The official music video directed by Jerry Productions, was delivered alongside the audio of the song hours before the release of the full album. Much like the “AHHH HA” music video, Durk had this filmed in his hometown of Chicago, specifically his childhood block, Englewood.
During the week ending March 26, 2022, “Golden Child” peaked at #34 on the Hot 100.
Golden Child
Lil Durk Lyrics
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Smurk (uh, uh)
(Red Dead, I'm so fuckin' bumpin', bruh)
Smurk
(Hitmaka)
Yeah
I share clothes with killers (let's get it)
That bitch off coke, remember? (Let's get it)
Fuck hoes to Bryson Tiller (yeah, yeah)
Make freak hoes bite the pillow (let's get it)
I cut coke for dealers (I cut coke)
If he got more bodies than you, you can't lil' bro the nigga (yeah)
You hustle bags to feed the plug, then why you poke the nigga? (Yeah)
If you got power with that Tommy, you can ghost a nigga (yeah)
I fuck a bitch, her pussy dry, I might use lotion with her (yeah)
Live by the gun, you dyin' by it
Them niggas ain't coachin' niggas (grrah, grrah)
I really got left with noodles (noodles)
Know a pit who was born a poodle (let's get it)
That shit with Mooda and Pooda (Pooda)
That shit do feel like voodoo (let's get it)
You say you got good gas (uh, gas)
That shit be doo-doo (gas)
That shit foo-foo
Feds cracked the case with that shit on YouTube (uh)
Told an old head fresh out of jail
This shit right here, he ain't used to (let's get it)
Young niggas cuckoo, hit 'em, baow
That bitch go roo-roo
I'm talkin' 'bout Dracs and switches (Dracs and switches)
Bitch, I ain't payin' for kisses (I ain't payin')
I'm akh, but I love the Christians (let's get it)
I know an akh who fuck with Christmas (let's get it)
Keep that
Keep all that, but, uh
That MAC, you know, like
Man, what?
I bought my Lamb' with cash
That boy dead, I'm glad
I don't speak tongues, period
I don't fuck with Vlad
In New York, I dress like Fab
Too rich to jump in cabs
Sip drank, I don't fuck with dab
She nosey, close the tab (yeah)
I'm Smurk, I'm a golden child (yeah)
I'm a street nigga, eat at Tao (yeah)
Hundred mill', I'ma throw in the towel (yeah, yeah)
I made Avirex still in style (yeah)
Got an Apex, cover the tab (yeah)
Make a top bitch come to the lab (yeah)
If she quiet, then fuck her loud (yeah)
Got gas, don't fuck with mild
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
In "Golden Child", Lil Durk starts off by talking about his connections with dangerous criminals as he shares clothes with them. He also mentions being involved in shady activities like cutting coke for dealers and sleeping with women to quell his sexual desires. Durk emphasizes his street credentials, demanding respect from others as he plays around with guns and has little sympathy for his enemies. Durk then talks about his success and wealth, stating that he bought his Lamborghini with cash and that he's too rich to ride in taxis. He even brags about still making Avirex fashionable.
Throughout the song, Lil Durk showcases his confident and assertive personality, highlighting his street smarts and experiences. The song's instrumentation is bass-heavy and ominous, emphasizing the song's gritty tone as Lil Durk confronts his past and present. Overall, the song showcases Lil Durk's artistry as he describes his life and surroundings with detailed, vivid imagery.
Line by Line Meaning
I share clothes with killers (let's get it)
I'm comfortable being associated with murderers
Who shot? I don't remember (yeah)
I can't recall who I've tried to kill
That bitch off coke, remember? (Let's get it)
Remember that girl who was high on coke?
