The track was first previewed on March 19, 2021 via Lil Tecca’s Instagram. The track released on May 6, 2021, accompanied by a music video the following day.
NEVER LEFT
Lil Tecca Lyrics
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Hope for the whole gang
I got hope for the whole gang, for the
Oh, no
Oh, whoa, sh, yeah
Nah, yeah, yeah
Whoa, yeah, smoke for the pain
Got some hopes for the gang, yeah
Yeah-yeah, yeah
Yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah (we love you, Tecca)
Know it's gon' be easy to me (to me), I got a bankroll (bankroll)
Shooters doing what I say so, 'cause they on payroll (payroll)
I got all purple on my shoes, I look like Saints Row (yeah, yeah)
If I let you take my flick, you better catch my angles
Yeah, Vercetti want no vibes, came back like I never left
Said that she gon' let me hit, came back, now she undressed
Thought you got my real love, girl, that was another test (yeah, yeah)
Vercetti want no vibes, came back like I never left
Only do it if it feel natural, I can't force this shit
They say, "where you get that swag from?" Bitch, I bought this shit
If you ask me, then I'm number one, but that's my opinion
You could go and check the stats yourself, just start soundin' in it
Niggas tryna compete with me in the same lane (same lane)
Fuck around, I make my own wave, see if they maintain (in my wave)
I'm feelin' like I'm Almighty So, nigga, bang, bang (brrah, brrah, brrah)
Got some hopes for the gang, gang, smoke for the pain, pain (yeah)
Fashion, fashion, yeah, fashion fanatic, yeah, yeah
To money, a addict, yeah, yeah, the money and baddest, yeah, yeah
Got so much packs on me you would think I be trappin', yeah, yeah
I guess that's what happens, yeah, yeah, when you really got it, yeah, yeah
Know it's gon' be easy to me, I got a bankroll
Shooters doing what I say so, 'cause they on payroll (yeah-yeah)
I got all purple on my shoes, I look like Saints Row (Saints Row)
If I let you take my flick, you better catch my angles (angles)
Yeah, Vercetti want no vibes, came back like I never left
Said that she gon' let me hit, came back, now she undressed (yeah, yeah)
Thought you got my real love, girl, that was another test (oh, whoa)
Vercetti want no vibes, came back like I never left
What you tryna talk about? ('Bout) It ain't about money (yeah)
I don't hear no notification, not the bank callin' (callin')
Got the keys, I could pick a door like the warden (like the)
You can't even roll up my gas, blunts floatin' (like a)
What even? What happened? Yeah (like a)
I'm rockin' Virgil in Paris, yeah
Oh, that's your bitch? I'm embarrassed, yeah (what?)
Boy, you're my son, carriage, yeah (carriage)
We havin' fun with this shit still
I can tell that you're overthinkin'
I could do it with my eyes closed
You can see that I'm barely blinkin' (blinkin')
Fashion, fashion, yeah, fashion fanatic, yeah, yeah
To money, a addict, yeah, yeah, the money and baddest, yeah, yeah
Got so much packs on me, you would think I be trappin', yeah, yeah
I guess that's what happens, yeah, yeah, when you really got it, yeah, yeah
Know it's gon' be easy to me (to me), I got a bankroll
Shooters doing what I say so, 'cause they on payroll (yeah-yeah)
I got all purple on my shoes, I look like Saints Row (Saints Row)
If I let you take my flick, you better catch my angles (angles)
Yeah, Vercetti want no vibes, came back like I never left (brrah)
Said that she gon' let me hit, came back, now she undressed (yeah, yeah)
Thought you got my real love (real love), girl, that was another test (oh, whoa)
Vercetti want no vibes, came back like I never left (never left)
The song "Never Left" by Lil Tecca is about the rapper's self-confidence and success. He speaks about his wealth, status, and how he has not changed despite his drive for success. Lil Tecca talks about his love for his crew or "gang" and his desire for them to succeed along with him. He also mentions his admiration for high-fashion and the attention he sometimes receives from women, which he hesitates to reciprocate. In the chorus, Lil Tecca repeats that he has not left his group behind, highlighting his loyalty to those who have supported him throughout his journey.
