500 Benz
Joey Bada$$ Lyrics

Five hundred Benz
Joey Bada$$ is flexing and showing off his luxurious life by mentioning the expensive car he drives throughout the entire song

Statik Selektah
This line is just a shoutout to the song's producer as a way to acknowledge and appreciate his work

Took the business class seats back to NYC
Joey Bada$$ is successful and wealthy enough to fly business class whenever he wants to travel back home to NYC. This also implies that he travels often for his career

Left LAX with a bag of the THC, Straight reekin'
Joey Bada$$ is flying from Los Angeles and he has a bag of weed with him. He's openly smoking it and doesn't care if others can smell it

Nowadays I bounce back and forth each weekend
Joey Bada$$'s lifestyle involves flying back and forth between different coasts on a regular basis, likely because of his music career

Shorter days, longer nights, from my lack of sleepin'
Joey Bada$$ is so busy and wrapped up in his career that he's not getting enough sleep, leading to long nights where he's working and shorter days where he's resting

Thinkin' when this bi-coastal life is just dreams and
Despite living a luxurious and fast-paced lifestyle, Joey Bada$$ is still reflective and doubts whether it's all just a dream or if he'll be able to sustain it

Now a nigga headed west the cold seasons
Joey Bada$$ is traveling to the west coast during the colder months of the year, implying that he's avoiding the harsh winter weather on the east coast and also has the freedom to do so because of his career

Wrist below freezin', chicks is strip teasin'
Joey Bada$$ is wearing an expensive watch and attracting attention from women who are stripping for him. This further shows off his luxurious lifestyle

They only suck a nigga when a nigga succeedin'
Joey Bada$$ is acknowledging that some people only show him attention because he's successful and has money, rather than genuinely caring about him as a person

If she a go-getter then she never will achieve 'em, Best believe, 'cause all I do is fuckin' lead 'em
Joey Bada$$ is implying that women who are too focused on getting ahead in life won't ever be able to achieve their goals because he's the one who's in control and leading them instead of the other way around

Off in the right direction, teacher lent me lessons, Reduce the stress and balance out the imperfections
Joey Bada$$ is acknowledging that he has someone who's mentoring him and giving him advice, helping him to improve his life and reduce the stress that comes with his lifestyle

Hundred folded in my lap like many blessings, Every night 'fore I take the chance, I ask questions
Joey Bada$$ has a lot of money on him and is grateful for the blessings he's received. He's also a thoughtful person who takes time to consider his actions before making decisions

Somethin' like, can you meet me at the Westin?, And after I fuck you, girl can I fuck your best friend?
Joey Bada$$ is showing off his sexual desire and confidence by asking a girl to meet him at a hotel and also asking her if he can also sleep with her best friend after they've finished having sex

Fuck it, I'm just shootin' all my shots now, Hard to be humble, when you ridin' with your top down
Joey Bada$$ is living his life to the fullest and taking chances because he knows that he's in an enviable position and doesn't want to waste any opportunities to enjoy his success

Picture me rollin' up in my SL500 Benz, Mami sip on the potion while her hair blowin' in the wind
Joey Bada$$ is painting a vivid picture of himself driving his expensive car with a woman beside him who's enjoying herself by drinking and feeling the wind in her hair

I'm just tryna win but they hatin' from the sideline, These niggas watch mine like a nigga primetime
Joey Bada$$ is facing criticism from others who are jealous of his success and are trying to bring him down. He's also aware that many people are paying attention to his actions and movements, just like how people watch important sporting events on TV

I'm ten thousand feet right above your skyline, Sippin' on the fine wine, the only thing on my mind
Joey Bada$$ is showing off again by saying that he's flying in a plane at 10,000 feet above the ground, enjoying expensive wine and only focused on himself and his lifestyle

AMG package, '95 classic, rare Gucci jacket, With the Cartier glasses, just to match it
Joey Bada$$ is repeating his previous flexing lines from earlier in the song to further emphasize his wealth and opulence

So anytime I'm pullin' off, it's getaway fashion, Coppers'll never catch him, I got hustler's passion
Joey Bada$$ is saying that whenever he's leaving somewhere, he's doing so in style and with a plan (or perhaps in a hurry). He's confident that he won't get caught by the police because of his quick thinking and hustling abilities

Chick in my passenger seat, lookin' like she came out the pageant, And he down for anything that I ask or imagine
Joey Bada$$ is showing off another woman who's attracted to him and looks beautiful. He's also saying that his male friend is willing to do anything he's asked, suggesting that he has a lot of people around him who are loyal and obedient

So I hit the corner store and copped a pack of the Magnums, shit, 'Cause I ain't playin' no games
Joey Bada$$ is saying that he's serious about his sexual encounters and is preparing to have safe sex by buying condoms before he does anything with the woman in his car

Lil' R&B chick and I ain't sayin' no names, Let her rock the mic and give a nigga soul brain, By the time this shit drops she'll prolly be my old thang
Joey Bada$$ is keeping the identity of his female companion private and hinting that she's talented at singing or rapping. He's also confident that by the time his song is released, she'll already be one of his past partners

I'm just young and livin', pullin' many women, If you was in my shoes, I bet you couldn't say you wouldn't
Joey Bada$$ is enjoying his life of fame and fortune which includes being surrounded by many women. He's also challenging listeners to consider what they would do in his position, suggesting that they might make similar choices

Been in the deep end since I got my foot in, Now these niggas wanna ride the wave all a sudden
Joey Bada$$ is saying that since he started his music career and achieved success, others are now trying to follow him and copy his style. He's been in the game longer than they have and has a stronger foothold in the industry

Match it, Cartier glasses, just to match it, skrrt
Joey Bada$$ is repeating his flexing lines again and showing off his Cartier glasses, implying that he's wearing them just to match the rest of his outfit and overall style