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$$, he released the follow-up to his debut mixtape, 1999, ten years later on July 22, 2022. The name of this album, his third studio album, was 2000. During 2022, Joey released multiple singles to the album including Head High, Survivors Guilt, Zipcodes and 2 more. In the album, Joey goes over plenty of topic matters such as dealing with mental health, the passing of his friend Captial Steez and his cousin, Junior B, ten years later, and his overal life. 2000 debuted at No.18 on the Billboard 200 chart and sold roughly 22,000 album-equvialent units in its first week. The album was well perceived by fans and critcs, and was deemed to be a generally good lead up to his mixtape 1999.
Wanna Be Loved
Joey Bada$$ Lyrics
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Yeah, niggas got jokes ('95 shit)
Ten years, me and you gon' have matching Benz's (all the time shit)
Ten years? Niggas more like ten days (always on my mind shit)
(Yeah) ten days
Yeah, look, uh
Just to sniff them roses, you might miss the violence
Just to never find it (yeah), like fuck it, never mind it (nah)
I wear my heart out on my sleeve, I just refuse to hide it (hide it, hide it)
Vulnerability, peace and the tranquility (uh-huh)
I give it all I got and to the best of my ability, yeah
I take it day by day with grace and that humility
'Cause I done live in way too much hostility
Fuck if niggas feelin' me or not, these just, just my shoes
Thirty thousand feet above the block, this just, just my view
Bitch, I ain't got shit to lose, please don't make me lose my cool
I ain't got shit to prove to you 'cause this ain't nothin' new
What more do they want from me? (What?) Demons, they been hauntin' me (yeah)
Satan tryna offer me a deal that's gon' be hard for me to say no (fuck 'em)
Battlin' these evils, it's a struggle every day though
Bitch, I'm finna die about it, where the fuck my halo? (Bitch)
Surrounded by my angels (right), they cover every angle (facts)
Back up on my feet and now the devil tryna tangle (yeah)
Sometimes, the pot of gold is the rainbow (sometimes, it, yeah)
I said, "Sometimes, the pot of gold is," fuck it
Long as the wheels keep turnin' and the fire keep burnin' (skrrt)
And you know us real niggas, don't stop (respect that, homie)
Long as the world keep spinnin' and my girl keep grinnin' (yeah, that's right)
And you know we gon' make it to the top
We just wanna be loved, oh (yeah)
We don't wanna be judged (no, no, no, no, no)
We wanna be accepted (we wanna be, ayy)
Never wanna be neglected (throw it up, yeah)
We just wanna be loved (look, uh)
My nigga just left the pen' and he been tryna get back on his feet
His father died, he was inside, said the cancer beat 'em
Baby momma playin' hide and seek with his lil' legacy
Allegedly, she fucked with some lil' nigga, it's 'bout the wedding ring
But, P.O. On his ass, he can't have so much as a misdemeanor
Oh, he goin' back, he doin' bad so he been heavy drinkin'
Show him love for Heaven's sake but I don't know what the hell he thinkin'
A cycle that we gotta break or we just run in place
One hand could wash the other, both hands could wash the face
I'ma stand beside my brother, take the stand and fabricate
Make sure that you good, you need a hug, you need a handshake, nigga?
Back in the hood, you need some money, so he antsy and he buggin'
And thuggin', ain't buzzin' in the city
With the safety on the semi like Xavier McKinney
Giant world, niggas mind too many
Ain't too many minorities seen the possibilities
Dodgin' enemies, mind jittery, lookin' to find an identity
Niggas be flodgin', niggas be finicky, I hope you try to forgive me
If you gon' ride with me, then ride with me
Got a Glock-9 and God with me
Gotta watch mine, keep eyes with me at the stop sign
(They slide, bullet go, they go bullet up)
Long as the wheels keep turnin' and the fire keep burnin' (skrrt)
And you know us real niggas, don't stop
Long as the world keep spinnin' and my girl keep grinnin
And you know we gon' make it to the top 9that's right)
We just wanna be loved, oh (we just wanna be loved)
We don't wanna be judged (and we don't wanna be judged)
We wanna be accepted (we wanna be)
Never wanna be neglected (never wanna be)
We just wanna be loved
Blessings come like one-and-one, baby
But you crossed my mind
We all pressed for time
I think now's the time
Why you act so hard to find, baby?
It blows my mind
This might define crazy
I be losin' my mind, baby
The song "Wanna Be Loved" by Joey Bada$$ and JID talks about the struggles of living in a world filled with violence and the emotional toll it takes on people. The first verse speaks of how life is short, and people should not waste it by just being content with the status quo. The chorus talks about the need for love, acceptance, and not being judged by others. The second verse is about a man who recently got out of prison but is struggling to get back on his feet. Despite his efforts, he cannot seem to catch a break, and his troubles keep stacking up. The song ends with the repeated need for love and the pain of losing it.
