The song was originally premiered on Apple Music as the Beats 1 World Record for the day during Zane Lowe’s show. It was released shortly afterward on all music platforms.
6 days after the release of the song, KYLE announced the Nothing 2 Lose Tour featuring Buddy, Brick and on select dates, Goldlink.
Nothing 2 Lose
KYLE Lyrics
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All the homies doing good too (doing good too)
If a nigga trippin' we ain't really trippin' (ain't really trippin')
We got nothing to lose, got nothing to lose
Boy I'm doing good, how 'bout you? (how bout you)
All the homies doing good too (doing good too)
If a nigga trippin' we ain't really trippin' (ain't really trippin')
We got nothing to lose, got nothing to lose
Got nothing to lose, got nothing to lose
If a nigga trippin' we ain't really trippin'
We got nothing to lose, got nothing to lose
I bought a crib, I'll paint it pink and blue
A nerdy nigga into Pikachu
But who got hands? I'm down to catch 'em all
I got nothing to lose, got nothing to lose (facts)
I don't care what you say, you niggas corny, right
Missionary, all these niggas boring, right
I played your mixtape and fell asleep, facts
I don't know what you on, but it ain't repeat
No, that shit is one-done-da-da
Have you thought about going to college? Well you oughta
Karma
I cosign myself so you don't gotta
'Cause I only need approval from my niggas and my momma
Got 'em
Boy I'm doing good, how 'bout you? (how bout you)
All the homies doing good too (good too)
If a nigga trippin' we ain't really trippin' (ain't really trippin')
We got nothing to lose, got nothing to lose
Boy I'm doing good, how 'bout you? (how bout you)
All the homies doing good too (doing good too)
If a nigga trippin' we ain't really trippin' (ain't really trippin')
We got nothing to lose, got nothing to lose
Got nothing to lose, got nothing to lose
Got nothing to lose, got nothing to lose
If a nigga trippin' we ain't really trippin'
We got nothing to lose, got nothing to lose
Ooh, ooh I think another platinum plaque is coming soon
Who knew I would make it out these twenty dollar shoes
I just got too popping for my spot, I gotta move
'Cause people plotting on me, yeah I got 'em too
But got nothing to prove
Remember I was doing bad, life hit me hella hard
I got up and hit that nigga back
I know they wanna see me come in last
Tell 'em see you later gotta blast
They was sleeping on me hella bad
Now I got 'em all up from their nap
Yeah, and this ain't one-done-da-da
This year was a movie, and next year gon' be the saga
Karma
If you don't fuck with me, it's not a problem
'Cause I only need approval from my niggas and my momma
Got 'em
Boy I'm doing good, how 'bout you? (how bout you)
All the homies doing good too (good too)
If a nigga trippin' we ain't really trippin' (ain't really trippin')
We got nothing to lose, got nothing to lose
Boy I'm doing good, how 'bout you? (how bout you)
All the homies doing good too (doing good too)
If a nigga trippin' we ain't really trippin' (ain't really trippin')
We got nothing to lose, got nothing to lose
Got nothing to lose, got nothing to lose
Got nothing to lose, got nothing to lose
If a nigga trippin' we ain't really trippin'
We got nothing to lose, got nothing to lose
In "Nothing 2 Lose," Kyle celebrates his success and that of his friends, stating that they have nothing to lose. Kyle describes himself as a nerdy person into Pikachu, however, he also boasts about his success by stating he has another platinum plaque coming soon. He acknowledges that there are people who want to harm him but he is not bothered because he has nothing to prove. He conveys that he only needs approval from his friends and mother, and not from others who don't support him. Kyle highlights that it is not necessary to fit in with others or meet their expectations, rather one should focus on their happiness and success.
Line by Line Meaning
Boy I'm doing good, how 'bout you? (how bout you)
Feeling great, how are you?
All the homies doing good too (doing good too)
Friends are also doing well
If a nigga trippin' we ain't really trippin' (ain't really trippin')
Not bothered by someone causing trouble
We got nothing to lose, got nothing to lose
Not afraid to take risks
I bought a crib, I'll paint it pink and blue
Bought a house and will decorate it in unconventional colors
A nerdy nigga into Pikachu
Enjoys the character Pikachu from Pokemon
But who got hands? I'm down to catch 'em all
Willing to fight for what he wants
I don't care what you say, you niggas corny, right
Unfazed by others' opinions and calling them boring
Missionary, all these niggas boring, right
Sex life is unexciting and others are also uninteresting
I played your mixtape and fell asleep, facts
Unimpressed with another's music and finds it dull
No, that shit is one-done-da-da
Not willing to go back to listening to something again
Have you thought about going to college? Well you oughta
Encouraging others to go to college
Karma
Belief in karma, what goes around comes around
I cosign myself so you don't gotta
Belief in oneself and not needing others' approval
'Cause I only need approval from my niggas and my momma
Values validation from close ones rather than random people
Ooh, ooh I think another platinum plaque is coming soon
Anticipating another successful music release
Who knew I would make it out these twenty dollar shoes
Surprised at success despite humble beginnings
I just got too popping for my spot, I gotta move
Outgrowing current situation and needing to move on
'Cause people plotting on me, yeah I got 'em too
Aware of people trying to take him down
But got nothing to prove
Doesn't need to prove himself to others
Remember I was doing bad, life hit me hella hard
Recalling tough times in the past
I got up and hit that nigga back
Fought back against difficult circumstances
I know they wanna see me come in last
Aware of others' desire to see him fail
Tell 'em see you later gotta blast
Leaving those negative people behind
They was sleeping on me hella bad
Others underestimated him
Now I got 'em all up from their nap
Proving doubters wrong and gaining attention
This year was a movie, and next year gon' be the saga
Reflecting on past successes and anticipating future ones
If you don't fuck with me, it's not a problem
Unconcerned with people who don't support him
'Cause I only need approval from my niggas and my momma
Close relationships are most important to him
Got 'em
Confident in own abilities
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Kyle Harvey
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
CampKiller Edits
what i like about kyle is he is always happy
Tanya Dance
CampKiller Edits hey he ain't frown since 06 😂😂😂
CampKiller Edits
Tanya Dance true lol
Mike Craig
Tanya Dance 01
jayflavor1
Allegedly, hasn't cried since 01
Saitama
jayflavor1 Nor frowned since '06
ETHAN
Kyle's music always brightens my day, I swear 😂😂😂
Melissa Johnson
ETHAN 😂 facts !
JayJayy2k
ETHAN FACTS 😎
N.E.D.Y
ETHAN SAME