Badass
Kid Ink Lyrics


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I'm feeling like a man of the hour, tear down the house
Throwin' this money like it's no running out
Okay, but I wanna know, can you get any higher?
And drop it down the pole like it's a fire
Now let me see just what you're doing with your bad ass
I can't help but watch you move it with your bad ass
Let me see just what you're doing with your bad ass
I can't help but watch you move it with your bad ass

I'm feeling like the man of the hour, host of the evening
Yo girl, this your show, now bring it back, rerun
I got pockets of hundreds, they say that change is irrelevant
Looking up in the sky, said "I love watching you elevate"
Get high as you ever been, we getting hella bent
Ball so hard, I deserve me a letterman
Now then let me see that cake, cake, cake, like Entenmann's
Ass up, gon' take it down like a sedative
That's a negative, ain't nobody wetter than
Better get familiar like a motherfuckin' relative
Though you see the fireworks, you looking where my section is
All this money falling in the air like it's confetti, bitch

I'm feeling like a man of the hour, tear down the house
Throwin' this money like it's no running out
Okay, but I wanna know, can you get any higher?
And drop it down the pole like it's a fire
Now let me see just what you're doing with your bad ass
I can't help but watch you move it with your bad ass
Let me see just what you're doing with your bad ass
I can't help but watch you move it with your bad ass

I'm the man of the hour
Money and power
And the humble ain't feed me so I got that Geechi shit out me
And the city is ours
Where the killers devour
Where the niggas lift Smith ands and the victims lift a few flowers OK
What I see dog you and me not cool
Bet they be loud when I leave out room
Knowing how you move how you got good shoes
When the heat on niggas be like pyoom
Young nigga with some old riches
And the coldest women I be with we on Necole Bitchie's
The broad let me I sweat it out like P90 get me doe
And I'm sure she's got them cakes but I'm trying to see that throat
35-O-O my coat
We high choking on that dope
Turn around girl let a nigga know
Double M Young Olu ghost

I'm feeling like a man of the hour, tear down the house
Throwin' this money like it's no running out
Okay, but I wanna know, can you get any higher?
And drop it down the pole like it's a fire
Now let me see just what you're doing with your bad ass
I can't help but watch you move it with your bad ass
Let me see just what you're doing with your bad ass
I can't help but watch you move it with your bad ass

I'm feelin' like the man of the hour, host of the evening
These niggas is haters they know that we eatin'
I got a bitch if you make it from the floor where we sneakin'
Get your chick and I take her, talkin' Cabo for the weekend
I'm just a young nigga out here ballin'
All these bad bitches callin'
Rolly all flood to New Orleans
And the Big Rolls Royce can't park it
Got gold rims on my As Martin
And I'm rollin' up in that foreign
I said all my bitches that foreign
You could run tell that As' Martin, hold up
I flex out on Instagram, post your bitch goin' insta-ham
Pyrex pot thats instagrams
Drop that work that's instant bands
And I'm sittin' man, on a couple mill
Swear my life's so fuckin' real
Back to the wall like fuck the world
That nigga say fuck me, I'ma fuck your girl like whoa

I'm feeling like a man of the hour, tear down the house
Throwin' this money like it's no running out
Okay, but I wanna know, can you get any higher?
And drop it down the pole like it's a fire
Now let me see just what you're doing with your bad ass
I can't help but watch you move it with your bad ass

Now go ahead with that bad ass
And fast cash my dash pass
Them silicone's and fat ass
Got cheese out, no rat trap
Real late night, no cat naps
You so acrobatic
Just move it 'til the bass slap
The bass slap like the Mac S
No question we turnt up, workin' on my fourth cup
Then throwin' all this money like the ass is for purchase
Very important persons, don't take it too personal
Got more bottles than homies, it's a movie
Ready for the show!

I'm feeling like a man of the hour, tear down the house
Throwin' this money like it's no running out
Okay, but I wanna know, can you get any higher?