The verses in the song, particularly the first one, indicate that Lil Tecca knows he is successful and that he has power over others, as his "shooters," or people he has hired to protect him, do as he says. He is aware of his appearance and wants to make sure that others take his pictures from the perfect angle. Lil Tecca has been tested before, but he doesn't let it affect him or his drive. He describes himself as being in his own lane and that his only competition is himself. He wants to make his own wave and see if others can maintain it.
In the second verse, Lil Tecca brags about his wealth once again by discussing all of the items people assume he's carrying around with him. He explains that he can choose any door to open because he has the keys to everything. Lil Tecca also mentions his fashion sense and his indifference toward people trying to judge him. He concludes with the fact that he's living his life in the fast lane and that he's enjoying it.
Line by Line Meaning
Hope for the whole gang
I have hope for the entire gang
I got hope for the whole gang, for the
I have hope for the entire gang
Oh, no
Expression of surprise
Oh, whoa, sh, yeah
Expression of enjoyment
Nah, yeah, yeah
Expression of agreement
Whoa, yeah, smoke for the pain
I have some hopes for the gang and we smoke to ease the pain
Got some hopes for the gang, yeah
I have some hopes for the gang
Hopes for the gang
I have hopes for the gang
Yeah-yeah, yeah
Agreement to expressing hopes
Yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah (we love you, Tecca)
An expression of love from the listeners to Lil Tecca
Know it's gon' be easy to me (to me), I got a bankroll (bankroll)
I know it will be easy for me since I have enough money
Shooters doing what I say so, 'cause they on payroll (payroll)
My shooters follow my orders since they get paid by me
I got all purple on my shoes, I look like Saints Row (yeah, yeah)
I have purple shoes that make me look cool
If I let you take my flick, you better catch my angles
If you take a photo of me, make sure to take it in a good angle
Yeah, Vercetti want no vibes, came back like I never left
I came back as if I never left, similar to GTA Vice City character Tommy Vercetti
Said that she gon' let me hit, came back, now she undressed
A girl said she would let me hit, I came back and now she's undressed
Thought you got my real love, girl, that was another test (yeah, yeah)
A girl thought she had my love, but it was just another test
Only do it if it feel natural, I can't force this shit
I only do things if they feel natural, I cannot force myself to do something
They say, "where you get that swag from?" Bitch, I bought this shit
People ask where I got my swag, but I bought it myself
If you ask me, then I'm number one, but that's my opinion
In my opinion, I am number one if you ask me
You could go and check the stats yourself, just start soundin' in it
You can check the statistics yourself and start sounding experienced about it
Niggas tryna compete with me in the same lane (same lane)
People are trying to compete with me in the same area
Fuck around, I make my own wave, see if they maintain (in my wave)
I will make my own wave and see if they can keep up with me
I'm feelin' like I'm Almighty So, nigga, bang, bang (brrah, brrah, brrah)
I feel like I am Almighty So and I express it with a bang
Fashion, fashion, yeah, fashion fanatic, yeah, yeah
I am into fashion
To money, a addict, yeah, yeah, the money and baddest, yeah, yeah
I am addicted to money
Got so much packs on me you would think I be trappin', yeah, yeah
I have so much stuff with me that you'd think I'm selling drugs
I guess that's what happens, yeah, yeah, when you really got it, yeah, yeah
That's what happens when you really have it
What you tryna talk about? ('Bout) It ain't about money (yeah)
What are you trying to talk about? It's not about money
I don't hear no notification, not the bank callin' (callin')
I don't hear any notifications, the bank is not calling me
Got the keys, I could pick a door like the warden (like the)
I have the keys, I can open any door like a prison warden
You can't even roll up my gas, blunts floatin' (like a)
You cannot even roll up my weed, the joint floats like a buoy
What even? What happened? Yeah (like a)
What is happening? What even happened?
I'm rockin' Virgil in Paris, yeah
I'm wearing Virgil Abloh's clothes in Paris
Oh, that's your bitch? I'm embarrassed, yeah (what?)
Oh, that's your girl? I feel sorry for her, what's going on?
Boy, you're my son, carriage, yeah (carriage)
You are my son, carriage is another word for a baby stroller
We havin' fun with this shit still
We still enjoy doing this thing
I can tell that you're overthinkin'
I can tell that you are overthinking
I could do it with my eyes closed
I can do it easily even with my eyes closed
You can see that I'm barely blinkin' (blinkin')
You can see that I am barely blinking while doing it
Got some hopes for the gang, gang, smoke for the pain, pain (yeah)
I have some hopes for the gang and we smoke to ease the pain
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Cody Rounds, Danny Snodgrass, Jr., Tyler-Justin Anthony Sharpe, William Slayton Lambert
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[Intro]
(Perfect!)
