Show Must Go On feat. MGK & Math Allen
Kid Ink Lyrics


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Dear Lord, forgive us for we know not what we do

I used to snatch purses
Now I'm stealin' money from corporate America
Writing these goddamn verses
Tryna get 50 cents to me
Stupid I turn into G Unit
Make em beg for mercy
Fuck juice, get a keg I'm thirsty
Walk in the VMA's while your mans rehearsing
I don't give a shit if he went platinum twice
If he ain't a real one I'ma snatch the mic

Uh, go on gimme that
Feelin' like Yeezy, tell me where the Henny at
We deserve it, we been workin'
Even on days when it don't seem worth it
I be two on, new shit your style need a group home
Old bitch I'm beasting, hungry
Mothafucka need me somethin' to chew on

Come here I'm too gone
2 AM gettin' head in the Yukon
Two grams of the kush in the blue bong
Two students in the bed from the Tuscon
What more can a mothafucka do wrong
I'm a sinner I know
Maybe that's why there is fire every city I go
Maybe I'ma just retire and become a supplier
'Cause I'm already buying all the fuckin' weed y'all grow

Know I roll, one to the sky and blow
Lock and load, can't nobody stop this show
Can't nobody knock this flow, kick down
Fuck knockin' your door, we doin' it biggie
Gettin' busy, competition is lookin' iffy
You ain't gotta gas me, ridin' on empty
No invite I'm runnin' through the entry
Gone

We live fast but we don't wanna die young
We don't wanna die young but we ain't never gon' run
You can send 'em, I'll be ready when they come
The show must go on, the show must go on
Can't nobody stop this show, can't nobody stop this show
The show must go on

Fuck with me, I been trill like Bun with me
Gettin' big like Pun with me
Cleveland bone thugs with me
It's the first of the month
Fried shrimp for lunch
Rossi in my cup
Lace the fuck up

Said if you got a problem
Baby you can get the back hand
Tryna say that I'm a bad man
Sayin' labor was a bad plan
But I don't feel no pressure
Same way I feel about your impression
It's money over depression
Representing for the reckless
Know you could feel my presence
Through the message
Gotta thank God, it's a blessing
Stackin' up like Tetris
And I take more if you let me
Just take five, let me shine
My eyes low, but I'm not tired
Keep quiet, man I tried
This suicide, suicide

We live fast but we don't wanna die young
We don't wanna die young but we ain't never gon' run
You can send 'em, I'll be ready when they come
The show must go on, the show must go on




Can't nobody stop this show, can't nobody stop this show
The show must go on

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "Show Must Go On" by Kid Ink, featuring MGK and Math Allen, depict the struggles and challenges of being successful in the music industry. The opening line, "Dear Lord, forgive us for we know not what we do," shows the artist's recognition of their sins and seemingly contradicting actions. The verse "I used to snatch purses, Now I'm stealin' money from corporate America" portrays the transition from hustling to making it big in the rap game. The references to G-Unit, VMA's, and platinum records highlight the pursuit of fame and success, disregarding other artists' achievements. The lyrics also touch on drug use, sex, and the temptation to indulge in vices. The chorus emphasizes the determination and resilience to navigate through the obstacles and negativity that come with the territory.


Additionally, the song maintains a party vibe throughout, with mentions of Henny and kush, and the repetition of "the show must go on" backs up the theme of never giving up, no matter what. The track features a catchy beat, with production from Danja and Jim Jonsin. The song includes verses from two rappers, Kid Ink and MGK, and a singer, Math Allen. The artists' styles complement each other, making for an enjoyable and dynamic listening experience. Overall, the song depicts the highs and lows that come with the music industry, while maintaining an "I can do anything" attitude.


Line by Line Meaning

Dear Lord, forgive us for we know not what we do
Asking for forgiveness from God for our mistakes that we make unknowingly


I used to snatch purses Now I'm stealin' money from corporate America Writing these goddamn verses Tryna get 50 cents to me Stupid I turn into G Unit Make em beg for mercy Fuck juice, get a keg I'm thirsty Walk in the VMA's while your mans rehearsing I don't give a shit if he went platinum twice If he ain't a real one I'ma snatch the mic
The artist has changed his ways and instead of taking from innocent people, he's trying to make money through music. He doesn't care about other people's success if they are not genuine and will do anything to be on top.


