I AM
Lil Baby Lyrics


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Cook that shit up Quay!
Baby, huh

Christian Dior my shoes
They cost a band, I probably won't wear again
Lil Messly just came on the news
I'm thinking damm he back in trouble again
Made me a mil' 'cause I can
I know who I am, and I give thanks to the man
Tiger just jumped out the can
That's my lil' man, right back in action again
That young nigga shit we still on it
My dog going through it I feel for him
She told me she love me I feel for her
Got real niggas sitting it jail for it
Got a pack I put it in the mail for it
On the hunt for the money, I smell for it
Went big dog on them, this Tom Ford
That lil' boy shit I ain't going for
Gettin' money everyday I wake up
Don't ask me did me and lil' shawty break up
Them M's coming in I let 'em stack up
Don't ride my wave dog, back up
I ain't never had shit I gotta act up
Don't come too close, my dogs won't budge
I don't need no help, I don't ask for much
If I ever go broke, we masking up

Run the money up, way up
Life ain't sweet ain't no lay-up
Drip for sale, they gotta pay us
I stayed down and I came up
Stayed the same and they changed up
I knew they was gon' change up
Money never gon' change us
So I just be in my lane stuck

I put the Bentley inside the garage
I don't know how much hate I can dodge
I can get you knocked off with a nod
Four pockets full everyone got a knot
I say this shit from the heart
I knew you weren't real, you weren't there from the start
Anything given way came from God
Go get on stage and I get an applause
Damn Gunna done grow'd up
Bent the Bentley coupe, they know it's us
My bro took a loss and I picked him up
We stick together, they ain't rich as us
I wanna sit down, she ain't lit enough
Every time I count cash swear I get a rush
My money long as the yellow bus
It ain't no secret, I'm livin' plush

Run the money up, way up
Life ain't sweet ain't no lay-up
Drip for sale, they gotta pay us
I stayed down and I came up
Stayed the same and they changed up
I knew they was gon' change up
Money never gon' change us
So I just be in my lane stuck

Run the money up, way up
Life ain't sweet ain't no lay-up
Money never gon' change us
I just be in my lane stuck




Stayed the same and they changed up
I knew they was gon' change up

Overall Meaning

In "I Am," Lil Baby reflects on the changes and challenges he has faced while rising to fame and success. He starts the song by talking about his expensive Christian Dior shoes which he acknowledges he may not wear again. He then mentions Lil Messly, who has made news again, probably getting into trouble. Lil Baby then switches to reflection, where he gives thanks and appreciates his success, highlighted by making a million dollars. He talks about his friend Tiger, who has just once again come out of jail and is back in action. Lil Baby continues to reflect on his past, claiming success despite his rough upbringing and friends who are still in jail. He mentions his intense focus on making money, which explains his work ethic and busy schedule. Lil Baby also addresses rumors about his love life before ultimately brushing them off, telling listeners not to ask about his personal life. He concludes the song by stating, regardless of the success or changes that come his way, he will always stay true to himself.


Line by Line Meaning

Cook that shit up Quay!
Let's get started and make something great with Quay (a music producer).


Christian Dior my shoes
I'm wearing expensive shoes from the luxury brand Christian Dior.


They cost a band, I probably won't wear again
The shoes were very expensive, and I probably won't wear them again.


Lil Messly just came on the news
I just heard that Lil Messly was on the news.


I'm thinking damm he back in trouble again
I'm worried that Lil Messly is in trouble again.


Made me a mil' 'cause I can
I made a million dollars because I have the ability and skills to do so.


I know who I am, and I give thanks to the man
I am aware of my identity and thankful for the blessings in my life.


Tiger just jumped out the can
My friend Tiger was released from prison.


That's my lil' man, right back in action again
Tiger is like a little brother to me, and I'm happy he's back and doing well.


That young nigga shit we still on it
We're still doing the same things we did when we were younger.


My dog going through it I feel for him
My friend is going through a tough time, and I sympathize with him.


She told me she love me I feel for her
A woman told me she loves me, and I understand her feelings.


Got real niggas sitting it jail for it
My friends are in jail because of illegal activities we were involved in.


Got a pack I put it in the mail for it
I sent a package of illegal substances in the mail for profit.


On the hunt for the money, I smell for it
I'm always looking for ways to make money and I can sense when there's an opportunity.


Went big dog on them, this Tom Ford
I elevated myself and my status, wearing designer brand Tom Ford.


That lil' boy shit I ain't going for
I won't tolerate childish behavior or disrespect.


Gettin' money everyday I wake up
I'm constantly making money, it's a daily thing for me.


Don't ask me did me and lil' shawty break up
Don't bother asking me if I broke up with my girlfriend.


Them M's coming in I let 'em stack up
I'm making a lot of money, and I'm letting it accumulate.


Don't ride my wave dog, back up
Don't try to copy or steal my success, stay back and do your own thing.


I ain't never had shit I gotta act up
I came from nothing, so I had to work hard to get where I am now.


Don't come too close, my dogs won't budge
My friends and associates will protect me if anyone comes too close.


