6. INDUSTRY BABY
Lil Nas X & Jack Harlow Lyrics


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(Daytrip took it to ten, hey)

Baby back, ayy
Couple racks, ayy
Couple Grammys on him
Couple plaques, ayy
That's a fact, ayy
Throw it back, ayy
Throw it back, ayy

And this one is for the champions
I ain't lost since I began, yeah
Funny how you said it was the end, yeah
Then I went did it again, yeah

I told you long ago, on the road
I got what they waitin' for
I don't run from nothin', dog
Get your soldiers, tell 'em I ain't layin' low
You was never really rootin' for me anyway
When I'm back up at the top I wanna hear you say
He don't run from nothin', dog
Get your soldiers, tell 'em that the break is over

Uh, need to, uh
Need to get this album done
Need a couple number ones
Need a plaque on every song
Need me like one with Nicki now
Tell a rap nigga, "I don't see ya", ha
I'm a pop nigga like Bieber, ha
I don't fuck bitches, I'm queer, ha
But these niggas bitches like Madea
Yeah, yeah, yeah (yeah)
Ayy, oh, let's do it
I ain't fall off, I just ain't release my new shit
I blew up now everybody tryna sue me
You call me Nas, but the hood call me Doobie, yeah

And this one is for the champions
I ain't lost since I began, yeah
Funny how you said it was the end, yeah
Then I went did it again, yeah

I told you long ago, on the road
I got what they waitin' for (I got what they waitin' for)
I don't run from nothin', dog
Get your soldiers, tell 'em I ain't layin' low
(Bitch, I ain't runnin' from no one)
You was never really rootin' for me anyway (like, ooh-ooh)
When I'm back up at the top I wanna hear you say (like, ooh-ooh)
He don't run from nothin', dog
Get your soldiers, tell 'em that the break is over

(Yeah)
My track record so clean
They couldn't wait to just bash me
I must be gettin' too flashy
Y'all shouldn't have let the world gas me (woo)
It's too late 'cause I'm here to stay
And these girls know that I'm nasty (mm)
I sent her back to her boyfriend
With my handprint on her ass cheek
City talkin', we takin' notes
Tell 'em all to keep makin' posts
Wish he could but he can't get close
OG so proud of me that he chokin' up while he makin' toasts
I'm the type that you can't control
Said I would then I made it so (so)
I don't clear up rumors (ayy)
Where's y'all sense of humor? (Ayy)
I'm done makin' jokes 'cause they got old like baby boomers
Turn my haters to consumers
I make vets feel like they juniors (juniors)
Say your time is comin' soon but just like Oklahoma (mm)
Mine is comin' sooner (mm)
I'm just a late bloomer (mm)
I didn't peak in high school, I'm still out here gettin' cuter (woo)
All these social networks and computers
Got these pussies walkin' 'round like they ain't losers (losers)

I told you long ago, on the road
I got what they waitin' for (I got what they waitin' for)
I don't run from nothin', dog
Get your soldiers, tell 'em I ain't layin' low
(Bitch, I ain't runnin' from no one)
You was never really rootin' for me anyway (like, ooh-ooh)
When I'm back up at the top I wanna hear you say (like, ooh-ooh)
He don't run from nothin', dog
Get your soldiers, tell 'em that the break is over

Yeah
I'm the industry baby, mm




I'm the industry baby
Yeah

Overall Meaning

In Lil Nas X & Jack Harlow's hit song INDUSTRY BABY, the two rappers celebrate their success in the music industry and their impressive track record. The opening lines suggest that they have made a lot of money and won several awards, including a couple of Grammys and plaques. They add that they are not done yet; they still have more to achieve, and they need a couple of album and song hits to top it off. They also address their detractors, who did not believe in them from the beginning, insisting that they will keep rising and achieving their goals.


The chorus reiterates their success, saying that they have not lost since they started their careers. They point out how people previously thought they were finished, but they came back and broke records again. Lil Nas X addresses his sexuality and how he is different from most rappers, acknowledging that he has faced some backlash because of it. The rappers mention numerous pop culture references, from Justin Bieber to Tyler Perry's character Madea, pointing out how they have surpassed many of their haters and how proud their OGs are of their success.


Overall, the song is a playful and confident celebration of Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow's impressive achievements and their determination to keep rising to the top in the cut-throat music industry.


