On April 7, 2017, he released his second studio album ALL-AMERIKKKAN BADA$$ under Pro Era Records and Cinematic Music Group. The album was supported by three singles: Devastated, Land of the Free and Temptation. ALL-AMERIKKKAN BADA$$ received generally positive reviews from critics and debuted at number five on the US Billboard 200.
Five years following the release of his second studio album ALL-AMERIKKKAN BADA$$, he released the follow-up to his debut mixtape, 1999, ten years later on July 22, 2022. The name of this album, his third studio album, was 2000. During 2022, Joey released multiple singles to the album including Head High, Survivors Guilt, Zipcodes and 2 more. In the album, Joey goes over plenty of topic matters such as dealing with mental health, the passing of his friend Captial Steez and his cousin, Junior B, ten years later, and his overal life. 2000 debuted at No.18 on the Billboard 200 chart and sold roughly 22,000 album-equvialent units in its first week. The album was well perceived by fans and critcs, and was deemed to be a generally good lead up to his mixtape 1999.
Silent Night
Joey Bada$$ Lyrics
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The force will be with you....always
[Hook]
She left and broke my heart like twice
(twice twice twice twice)
Now everything is dark and it's fucking up my life
(life life life)
(right right right)
But I won't make it through the night
(night night night)
[Verse 1]
Cause suicide is painless, so I'm about to aim this
Weapon of steel right to my brain and just bang it
32 in the clip but one is in the chamber
Click clack, hope it freeze me from my anger
If you don't plan on staying, I'm saying
I'm better off just laying
Six feet deep underneath the fucking pavement
At least you work the grave-shift for treating me like ape shit
I even wrote you love songs but money was your language
Just look at all the damage that you did
Chuckin' up the deuces to the suicidal vital motherfucking nuisance
I knew it, and now I'm about to lose it
Blood splatter on the wall recognize what you did
[Hook]
[Verse 2]
I mean I just don't understand
Thought I was the better man
And we had a fucking plan just to make it all work out
Turned out, you not the one for me and it wasn't meant to be
But I still can't see, need to face reality
Cause your everything i wanted, a goddess
I said that on your behalf just trying to be modest
To be honest, but if I can't have you nobody can
Let me see you with another man and it's done for him
Call me fucking crazy but baby
How you gon' play me? I mean, have you seen me lately?
Went from elated to a swayze, ghostin'
Taking my life the only escape from you potion
[Hook]
[Verse 3]
Cause homicide is painful, bitch you should be thankful
I turned that fucking anal licking nigga into an angel
Fuck you mad at me for? Because I put the C4 in the car
And blew that motherfucker up, swerving off the Detour
Well hee haw, boo hoo; Now it's just we two
What you propose that we do?
(You hate me bitch?) Well me too
You turned me to a reject, dejected
But that presidental keeps me free stressing, I should be elected
I bet I'll win but I'm lost without you
Me minus her wonder what I'd amount to
Perhaps the suicidal bridal nigga I am currently
She ain't with my loving, she just only wanted currency
[Hook]
"Silent Night" by Joey Bada$$ is a raw and emotionally charged song that explores the themes of heartbreak, darkness, and the contemplation of suicide. The lyrics convey a sense of despair and anguish, as the singer expresses the pain he feels after being left by his love interest. The repetition of the lines "She left and broke my heart like twice / Now everything is dark and it's fucking up my life" highlights the deep impact the breakup has had on him, plunging him into a state of darkness and turmoil.
In the first verse, the artist contemplates suicide as a means to escape his pain. He describes his intention to use a gun to end his life, emphasizing the anger and desperation he feels. The reference to the chamber and the click clack sound allude to loading and preparing the gun, conveying the seriousness of his contemplation. The lyrics also touch upon feelings of worthlessness and being treated poorly in the relationship, leading to a point where he feels lost and sees death as the only way out.
In the second verse, the singer reflects on his initial belief that he was the better partner in the relationship and expresses his confusion and disbelief at its end. He still holds onto the idea that the person he loved was everything he wanted, but he recognizes the need to face reality and move on. The lyrics suggest a possessive and obsessive mindset, indicating that if he can't have her, no one else can. This obsession ultimately leads to thoughts of causing harm to both himself and potential rivals.
The third verse takes a darker turn as the singer expresses his desire for revenge. He takes responsibility for an act of violence committed against someone involved with his love interest, symbolizing his anger and desire for control. The lyrics reveal a deep resentment towards the person who broke his heart, and he sees himself as a rejected and dejected figure. The mention of money and currency further emphasizes the mercenary nature of the relationship, highlighting the singer's realization that his love interest was only interested in material gain.
Overall, "Silent Night" delves into the depths of despair and explores the darker aspects of heartbreak and the human psyche. It delves into themes of suicide, revenge, and self-destruction, portraying the intense emotional turmoil that can come from a broken heart.
Line by Line Meaning
She left and broke my heart like twice
She ended our relationship and hurt me deeply, not just once but twice.
Now everything is dark and it's fucking up my life
Since she left, my life has become filled with darkness and it's causing significant damage.
And I just wanna make it right
I have a strong desire to fix the situation and make things better.
But I won't make it through the night
However, I don't believe I can survive the emotional pain until the morning.
Cause suicide is painless, so I'm about to aim this
I have reached a point where I see suicide as a seemingly painless solution, and I am preparing to use a weapon on myself.
Weapon of steel right to my brain and just bang it
I plan to use a firearm, with its strong and lethal metal construction, directly on my brain and shoot myself.
