Rich
Kirko Bangz Lyrics


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Am I wrong for wanting better?
Should I just settle forever?
Ooh, I swear it feels like
This is as good as it gets
Am I wrong for wanting cheddar?
Although they'll tell you that I'll never
Get out of here, I swear, I
Driven by a better life

I wanna be rich
Don't see nothing wrong with wanting more
I wanna be rich
So tired of sleeping on the floor
I wanna be rich
There's so much that I want
I want a house on a hill and a boat by the lake
And what's the fun, I wanna get paid
I wanna be rich

I'm sick and tired of this bullshit
Got a full time job but a nigga still can't afford shit
Okay, I'm in the strip club man throwing all this dough (this dough)
When I leave here I ain't gonna have no more (god damn)
I'm tired of fronting for these fake niggas
Need a diamond chain to be great nigga
I got one but I ain't great nigga
What it takes (oh yeah) for the rap game to notice me (oh yeah)
I topped the charts for nine weeks but they still ain't notice me
Guess I gotta rob me a nigga, guess I gotta kill me a nigga
Guess I gotta get up on the block, sell rocks to a nigga
Guess I gotta slide me a nigga, but that ain't me
I'm H-town 'til I D.I.E
Young Kirko you know it's me
And I'm singing like (hold up)
I came down
I was a young nigga when I rolled up
I came too fast for my money up
All I did was smoke and drink, yeah
Now I'm back here, this ain't last year
And I'mma do it like it's my last year
Man I can't lie

I wanna be rich
Don't see nothing wrong with wanting more
I wanna be rich
So tired of sleeping on the floor
I wanna be rich
There's so much that I want
I want a house on a hill and a boat by the lake
And what's the fun, I wanna get paid
I wanna be rich

Man, I'm tired of feeling pain, tired of feeling rain
Tired of being ashamed, tired of second place
Tired of hiding my face, man, I'm tired of getting no love
Tired of hitting the club when I know I got work to do
How come I ain't heard from you? (god damn)
Okay, I see how you doing when a nigga got money
Nigga rocking that fly shit
Poppin' bottles in the club, everybody in the club
Straight singin' all my shit
Pushing that Range, diamonds and chains
Everybody came when I had shit
But when the money get low, everybody go
Talking that fly shit
But I can't knock how the game is
Ain't the first nigga that's famous
I can't change shit, but I'mma be okay
'Cause man I've been out here, I've been grinding
I'm tired of these niggas, man, I've been too silent
My momma she told me "you claiming you got it" and I'm like okay
I've been doing it for my city, I'mma be on top, okay
I'mma shine on these ho ass niggas like all day
I'mma fuck any girl I want, drive every car you don't
Rock anything I want, man,

I wanna be rich
Don't see nothing wrong with wanting more
I wanna be rich
So tired of sleeping on the floor
I wanna be rich
There's so much that I want
I want a house on a hill and a boat by the lake




And what's the fun, I wanna get paid
I wanna be rich

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kirko Bangz's "Rich" depict the artist's desires and frustrations over wanting more in life. He questions whether it's wrong for him to desire wealth and a better life, despite being told he'll never achieve it. He expresses his frustration over not being able to afford anything despite having a full-time job, and being tired of fronting for fake people who only care about material possessions. He talks about his struggles as a young artist in the rap game, and how despite topping the charts, he still feels overlooked and unseen. He yearns for a life of luxury, with a house on a hill, a boat by the lake, and the ability to get paid and do what he wants.


Overall, the song seems to be about not settling for less and always striving for more. It highlights the challenges of making it in the music industry and overcoming obstacles to achieve success.


Line by Line Meaning

Am I wrong for wanting better?
Is it a crime to aspire for more?


Should I just settle forever?
Is it okay to never try for more than what one currently has?


Ooh, I swear it feels like This is as good as it gets
It seems that things cannot get any better.


Am I wrong for wanting cheddar?
Is it bad to want more money?


Although they'll tell you that I'll never Get out of here, I swear, I Driven by a better life
Even though others may say that I can never improve my situation, I am motivated by my desire for a better life.


I wanna be rich Don't see nothing wrong with wanting more I wanna be rich So tired of sleeping on the floor I wanna be rich There's so much that I want I want a house on a hill and a boat by the lake And what's the fun, I wanna get paid I wanna be rich
I desire wealth and success and see no issue with that. Tired of living in poverty and want a lavish lifestyle with a mansion on a hill and a boat on a lake. I want to enjoy the fruits of my labor and get paid.


