DON'T PLAY AROUND
Gunna Lyrics

Ballin' hard, break the rules (rules)
I am successful and living life on my own terms, ignoring conventional norms and expectations.

I didn't come here to lose (nah)
I have a clear goal in mind and will do everything in my power to achieve it, failure is not an option.

Fresh, first day of school (school)
I am confident, stylish and full of energy like a first-day-of-school feeling.

Diamonds wetter than a pool, oh
I am dripping in diamonds so bright and shiny that they remind me of the reflection of a pool on a sunny day.

I don't play around, I don't play around
I am serious about my goals and will not tolerate any nonsense or distractions.

Don't play around (don't play around)
I am warning others not to mess with me or underestimate my determination.

I ain't playin' 'round, I don't play around
I am emphasizing again that I am not joking or playing games, my goals are my priority.

Mink fur when it's cold (cold)
I can afford luxurious items such as mink fur coats, even in cold weather.

Neck full of rose gold (rose gold)
I wear rose gold jewelry on my neck, a symbol of my wealth and success.

I've been reachin' my goals (my goals)
I have been successfully achieving the goals that I set for myself and will continue to do so.

Travel all across the globe, oh
I have had the opportunity to travel around the world due to my success and achievements.

Poverty (yeah)
I acknowledge the poverty and struggle I faced before my success.

No cash for the gas, stove a heater, this is poverty (this is poverty)
I grew up in a poor household where we struggled to even afford basic necessities such as gas, heating and cooking equipment.

In the hood sellin' trash, bustin' gats, givin' mama money on the lease (yeah)
Living in the hood, I had to resort to illegal activities such as selling drugs and using guns to make ends meet and support my family in paying rent.

We gotta eat, fast forward, now I'm on the Forbes, say I got a lot of cheese
I did what I had to do to survive and now I have achieved unprecedented success, being featured on Forbes magazine for my wealth.

Count a lot of G's, we ain't poor no more, ain't nobody ever bother me (nah)
I can now count stacks of money (G's) and can safely say that I am no longer struggling with poverty and not having to worry about others bothering me.

Baby say she wanna swallow me (swallow me)
A woman is expressing her desire to perform oral sex on me.

Maybe later, that's if anything (anything)
I'm not willing to entertain sexual advances right now, but maybe sometime in the future.

I'm critiquing my quality (yeah)
I am always striving to improve and perfect my craft or skills.

People listenin' to anything (anything)
People are willing to listen to anyone or anything just to stay entertained or distracted from their lives.

You remind me of a Billie Jean
You remind me of the famous Michael Jackson's former lover.

Listen, baby, you will never get a ring
I'm telling the woman that she should not expect any long-term commitment from me, such as marriage.

Yeah, I'm high, but I ain't goin' for anything (nah)
I might be high (drugged), but I'm not easily convinced or fooled by just anything or anyone.

Yeah, this money green, but we weren't never green (never green)
Even though I have a lot of money now, I come from a background where green (money) was a rare commodity.

Blow your shit out 'til it's smithereens
My enemies or competition will be destroyed completely or violently (blown to smithereens).

Only nasty pussy, niggas killed the king (killed the king)
Only disloyal and treacherous people destroy the leader or king.

I'm a foul a nigga, fuck a penalty
I'm going to hurt or harm someone, regardless of any punishment or consequence I might face.

Money all in, ain't no in-between
I'm putting all my money and effort into one thing, with no hesitation or middle ground.

I got hot, can't copy 'til infinity (yeah)
I am so unique and successful that it's impossible for anyone to copy or emulate me, forever.

I got Nech and Buku 'til infinty (yeah)
I have my close friends (Nech and Buku) by my side forever, no matter what.

Kill our enemies, party with some bitches in the Philippines
I will eliminate all my enemies and celebrate my success with women in the Philippines.

Pockets stuffed, lookin' swole (swole)
My pockets are full of money, making me look muscular and strong in a metaphorical sense (swole).

I'm G, can't lie to me
I am gangster or a real person, and people cannot deceive me or tell me lies.

I'm strictly sticking to the code (code)
I maintain the loyalty and principles of my street code and will not betray it for anything.

The jet got speed, astrology (yeah)
My private jet travels at high speeds similar to the movements of astrology or celestial bodies in space.

Feel a different feelin' when you flow (flow)
I experience a unique, exciting feeling when I am in my creative or productive flow state.

I love your energy and the air you breathe
I love the positive vibes and aura you bring, it's refreshing and invigorating.

I will never let you go (go)
I will always cherish and keep the person by my side, they mean a lot to me.

If it's anything that you ever need
I am willing to provide anything that the person might need or require.

I'ma pick up, call me on the phone (anything that you ever need)
I am always available and reachable by phone, and I'm happy to help and assist in any way possible.

Hold me down 'til the dirt gone (gone)
Stay loyal and supportive to me until the very end, or until I die (dirt gone).

Rollin' Loud know my worst song
Even though I have some bad songs, my fame and reputation are so high that they even know my worst song at a popular music festival like Rolling Loud.

I ain't turnin' down, still turned on (turned on)
I won't back down or give up, I will stay motivated and driven despite any setbacks or difficulties.

My pretty vibe, she earth tone
The woman I'm with is beautiful and has a natural, earthy vibe or personality.

Paid sixty thousand for my birth stone (yeah)
I spent a significant amount of money buying a birthstone jewelry piece that means a lot to me.

I remember trappin' off a work phone (yeah)
I recall hustling or selling drugs using a work phone in the past, as part of my poverty-stricken background.

I got day one niggas missin', some temporary, some long gone
Some of my old, faithful friends are no longer in my life, some left temporarily, while some are gone for good.

I try to save my niggas, if you call him brother, better tell him when he wrong
I try to help and guide my friends or niggas when they are doing something wrong, even if they are like a brother to me.

I see the waves gettin' bigger, tryna paint a picture, gotta pay attention, though
I am aware of the challenges and obstacles getting bigger and tougher, but I am still trying to create a picture or vision of my future success and need to stay focused and attentive to achieve it.

We paved the way for our niggas
We have set a precedent and an example for our friends or niggas to follow and try to achieve the same level of success.

Now we pourin' liquor down these pretty bitches' throat (wait)
We are now able to buy and give alcohol to attractive women and party with them, something that was not possible in the past due to our poverty and struggles.