Backend
Don Toliver Lyrics


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FredOnEm

M-m-made a lot of money on the back end (yeah)
Yeah, lil' nigga, I'm taxin' (yeah)
Pull up clean in the Aston
I'm bad like Michael Jackson (woo)
What you want, nigga? I'm askin' (uh-huh)
Got the bag in, ain't no cappin' (uh-huh)
.30 on my waist, fuck fashion (brr)
Stretch the bitch out, it's elastic

M-m-made a lot of money on the back end (yeah)
Yeah, lil' nigga, I'm taxin' (yeah)
Pull up clean in the Aston
I'm bad like Michael Jackson (woo)
What you want, nigga? I'm askin' (uh-huh)
Got the bag in, ain't no cappin' (uh-huh)
.30 on my waist, fuck fashion (brr)
Stretch the bitch out, it's elastic

Measure the lil' hoe with a ruler (yeah)
Hit you in your head, I'll do ya (brr)
Fresh out, clean like a cooler (cooler)
Ice tray, Johnny Dang (ice)
Smoke radiate like hookah
Out of state, catchin' plays (aye)
Cheddar on the phone like, "Booyah"
If you want it, I'll send it right to ya (let's go)
Blue .42 with the Ruger
Headshot, FaceTime, hoorah (brr)
Milly turned mad with the ooh-wah (ooh-wah)
Brr, we poppin' at you, huh (let's go)
Pull up in a Lamb like Duwap
Hit it out the park like a Red Sock (gone)
Smokin' hella weed out in Bed-Stuy (gone)
Hit New York with a bitch with her breast out
You had a nigga sayin' with your chest out (did it)
I'mma pull out the lot, I'ma cash out (get it)
Thirty-four hundid, that's a cash out (cash)
Got a bad lil' bitch with her ass out (woo)
Tryna run a dice game, you gon' crap out (crap)
Had to stuff APs in the stash house (P)
In my free time, I'ma tap out
I don't keep a laptop but the MAC out (yeah)

M-m-made a lot of money on the back end (yeah)
Yeah, lil' nigga, I'm taxin' (yeah)
Pull up clean in the Aston
I'm bad like Michael Jackson (woo)
What you want, nigga? I'm askin' (uh-huh)
Got the bag in, ain't no cappin' (uh-huh)
.30 on my waist, fuck fashion (brr)
Stretch the bitch out, it's elastic

M-m-made a lot of money on the back end (yeah)
Yeah, lil' nigga, I'm taxin' (yeah)
Pull up clean in the Aston
I'm bad like Michael Jackson (woo)
What you want, nigga? I'm askin' (uh-huh)
Got the bag in, ain't no cappin' (uh-huh)
.30 on my waist, fuck fashion (brr)
Stretch the bitch out, it's elastic

Don't owe you shit nah-nah (nah)
Don't owe you shit nah-nah (nah)
Pull up with that stick, lil' nigga
Hop out, let it hit, lil' nigga (uh)
That's a .30 clip, lil' nigga (uh)
Keep it on my hip, lil' nigga (bow)
Road runner tryna get rich, lil' nigga (skrt)
If you snitch, I'll put you in a ditch, lil' nigga

G-G-G-G-Gotti, no popstar (uh)
They hate tryna put me in a cop car (hahaha)
I'm sippin' and spillin' the hot sauce (spill)
I'm tweakin', I'm itchin', the withdrawal (damn)
Thee lean in my system, I need it all (damn)
I'm bustin', I'm breakin' the system (yeah)
Pussy nigga better call for your sister (brr)
I'm leanin', I'm gone off Cristal
I'm hittin' the 3 like Chris Paul (swish)
I was born in the whip, I'm warnin' ya (swish)
I'm throwin' the party, it's Mardi Gras (uh)
Better pay up your checks if you cut me off
I'ma be at the door with my head down
I need you and you with your bands out (your bands)
See, I might have to go, leave your bands out (what?)
I don't die, lil nigga, I stand out, aye

