That Way
Lil Uzi Vert Lyrics

I want it that way
The singer desires things to be a certain way and repeats it multiple times to emphasize their point.

But I don't wanna go out bad, wanna go out sad, wanna go out that way (no)
The singer wants to avoid ending things in a negative way and has a preference for a more positive outcome.

I'm with the winnin' team, they make sure I'm not in last place (let's go)
The singer is surrounded by successful people who ensure that they do not fall behind in life.

If I wake up, don't make no money, that's a sad day (whoa)
The artist values financial stability and considers not making money a negative situation.

Twenty-five hundred on my shirt what the tag say (let's go)
The artist is flaunting their expensive clothing by stating the price and showing off its designer tag.

Whoa, she from Atlanta, she went to Cascade, ayy (let's get it)
The singer is referring to a girl from Atlanta who studied at Cascade and is excited about having her in his life.

She ride the D like she's tryna drag race (whoa)
The girl the singer refers to is sexually active and aggressive in bed, as if she's participating in a high-speed race.

Don't slow me right down, I like it fast-paced, ayy
The artist prefers a fast-paced lifestyle and doesn't want anyone or anything to hold him back or slow him down.

That is enough about that girl, everyone know it is my world
The artist acknowledges his infatuation with the girl but quickly moves on, claiming the world is his and he doesn't need to dwell on one person.

And he dropped an album, thought it was trash day (yeah, whoa)
The artist is referring to another artist's album release and expresses his disdain, calling it 'trash.'

I'm on my own, not talkin' masturbate, yeah (ew)
The singer claims to be independent and doesn't want to discuss or engage in acts of self-pleasure.

She gave me dome 'til I graduate, whoa
The girl the artist refers to performed oral sex on him until he finished his studies, implying she's been in his life for a long time.

I'ma grab a Bentley, Mean might go and grab a Wraith, yeah
The singer wants to buy a Bentley car and mentions another person (Mean) who may do the same by buying a Wraith.

I had to snap back into reality and go grab a fitted (fitted)
The singer had to return to reality and buy a fitted hat, possibly after spending money on other luxuries.

My jeans, yeah, they fitted (woo)
The singer emphasizes that his jeans fit his body well, making him look good.

But Lil Uzi, he is so far from the timid (let's go)
The artist praises himself by referencing his stage name, Lil Uzi, and claims he's anything but timid.

The reason I'm rich
The artist is about to explain why he's rich.

'Cause I had to go and just fix my percentage (let's go)
The singer took steps to increase his earnings and made decisions to invest and earn a greater percentage of revenue.

You know that I'm winnin'
The singer is confident that he is successful and winning in life.

My white girl got black card and it got no limit (woo)
The artist has a white girlfriend who has a black credit card with no limit, indicating she can buy expensive things without worry.

When I'm in DC, make the hoes go-go (go)
The artist says he is popular with women when in Washington DC, suggesting that he is a ladies' man.

Yes, I'm slimy like a snail, but I'm no slowpoke
The artist may not be trustworthy, but he is not slow or inefficient.

Only reason I didn't kick her out 'cause she gon' deepthroat (yeah)
The singer kept a girl around because of her ability to perform oral sex well.

Hit it no protection, injection, yeah, this shit is lethal (go)
The artist had sex without using protection and references it as being dangerous and harmful.

They laugh at me because I'm emo
The singer acknowledges that some people mock him for his emo style and persona.

I killed my girlfriend, that's why I'm single (fuck her)
The singer claims he is single because he ended a past relationship by killing his girlfriend, which may or may not be true.

Can't call 911 'cause I'm in Reno (yeah)
The singer is in Reno and can't call emergency services because of his location.

Gave away my thumbs and I stood three toes (let's go, let's go)
The artist gave away his thumbs and lost three toes, which may be a metaphor for losing parts of himself or making sacrifices.

Diamonds hittin', bling, bling (let's go)
The artist has expensive diamond jewelry that shines and sparkles, making a 'bling' sound.

Make the chopper sing, sing (let's go, let's go, let's go)
The singer may be referring to a gun (chopper) that makes a loud noise when fired.

He a killer (what?), same thing (same thing)
The singer implicates that someone is a killer, and someone else (perhaps the singer himself) is the same.

Eyes low, Simmons, Ming (yeah)
The artist's eyes are half-closed, a reference to famous basketball players, Russell Simmons and Yao Ming.

I don't wanna go out bad, don't wanna go out sad, not that way
The artist wants to avoid dying or ending things in a negative, depressing way.

I'm with the winnin' team, they make sure I'm not in last place (yes)
The artist is surrounded by successful people who ensure that he does not fall behind in life.

If I wake up, don't make no money, that's a sad day (why? Whoa)
The singer values financial stability and considers not making money a negative situation.

Twenty-five hundred for my shirt what the tag say (yeah)
The artist is flaunting his expensive clothing by stating the price and showing off its designer tag.

And I want it that way
The singer still desires things to be a certain way and repeats it again to emphasize their point.