Break It Down
Logic & Jhené Aiko Lyrics
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Moving like a killer in the darkness outta sight now
On another level, so the devil wanna fight now
Growing up dirt broke, but it's looking bright now
Bitches on the pipe now, lick a dick right now
But I can't fade, taking shots with the sight down
Uh, yeah I coulda died that day
But I guess God don't ride that way
With a couple bad bitches, I'mma do it my way
Trippin' by the way that I be livin'
Everything I got 'em giving
Why you think they can't do it like me
I'mma get high yeah, yeah, yeah
(Break it down, roll it up)
I'mma get high yeah, yeah, yeah
No, I don't smoke, but I'm feeling like
Maybe getting green'll get a brotha' feeling hella right (Uh)
Bitches on my dick, but I don't give a damn (Yeah)
Blowin' up my phone, trynna get the dinner plan
Back stage with the homies 'bout to get it, man
Fuck a fifteen minute man
Look young, but I been a man
All that ringtone rap, make a brotha' wanna kill a man
I am just a sinner, man
Keep it real, yeah, that been the plan
You know we always do it for the fans
I be sippin' low key like no ID
Always in the lab, yes, sir, that's me
Label that I'm reppin', that's VMG
From the womb to the tomb, we be keepin' it G (Logic)
What you know about me?
Everybody know that I be reppin' that 3-0-1
Fuck around again, son
West Deer Park, that's where I'm from
Feeling like I gotta bring it back again
Always on another level, don't know how to act again
I be on that real (real), no I never back down
You don't wanna fuck around
Busting like a Mac, now
Started from the bottom, ain't no way I'mma go back down
Slack now, all the motherfucker, hell naw, never that now
Tell me that they love me, I don't give a fuck
Boy chillin' in the cut bad bitch, far from a slut
What do you want me to say?
Just letting you know, I'm not gonna do it
The lyrics to Logic & Jhené Aiko's "Break It Down" convey a sense of self-assuredness and confidence in oneself, despite coming from humble beginnings. The song talks about rising above one's hardships and achieving success, while also acknowledging the temptations and distractions that come with it. The first verse, in particular, talks about the singer's journey from poverty to success and how it has affected their outlook on life. They are aware of their own skills and achievements, but also recognize that there are others who may envy or challenge them.
The chorus of the song reiterates the singer's desire to "get high" and enjoy life, despite the challenges they face. While they don't indulge in drugs themselves, they are willing to try new things and take risks in order to feel alive. The second verse talks about the singer's interactions with others, particularly women, and their own sense of identity and responsibility. They recognize the temptations that come with being famous and successful, but refuse to compromise their own values and goals.
Line by Line Meaning
Uh, feeling like I gotta get it right now
I'm eager to succeed and achieve my goals immediately
Moving like a killer in the darkness outta sight now
I'm discreetly taking action to make progress without attracting attention
On another level, so the devil wanna fight now
I'm on a higher level than my detractors and they're trying hard to bring me down
Growing up dirt broke, but it's looking bright now
Despite the fact that I was poor and disadvantaged growing up, things are looking positive for me now
Bitches on the pipe now, lick a dick right now
Some women are willing to do anything to get what they want, even if it's degrading or immoral
But I can't fade, taking shots with the sight down
I'm tough, and despite people trying to bring me down, I'm still taking my shots to succeed
Uh, yeah I coulda died that day
There was a moment when I came close to dying
But I guess God don't ride that way
But somehow I survived, maybe because destiny had other plans for me
Chillin' in the club, getting high all day
I'm relaxing and enjoying life by partying and indulging in drugs
With a couple bad bitches, I'mma do it my way
I'm in control of my life and I will do things the way I want
Trippin' by the way that I be livin'
I'm amazed by the lifestyle that I'm living
Everything I got 'em giving
I'm successful and in a position to receive gifts and favors from others
Why you think they can't do it like me
Other people are in awe of me and wonder why they cannot match my level of success
I'mma get high yeah, yeah, yeah
I'm planning to get high by smoking marijuana
(Break it down, roll it up)
Tear apart the marijuana and roll it in a joint or a smoking paper
