Never Needed No Help
Lil Baby Lyrics


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Earl on the beat
Yeah, know what I'm sayin'
Know what I'm sayin'? When you create the wave and the vibe
You know what I'm sayin'? You is the vibe and the wave
You know what I'm sayin'?
Never let these niggas catch up once you caught up
Know what I'm sayin'?
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Uh-huh, uh-huh

I can do bad on my own and good by myself
I never needed no help
I needed you niggas, you wasn't right there
If you need me, lil' nigga, I'm still gon' be here
My vision was blurry and now I see clear
You wouldn't believe what I made in a year
Draped in designer, I'm sticky as hell
I run Atlanta, I should be the mayor
I can do bad on my own and good by myself
I never needed no help
I needed you niggas, you wasn't right there
If you need me, lil' nigga, I'm still gon' be here
My vision was blurry and now I see clear
You wouldn't believe what I made in a year
Draped in designer, I'm sticky as hell
I run Atlanta, I should be the mayor

Draped in designer, I'm sticky as hell
Whenever we argue I buy her Chanel
Whenever I ain't rappin' I'm sellin' these bales
My nigga got caught, I just hope he don't tell
If you can sit quiet then I'll pay your bail
They not gon' snitch if they send me to hell
I put in overtime to get these M's
Been with the same gang since I was lil'

Run it up, run it up, run it up, lightspeed fast, yeah (yeah)
Run it up, run it up, run it up, lightspeed fast, yeah (yeah)
Run it up, run it up, run it up, lightspeed fast, yeah (yeah)
Lightspeed fast, yeah (yeah)

I can do bad on my own and good by myself
I never needed no help
I needed you niggas, you wasn't right there
If you need me, lil' nigga, I'm still gon' be here
My vision was blurry and now I see clear
You wouldn't believe what I made in a year
Draped in designer, I'm sticky as hell
I run Atlanta, I should be the mayor
I can do bad on my own and good by myself
I never needed no help
I needed you niggas, you wasn't right there
If you need me, lil' nigga, I'm still gon' be here
My vision was blurry and now I see clear
You wouldn't believe what I made in a year
Draped in designer, I'm sticky as hell
I run Atlanta, I should be the mayor

You won't believe what I made in a year
I'm flippin' these bags, I made me a mill
Then I start rappin' and got me a deal
I took off fast, this shit get for real
She want to talk but she don't want to hear
All she want me to do is keep it real
She keep on cryin' I'm tired of her tears
I keep on lyin' it just what it is
I'm on my grind, so fuck how you feel
I got some homies who sittin' in the pen
Yeah, yeah
They gon' be sittin' in that bitch for some years
We were some teens, they labeled us grown
Had some judges who doin' us wrong
I know your pain just hold on
Just sing this song

I can do bad on my own and good by myself
I never needed no help
I needed you niggas, you wasn't right there
If you need me, lil' nigga, I'm still gon' be here
My vision was blurry and now I see clear
You wouldn't believe what I made in a year
Draped in designer, I'm sticky as hell
I run Atlanta, I should be the mayor
I can do bad on my own and good by myself
I never needed no help
I needed you niggas, you wasn't right there
If you need me, lil' nigga, I'm still gon' be here
My vision was blurry and now I see clear
You wouldn't believe what I made in a year




Draped in designer, I'm sticky as hell
I run Atlanta, I should be the mayor

Overall Meaning

In his song Never Needed No Help, Lil Baby conveys a message of self-sufficiency and determination in the face of adversity. He begins the song by acknowledging his role in creating the "wave and the vibe," suggesting that he is a trailblazer who sets the tone for others to follow. He then declares that he is capable of doing "bad" or "good" on his own, without the assistance of others. This line suggests that Lil Baby has encountered obstacles in his life and has learned to overcome them alone. He asserts that he has "never needed no help," highlighting his resilience and ability to persevere.


Throughout the song, Lil Baby references his success and the material rewards he has achieved through his hard work. He describes himself as "draped in designer" and boasts that he has made a considerable amount of money in a single year. However, Lil Baby's focus is not solely on his material success. He also acknowledges his loyalty to his friends and the hardships they have faced together. He references his "homies" who are currently serving time in prison and encourages listeners to have faith and persevere through their struggles.


Overall, Never Needed No Help is a powerful anthem for self-sufficiency and resilience in the face of adversity. Lil Baby's lyrics convey a sense of determination and grit that is sure to resonate with listeners.