And drop it down the pole like it's a fire
Now go (show off) go (show off) go (show off) yeah (show off)

Overall Meaning

In "Badass," Kid Ink portrays himself as a man of success and power, willing to flaunt his wealth and throw his money around without hesitation. The verses speak to the singer's desire to be entertained by a woman who exudes confidence and displays her sexuality without reservation. The lyrics suggest that Kid Ink has no problem objectifying women and sees them only as sexual objects for his pleasure. This form of objectification is generally viewed as demeaning, but Kid Ink has taken this concept of sex and power, put it to music, and garnered success from it. Kid Ink seems to believe that his status gives him the right to treat women as he pleases, a destructive message that listeners should take note of.


Moreover, the song's vulgar lyrics and use of derogatory language maintain the shallow narrative that women primarily exist for the male gaze. The lyrics explicitly outline expectations of women as they praise them for their β€œbad ass” and entice them to β€œdrop it down the pole like it’s a fire.” The act of throwing money is a traditional form of tipping and payment in strip clubs, suggesting that the song is created to be performed at those venues. While this song is likely to appeal to a specific audience, the lyrics have sparked controversy, with critics accusing the rapper of promoting misogyny and degrading women.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm feeling like a man of the hour, tear down the house
I'm full of confidence and ready to have a great time, ready to party hard and have fun.


Throwin' this money like it's no running out
Spending a lot of money without any seeming regard to how fast it is being used.


Okay, but I wanna know, can you get any higher?
Wondering if there is any way that they can have any more fun and reach an even better high.


And drop it down the pole like it's a fire
Dancing provocatively and sensually around the pole, as if they are playing with fire.


Now let me see just what you're doing with your bad ass
Inviting someone to show off their impressive dancing moves and sultry body.


I can't help but watch you move it with your bad ass
Enthralled and consumed with watching the way they are dancing and flaunting their body.


I'm feeling like the man of the hour, host of the evening
Feeling very confident and in charge, like they are the head of the party and everyone else is there to have a good time because of them.


Yo girl, this your show, now bring it back, rerun
Telling a girl that she has the freedom to put on a spectacular show just for herself, and to make the experience even better by doing it again later.


I got pockets of hundreds, they say that change is irrelevant
Bringing so much money with them that having any change is not a concern, and the value of the money is not something they worry about.


Looking up in the sky, said "I love watching you elevate"
Gazing up into the sky and admiring the impressive display of dancing or behavior happening in front of them and acknowledging the talent they see.


Get high as you ever been, we getting hella bent
Desiring to reach a state of intoxication or pleasure that is higher than ever before and doing whatever it takes to get there.


Ball so hard, I deserve me a letterman
Playing so hard and enjoying themself so much, it's like they deserve a letterman's jacket as a trophy to show off their status.


Now then let me see that cake, cake, cake, like Entenmann's
Wanting to see more of the seductive, sensual movements and poses from earlier, and requesting that they continue to show off until they get the full experience.


Ass up, gon' take it down like a sedative
Being provocative by referencing someone bending over, and saying that they're going to go down as if they have taken a sedative.


That's a negative, ain't nobody wetter than
Rejecting or dismissing someone's response by saying 'no' in a somewhat playful manner, and asserting that nobody can top what they are doing.


Better get familiar like a motherfuckin' relative
Trying to encourage someone to learn and observe what is going on, as if they are a relative enrolling in compulsory education or training.


Though you see the fireworks, you looking where my section is
Implying that there is so much energy and excitement in the air, that someone's attention should be solely focused on what is going on in their area, and nothing else.


All this money falling in the air like it's confetti, bitch
Stating that they have so much money that it's like pieces of confetti falling all around them.


I'm the man of the hour Money and power
Comfortable with their current status and wealth, expressing that they are in charge and control.


And the humble ain't feed me so I got that Geechi shit out me And the city is ours Where the killers devour Where the niggas lift Smith ands and the victims lift a few flowers OK
Implying that they were not well-received or respected as a humble person, became tough and violent instead, and is now a dominant figure in their city’s criminal underworld.


What I see dog you and me not cool Bet they be loud when I leave out room Knowing how you move how you got good shoes When the heat on niggas be like pyoom
Recognizing that they don't get along with someone, implying that other people will be excited when they leave, noticing how they move and what shoes they wear, and suggesting that this person will take off running as soon as there is any trouble.