The lyrics' overall theme is the constant battle that individuals face every day to maintain their dignity, identity, and happiness. The chorus underlines the necessity of love, acceptance, and support to overcome those difficulties. The lyrics also emphasize the idea of not giving up and fighting for a better life continually. In essence, the song expresses the genuine desire of people to be loved and not judged for who they are.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah
Expressing agreement or enthusiasm
Yeah, niggas got jokes ('95 shit)
People are making jokes, referencing a specific era
Ten years, me and you gon' have matching Benz's (all the time shit)
In the future, we will both have Mercedes-Benz cars
Ten years? Niggas more like ten days (always on my mind shit)
Ten years is too long, it feels like only ten days
(Yeah) ten days
Yes, ten days
Just to sniff them roses, you might miss the violence
The pursuit of pleasure might lead one to overlook the violence around them
Overly contentment just for somethin' more excitin' (follow me, follow me)
Being too comfortable leads to the desire for something more thrilling
Just to never find it (yeah), like fuck it, never mind it (nah)
But never actually finding that excitement, disregarding it
I wear my heart out on my sleeve, I just refuse to hide it (hide it, hide it)
I openly show my emotions and choose not to conceal them
Vulnerability, peace and the tranquility (uh-huh)
Showing vulnerability brings inner peace and calmness
I give it all I got and to the best of my ability, yeah
I give my all and do my best in everything I do
I take it day by day with grace and that humility
I approach life with patience and humility
'Cause I done live in way too much hostility
Because I have experienced too much hostility in the past
Fuck if niggas feelin' me or not, these just, just my shoes
I don't care if people like me or not, these are just my experiences
Thirty thousand feet above the block, this just, just my view
I have a different perspective, higher than the average person
Bitch, I ain't got shit to lose, please don't make me lose my cool
I have nothing to lose, so don't provoke me
I ain't got shit to prove to you 'cause this ain't nothin' new
I don't need to prove myself to you, this is not a new situation
What more do they want from me? (What?) Demons, they been hauntin' me (yeah)
What more do people expect from me? I've been struggling with inner demons
Satan tryna offer me a deal that's gon' be hard for me to say no (fuck 'em)
Satan is tempting me with a deal that will be difficult to decline
Battlin' these evils, it's a struggle every day though
Fighting these inner demons is a daily challenge
Bitch, I'm finna die about it, where the fuck my halo? (Bitch)
I'm willing to fight till the end, even if it means losing my angelic qualities
Surrounded by my angels (right), they cover every angle (facts)
I have supportive people around me who protect me from all sides
Back up on my feet and now the devil tryna tangle (yeah)
After recovering from a difficult situation, I am now facing another challenge
Sometimes, the pot of gold is the rainbow (sometimes, it, yeah)
Sometimes, the reward is found within the journey itself
I said, 'Sometimes, the pot of gold is,' fuck it
I mean, sometimes the reward is just not worth it
Long as the wheels keep turnin' and the fire keep burnin' (skrrt)
As long as things keep moving forward and our motivation remains strong
And you know us real niggas, don't stop (respect that, homie)
Real individuals like us don't quit
Long as the world keep spinnin' and my girl keep grinnin'
As long as the world keeps turning and my girl keeps smiling
And you know we gon' make it to the top
We are determined to achieve success
We just wanna be loved, oh (yeah)
All we want is to be loved
We don't wanna be judged (no, no, no, no, no)
We don't want to be criticized or scrutinized
We wanna be accepted (we wanna be, ayy)
We desire to be embraced for who we are
Never wanna be neglected (throw it up, yeah)
We never want to be ignored or overlooked
My nigga just left the pen' and he been tryna get back on his feet
My friend recently got out of prison and is working towards rebuilding his life
His father died, he was inside, said the cancer beat 'em
While he was in prison, his father passed away from cancer
Baby momma playin' hide and seek with his lil' legacy
His ex-girlfriend is hiding their child from him
Allegedly, she fucked with some lil' nigga, it's 'bout the wedding ring
Supposedly, she had a relationship with someone else, possibly for financial gain
But, P.O. On his ass, he can't have so much as a misdemeanor
His probation officer is strict, and he's not allowed to have any criminal offenses
Oh, he goin' back, he doin' bad so he been heavy drinkin'
He's struggling and turning to alcohol as a coping mechanism
Show him love for Heaven's sake but I don't know what the hell he thinkin'
We should support him for his own good, but I don't understand his thought process
A cycle that we gotta break or we just run in place
We need to break this destructive pattern or we'll never progress
One hand could wash the other, both hands could wash the face
We can help each other, and that will ultimately benefit us all
I'ma stand beside my brother, take the stand and fabricate
I will support my friend, even if it means lying for him
Make sure that you good, you need a hug, you need a handshake, nigga?