Uh, go on gimme that Feelin' like Yeezy, tell me where the Henny at We deserve it, we been workin' Even on days when it don't seem worth it I be two on, new shit your style need a group home Old bitch I'm beasting, hungry Mothafucka need me somethin' to chew on
The artist wants to enjoy the fruits of his labor and celebrate for all the hard work he has done. He has confidence in his own style and is still pushing even when times get tough.


Come here I'm too gone 2 AM gettin' head in the Yukon Two grams of the kush in the blue bong Two students in the bed from the Tuscon What more can a mothafucka do wrong I'm a sinner I know Maybe that's why there is fire every city I go Maybe I'ma just retire and become a supplier 'Cause I'm already buying all the fuckin' weed y'all grow
The artist has made some bad decisions but is still having fun and enjoying his life. He's buying a lot of weed from different places and just wants to retire and live freely.


Know I roll, one to the sky and blow Lock and load, can't nobody stop this show Can't nobody knock this flow, kick down Fuck knockin' your door, we doin' it biggie Gettin' busy, competition is lookin' iffy You ain't gotta gas me, ridin' on empty No invite I'm runnin' through the entry Gone
The show must go on, no matter what. The artist is confident in his abilities and his flow and is ready to face any competition. He's not asking for anyone's approval or help and is determined to make it by himself.


We live fast but we don't wanna die young We don't wanna die young but we ain't never gon' run You can send 'em, I'll be ready when they come The show must go on, the show must go on Can't nobody stop this show, can't nobody stop this show The show must go on
The artist is living a fast-paced life and enjoying every moment of it, but he doesn't want to die young. He's ready for any challenges that come his way and the show must go on no matter what.


Fuck with me, I been trill like Bun with me Gettin' big like Pun with me Cleveland bone thugs with me It's the first of the month Fried shrimp for lunch Rossi in my cup Lace the fuck up
The artist has some really good friends like Bun and Pun, and he's keepin' it real while advancing in his career. He's in Cleveland with his bone thugs, enjoying some good shrimp and drinking Rossi while getting ready for whatever the future holds.


Said if you got a problem Baby you can get the back hand Tryna say that I'm a bad man Sayin' labor was a bad plan But I don't feel no pressure Same way I feel about your impression It's money over depression Representing for the reckless Know you could feel my presence Through the message Gotta thank God, it's a blessing Stackin' up like Tetris And I take more if you let me Just take five, let me shine My eyes low, but I'm not tired Keep quiet, man I tried This suicide, suicide
The artist doesn't take kindly to those who criticize him or his work. He's not afraid of hard work or making mistakes because money is more important than feeling depressed. His reckless driving is to show off the confidence he has in himself, and he's grateful for everything he has. If he's given the opportunity, he'll keep succeeding and keep working hard, no matter what.


We live fast but we don't wanna die young We don't wanna die young but we ain't never gon' run You can send 'em, I'll be ready when they come The show must go on, the show must go on Can't nobody stop this show, can't nobody stop this show The show must go on
The artist realizes that life is short, but he still wants to enjoy it while he can. He's not scared to face the consequences of his actions and is always ready to face any challenges that come his way. The show or party must go on, no matter what, and no one is going to stop or interfere with his journey.




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Comments from YouTube:

@shadowlegend1900

Mgk & kid ink killed it !!!

@JakeyOSRS

Fuck with me, I been trill like Bun with me (Bun B's album was 'trill')
Gettin' big like Pun with me (reference to Big Pun)
Cleveland bone thugs with me :)

@killercroc1466

Song is awesome !!!

@keontezminor3571

This shit i feel what up but the media trying to change kells but we already know kells so lace up

@aarontyus7072

on verse 5 mgk he said Cleveland bone thungs with me, like the cleveland rap group bone thungs and harmony

@DekuHH

They killed it.Kid ink did'nt use to rap well,he made it.

@tsjar2012

The second question mark in verse 5 (kells) possibly 'pun', as in big pun??

@rypatenau

Bun B

@Oviiox

I can Rap this in full speed its quite easy :D

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