Line by Line Meaning

Earl on the beat
The producer Earl is responsible for making the beat for the song.


Yeah, know what I'm sayin'
The artist is acknowledging that the listener understands what he is talking about.


Know what I'm sayin'? When you create the wave and the vibe
The artist is explaining that when you create the energy and atmosphere for a situation, you set the tone for it.


You know what I'm sayin'? You is the vibe and the wave
The artist is stating that the person who sets the tone for a situation is the one who creates the vibe and energy for it.


Never let these niggas catch up once you caught up
The artist is warning not to let others catch up to your success once you have achieved it.


I can do bad on my own and good by myself
The artist is stating that he is self-sufficient and can handle both good and bad situations on his own.


I never needed no help
The artist is emphasizing that he has achieved his success on his own and did not need help from others.


I needed you niggas, you wasn't right there
The artist is acknowledging that there were people who were not there for him when he needed them, but still achieved success.


If you need me, lil' nigga, I'm still gon' be here
The artist is implying that he is still willing to help others who may need his help.


My vision was blurry and now I see clear
The artist is explaining that he had trouble seeing his goals clearly, but has now gained clarity and focus on his direction.


You wouldn't believe what I made in a year
The artist is stating that he has achieved a large amount of success in a short amount of time.


Draped in designer, I'm sticky as hell
The artist is boasting that he is fashionable and has a lot of money.


I run Atlanta, I should be the mayor
The artist is expressing his dominance and authority over the city of Atlanta.


Whenever we argue I buy her Chanel
The artist is suggesting that he often buys expensive gifts to make up for disagreements with his partner.


Whenever I ain't rappin' I'm sellin' these bales
The artist is explaining that he is involved in drug dealing when he is not working on music.


My nigga got caught, I just hope he don't tell
The artist is expressing fear that his friend will divulge information to the authorities.


If you can sit quiet then I'll pay your bail
The artist is offering to pay someone's bail if they keep quiet and don't divulge information.


They not gon' snitch if they send me to hell
The artist is suggesting that his associates are so loyal to him that they would not betray him even if it meant going to prison.


I put in overtime to get these M's
The artist is stating that he worked very hard to gain his wealth.


Been with the same gang since I was lil'
The artist is explaining that he has been in the same group of friends since he was young.


Run it up, run it up, run it up, lightspeed fast, yeah (yeah)
The artist is emphasizing the speed at which he is gaining his success.


You won't believe what I made in a year
The artist is stating again that he has made a large amount of money in a short period of time.


I'm flippin' these bags, I made me a mill
The artist is stating that he made a million dollars from selling drugs.


Then I start rappin' and got me a deal
The artist is explaining that he gained a recording contract after starting a career in rap music.


I took off fast, this shit get for real
The artist is explaining that his success came quickly and he had to adjust to it rapidly.


She want to talk but she don't want to hear
The artist is suggesting that his partner wants to speak, but is not prepared to listen.


All she want me to do is keep it real
The artist's partner wants him to be honest and truthful.


She keep on cryin' I'm tired of her tears
The artist is expressing frustration with his partner who cries often.


I keep on lyin' it just what it is
The artist is admitting that he continues to lie to his partner, even though it is not what she wants.


I'm on my grind, so fuck how you feel
The artist is focused on working hard to achieve his goals, regardless of how others feel about it.


I got some homies who sittin' in the pen
The artist has friends who are currently served jail sentences.


They gon' be sittin' in that bitch for some years
The artist's friends will be serving long sentences in prison.


We were some teens, they labeled us grown
The artist and his friends were teenagers but were forced to grow up quickly due to their involvement in crime.


Had some judges who doin' us wrong
The artist is suggesting that the judicial system was biased against him and his friends.


I know your pain just hold on
The artist is empathizing with his listeners, suggesting that he has experienced similar difficulties in his life.


Just sing this song
The artist is suggesting that his listeners can find solace or comfort in the song.




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Dominique Jones, Isaac Earl Bynum

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@ronaldm7802

This my favorite song off this tape. Made alotta money having it on repeat years ago fr..

@drodom7259

I could do bad on my own and good by myself/ I never needed no help. Lil baby that dude fr fr! 🎀

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Who else can feel this ?

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@_donjose

Man this shit hit rn, shout out the old me! New me coming in 2022! πŸ”₯πŸ’°πŸΎπŸ™πŸΌ

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On God

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On a different level ❀

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@davidjohn1504

How could you not like his music.

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