Going Bad
Drake & Meek Mill Lyrics


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Yeah
(Wheezy outta here)
Jeez, jeez

Back home, smokin' legal (legal)
I got more slaps than The Beatles (Beatles)
Foreign shit runnin' on diesel, dawg
Playin' with my name, that shit is lethal, dawg (who you say you was?)
Don Corleone
Trust me, at the top it isn't lonely (strapped)
Everybody actin' like they know me, dawg
Don't just say you're down, you gotta show me (what you gotta do?)
Bring the clip back empty (it's empty)
You asked to see the boss, so they sent me, dawg (sent me, dawg)
I just broke her off with a ten-piece, dawg (ten-piece, dawg)
That ain't nothin', I'm just bein' friendly, dawg

It's just a lil' ten piece for her
Just to blow it in the mall, doesn't mean that we're involved
I just what? I just uh, put a Richard on the card
I ain't grow up playin' ball, but I'll show you how the fuck you gotta do it
If you really wanna ball 'til you fall
When your back against the wall
And a bunch of niggas need you to go away
Still goin' bad on 'em anyway
Saw you last night, but did it broad day

Yeah, lot of Murakami in the hallway (what?)
Got a sticky and I keep it at my dawg's place
Girl, I left your love at Magic, now it's all shade
Still goin' bad on you anyway

Whoa, whoa, ooh, whoa
Whoa, whoa, ah

I could fit like eighty racks in my Amiris (eighty racks)
Me and Drizzy back-to-back, it's gettin' scary (back-to-back)
If you fuckin' with my opps just don't come near me (get out my way)
Put some bands all on your head like Jason Terry (brrt-brrt, ooh)
Richard Mille cost a Lambo (that's a Lambo)
Known to keep the baddest bitches on commando (salute)
Every time I'm in my trap, I move like Rambo (extendy)
Ain't a neighborhood in Philly that I can't go (that's a Fendi)
For real
She said, "Oh, you rich rich?" ("You rich rich")
Bitch, I graduated, call me "Big Fish" (ballin')
I got Lori Harvey on my wish list (that's Lori)
That's the only thing I want for Christmas (true story, uh)
I've been had my way out here, yeah, know that's facts (facts)
You ain't livin' that shit you sell, yeah, we know that's cap (that's cap)
You ain't got to ask me when you see me, know I'm strapped (brrt)
DC, OVO, we back again, we goin' bad (ooh, ooh)

It's just a lil' ten-piece for her
Just to blow it in the mall, doesn't mean that we're involved
I just what? I just uh, put a Richard on the card
I ain't grow up playin' ball, but I'll show you how the fuck you gotta do it
If you really wanna ball 'til you fall
When your back against the wall
And a bunch of niggas need you to go away
Still goin' bad on 'em anyway
Saw you last night, but did it broad day





(Wheezy outta here) (woo)

Overall Meaning

In the song "Going Bad" by Drake and Meek Mill, the rappers reflect on their fame and success, calling out those who try to play with their reputation. In the first verse, Drake boasts about his success, rapping that he has "more slaps than The Beatles" and calling himself Don Corleone. He warns those who try to question him that playing with his name is "lethal." Meek Mill then takes over the second verse, talking about his money and power. He brags about his expensive clothes and watches, and his ability to get any woman he wants. He also warns his enemies not to come near him and threatens them with violence. Finally, the two rappers come together in the chorus, asserting that they will keep going bad on their haters, no matter what.


Line by Line Meaning

Back home, smokin' legal (legal)
I am relaxing at home and smoking legally purchased marijuana


I got more slaps than The Beatles (Beatles)
I have released more hit songs than The Beatles, a popular band


Foreign shit runnin' on diesel, dawg
My foreign car runs on diesel fuel and I am proud of it


Playin' with my name, that shit is lethal, dawg (who you say you was?)
If anyone disrespects my reputation or name, it could be harmful to them


Don Corleone
I am referencing a well-known character from a popular movie about the mafia, implying I am powerful and respected


Trust me, at the top it isn't lonely (strapped)
I am well connected at the top and have protection, so being at the top is not lonely for me


