p r i d e . i s . t h e . d e v i l
J. Cole Lil Baby Lyrics
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Pride is the Devil
Think it got a hold on me
Pride is the Devil
It left so many R.I.P.
Pride is the Devil
Think it got a hold on me
Terrified, paranoid, I'll put you over everything to fill the void
And when you're gone, will I have anything or will I be destroyed? Uh
Terrified, paranoid, I'll put you over everything to fill the void
And when you're gone, will I have anything or will I be destroyed? Yeah
Bright lights pass me in the city, it's emergency
I'm thankful 'cause I made it past my thirties, no one murdered me
Still remember vividly the nigga that pulled a gun on me
I'm petrified, but moving like I got no sense of urgency
Pride make a nigga act way harder than he really be
Pride hide the shame when city cut off all utilities
Pride hide the pain of growing up inhaling poverty
Pride make a nigga feel a way that you unfollowed me
Make a nigga flash a thousand like he hit the lottery
Make a baby mama make shit harder than it gotta be
Make you have to take the bitch to court to see your prodigy
Make you have to use your last resort and pull a robbery
Pride be the reason for the family dichotomy
Got uncles and some aunties that's too proud to give apologies
Slowly realizing what the root of all my problems be
It got me feeling different when somebody say they proud of me
Pride is the Devil, uh
I think it got a hold on me
Pride is the Devil, uh
It left so many R.I.P.
Pride is the Devil
I think it got a hold on me
Pride is the Devil, uh, yeah
Terrified, paranoid, I'll put you over everything to fill the void
And when you're gone, will I have anything or will I be destroyed? Uh
Terrified, paranoid, I'll put you over everything to fill the void
And when you're gone, will I have anything or will I be destroyed? Yeah
Too much money to count, what's the amount?
Check never bounce
I gotta pay a nigga to add it up
Then pay somebody to make sure whatever amount he say he can back it up
Got racks on racks, I'm rackin' up, stackin' up
You're reachin', I'm actin' up
Break it down, weigh it up, now bag it up
Making five a month, that's regular
Nigga playing with us, that's a negative
Go back to start, that's never
I'm a boss, my closet leather
Ain't no off-days on my schedule
Long as I live, we live forever
Told my twin this shit get better
These niggas done slipped, let me ahead 'em
Got my feet up, I paid silly bands to have sex on the jet
I don't need 'em, that shit in the past, I'm feelin' like what's next
Got my speed up, foot all on the gas, this not a C8 'Vette
I can beat 'em, I believe in me, just tell me what's the bet
All my pride gone, had to lose it all then I got rich
I own five homes, glad some of this shit starting to make sense
I'm staying hella focused and I can't forget the bigger picture
I can't even hold you, I didn't have shit, I won't forget it
Will I be destroyed?
Come to me with everything, it's starting to get annoying
I'm addicted to promethazine, it's crazy, yeah, I know it
All this money coming in, it drive me crazy not to show it
I'll be crazy if I blow it
Pride is the Devil, uh
And I think it got a hold on me
Pride is the Devil, uh
And it left so many R.I.P.
Pride is the Devil
And I think it got a hold on me
Pride is the Devil, uh
The lyrics of J. Cole and Lil Baby’s song p r i d e . i s . t h e . d e v i l explore the theme of pride and its potentially destructive nature. The song begins with the hook “Pride is the Devil, think it got a hold on me. Pride is the Devil, it left so many R.I.P” which suggests that the desire for pride can lead to death. J. Cole’s verses continue to explore this theme, touching on topics such as fear, paranoia, and the need for validation. He speaks about how pride makes a person act “way harder than he really be” and how it can hide the shame of poverty or the pain of growing up inhaling poverty. He also mentions how pride can cause family problems as people become too proud to apologize for their mistakes.
In Lil Baby’s verse, he talks about his success and how the money and fame can lead to pride. He mentions how he has “too much money to count” and how he needs to “prove” his success by paying people to add up his earnings. However, he also acknowledges the potential danger of focusing solely on material possessions and how it can lead to a loss of perspective. He raps “I own five homes, glad some of this shit starting to make sense/I'm staying hella focused and I can't forget the bigger picture.”
Overall, the song is a powerful commentary on the pitfalls of pride and the importance of staying grounded, humble, and focused on the things that truly matter in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Pride is the Devil
The feeling of excessive pride can be dangerous and toxic
Think it got a hold on me
The singer realizes that he may be under the influence of this harmful feeling
It left so many R.I.P.
The negative effects of pride can be seen in the countless lives that have been lost due to violence and other tragedies
Terrified, paranoid, I'll put you over everything to fill the void
The fear of being alone motivates the singer to put his relationships above all else, even if it means sacrificing his own well-being
And when you're gone, will I have anything or will I be destroyed?
The singer worries that he will be left with nothing if his relationships fall apart
Bright lights pass me in the city, it's emergency
The fast-paced city life can make it difficult to stay grounded and focused
Pride make a nigga act way harder than he really be
Excessive pride can cause someone to act tough or aggressive, even if it is not in their nature
Make a nigga flash a thousand like he hit the lottery
Pride can lead to overspending and living beyond one's means
Pride be the reason for the family dichotomy
Family conflicts can often be traced back to issues related to pride and ego
Got uncles and some aunties that's too proud to give apologies
Some family members are so prideful that they are unwilling to admit fault or apologize, causing tension and division
Too much money to count, what's the amount?
The singer has accumulated a significant amount of wealth
Got racks on racks, I'm rackin' up, stackin' up
The singer continues to accumulate wealth and assets
Making five a month, that's regular
The singer's income has reached a level where making five figures a month is considered normal
I'm addicted to promethazine, it's crazy, yeah, I know it
The singer is struggling with addiction to a particular substance
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Adam Amine Daniel, Dominique Jones, Jermaine L. Cole, Tyler Matthew Carl Williams
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@thyunclelou4936
“When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.”
Proverbs 11:2 NIV
@nicksgottalent
🙏🏽
@antoniobarrett1918
Amen
@darrylestes2829
Ssssdd. C
@anthonyroyal7994
🙏🙏 Amen
@jezza_
Amen🙏🏾
@avenja27
That J. cole to Lil Baby transition was like a baton pass... effortless
@dogmaticent
Perfect alley opp pass
@Staywoke_228
It’s the da baby not Lil baby bro
@mollymackenzie8678
Say it again