I want to make sure you're okay and offer you physical contact or support
Back in the hood, you need some money, so he antsy and he buggin'
When he's back in the neighborhood, he gets anxious and desperate for money
And thuggin', ain't buzzin' in the city
He's engaging in criminal activities, but it's not benefiting him in the long run
With the safety on the semi like Xavier McKinney
He carries a semi-automatic weapon with the safety on, similar to a famous football player
Giant world, niggas mind too many
In this vast world, people have too many things on their minds
Ain't too many minorities seen the possibilities
There aren't enough opportunities for minorities to succeed
Dodgin' enemies, mind jittery, lookin' to find an identity
Navigating through enemies while struggling to find one's own identity
Niggas be flodgin', niggas be finicky, I hope you try to forgive me
People often avoid or are inconsistent, I hope you can forgive me
If you gon' ride with me, then ride with me
If you're going to support me, then truly support me
Got a Glock-9 and God with me
I carry a specific firearm and have God by my side
Gotta watch mine, keep eyes with me at the stop sign
I need to be cautious and have someone watching my back at all times
(They slide, bullet go, they go bullet up)
They are ready to act and retaliate if necessary
Blessings come like one-and-one, baby
Blessings come in pairs or multiples, my dear
But you crossed my mind
But you were on my mind
We all pressed for time
We are all running out of time
I think now's the time
I believe the present is the right moment
Why you act so hard to find, baby?
Why are you making it difficult to find you?
It blows my mind
It amazes me
This might define crazy
This could be considered madness
I be losin' my mind, baby
I feel like I'm going crazy, my dear
Lyrics © SC PUBLISHING DBA SECRETLY CANADIAN PUB., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, SC PUBLISHING DBA SECRETLY CANADIAN PUB., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Che Jessamy, Christian Imani Terry-Smith, Destin Route, Guy Vaquer, Jane Vaquer, Jo Vaugh Virginie, Noleac Yahsin, Powers Pleasant
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"Wanna Be Loved"
(feat. JID)
[Joey Bada$$:]
Yeah
Haha, yeah, niggas got jokes
Ten years, man, you know I last vengeance (All the times)
Ten years? Niggas more like ten days (Always on my mind, yeah)
Ten days (Yeah, look, uh-uh)
Just to sniff them roses, you might miss the violence
Overly contemptment just for somethin' more excitin'
Just to never find it (Yeah), like fuck it, never mind it (Nah)
I wear my heart out on my sleeve, I just refuse to hide it
Vulnerability, peace and the tranquility (Uh-huh)
I give it all I got and to the best of my ability, yeah
I take it day by day with grace and that humility
'Cause I done live in way too much hostility
Fuck is niggas feelin' me? And nah, these is just my shoes
Thirty thousand feet above the block, this just this my view
Bitch, I ain't got shit to lose, please don't make me lose my cool
I ain't got shit to prove to you, this ain't nothin' new
What more do they want from me? (What?) Demons, they been hauntin' me (Yeah)
Satan tryna offer me a deal that's gon' be hard for me to say no (Fuck)
Battlin' these demons, it's a struggle every day, no
Bitch, I'm finna die about it, where the fuck my halo? (Bitch)
Surrounded by my angels (Right), they cover every angle (Facts)
Back up on my feet and now the devil tryna tangle (Yeah)
Sometimes, the pot of gold is the rainbow (Sometimes, it, yeah)
I said, "Sometimes, the pot of gold is," fuck it
Long as the wheels keep turnin' and fire keep burnin'
And you know it's real niggas, don't stop
Long as the world keep spinnin' and my girl keep grinnin'
And you know we gon' make it to the top
We just wanna be loved, don't wanna be judged
We wanna be accepted, never wanna be neglected
We just wanna be loved
[JID:]
Look, uh
My nigga just left the pen' and he been tryna get back on his feet
His father died, he was inside, said the cancer beat 'em
Baby momma playin' hide and seek with his lil' legacy
Allegedly, she fucked with some lil' nigga, it's 'bout the wedding ring
A pill on his ass, he can't have so much as a misdemeanor
Oh, he goin' back, he doin' bad so he been heavy drinkin'
Show him love for Heaven's sake but I don't know what the hell he thinkin'
A cycle that we gotta break or we just run in place
One hand could wash the other, both hands could wash the face
I'ma stand beside my brother, take the stand and fabricate
Make sure that you good, you need a hug, you need a handshake, nigga?
Back in the hood, you need some money, so he antsy and he buggin'
And thuggin', I ain't buzzin' in the city
With the safety on the semi like Xavier McKinney
Giant world, niggas mind too many
Ain't too many minorities seen the possibilities
Dodgin' enemies, mind jittery, lookin' to dine an identity
Niggas be flodgin', niggas be finicky, I hope you try to forgive me
If you gon' ride with me, then ride with me
Got a Glock-9 and God with me
Gotta watch mine, keep eyes with me at the stop sign
@Nikolayski1337
This feels like the natural evolution of classic hip-hop.
@ImRefraction
straight out of NYC
@bademvisuals5945
❤️🔥
@cueshq789
@@ImRefraction and atlanta ;)
@samanthawalker479
Yes, definitely.
@adderon7476
It's about time
@TaktikalMusic
JID AND JOEY?! We don’t deserve this masterpiece
@lhea4925
but we do😩
@allankingeru692
We are not worthy of such bro
@okay__.
They already had a song together called hotbox with method man