Never Gone
Eve Lyrics

Oh she bad bad, oh she bad bad
Eve's introducing the subject of the song: a woman who is self assured and confident in her identity

Oh she bad bad, oh she bad bad
She's emphasizing that this woman is truly exceptional in her confidence and self -love

Oh she bad bad, oh she bad bad
She repeats the opening line two more times, driving home the idea that this woman is truly something special

Oh she bad bad
Eve re-emphasizes the unique and exceptional nature of the woman she's referring to

Eve, I like that, you got 'em callin' my name
Other people have noticed the confident and skilled woman that Eve is referring to and they are interested in her because of it

Oh she bad bad, you know she that bad
Eve is reiterating that this woman is truly remarkable and making it clear that she knows it, too

Potluck Push, dip your hand in my grab bag
Referencing Potluck Push, a hip hop artist, Eve is telling listeners that she has something interesting and meaningful to offer and is inviting them to check it out

Matte black Benz, perfect for my black ass
This line is riffing on the idea that a black car can function as a symbol of sophistication and swagger

Only know who's in it when I open the back half
The car is so exclusive and confidential that only Eve knows who the passengers are until she 'opens up' and reveals them

Hot as a back draft, they know he on fire
Eve is comparing the hotness of the car, as if it were catching fire, with the personality and autonomy of the woman she's singing about

Any nigga deny it, you call his mother a liar
Eve is so confident in the quality of this woman that she's willing to push back against anyone who disagrees by calling their mother a liar

Only hit him with spire, if she like it I buy it
Eve is telling the listener that the standards this woman holds for her life are complex and high, and that she only goes after things she really wants

Tryna take her ghetto chic and put her up on designer
The woman Eve is referencing is stylish and confident in her own skin, but Eve is hinting that she 'could' be even better if she had access to the very best designers and stylemakers

She don't fuck with the buyers, all she know is suppliers
Eve is emphasizing the woman's control over the situation; she's not just buying what's for sale, she's designing and controlling the supply side

How to watch the drug money, hide it under the dryers
Eve is associating this woman with illegal or underground activity and suggesting that she's savvy enough to evade law enforcement

Oh she bad bad, so fly she jet lagged
Eve is repeating the core idea behind the song: this woman is so self assured and individualistic that she transcends normal boundaries and expectations

Eve let 'em go, we both know that the best last
Eve is telling listeners that the 'badness' of the woman she's referring to is beyond comparison and that nobody who comes after her can ever hope to compare

Yeah, that's right, I'm badder than them
Eve is confident in her own skills as an artist, suggesting that she's capable of delivering a better product than her peers

E-V-E, the cataclysm
Cataclysm is a major upheaval or disaster. Eve is reiterating that she's capable of instigating major changes and disruptions, rather than just following the flow

Blow 'em out the fucking water
Eve is once again emphasizing her unique and distinctive qualities, suggesting that she could 'blow away' anyone who comes up against her

Kill 'em dead, called a slaughter
Eve is emphasizing the competitive side of her skills and suggesting that she could create major disruption in her field if she chose to

Ain't my fault, I had it built up
Eve is suggesting that her strengths as an artist are innate and unpreventable, rather than simply the product of hard work or effort

Had to get it out my system
Eve is once again emphasizing the idea that her style and skill are authentic, not manufactured

Now I'm back
Eve is suggesting that she's returned from a period of absence or rest and is ready to demonstrate her skill again

Forget about them other chicks, man, you won't miss 'em
Eve is emphasizing the idea that her unique style and outlook make her stand out amongst her peers and that nobody would be tempted to emulate them anyway

Yeah, E-V-E hungry like a lion
Eve is comparing her approach to her music to the aggressive hunting style of a lion

I ain't never easy
Eve is emphasizing that she strives and works hard for her success and doesn't let setbacks keep her down

Never scared, why you tryin'?
Eve is suggesting that her skills and background make her immune to fear or intimidation, and that her rivals shouldn't even try to shake her

Your gimmick make me sicky
Eve is dismissing the attempts of her peers to create unique brands or images as cheap and ineffective

What you're sellin' I ain't buyin'
Eve is telling her peers that she doesn't value their styles or approaches and won't try to emulate them in her own work

Man, I live up at the top so you keep climbin'
Eve is suggesting that her status as a successful artist sets her apart from her peers and that they should aspire to reach her level

No they can never catch-a
Eve is emphasizing that her skill and success are unattainable for others, and that they should stop trying to compete with her

Me, I'm the chick that keep 'em under pressure
Eve is suggesting that her unique and demanding approach to her music puts pressure on her peers to succeed or get left behind

And every nigga smell her wanna sex her
Eve is highlighting the sexual magnetism of the woman she's referencing and suggesting that others are drawn to her because of it

They say they won't protect her
Eve is emphasizing the idea that the woman she's referencing is fiercely independent and doesn't need protection or guardianship from anyone

But really they just want kiss and caress her
Eve is pointing out the hypocrisy of the men who claim to respect the woman's autonomy and desires, but are really just trying to get closer to her sexually

Now sit your ass down
Eve is telling her listeners to focus and pay attention, indicating that she has some deeper point to make

Cause class is now in session
Eve is emphasizing that she is knowledgeable and skilled enough to provide instruction and guidance to others, implying that she is a master in her field

Rollin' papers and rollin' swishers
The artist Juicy J is now speaking and describing the process of rolling up marijuana with two different methods

Gettin' high as a light fixture
Juicy J is emphasizing how stoned he and others are while enjoying the fruits of his labor

In the club with a bag of money
Juicy J is describing a typical night on the town for him and his associates, including carrying large amounts of cash around with him

Gettin' becky from a white stripper
This line includes a slang meaning (oral sex) and implies that Juicy J likes to spend time with white strippers

Watch cold as a igloo, chain cold as a icicle
Juicy J is describing his expensive taste in jewelry, which is icy and stunning

You might think I'm ballin' out
Juicy J is suggesting that his high level of wealth, and the way it's presented, may surprise and impress his listeners

But this how I live my life, nigga
Juicy J is emphasizing that his flashy lifestyle is authentic, rather than some kind of show or act

You say that's your wife, not tonight nigga
Juicy J is indicating that he's not interested in respecting the relationships of others and will go after whoever he likes

I'll go spend a night with her, stick this pipe to her
Juicy J is using crude language to describe his sexual conquests of other men's wives or partners

When she leave she say my name
Juicy J is indicating that he's so skilled and memorable in bed that women always remember him afterwards

Juicy J he did his thing
Juicy J is referring to himself in the third person, emphasizing his notoriety and skill in his chosen field

I'm leavin' with her best friend
Juicy J is painting himself as a seductive force who can easily win over anyone near his target

She know what's up, we trippy mane
Juicy J is emphasizing that he and his associates know where the party is and are always ready to have a good time

She want a hustler on his job, not you foo-foo niggas
Juicy J is implying that the women he's interested in don't want soft or inexperienced men but prefer ones who are hardworking, ambitious, and cunning

She want a hustler on his job, I got boo foo figures
Juicy J is emphasizing that he not only fits the criteria for the kind of man this woman is interested in but also has the kind of success and wealth that makes such a relationship appealing

All across the nation, take your chick on vacation
Juicy J is essentially marketing himself as a premium vacation destination, boasting of the kind of luxurious and pleasurable experiences that he can provide

I'm gettin' dome while I'm in a foreign racer
Juicy J is suggesting that he's capable of providing sexual pleasure even in the midst of high-stress and high-speed scenarios, such as racing sports cars