32 in the clip but one is in the chamber
I have loaded 32 bullets into the magazine of the gun, but only one is inserted into the firing chamber, ready to be shot.
Click clack, hope it freeze me from my anger
The sound of the gun being cocked represents my hope that pulling the trigger will numb and calm my intense anger.
If you don't plan on staying, I'm saying
If you have no intention of being committed to our relationship, then I want to express my thoughts.
I'm better off just laying
I would rather be dead and buried, as it seems to be a preferable state than continuing without you.
Six feet deep underneath the fucking pavement
I desire to be buried six feet underground, beneath the hard concrete surface of the road.
At least you work the grave-shift for treating me like ape shit
Even though you mistreated me like I was worthless, at least now you will be working the late-night shift at the graveyard.
I even wrote you love songs but money was your language
I expressed my love for you through heartfelt songs, but it seems that your primary concern was always money.
Just look at all the damage that you did
Take a moment to observe and understand the negative impact you have inflicted on me.
Chuckin' up the deuces to the suicidal vital motherfucking nuisance
You are dismissively waving goodbye to my existence, treating my suicidal thoughts and emotions as insignificant.
I knew it, and now I'm about to lose it
I had an understanding of the situation, and now I'm on the verge of completely breaking down.
Blood splatter on the wall recognize what you did
Once my blood splatters on the wall, it will be a clear reflection of the consequences of your actions.
I mean I just don't understand
I am genuinely confused and unable to comprehend the situation.
Thought I was the better man
I believed I was a superior partner in the relationship.
And we had a fucking plan just to make it all work out
We had a solid plan to overcome any obstacles and make our relationship successful.
Turned out, you not the one for me and it wasn't meant to be
Unfortunately, it became clear that you were not the right person for me, and our relationship was not destined to last.
But I still can't see, need to face reality
Although I should acknowledge the truth, I am struggling to accept reality.
Cause your everything i wanted, a goddess
You were everything I desired in a partner, someone I considered to be a divine figure.
I said that on your behalf just trying to be modest
I expressed this admiration for you, not to boast but to be humble and sincere.
To be honest, but if I can't have you nobody can
Truthfully, if I am unable to be with you, I would rather see no one else enjoy your presence.
Let me see you with another man and it's done for him
If I witness you with another man, it would lead to severe consequences for him.
Call me fucking crazy but baby
Label me as insane if you wish, but my dear, this is how I feel.
How you gon' play me? I mean, have you seen me lately?
How could you betray and deceive me? Do you not realize how much I have been suffering?
Went from elated to a swayze, ghostin'
I transitioned from feeling extremely happy and content to a state similar to Patrick Swayze's character in the movie 'Ghost'—a detached and ghost-like existence.
Taking my life the only escape from you potion
Ending my life seems to be the only way to escape the emotional torment caused by having you in my life.
Cause homicide is painful, bitch you should be thankful
Committing a murder is a painful act, and you, bitch, should consider yourself fortunate that I only turned that person into an angel.
I turned that fucking anal licking nigga into an angel
I transformed that despicable person, who engaged in degrading acts, into an angelic being.
Fuck you mad at me for? Because I put the C4 in the car
Why are you angry at me? It's because I placed explosive material (C4) in the car.
And blew that motherfucker up, swerving off the Detour
I detonated the explosive, causing the car to explode, and deliberately veered off the intended route.
Well hee haw, boo hoo; Now it's just we two
I don't care about your complaints or sadness anymore; now it's just the two of us left.
What you propose that we do?
What do you suggest we do in this situation?
(You hate me bitch?) Well me too
(Do you despise me, bitch?) Well, I hate you too.
You turned me to a reject, dejected
You transformed me into a person who is rejected by society and deeply depressed.
But that presidential keeps me free stressing, I should be elected
However, my powerful and high-quality marijuana strain helps to alleviate stress, to the extent that I believe I should win an election.
I bet I'll win but I'm lost without you
I have confidence in my ability to succeed, but I am completely lost and directionless without you.
Me minus her wonder what I'd amount to
Without her in my life, I am left questioning what level of success and purpose I can achieve.
Perhaps the suicidal bridal nigga I am currently
Maybe I am currently an individual who is prepared to end their own life, consumed by the pain caused by this failed relationship.
She ain't with my loving, she just only wanted currency
She didn't truly care about my affection and love; all she desired was financial gain.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JO-VAUGHN VIRGINIE, KIRLAN LABARRIE
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Simoshine
The way he goes from self-destructive to vindictive with as the hook goes on is incredible. It really epitomizes the greatness of Joey
_/˭ Nodin ❥
absolute favorite joint. 1999 helped us all through some insane times; but to know he was 15 here--making some of these joints is crazy. Thank you Joey, you a real artist and g <3
Syntaj
Took me 9 songs into this mixtape to realize the album art is a crumbled up 1999..my favorite throwaway out of them all.
memoOfJacoboArbenzJuanArevaloN MohammadMossadeghLLJ
Damn. You just blew my mind
Michael Wilkins
this beat sounds straight off an old video game especially on the hook and it gives me crazy nostalgia for some reason. crazy underrated production
Kevin Garcia
shit is so crazy this tape helped me get through high school since freshman year, now I’m 21 listening to this being able to relate to this shit it’s so crazy
Tshepo Makoro
Eh bro I am 28band relate still lol what a mixtape.
Music enlightened
Older now you don’t realize how young and talented they were 💎gems
Rocky R.
this joint makes me cry real life tears
Carlos Cuerno
Here in 2019 still bumping this gem