GOSPEL
DaBaby Lyrics

Yeah, it's like, it's like some of that ghetto gospel shit
The song has a vibe reminiscent of gospel music but with lyrics that reflect the struggles and challenges of life in the ghetto.

This shit right here sound like some gospel
The song has a musical style and sound that resembles gospel music.

I lost my daddy the same week that they lost Nipsey (Nipsey, yeah)
DaBaby experienced the loss of his father at the same time that Nipsey Hussle was killed.

Ain't got no love left in my heart, my shit be empty (empty, yeah, yeah)
DaBaby feels emotionally empty and devoid of love.

I'm ready to fire on all my opps, let a nigga tempt me (yeah, yeah, yeah)
DaBaby is prepared to retaliate against those who provoke him.

And the day I die, I bet lil' Jon goin' down in history
DaBaby predicts that when he dies, he will be remembered as one of the greatest.

'Cause I've been solo, ridin' dolo, I've been stuntin'
DaBaby has been riding solo and showing off his success.

No, hoe, it's a no-go, I don't want you (yeah)
DaBaby rejects the attention of women who only want him for his success.

And everybody wonderin' why he come around and don't say nothin'
Others are curious why DaBaby comes around without engaging in conversation.

'Cause it been so long, it been so long
DaBaby has been distant for a considerable amount of time.

I came from nothin'
DaBaby came from an impoverished background.

Lemme pop my shit
DaBaby wants to brag a little.

I came from shit, three of us and my mom, she couldn't pay rent
DaBaby was raised in poverty with his mother struggling to afford rent for a family of three.

Two jobs, all alone, she couldn't quit
His mother had to work two jobs to support the family and couldn't afford to rest.

We was home alone when we was jits
DaBaby was often left alone as a child.

That was before I was grown, before I was on
These experiences occurred before DaBaby found success.

I ain't had no shoes, I ain't had no clothes
DaBaby had a lack of basic necessities growing up.

Lemme wear your shoes, lemme fuck your bitch
DaBaby reflects on the days when he had to ask others to wear their shoes and had to rely on others for companionship.

I ain't had no car, I ain't had no whip
DaBaby didn't have a car growing up.

Wonder why a nigga cover his ears when y'all talk
DaBaby is tired of hearing people talk.

'Cause it ain't nobody could tell me shit
DaBaby believes no one can tell him anything he doesn't already know.

I spent 30K on my daughter birthday, everybody had fun
DaBaby has the resources to spend a large sum of money on his daughter's birthday and everyone enjoyed themselves.

When a nigga go home, I don't answer my phone
DaBaby doesn't answer his phone when he's at home.

Everybody want to leech, everybody want a loan
Many people try to take advantage of DaBaby's success.

Everybody wanna talk, everybody wanna clique
People are always trying to talk to DaBaby and be part of his inner circle.

I don't wanna be friends and get off my dick
DaBaby is tired of people trying to befriend him just for his success.

I ain't had time to think, I ain't had time to breathe
DaBaby has been extremely busy and hasn't had time to rest.

I've been prayin' to the Lord, I've been talkin' on my knees
Despite his success, DaBaby still prays and talks to God.

I been thinkin' 'bout my pops, I been thinkin' about my opps
DaBaby reflects on his father and the people who have wronged him.

Thinkin' how can I stop me a nigga when he breathin'
DaBaby thinks about how he can defeat his enemies.

When a nigga play with me, I ain't lookin' for my phone
DaBaby won't reach for his phone when he's being provoked.

I ain't finna drive away, I ain't lookin' for my keys
DaBaby won't drive away from a confrontation while looking for his keys.

The fuck these niggas know about me?
DaBaby questions what people really know about him.

No, hoe, it's a no-go, I don't want you (I don't want nothin', yeah, yeah)
DaBaby rejects women who only seek him out for his success.

'Cause it been so long, it been so long (Chance The Rapper)
The distance between DaBaby and others has been prolonged, as indicated by Chance The Rapper.

Put yourself in my shoes, like I abandoned the race
DaBaby encourages others to think about the struggles and difficulties he has faced.

And you ran in my place
DaBaby believes others would fail if they were in his position.

Shoes too big, but they use hair strands as a lace, and they break
DaBaby feels that his shoes are too big and difficult to walk in, as indicated by the use of hair strands as shoelaces that keep breaking.

When it's hot outside, you don't want fans in your face (ah)
Having a fan in one's face is unpleasant, especially when it's hot outside.

But you might want a fan in your face
However, when someone has a gun pointed at them, they might want a fan in their face to prevent sweating.

When yo' man got a heat and the hand in the waist (band)
If someone has a gun, they will have their hand on the waistband.

Gotta keep a cool head, niggas got PTSD these days (yeah)
Despite the tense situations he's faced with, DaBaby tries to remain calm and collected.

Some folks ain't live to see these days (yeah)
Others haven't lived long enough to experience life as it is now.

I be in the lab like Dex, coolin', takin' these Dee Dee breaks (long)
Like Dexter's Laboratory, DaBaby takes breaks from working to relax.

The PD way, I could write a book like TD Jakes (yeah, yeah)
DaBaby could write a book about his life experiences, much like TD Jakes.

Walkin' 'round my city in some house shoes
DaBaby walks around his city in comfortable shoes.

Know that they always wanted someone they could honk and shout to (yeah, yeah)
People always want someone to rely on and who will listen to them.

Just gotta remember, got a family in the house, too (yeah, yeah)
DaBaby has to remember that he has people to support and take care of.

Don't get caught up with the one that still function without you (yeah, yeah)
DaBaby warns against getting too caught up with those who don't depend on you.

I'm the only nigga left, homie
DaBaby is the only one left standing.

It ain't right how they all went left on me
DaBaby feels let down by those who have turned against him.

Niggas took my heart and they stepped on it (wow)
DaBaby feels hurt and betrayed by those who have hurt him emotionally.

Lately, I've been hangin' by myself, homie (huh)
DaBaby has been spending time alone.

These fuck niggas made me sick, they got me nauseous (ugh)
People who betray DaBaby make him feel ill and disgusted.

Paranoid, all this money movin' cautious (cautious)
DaBaby is cautious with his money and is often paranoid about the people around him.

Flippin' quarters on a corner to a baller (skrrt)
DaBaby used to flip quarters on a street corner, but now he's a baller.

Run up on Gucci, you gon' see the coroner
Anyone who tries to rob DaBaby will face dire consequences.

Bright carats on my chest not pointers (brrr)
DaBaby wears expensive jewelry.

Paris Fashion Week, fresh like a foreigner (huh)
DaBaby has attended Paris Fashion Week and looks fresh and stylish.

Nigga tried to rob me, now he a goner (whew)
DaBaby successfully defended himself against an attempted robbery.

Gucci Mane preach the gospel to the mourners (Wop, yeah)
Gucci Mane spreads the good word to those who are grieving.