Fuck hoes to Bryson Tiller (yeah, yeah)
I have sex to Bryson Tiller's music
Make freak hoes bite the pillow (let's get it)
I like dominating women sexually
I cut coke for dealers (I cut coke)
I used to work for drug dealers
If he got more bodies than you, you can't lil' bro the nigga (yeah)
Don't underestimate someone with more murder victims than you
You hustle bags to feed the plug, then why you poke the nigga? (Yeah)
If you're making money for your boss, why would you try to rob him?
If you got power with that Tommy, you can ghost a nigga (yeah)
If you have a gun, you can make someone disappear forever
I fuck a bitch, her pussy dry, I might use lotion with her (yeah)
I use lubricant during sex with women who don't get wet enough
Live by the gun, you dyin' by it
People who rely on violence to survive are likely to die violently
Them niggas ain't coachin' niggas (grrah, grrah)
Don't trust people who pretend to have your best interests at heart, when they really have their own motives
I really got left with noodles (noodles)
I was homeless and only had enough money to buy noodles
Know a pit who was born a poodle (let's get it)
I know a person who isn't as tough as they appear to be
That shit with Mooda and Pooda (Pooda)
Something inexplicable happened between Mooda and Pooda
That shit do feel like voodoo (let's get it)
I'm freaked out by the unexplainable events between Mooda and Pooda
You say you got good gas (uh, gas)
You said you have high-quality drugs
That shit be doo-doo (gas)
Actually, your drugs are garbage
That shit foo-foo
Your drugs are fake
Feds cracked the case with that shit on YouTube (uh)
The police solved a crime by watching your incriminating YouTube videos
Told an old head fresh out of jail
I advised a former prisoner
This shit right here, he ain't used to (let's get it)
He's not accustomed to this way of life
Young niggas cuckoo, hit 'em, baow
I think young people act insane, so I'll shoot them
That bitch go roo-roo
This girl is crazy
I'm talkin' 'bout Dracs and switches (Dracs and switches)
I'm discussing guns and gun parts
Bitch, I ain't payin' for kisses (I ain't payin')
I'm not giving money for sex or affection
I'm akh, but I love the Christians (let's get it)
I am part of the Nation of Islam, but I have respect for Christians
I know an akh who fuck with Christmas (let's get it)
I know a Nation of Islam member who celebrates Christmas
I bought my Lamb' with cash
I bought my Lamborghini with cash
That boy dead, I'm glad
I'm happy that someone I wanted dead is now dead
I don't speak tongues, period
I don't speak any religious language
I don't fuck with Vlad
I refuse to associate with VladTV, a controversial media company
In New York, I dress like Fab
I try to dress stylishly like the rapper Fabolous when I'm in New York
Too rich to jump in cabs
I'm too rich to take taxis
Sip drank, I don't fuck with dab
I drink lean instead of smoking dab
She nosey, close the tab (yeah)
This girl is too curious, so I'll end the conversation
I'm Smurk, I'm a golden child (yeah)
I'm Lil Durk, a talented and successful musician
I'm a street nigga, eat at Tao (yeah)
I come from the streets but now I can afford to eat at high-end restaurants like Tao
Hundred mill', I'ma throw in the towel (yeah, yeah)
If I ever make 100 million dollars, I'll retire from music
I made Avirex still in style (yeah)
I was once known for wearing Avirex jackets and I helped make them cool again
Got an Apex, cover the tab (yeah)
I have a lot of money and I'm willing to cover the bill
Make a top bitch come to the lab (yeah)
I have high standards for women, so only the best are allowed in my recording studio
If she quiet, then fuck her loud (yeah)
I like to have loud sex with quiet women
Got gas, don't fuck with mild
I have access to high-quality drugs and I won't settle for lesser ones
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ace Redd, Christian Ward, Christopher A. Pearson, Durk Banks, Ivory Scott, Jorres Nelson, Kevin Gomringer, Tim Gomringer
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@LilDurk
im smurk imma golden child
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@NoLifeShaq
Album bouta go dumb 🔥
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shaq how are you my nigga!! love yo reactions btw
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Yeah Shaq......No Life Gang!!!