I don't need no help, I don't ask for much
I'm independent and self-sufficient, I don't rely on others for help.


If I ever go broke, we masking up
If I ever become poor, we'll resort to illegal activities to make money.


Life ain't sweet ain't no lay-up
Life is tough and there are no easy paths to success.


Drip for sale, they gotta pay us
My fashion style is highly sought after and people will have to pay for it.


I stayed down and I came up
I worked hard and endured tough times to eventually become successful.


Stayed the same and they changed up
I remained true to myself while others changed their behavior towards me.


Money never gon' change us
We won't let money change our values or who we are as people.


So I just be in my lane stuck
I focus on my own path and direction, without being distracted by others.


I put the Bentley inside the garage
I parked my Bentley car inside the garage.


I don't know how much hate I can dodge
I'm not sure how much negativity and hate I can avoid.


I can get you knocked off with a nod
I have a lot of power and influence, I can have someone killed with a nod of my head.


Four pockets full everyone got a knot
I have a lot of money and everyone with me has plenty of cash.


I say this shit from the heart
I'm speaking honestly and truly from my own feelings.


I knew you weren't real, you weren't there from the start
I knew you were fake from the beginning, you weren't there to support me early on.


Anything given way came from God
I know that all the blessings I have in my life came from a higher power.


Go get on stage and I get an applause
When I perform on stage, I receive applause and recognition from my fans.


Damn Gunna done grow'd up
My friend Gunna has matured and developed into a better person.


Bent the Bentley coupe, they know it's us
We're driving a Bentley coupe, and everyone knows it's us.


My bro took a loss and I picked him up
My friend experienced a negative situation, and I helped him through it.


We stick together, they ain't rich as us
We support each other and have a strong bond, and they don't have the same level of wealth as us.


I wanna sit down, she ain't lit enough
I don't want to spend time with someone who is boring or uninteresting.


Every time I count cash swear I get a rush
I always feel a sense of excitement and pleasure when counting my money.


My money long as the yellow bus
I have a lot of money, comparable to the length of a school bus.


It ain't no secret, I'm livin' plush
Everyone knows that I live a luxurious and comfortable lifestyle.




Lyrics © TUNECORE INC, TuneCore Inc., BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, O/B/O DistroKid, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Christopher N'Quay Rosser, Dominique Jones, Sergio Kitchens

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Gwen Weiter

Cook that shit up Quay!
Baby, huh
Christian Dior my shoes
They cost a band, I probably won't wear again
Lil Messly just came on the news
I'm thinking damm he back in trouble again
Made me a mil' 'cause I can
I know who I am, and I give thanks to the man
Tiger just jumped out the can
That's my lil' man, right back in action again
That young nigga shit we still on it
My dog going through it I feel for him
She told me she love me I feel for her
Got real niggas sitting it jail for it
Got a pack I put it in the mail for it
On the hunt for the money, I smell for it
Went big dog on them, this Tom Ford
That lil' boy shit I ain't going for
Gettin' money everyday I wake up
Don't ask me did me and lil' shawty break up
Them M's coming in I let 'em stack up
Don't ride my wave dog, back up
I ain't never had shit I gotta act up
Don't come too close, my dogs won't budge
I don't need no help, I don't ask for much
If I ever go broke, we masking up
Run the money up, way up
Life ain't sweet ain't no lay-up
Drip for sale, they gotta pay us
I stayed down and I came up
Stayed the same and they changed up
I knew they was gon' change up
Money never gon' change us
So I just be in my lane stuck
I put the Bentley inside the garage
I don't know how much hate I can dodge
I can get you knocked off with a nod
Four pockets full everyone got a knot
I say this shit from the heart
I knew you weren't real, you weren't there from the start
Anything given way came from God
Go get on stage and I get an applause
Damn Gunna done grow'd up
Bent the Bentley coupe, they know it's us
My bro took a loss and I picked him up
We stick together, they ain't rich as us
I wanna sit down, she ain't lit enough
Every time I count cash swear I get a rush
My money long as the yellow bus
It ain't no secret, I'm livin' plush
Run the money up, way up
Life ain't sweet ain't no lay-up
Drip for sale, they gotta pay us
I stayed down and I came up
Stayed the same and they changed up
I knew they was gon' change up
Money never gon' change us
So I just be in my lane stuck
Run the money up, way up
Life ain't sweet ain't no lay-up
Money never gon' change us
I just be in my lane stuck
Stayed the same and they changed up
I knew they was gon' change up



All comments from YouTube:

Ryan B

This still one of my favorite lil baby songs. This song got such an inspirational feel to it and I can’t even explain how

Randy Son

i know what you mean

OKC champs

Prolly cuz of the instrumental in the beginning 🤓

smoke

Facts

dr

I get what you mean, it's one of my favorite Lil baby songs. Inspirational and Real

John Graham

@Randy Son 1

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Tonea Miller

"I know who I am, and I give thanks to the man" I felt that in my heart. I hope whoever's reading this, gets everything they're waiting for when it's time.

🍯honey cha🍯

Bless you bro

Katsura

what does he mean by that

Jaiden Jackson

@Katsura God

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