On Top
Digital Nas & Lil Yachty Lyrics

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Hm (argh), let that top down (yeah)
For them niggas sayin', "Let that top down" (mmh, mmh)
Yeah, we go top down (we go top)
For them niggas sayin', "Ride it top down" (top)
Yeah, hey (yeah, top)
We goin' top down (top)

For them niggas sayin', "Bring that top down" (top)
I get too much green, like to shop now (that top)
Pull up on the scene (yeah) with that top down (yeah)

Bad Spanish lil' bitch, she give me top now (oh, yeah)
Bringin' out them braids, they gon' flock now, yeah, hey (brrt)
I got rocks now (oh, yeah)
Look at my neck and my ears, I got rocks now (hoo)
Twenty-two thousand on my shoes (yeah, that top)
I got six different types of diamonds on my sock now (oh, yeah)
I got the red light type of beam on my Glock now (yeah)
Fah-fah-fah-fah, I send shots now, yeah (brrt, yeah)

Hm (woo), let that top down (oh, yeah)
For them niggas sayin', "Let that top down" (the top, top)
Yeah, we go top down (top)
For them niggas sayin' (mmh), "Ride it top down" (mmh)
Yeah, hey (oh, yeah)
We go top down (ooh)
For them niggas sayin', "Bring your top down" (yeah)
I get too much green, like to shop, now (oh, wow)
Pull up on the scene (yeah) with that top down (yeah)

She know who I am, she know who I is (she know)
My partner and them so reckless, he do dirty shit (yeah)
My brother and them so slime fuck a punk bitch (oh, yeah)
Them young niggas on trash duty, do they dump shit (yeah)
It's Big Boat, my street niggas, they run shit (woo, woo, woo, yeah)
Take your top off with the top down then top me (woo, woo, woo, top)
This lil' bitch give tooth tooted off a Roxie (ooh)
My bitch posted up, my brother cap on the back street, yeah (yeah, yeah, yeah, woo)

Hm (slatt), let that top down (oh, yeah)
For them niggas sayin', "Let that top down" (slatt, hoo, the top, top)
Yeah, we go top down (top)
For them niggas sayin' (mmh), "Ride it top down" (mmh)
Yeah, hey, oh yeah
We go top down (ooh)
For them niggas sayin', "Bring your top down" (yeah, three)
I get too much green, like to shop now (oh, wow, LB three)
Pull up on the scene (yeah), with that top down (yeah)

Three, L-B three
Oh yeah, hey

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "On Top" by Digital Nas and Lil Yachty speak to a sense of success and the ability to flaunt one's wealth and status. The chorus repeats the idea of driving with the roof down for those who want to "ride it top down" or "bring their top down." In this way, the rappers are making a declaration of their own success and ability to move through the world with confidence and self-assurance.

Throughout the song, the lyrics highlight the trappings of wealth, with references to the singer's green (money), diamonds, and expensive shoes. The rappers are using these elements to demonstrate their own success and to differentiate themselves from others who might not have achieved the same level of status.

The song also includes references to companionship and risk-taking, with verses about partners who are willing to engage in "dirty shit" and "slime fuck" others, as well as niggas who are willing to "send shots." In this way, the song is also exploring themes of loyalty and risk-taking, as well as the idea that success can come with both benefits and complications.

Line by Line Meaning

Hm (argh), let that top down (yeah)
Let's lower the convertible top of the car

For them niggas sayin', "Let that top down" (mmh, mmh)
Some people want to see the top of the car lowered

Yeah, we go top down (we go top)
We're lowering the convertible top now

For them niggas sayin', "Ride it top down" (top)
Some people want to ride with the top of the car down

I get too much green, like to shop now (that top)
I have a lot of money and enjoy shopping

Pull up on the scene (yeah) with that top down (yeah)
I arrived on the scene with the convertible top down

Bad Spanish lil' bitch, she give me top now (oh, yeah)
A Spanish girl performed oral sex on me

Bringin' out them braids, they gon' flock now, yeah, hey (brrt)
I'm showcasing my braided hairstyle and people will be attracted to it

I got rocks now (oh, yeah)
I have a lot of valuable rocks/gems/jewelry

Look at my neck and my ears, I got rocks now (hoo)
I am showing off my jewelry, which includes diamonds

Twenty-two thousand on my shoes (yeah, that top)
I spent $22,000 on my shoes

I got six different types of diamonds on my sock now (oh, yeah)
I have six different types of diamonds on my socks

I got the red light type of beam on my Glock now (yeah)
My gun has a laser sight attached to it

Fah-fah-fah-fah, I send shots now, yeah (brrt, yeah)
I am firing my gun, making the sound effect 'brrt'

Hm (woo), let that top down (oh, yeah)
Let's lower the convertible top of the car

She know who I am, she know who I is (she know)
A girl knows who I am

My partner and them so reckless, he do dirty shit (yeah)
My friends engage in dangerous and illegal activities

My brother and them so slime fuck a punk bitch (oh, yeah)
My brother and his friends are slimy and don't respect women

Them young niggas on trash duty, do they dump shit (yeah)
The young guys are responsible for taking care of garbage and disposing of it

It's Big Boat, my street niggas, they run shit (woo, woo, woo, yeah)
'Big Boat' is in charge and my friends on the street are successful

Take your top off with the top down then top me (woo, woo, woo, top)
A sexual request to a girl to take her top off

This lil' bitch give tooth tooted off a Roxie (ooh)
A girl is under the influence of a drug called Roxie and performs oral sex

My bitch posted up, my brother cap on the back street, yeah (yeah, yeah, yeah, woo)
My girlfriend is standing around while my brother and his friends are hanging out

Hm (slatt), let that top down (oh, yeah)
Let's lower the convertible top of the car

For them niggas sayin', "Let that top down" (slatt, hoo, the top, top)
Some people want to see the top of the car lowered

Yeah, we go top down (top)
We're lowering the convertible top now

For them niggas sayin' (mmh), "Ride it top down" (mmh)
Some people want to ride with the top of the car down

We go top down (ooh)
We're lowering the convertible top now

For them niggas sayin', "Bring your top down" (yeah, three)
Some people want to see the top of the car lowered

I get too much green, like to shop now (oh, wow, LB three)
I have a lot of money and enjoy shopping

Pull up on the scene (yeah), with that top down (yeah)
I arrived on the scene with the convertible top down

Three, L-B three
Reference to Lil Boat 3 album or 300 Entertainment record label

Oh yeah, hey
Casual acknowledgement or greeting

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Isaac Earl Bynum, Miles Parks McCollum

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