Young nigga with some old riches And the coldest women I be with we on Necole Bitchie's The broad let me I sweat it out like P90 get me doe And I'm sure she's got them cakes but I'm trying to see that throat 35-O-O my coat We high choking on that dope Turn around girl let a nigga know Double M Young Olu ghost
Enjoying the fact that they are a young person with access to some old-style wealth, hanging out with some very attractive women (potentially from an online magazine), relishing the idea of sweat and physical effort, and wanting to focus more on someone's oral sex abilities than their body; blending high-end clothing with getting high, and choosing someone to hook up with.


These niggas is haters they know that we eatin'
Acknowledging that there are people who are envious, missing out on the good life and wealth they are enjoying.


I got a bitch if you make it from the floor where we sneakin'
Suggesting that they have a female partner ready to engage in physical intimacy, if the opportunity presents itself during their party.


Get your chick and I take her, talkin' Cabo for the weekend
Taking someone else’s girlfriend or hookup to a resort area for a vacation, implying that they had to steal that person’s girl to make it happen.


All these bad bitches callin'
Having access to a lot of attractive, sought-after partners who are interested in them.


Rolly all flood to New Orleans
Bringing a lot of blinged-out Rolexes with them to the party.


And the Big Rolls Royce can't park it Got gold rims on my As Martin And I'm rollin' up in that foreign I said all my bitches that foreign You could run tell that As' Martin, hold up
Commenting on their expensive vehicle, adding golden rims for extra flair, and telling someone to go outside and make sure that people can see the car they drove up in.


I flex out on Instagram, post your bitch goin' insta-ham Pyrex pot thats instagrams Drop that work that's instant bands
Flaunting and posturing on Instagram, bragging about the quality of an illicit substance they are distributing, and discussing how they are making lots of quick, easy money from it.


And I'm sittin' man, on a couple mill Swear my life's so fuckin' real Back to the wall like fuck the world That nigga say fuck me, I'ma fuck your girl like whoa
Feeling like they are just hanging out and relaxing, but also acknowledging their significant amount of wealth. Asserting that their life is very intense and always moving with high stakes. When somebody reacts badly towards them, suggesting that they will respond by sleeping with that person's partner to get back at them.


Now go ahead with that bad ass And fast cash my dash pass Them silicone's and fat ass Got cheese out, no rat trap
Encouraging someone to continue showing off their attractive body and earning quick cash, acknowledging the prevalence of plastic surgeries to achieve a more appealing 'look', and saying that they have so much money that there's no need to resort to low-level schemes like rat traps to make more.


Real late night, no cat naps You so acrobatic Just move it 'til the bass slap The bass slap like the Mac S
Putting in long hours during the nighttime hours with no rest, acknowledging someone's impressive and athletic dancing moves, and getting lost in the music in a profound way.


No question we turnt up, workin' on my fourth cup Then throwin' all this money like the ass is for purchase
Asserting that they are heavily invested in partying and enjoying themself, and tossing money around recklessly like they are buying somebody's body as a commodity.


Very important persons, don't take it too personal Got more bottles than homies, it's a movie Ready for the show!
Reminding people that they are very important, and that the party is more akin to a movie than a normal social gathering. If someone needs to be reminded how to behave or act, they should buckle up and get ready for the main event.




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: KHALIEF BROWN, BRIAN TODD COLLINS, MIKE MAVEN, KEENAN JACKSON, JASON MARTIN

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F Chorus: Kid Ink]
I'm feeling like a man of the hour, tear down the house
Throwin' this money like it's no running out
Okay, but I wanna know, can you get any higher?
And drop it down the pole like it's a fire
Now let me see just what you're doing with your bad ass
I can't help but watch you move it with your bad ass
Let me see just what you're doing with your bad ass
I can't help but watch you move it with your bad ass

[Verse 1: Kid Ink]
I'm feeling like the man of the hour, host of the evening
But girl, this your show, now bring it back, rerun
I got pockets of hundreds, they say that change is irrelevant
Looking up in the sky I say I love watching you elevate
Get high as you ever been (go), we getting hella bent (go)
Ball so hard, I deserve me a letterman
Now then let me see that cake, cake, cake, like Entenmann's
Ass up, gon' take it down like a sedative
That's a negative, ain't nobody wetter than
Better get familiar like a motherfuckin' relative
Know you see the fireworks, you looking where my section is
All this money falling in the air like it's confetti, bitch
[Chorus: Kid Ink]
I'm feeling like a man of the hour, tear down the house
Throwin' this money like it's no running out
Okay, but I wanna know, can you get any higher?
And drop it down the pole like it's a fire
Now let me see just what you're doing with your bad ass
I can't help but watch you move it with your bad ass
Let me see just what you're doing with your bad ass
I can't help but watch you move it with your bad ass