No, I don't smoke, but I'm feeling like
I don't usually smoke marijuana but I feel like doing it now
Maybe getting green'll get a brotha' feeling hella right (Uh)
Smoking marijuana might help me feel really good
Bitches on my dick, but I don't give a damn (Yeah)
Women are interested in me but I don't care about them
Blowin' up my phone, trynna get the dinner plan
They keep calling to try and make social plans with me
Back stage with the homies 'bout to get it, man
I'm hanging out backstage with my friends, ready to start performing
Fuck a fifteen minute man
I'm not interested in guys who can't last longer than fifteen minutes during sex
Look young, but I been a man
Even though I look young, I consider myself to be mature and grown up
All that ringtone rap, make a brotha' wanna kill a man
I don't respect the current trend of popular hip-hop music that focuses on catchy ringtones instead of deeper content
I am just a sinner, man
I'm not perfect, I have flaws and sometimes make mistakes
Keep it real, yeah, that been the plan
I aim to be honest and authentic in how I live my life and present myself to others
You know we always do it for the fans
Our music serves our fans and we strive to create things that they will enjoy
I be sippin' low key like no ID
I'm drinking liquor in a low-key and discreet way, not attracting attention to myself
Always in the lab, yes, sir, that's me
I'm always working to create new music and improve my skills as an artist
Label that I'm reppin', that's VMG
I represent a record label called Visionary Music Group
From the womb to the tomb, we be keepin' it G (Logic)
From birth until death, we're staying true to our gangsta (G) roots, as demonstrated by my stage name Logic
What you know about me?
Do you have any idea who I am, what I've achieved or what kind of person I am?
Everybody know that I be reppin' that 3-0-1
I'm proud to represent my home city of Gaithersburg, which has the 301 area code
Fuck around again, son
Don't mess with me, young man
West Deer Park, that's where I'm from
I originated from a neighborhood called West Deer Park
Feeling like I gotta bring it back again
I think I need to reassert my dominance or prove myself once more
Always on another level, don't know how to act again
I'm always elevating and achieving, leading me to act or show off in new ways
I be on that real (real), no I never back down
I stay authentic and true to myself, never surrendering or giving up
You don't wanna fuck around
You better not mess with me or try to cross me
Busting like a Mac, now
I'm firing off words or actions at a rapid rate, like a Mac-10 submachine gun.
Started from the bottom, ain't no way I'mma go back down
I came from a poor background and I refuse to go back to that place again
Slack now, all the motherfucker, hell naw, never that now
I'm not being lax or lazy, regardless of what others might think or say about me now.
Tell me that they love me, I don't give a fuck
I don't care if people say they love me because I'm focused on my personal success, not their opinions
Boy chillin' in the cut bad bitch, far from a slut
I'm relaxing and avoiding attention, spending time with an attractive woman who is not promiscuous
Contributed by Allison T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@kimbahhh
no pressure really got me coming back to old joints :(
@rosethyname
Big fax.
Day 1 vibes. That nostalgia fam. 🌊🌊🌊🌊
@ravenapollogaming6895
Preach brother 💪
@alexarce8790
Facts
@dakizm
while smoking joints ofcourse.... I was a sober 13 year old when I listened to this and im 20 now so its like listening to it for the first time again
@kimbahhh
@@dakizm i feel you man, this is what bobby meant by coming back after 10-15 years and realising how fast time actually goes by
@LeviticusXI
i really enjoy going back to these songs. my life currently idk what to do and i feel lost and when i listen to this music his old songs it hits me and just helps me. i hope everyone else is doing good if you see this you are loved. i just need to know i am too
Edit: I love you guys so much. I didn’t expect much of a response but you all gave me so much hope and I wanna thank you all for everything. I love you all
Edit again: This fanbase will always be my favorite, I've never seen such a close community come together for one person and I just wanna say thank you all for everything you've said. Everyone keep your heads up we all got your backs
@sweeteaze05
You are homie, stay strong and keep being the humble person you are.
@bm6814
keep your head up g. you’re not alone at all
@aliortiz1742
You are my dude. Believe it or not. Word Is bond.