M-m-made a lot of money on the back end (yeah)
Yeah, lil' nigga, I'm taxin' (yeah)
Pull up clean in the Aston
I'm bad like Michael Jackson (woo)
What you want, nigga? I'm askin' (uh-huh)
Got the bag in, ain't no cappin' (uh-huh)
.30 on my waist, fuck fashion (brr)
Stretch the bitch out, it's elastic

M-m-made a lot of money on the back end (yeah)
Yeah, lil' nigga, I'm taxin' (yeah)
Pull up clean in the Aston
I'm bad like Michael Jackson (woo)
What you want, nigga? I'm askin' (uh-huh)
Got the bag in, ain't no cappin' (uh-huh)
.30 on my waist, fuck fashion (brr)
Stretch the bitch out, it's elastic

M-m-made a lot of money on the back end
Wave Mechanics
M-m-made a lot of money on the back end
Pull up clean in the Aston




FredOnEm
I'm bad like Michael Jackson

Overall Meaning

In Don Toliver's song "Backend," the rapper boasts about his financial success and his "bad" reputation, comparing himself to the late Michael Jackson. He starts by declaring that he made a lot of money on the back end, and no one can deny it. He raps about pulling up in a clean Aston Martin and being bad like Michael Jackson. He challenges listeners to ask him what he wants, and he has the "bag" with him, ready to spend. He doesn't care about fashion and has a .30 on his waist, ready for action. He then claims to measure women, hit people with a ruler, and stay fresh like a cooler. He also talks about smoking weed, catching plays out of state, and having cheddar on the phone. He references guns and violence, saying he's going to pop at anyone who disrespects him. He then continues to brag about his success and warns others not to mess with him or he'll put them in a ditch.


One of the interesting facts about the song is that it was produced by a group of producers known as Wave Mechanics, consisting of Diego Ave, DK, and Mario Luciano. The track features a sample from Living Wreck by Deep Purple. Don Toliver was signed to Travis Scott's record label Cactus Jack Records when he released "Backend" as a single in 2019. The song was released shortly after the rapper's debut album Donny Womack, which peaked at number 147 on the Billboard 200. The song later appeared on Toliver's second studio album, Heaven or Hell, which was released in 2020 and reached number 7 on the Billboard 200. The album also features collaborations with Travis Scott, Quavo, and Sheck Wes. Another interesting fact is that "Backend" was used in a TikTok trend where users would transform into a "bad" version of themselves, inspired by the lyrics of the song.


The chords for "Backend" are not available as the song heavily relies on a beat and electronic production.


Line by Line Meaning

M-m-made a lot of money on the back end (yeah)
I earned a lot of money after the completion of a project or deal.


Yeah, lil' nigga, I'm taxin' (yeah)
I am charging high prices for my services or products.


Pull up clean in the Aston
Arriving in a clean Aston Martin car.


I'm bad like Michael Jackson (woo)
I am very good at what I do, just like the late Michael Jackson was good at music.


What you want, nigga? I'm askin' (uh-huh)
What do you want? I am asking you.


Got the bag in, ain't no cappin' (uh-huh)
I have the money with me, and I am not lying.


.30 on my waist, fuck fashion (brr)
I have a gun on my waist, and I do not care about fashion.


Stretch the bitch out, it's elastic
I will make the situation last longer than expected.


Measure the lil' hoe with a ruler (yeah)
I will supervise this person closely and make sure everything is precise.


Hit you in your head, I'll do ya (brr)
I will attack you and cause damage to your head.


Fresh out, clean like a cooler (cooler)
I am fresh and clean, just like a cooler that has just been cleaned and emptied.


Smoke radiate like hookah
The smoke I am producing from smoking is very similar to Hookah smoke.


Out of state, catchin' plays (aye)
I am making moves and doing business out of state.


Cheddar on the phone like, "Booyah"
I am feeling excited and successful during a phone call about money.


If you want it, I'll send it right to ya (let's go)
If you want something, I will send it to you immediately.


Blue .42 with the Ruger
I am carrying a blue .42 caliber gun made by the company Ruger.


Headshot, FaceTime, hoorah (brr)
I will shoot someone in the head while seeing their face through a video call, expressing victory and excitement.


Milly turned mad with the ooh-wah (ooh-wah)
I am angry and frustrated about the money I lost recently.