[Verse 2: Wale]
Uhh, Wale though, uh...
I'm the man of the hour, money and power
And the humble ain't feed me so I got that Geechi shit out me
And the city is ours where the killers devour
Where the niggas lift "Smith-And"s
And the victims lift a few flowers
Okay what I see dog you and me not cool
Bet they be loud when I leave out room
Knowing how you move how you got good shoes
When the heat on niggas be like pyoom
Young nigga with some old riches
And the coldest women I be with weave on Necole Bitchie's
The broad let me I sweat it out like P90 get me doe
And I'm sure she's got them cakes but I'm trying to see that throat
35-0-0 my coat, we high chokin' on that dope
Turn around girl let a nigga know, Double M Young Olu ghost
[Chorus: Kid Ink]
I'm feeling like a man of the hour, tear down the house
Throwin' this money like it's no running out
Okay, but I wanna know, can you get any higher?
And drop it down the pole like it's a fire
Now let me see just what you're doing with your bad ass
I can't help but watch you move it with your bad ass
Let me see just what you're doing with your bad ass
I can't help but watch you move it with your bad ass

[Verse 3: Meek Mill]
Meek Milly! Ink, what up?
I'm feelin' like the man of the hour, host of the evening
These niggas is haters they know that we eatin'
I got a bitch she Jamaican, fuck her slow when we speakin'
I get your chick and I take her, talkin' Cabo for the weekend
I'm just a young nigga outchea ballin', all these bad bitches callin'
Rollie all flooded to New Orleans and a big Rolls Royces, can't park it
Got gold rims on my Ash Martin and I'm rollin' up in that foreign
I said all my bitches half foreign, you could run tell that ask Martin, hold up
I flex hard on Instagram, post your bitch goin insta-ham
Pyrex pot that's insta-grams, drop that work that's insta-bands
And I'm sittin' man, on a couple mill
Swear my life's so fuckin' real
Back to the wall like fuck the world
A nigga say fuck me, I'mma fuck his girl like whoa!
[Chorus: Kid Ink]
I'm feeling like a man of the hour, tear down the house
Throwin' this money like it's no running out
Okay, but I wanna know, can you get any higher?
And drop it down the pole like it's a fire
Now let me see just what you're doing with your bad ass
I can't help but watch you move it with your bad ass
Let me see just what you're doing with your bad ass
I can't help but watch you move it with your bad ass

[Verse 4: Kid Ink]
Now go ahead with that bad ass and fast cash my dash pass
Them silicones and fat ass, got chase out, no rat trap
Real late night, no cat naps, you so acrobatic
Just move it 'til the bass slap the bass slap like the Mac S
No question we turnt up, workin' on my fourth cup
Then throwin' all this money like the ass is for purchase
Very important persons, don't take it too personal
Got more bottles than homies, it's a movie, ready for the show

[Chorus: Kid Ink]
I'm feeling like a man of the hour, tear down the house
Throwin' this money like it's no running out
Okay, but I wanna know, can you get any higher?
And drop it down the pole like it's a fire
Now let me see just what you're doing with your bad ass
I can't help but watch you move it with your bad ass
Let me see just what you're doing with your bad ass
I can't help but watch you move it with your bad ass

[Outro: Kid Ink]
Go! (Show off)
Go! (Show off)
Go! (Show off)
Yeah! (Show off)
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@Aestheticnori

2023??? Anyone???

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@VIDSBYSYD1997

Right here

@Ace_BlickyTV

No bulshit I need wale on a 32 bar verse on the

@zacharyalexander9526

Just found this the other day lol

@JamieMcilreavy

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@Makremajmi

2024 kid ink ❀❀❀??

@supreme89ttv

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@leofernique5758

For sure dude !! Love it ! Haha I’m just remember some strong souvenir kiss from France πŸ‡«πŸ‡· never stop listen kid ink haha

@sunreading5985

Me too

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