had the power, they would try to remove me from this industry

What you gonna do when a nigga got to go hard?
What are others going to do in response to my work ethic and drive?

But I won't let you get to me,
I won't let negative opinions or obstacles affect my determination and success

You should already figure I'mma go hard
It's already expected of me to work hard and achieve success in my endeavors

If you was as real as me,
If others were as truthful and dedicated as I am

You would never let another nigga step in yo yard
They would never let anyone else take their place or interfere with their success

Makin money ain't shit to me
Money isn't the main motivator for me - my passion and drive are what push me to succeed

Cause it's in my veins and it gets to my heart
Success is a natural part of me and drives me at a deep level

So I am, I will, I gots to go
I will continue to work hard and push for success because it is a part of who I am

I ain't ever been scared
I have never been afraid to take risks or work hard to achieve success

Never been a type to bite my words
I have always been truthful and genuine in my actions and words

When I came up ya'll gave me shit
When I first began working towards my goals, others were critical and negative towards me

Now I'm finna make ya'll eat them terds
Now that I am successful, they will have to acknowledge and respect my hard work and dedication

Always said what the fuck I felt
I have always been honest and upfront about my thoughts and feelings

Gon' head, spit that murder I wrote
Go ahead and speak negatively about me, but it won't affect my drive and success

Man I don't care what you felt,
I don't care about your negative opinions or feelings towards me

Fuck you nigga, I know I'm dope
I believe in my talents and abilities despite others trying to bring me down

Now I'm at the top, ain't no where to go now
I have reached the pinnacle of success and there is no way to go but down

Instead of me, she gon' go down
Others who are not as genuine in their talents and work ethic will fail instead of me

Maybe I would have slowed down if I knew what I know now
If I had known the obstacles I would face on my journey to success, I may have reconsidered my approach

I'm scooby, I know I'm dumb
I may not be the most intelligent or educated, but I am still successful due to my work ethic and determination

It could get fuckin' old, well it's good I'm young
While my drive and determination may become exhausting, my youth allows me to continue working towards success

'Fore my heart get cold as the hood I'm from
Before I become cynical or jaded due to my experiences and upbringing, I will continue to work hard and stay passionate

Tell me what it take to be number one?
What does it truly take to achieve success and be recognized as the best?

I guess it's gon' be what it's gon' be
I have come to accept that success is not guaranteed and will happen based on my hard work and dedication

But here's one thing ya'll got to hear
Here is the one truth you must understand

I'mma tell you like George Bush told me,
I am going to give you advice similar to what I received from President George Bush

Fuck ya'll niggas, I'm out of here
I am leaving this situation and moving on to bigger and better things despite any negative opinions or obstacles.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Andrew Harr, Faheem Najm, Jermaine Jackson, Kanye West, Khaled Khaled

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