I'm sick and tired of this bullshit Got a full time job but a nigga still can't afford shit Okay, I'm in the strip club man throwing all this dough (this dough) When I leave here I ain't gonna have no more (god damn) I'm tired of fronting for these fake niggas
Fed up with working hard and still not having enough money to live comfortably. Spending money frivolously in the strip club only brings temporary joy. Tired of pretending to be something or someone I'm not.


Need a diamond chain to be great nigga I got one but I ain't great nigga
The belief that having material possessions like a diamond chain would make me great or successful, but even though I have one, it doesn't make me feel that way.


What it takes (oh yeah) for the rap game to notice me (oh yeah) I topped the charts for nine weeks but they still ain't notice me Guess I gotta rob me a nigga, guess I gotta kill me a nigga Guess I gotta get up on the block, sell rocks to a nigga Guess I gotta slide me a nigga, but that ain't me I'm H-town 'til I D.I.E Young Kirko you know it's me And I'm singing like (hold up)
Wondering what I need to do to get recognized in the rap game despite my previous success. Considering illegal activities but that goes against my true character. Identifying with my hometown and signature sound.


I came down I was a young nigga when I rolled up I came too fast for my money up All I did was smoke and drink, yeah Now I'm back here, this ain't last year And I'mma do it like it's my last year Man I can't lie
I experienced success early on in my career and spent frivolously. Lost my money and now I'm back to square one. Will work as hard as possible to make the most of my opportunities.


Man, I'm tired of feeling pain, tired of feeling rain Tired of being ashamed, tired of second place Tired of hiding my face, man, I'm tired of getting no love Tired of hitting the club when I know I got work to do How come I ain't heard from you? (god damn) Okay, I see how you doing when a nigga got money
Sick and tired of feeling defeated, embarrassed, and neglected. Frustrated with going out to the club instead of hustling to earn more money. Feeling betrayed by those who only come around when I have money.


Nigga rocking that fly shit Poppin' bottles in the club, everybody in the club Straight singin' all my shit Pushing that Range, diamonds and chains Everybody came when I had shit But when the money get low, everybody go Talking that fly shit
People only want to be around me when I am successful and have material possessions to show off. When I hit hard times, they disappear and talk down on me.


But I can't knock how the game is Ain't the first nigga that's famous I can't change shit, but I'mma be okay 'Cause man I've been out here, I've been grinding I'm tired of these niggas, man, I've been too silent My momma she told me "you claiming you got it" and I'm like okay I've been doing it for my city, I'mma be on top, okay I'mma shine on these ho ass niggas like all day I'mma fuck any girl I want, drive every car you don't Rock anything I want, man,
Although I can't change how the game works and how people behave, I won't let it break me. I have been working hard and staying quiet. My mother reminds me that I claim to have it all figured out and I am determined to prove her right. Will rise to the top and enjoy the luxuries that come with success.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, SPIKY I M IN PUBLISHING, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AUGUST ANTHONY ALSINA, TIMOTHY JAMAHLI THOMAS, JEVON LENDRICK HILL, THERON MAKIEL THOMAS, REGINALD CALLOWAY, VINCENT CALLOWAY, MELVIN ARTHUR GENTRY, STANLEY GREENBERG, BELINDA G. LIPSCOMB, KIRK JEREL RANDLE, DAVID WILLIAMS III

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@tunedaytv

I love this song .

I relate to full time job still struggling financially struggle .

I remember Bob Marley’s interview .
The interviewer asked him “ Are you Rich ? “

Bob Marley said “ When you say Rich , what do you mean ? “

Interviewer said “ Do you have a lot of money in Bank , possessions ? “

Bob Marley said “ Possessions make you rich ? “
“ I don’t have them type of riches . “ “ My riches is Life forever . “



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Am I wrong for wanting better ? Should I just just settle forever? I swear I feels like this is as good as it gets.. Am I wrong for wanting cheddar although they tell you that I’ll never get outta here. I swear I’m driven by a better life. I WANNA BE RICH don’t see nothing wrong with wanting more

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@martelllynchakatelltudaaka8719

I can't lie! I cried when I first heard this song because my wife and I was homeless and we're still struggling. We're going to be rich!! 💪🏾🙏🏾🖤🙏🏾🖤🙏🏾🖤💪🏾🙏🏾🖤🙏🏾🖤🙏🏾🖤💪🏾

@TommyWaaves

You got this bro hang in there

@IlluminatedThuggin

It's already done

@torialynch2609

From 1 Lynch to Another sending Positive Vibes and Love 💕

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