Line by Line Meaning

Daytrip took it to ten, hey
The song’s producers, Daytrip, have outdone themselves with this one


Baby back, ayy
Lil Nas X is back and better than ever


Couple racks, ayy
He has a few thousand dollars to throw around


Couple Grammys on him
Lil Nas X has won multiple Grammy Awards


Couple plaques, ayy
He has several certified platinum records


That's a fact, ayy
This is all true, and will never change


Throw it back, ayy
Lil Nas X will show off his dance moves and throw his money around


And this one is for the champions
This song is for those who have succeeded and won in life


I ain't lost since I began, yeah
Lil Nas X has never failed or lost since starting his career


Funny how you said it was the end, yeah
People predicted Lil Nas X's career would end, but he proved them wrong


Then I went did it again, yeah
He's exceeding expectations and continuing to succeed


I told you long ago, on the road
He's been saying this for a while now


I got what they waitin' for
He's giving fans what they want and what they've been waiting for


I don't run from nothin', dog
He's not afraid of anything or anyone


Get your soldiers, tell 'em I ain't layin' low
He's ready for any challenge and is not hiding


You was never really rootin' for me anyway
People never expected Lil Nas X to succeed


When I'm back up at the top I wanna hear you say
He wants those doubters to acknowledge his success


He don't run from nothin', dog
He is fearless


Get your soldiers, tell 'em that the break is over
He's ready to continue his success and won't take a break


Uh, need to, uh
He has a few things he needs to accomplish


Need to get this album done
He has a new album coming soon and needs to finish it


Need a couple number ones
He wants a few songs to top the charts


Need a plaque on every song
He wants each of his songs to be certified platinum


Need me like one with Nicki now
He wants a collaboration with Nicki Minaj


Tell a rap nigga, "I don't see ya", ha
He's not paying attention to other rappers


I'm a pop nigga like Bieber, ha
He's more focused on pop music, like Justin Bieber


I don't fuck bitches, I'm queer, ha
He's not interested in women, but is queer


But these niggas bitches like Madea
He sees other men as weak and feminine


Yeah, yeah, yeah (yeah)
He's excited and hyped up


Ayy, oh, let's do it
He's ready to get to work


I ain't fall off, I just ain't release my new shit
He's still popular, just hasn't released new music recently


I blew up now everybody tryna sue me
People want to take advantage of his success and sue him


You call me Nas, but the hood call me Doobie, yeah
He has two different names that people call him


My track record so clean
He has a history of success


They couldn't wait to just bash me
People were waiting for him to fail


I must be gettin' too flashy
He's showing off too much


Y'all shouldn't have let the world gas me (woo)
People shouldn't have hyped him up so much


It's too late 'cause I'm here to stay
He's not going anywhere, he's here for good


And these girls know that I'm nasty (mm)
He's not afraid to be sexual and provocative


I sent her back to her boyfriend
He slept with someone's girlfriend


With my handprint on her ass cheek
He left an impression in bed


City talkin', we takin' notes
People are talking about him, but he's not worried


Tell 'em all to keep makin' posts
He wants people to keep talking about him


Wish he could but he can't get close
People want to be like him, but can't reach his level


OG so proud of me that he chokin' up while he makin' toasts
An older, more respected artist is proud of his success


I'm the type that you can't control
He's unapologetically himself and can't be told what to do


Said I would then I made it so (so)
He's accomplished everything he set out to do


I don't clear up rumors (ayy)
He won't address rumors about his personal life


Where's y'all sense of humor? (Ayy)
He doesn't understand why people take everything so seriously


I'm done makin' jokes 'cause they got old like baby boomers
He's tired of making jokes because they're getting old


Turn my haters to consumers
He's turned his haters into fans


I make vets feel like they juniors (juniors)
He's accomplished so much, even older artists look up to him


Say your time is comin' soon but just like Oklahoma (mm)
He's referencing how quickly he'll become successful


Mine is comin' sooner (mm)
His success will come even faster


I'm just a late bloomer (mm)
He's younger than other successful musicians


I didn't peak in high school, I'm still out here gettin' cuter (woo)
He's still young and attractive, and his success didn't peak in high school


All these social networks and computers
Social media is a big part of his success


Got these pussies walkin' 'round like they ain't losers (losers)
Other musicians who are not as successful are acting like they're better


I'm the industry baby, mm
He's the new big thing in the music industry


I'm the industry baby
He's confident in his new title




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: David Biral, Jackman Thomas Harlow, Kanye Omari West, Mark Carl Stolinski Williams, Montero Lamar Hill, Denzel Michael-Akil Baptiste, Nicholas David Lee, Rosario Peter IV Lenzo, Raul Ignacio Cubina

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