Everybody actin' like they know me, dawg
People pretend to know me and act friendly for their own gain


Don't just say you're down, you gotta show me (what you gotta do?)
If you claim to be my friend and loyal, you have to prove it by actions, not just words


Bring the clip back empty (it's empty)
When I shoot, I shoot to kill and I never leave any bullets in the chamber


You asked to see the boss, so they sent me, dawg (sent me, dawg)
You wanted to speak to someone in charge, so I was sent since I am the one with power


I just broke her off with a ten-piece, dawg (ten-piece, dawg)
I just gave her $10,000 for no particular reason


That ain't nothin', I'm just bein' friendly, dawg
$10,000 is a small amount for me, and I am doing it just to be nice


It's just a lil' ten piece for her
I am explaining the small amount of money I gave to a girl


Just to blow it in the mall, doesn't mean that we're involved
She can spend the money however she wants, and it doesn't mean we are in a romantic relationship


I just what? I just uh, put a Richard on the card
I just bought an expensive watch using my credit card, implying my wealth and status


I ain't grow up playin' ball, but I'll show you how the fuck you gotta do it
I didn't grow up playing basketball, but I still know how to succeed and am willing to teach others


If you really wanna ball 'til you fall
If you want to succeed in life to the point of exhaustion, you have to work hard and persevere


When your back against the wall
When you are under pressure and facing challenges


And a bunch of niggas need you to go away
When people want to bring you down and get rid of you


Still goin' bad on 'em anyway
Despite the obstacles and negativity, I am still succeeding and doing well


Saw you last night, but did it broad day
I saw someone I don't like or have issues with, but I didn't hide or avoid them


Got a sticky and I keep it at my dawg's place
I have a gun and I store it at my friend's house


Girl, I left your love at Magic, now it's all shade
I am no longer interested in the girl who gave me love at a strip club, now it's all negative between us


I could fit like eighty racks in my Amiris (eighty racks)
I have enough money to fit $80,000 in my Amiri jeans pocket


Me and Drizzy back-to-back, it's gettin' scary (back-to-back)
Me and Drake are confident and unstoppable together, and it's intimidating others


If you fuckin' with my opps just don't come near me (get out my way)
If you are associating with my enemies, stay away from me


Put some bands all on your head like Jason Terry (brrt-brrt, ooh)
I am threatening to put a bounty on someone's head like an NBA player, which means I am willing to pay someone to hurt them


Richard Mille cost a Lambo (that's a Lambo)
My Richard Mille watch costs as much as a Lamborghini supercar


Known to keep the baddest bitches on commando (salute)
I am known to have the most attractive women around me all the time


Every time I'm in my trap, I move like Rambo (extendy)
I move quickly and effectively when I am in my drug dealing trap, like the character Rambo


Ain't a neighborhood in Philly that I can't go (that's a Fendi)
I am respected and have power in every part of Philadelphia, even in expensive designer clothing


She said, "Oh, you rich rich?" ("You rich rich")
A woman is questioning my wealth and status


Bitch, I graduated, call me "Big Fish" (ballin')
I am successful and have achieved a lot in life, so people should call me "Big Fish" to show respect


I got Lori Harvey on my wish list (that's Lori)
I am showing interest in dating Lori Harvey, a famous model and socialite


That's the only thing I want for Christmas (true story, uh)
I really want to date Lori Harvey, and I am saying this in a humorous way


I've been had my way out here, yeah, know that's facts (facts)
I have had success and power for a long time, and that is a fact


You ain't livin' that shit you sell, yeah, we know that's cap (that's cap)
Others are saying that you are lying about your lifestyle and trying to sell an image that is not true


You ain't got to ask me when you see me, know I'm strapped (brrt)
You don't need to question if I have a gun on me when you see me, because I do


DC, OVO, we back again, we goin' bad (ooh, ooh)
Drake and I are working together again, and we are doing well and becoming powerful




Lyrics ยฉ Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Aubrey Drake Graham, Robert Rihmeek Williams, Wesley Tyler Glass, Westen Weiss

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