Rich Off Pain
Lil Baby Lyrics

Nigga came from nothin', but still they gon' hate
Even though the singer came from nothing, some people still hate him.

Whole life left me scarred, only the real can relate, yeah
The singer's difficult life experiences have left him with scars, and only those who have been through similar experiences can truly understand.

Yeah, rich off pain
The singer has achieved success despite his difficult past experiences.

Nigga came from nothin', but still they gon' hate (yeah)
Despite having nothing, the artist still faces hate from some people.

Whole life left me scarred, only the real can relate
The artist has faced hardships throughout his life, and only those who have similarly endured hardship can understand.

And I come straight out them trenches, in the field everyday
The singer comes from a difficult background and still faces challenges every day.

Young nigga out that bottom, use my tears to motivate
The singer is a young person who has risen from the bottom and uses his past struggles as motivation.

And so much came, with this money and this fame
The artist has experienced a great deal of success and attention due to his wealth and fame.

But I can't complain (yeah)
Despite the challenges that come with success, the artist does not complain.

I came from walkin' through the rain, prayed for better days
The artist has overcome difficult times and now enjoys a better life.

And now a nigga rich off pain
The singer's experiences of hardship and struggle have contributed to his success.

Now a nigga rich off pain (yeah), rich off pain, (a nigga) rich off pain
The artist's success has been achieved despite the hardships he has faced.

Rich off pain, rich off pain, rich off pain
The singer's success is a reflection of his ability to overcome hardship.

A nigga rich off pain, you know what I'm sayin'?
The singer is wealthy despite the difficult experiences he has faced.

(Young nigga rich off pain, young nigga rich off pain, yeah)
The singer is a young person who has achieved success despite past struggles.

Young nigga, I was tryna get my money right (get my money right)
The artist was focused on improving his financial situation.

Mama support the crib with my granny, daddy servin' life (yeah, yeah)
The artist's family faced challenges, including incarceration and financial struggles.

Breakin' in my auntie room 'fore school, I used a butter knife (butter knife)
The singer had to resort to breaking into his aunt's room to get ready for school.

Teacher bitchin' at me, like her husband can't be fuckin' right (can't be fuckin' right)
The singer faced unfair criticism from teachers, who had problems in their own lives.

Wild niggas slidin' 'round in Tracks and SRTs (SRTs)
The artist noticed how some people were able to enjoy luxury cars despite living in poverty.

We stealin' packs from the older cats to buy the new Jordan 3s (new Jordan 3s)
The artist and his peers resorted to stealing to afford luxury items like new sneakers.

I know a million niggas who millionaires off PPP's (PPP's)
The artist knows many people who have become wealthy through government loans intended to help small businesses during the COVID pandemic.

That's how we got the address to the old PP's
The singer obtained information on where to commit crimes, including burglaries, from people who received government loans.

We hit stains to make it out the hood, well that's what we thought
The artist and his peers resorted to criminal activity with the hope of improving their financial situation and leaving their poverty-stricken neighborhood behind.

Rob, kill, or scam, but never gon' get caught, that's just what we taught
The singer and his peers believed that criminal activity was necessary to succeed, and that they could avoid getting caught.

No fist fight, but first degree murders, that's just what we fought
The singer and his peers believed that violence and murder were sometimes necessary to protect themselves or their interests.

Gotti told us to never forget your dawg and that's law
The singer and his peers were influenced by the rapper Yo Gotti, who emphasized the importance of loyalty to one's friends.

I got blamed for niggas dyin', I wonder why
The artist was falsely blamed for the deaths of other people, and wonders why he was targeted.

They say I sacrificed to be in this position, that's a lie
The artist denies the idea that he achieved success through sacrifice or wrongdoing.

See the blogs can't break me down, see I'm the voice, I don't reply
The singer is able to withstand negative media attention and criticism, and chooses not to respond.

But the rumors y'all done heard, I'm a humble, plead the ninth, yeah
The singer denies the rumors that have been spread about him, and remains humble and quiet.

(Yeah, Baby)
The artist interjects with an expression of affirmation.

I take everything I go through and I put it in these songs
The artist uses his personal experiences to inform his music.

I ain't gon' never go against you, please correct me if I'm wrong
The artist remains loyal to his listeners and is open to feedback and constructive criticism.

Amounted to what I show for, she will never know what I'm on
Other people may not fully understand the singer's achievements or success.

And you can say whatever you want to, but you gon' miss me when I'm gone
Regardless of what others say or think, the artist's presence and impact will be felt and missed if he were to leave.

I be everywhere with it on, Free done run it up off of drone
The singer constantly wears jewelry and flashiness, and his friend has achieved success through using drones for photography and videography.

Ain't nan one of us get the loan, ain't ever fell off, I went broke before
The singer and his peers did not have access to convenient financial opportunities, and the singer has experienced financial hardship in the past.

Damn, that shit be crazy, real niggas die for somethin' a ho done told you
The singer reflects on the senseless violence that results from rumors and gossip among people.

Take whatever come with it, I don't show no emotion
The artist is prepared to face whatever challenges come with success, and remains stoic.

I'm back in that mode, bruh
The artist is returning to a certain state of mind or level of focus.

I get impatient, I'm 'bout that money, what's the hold up?
The singer is eager to make more money and wants to know why there are delays or obstacles.

I gotta do this shit for my kids, now they growin' up
The singer is motivated by the desire to provide for his children and their future.

Win, lose or drop, but no matter what, it ain't no ho in us
The artist and his peers have inner strength and toughness, and won't be deterred by any challenges or setbacks.

Lookin' at the phone, I saw you callin'
The artist sees that someone has tried to contact him.

I am way too far to turn back now, that's why I'm all in
The artist has come too far to give up now, and is fully committed to his goals.

I know it get rough, but you stay tough and keep shit solid
The singer encourages others to remain strong and maintain their integrity.

The Brabus truck got G800 on the back and it got stars in it
The artist has a luxury vehicle, a Brabus truck, that is customized with G800 and star features.

I'm just tryna show my young niggas they can ball too
The singer wants to inspire and motivate younger people to achieve success and financial stability.

Any time I ever hit her up, she know to fall through
The singer has someone he can rely on to come through when he needs them.

I done ran up millions off this pain shit
The singer has made a lot of money by drawing upon his past struggles as inspiration for his work.

I don't like to deal with her too much 'cause it's the same shit
The artist does not want to deal with someone too often because the interaction is repetitive or frustrating.