Hope for the whole gang
I got hope for the whole gang
Hope for the—
Oh, no
Oh, wow
Oh, yeah
Nah (Yeah)
Smoke for the pain
Got some hopes for the gang
Hopes for the gang
Yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah
Yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah (On my shit)
(We love you, Tecca)
[Chorus]
Know it's gon' be easy to me (To me), I got a bankroll (Bankroll)
Shooters doing what I say so (Say so), 'cause they on payroll (Payroll)
I got all purple on my shoes, I look like Saints Row (Yeah, yeah)
If I let you take my flick, you better catch my angles
Yeah, Vercetti, want old vibes, came back like I never left
Said that she gon' let me hit, came back, now she undressed
Thought you got my real love, girl, that was another test (Yeah, yeah)
Vercetti, want old vibes, came back like I never left
[Verse 1]
Only do it if it feel natural, I can't force this shit
They say, "Where you get that swag from?" Bitch, I bought this shit
If you ask me, then I'm number one, but that's my opinion
You could go and check the stats yourself, just start soundin' in it
Niggas tryna compete with me, in the same lane (Skrrt, skrrt)
Fuck around, I make my own wave, see if they maintain (In my wave)
I'm feelin' like I'm Almighty So, nigga, bang-bang (Grrah, grrah, grrah)
Got some hopes for the gang-gang, smoke for the pain-pain (Yeah)
[Pre-Chorus]
Fashion, fashion, yeah, fashion fanatic, yeah, yeah
To money, a addict, yeah, yeah, the money and baddies, yeah, yeah
Got so much packs on me, you would think I be trappin', yeah, yeah
I guess that's what happens, yeah, yeah, when you really got it, yeah, yeah
[Chorus]
Know it's gon' be easy to me, I got a bankroll (Bankroll)
Shooters doing what I say so (Say so), 'cause they on payroll (Payroll)
I got all purple on my shoes, I look like Saints Row (Saints Row)
If I let you take my flick, you better catch my angles
Yeah, Vercetti, want old vibes, came back like I never left
Said that she gon' let me hit, came back, now she undressed (Yeah, yeah)
Thought you got my real love, girl, that was another test (Oh, woah)
Vercetti, want old vibes, came back like I never left
[Verse 2]
What you tryna talk about? ('Bout), it ain't none 'bout money (Yeah)
I don't hear no notification, not the bank callin' (Callin')
Got the keys, I could pick a door like the warden (Like the—)
You can't even roll up my gas, blunts floatin' (Like a—, like a—)
What even? What happened? Yeah (Like a—)
I'm rockin' Virgil in Paris, yeah (What?)
Oh, that's your bitch? I'm embarrassed, yeah (What?)
Boy, you're my son, carriage, yeah (Carriage)
We havin' fun with this shit still, I can tell that you're overthinkin'
I could do it with my eyes closed, you can see that I'm barely blinkin' (Blink)
[Pre-Chorus]
Fashion, fashion, yeah, fashion fanatic, yeah, yeah
To money, a addict, yeah, yeah, the money and baddies, yeah, yeah
Got so much packs on me, you would think I be trappin', yeah, yeah
I guess that's what happens, yeah, yeah, when you really got it, yeah, yeah
[Chorus]
Know it's gon' be easy to me (To me), I got a bankroll (Bankroll)
Shooters doing what I say so (Say so), 'cause they on payroll (Payroll)
I got all purple on my shoes, I look like Saints Row (Saints Row)
If I let you take my flick, you better catch my angle (Angle)
Yeah, Vercetti, want old vibes, came back like I never left (Brr)
Said that she gon' let me hit, came back, now she undressed (Yeah, yeah)
Thought you got my real love, girl, that was another test (Oh, woah)
Vercetti, want old vibes, came back like I never left (Left)
@LilTecca
Know it's gon' be easy to me 😈
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i got a bankroll
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I got a bankroll
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Straight Banger! 🔥
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Yuppp
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Fr
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