Brr, we poppin' at you, huh (let's go)
We are very aggressive and attacking you.


Pull up in a Lamb like Duwap
I am arriving in a Lamborghini car, just like the rapper Duwap did.


Hit it out the park like a Red Sock (gone)
I am succeeding greatly, just like the Boston Red Sox baseball team does when they hit the ball out of the park.


Smokin' hella weed out in Bed-Stuy (gone)
I am smoking a lot of marijuana in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn.


Hit New York with a bitch with her breast out
I went to New York with a woman who had her breasts out.


You had a nigga sayin' with your chest out (did it)
You made someone proud and confident.


I'mma pull out the lot, I'ma cash out (get it)
I will leave a lot or location with a lot of cash.


Thirty-four hundid, that's a cash out (cash)
My earnings amounted to $3400, which is a lot of money.


Got a bad lil' bitch with her ass out (woo)
I have a sexy and attractive woman with her butt exposed.


Tryna run a dice game, you gon' crap out (crap)
If you try to gamble with me, you will lose all your money and will not be successful.


Had to stuff APs in the stash house (P)
I had to store Audemars Piguet watches in a hidden location away from the authorities.


In my free time, I'ma tap out
During my free time, I will take a break and rest.


I don't keep a laptop but the MAC out (yeah)
I don't carry a laptop, but I carry a MAC gun for protection.


Don't owe you shit nah-nah (nah)
I don't owe you anything.


Pull up with that stick, lil' nigga
I will arrive with a gun.


Hop out, let it hit, lil' nigga (uh)
I will jump out of the car and start shooting.


That's a .30 clip, lil' nigga (uh)
The gun I'm carrying has a .30 caliber sized clip.


Keep it on my hip, lil' nigga (bow)
I always have my gun on my hip.


Road runner tryna get rich, lil' nigga (skrt)
I am trying to get rich as fast as possible, just like the roadrunner bird.


If you snitch, I'll put you in a ditch, lil' nigga
If you tell on me or share information about me, I will harm you.


G-G-G-G-Gotti, no popstar (uh)
I am like the notorious mafia boss, John Gotti, who was not famous for his music.


They hate tryna put me in a cop car (hahaha)
People dislike me and attempt to get me arrested by the police.


I'm sippin' and spillin' the hot sauce (spill)
I am drinking and accidentally spilling my alcoholic beverage.


I'm tweakin', I'm itchin', the withdrawal (damn)
I am experiencing symptoms of drug withdrawal that cause me discomfort.


Thee lean in my system, I need it all (damn)
I have an addiction to lean, and I require more of it.


I'm bustin', I'm breakin' the system (yeah)
I am succeeding, despite the system being against me.


Pussy nigga better call for your sister (brr)
Weak people need to call for help from their family members to protect them.


I'm leanin', I'm gone off Cristal
I am under the influence of lean and Cristal champagne.


I'm hittin' the 3 like Chris Paul (swish)
I am succeeding and doing well, just like the basketball player Chris Paul.


I was born in the whip, I'm warnin' ya (swish)
I have been living in a car since birth, and I am warning you.


I'm throwin' the party, it's Mardi Gras (uh)
I am hosting a party, similar to Mardi Gras celebrations.


Better pay up your checks if you cut me off
If you wrong me, you better pay me back what you owe me immediately.


I'ma be at the door with my head down
I will be waiting at the door, looking dejected or sad.


I need you and you with your bands out (your bands)
I need you and your friends to have a lot of cash with you so we can do business.


See, I might have to go, leave your bands out (what?)
If you don't have enough money, I might have to leave and go do business with someone else.


I don't die, lil nigga, I stand out, aye
I am invincible and will never die. I am unique and stand out in a crowd.




Writer(s): Fredrick Fisher, Don Toliver

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Don Toliver

!!!LIFE OF A DON OUT NOW!!! ♥️🔥🌹🧑🏿‍🚀🤯🙏🏿
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First like lmao

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I’m ready

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Fede 99

one of the most underrated Don songs for sure

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Astroworld will put him on the map 🔥 Talented mans

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Abhinav Menon you ain’t lying.

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yo he murdered his verse on Can't Say.

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