Rookie Of The Year
MoneyBagg Yo Lyrics


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(Turn me up, YC)

Jersey, my city on my back, I got 'em reppin' me, heard me
Know I play with M's, must be stupid if she curve me (dumb)
Fitted hat and Forces, still be dressin' like I'm servin' (trap)
Rookie of the year, I got the ball and they got nervous (spooked)
'Member havin' mask on way before corona hit
Told 30 not to cross the plug, he went behind me, set the pick
I play like a beast but my demeanor humble (don't make me turn up)
Go so hard they got to retire my number (big 12)
Unranked underdog (uh), trained to go when I ball
Losses turn to lessons, I can't see myself fallin' off (nah)
And I'm havin' accuracy, I pull up and shoot off the rip
Off the hip, check the score, it's twenty-zip

Swoosh
If you ain't got no check for me, don't check for me, respectfully (nah)
I can't let my kid down, I'm buildin' up my legacy (yeah)
Ain't competin' with nobody, I'm just tryna be a better me (me)
Introduction, 'bout to show you somethin' that you ain't never see (go)
Five rings, five chains (check), two watches, that's twelve (Ja)
Come through and slam on you, I'm in the air (ah)
'Fore it's all said and done, let me make one thing clear (what?)
True to it, not new to it, I'm rookie of the year

Love the game, it relate to me best (I do)
Work better under pressure when I'm put to the test (go hard)
Strategic how I move, I just treat it like chess (on point)
Team Morant, the Grizzlies on my Mitchell & Ness (straight from Memphis)
Now I'm up, can't sleep on me (nope), take a risk to win, that's key (go)
Put a show on for them people, give 'em what they came to see (look)
How you tryna teach me some? (Huh?) You ain't made it 'cross the street (nope)
I deserve the keys to it, I'm my city MVP

Swoosh (Bagg)
If you ain't got no check for me, don't check for me, respectfully (nah)
I can't let my kid down, I'm buildin' up my legacy (yeah)
Ain't competin' with nobody, I'm just tryna be a better me (me)
Introduction, 'bout to show you somethin' that you ain't never see (go)
Five rings, five chains (check), two watches, that's twelve (ja)
Come through and slam on you, I'm in the air (ah)
'Fore it's all said and done, let me make one thing clear (what?)
True to it, not new to it, I'm rookie of the year (Bagg)





True to it, not new to it, I'm rookie of the year
True to it, not new to it, I'm rookie of the year

Overall Meaning

In MoneyBagg Yo's song Rookie of the Year, the artist brags about his success and drive to become a better version of himself. He proudly represents his hometown of Jersey and states that he is the "rookie of the year," meaning he is the best new player in the game. He talks about his love for the game, how he works best under pressure and sees his life as a strategic game of chess. He is determined to be successful and leave a lasting legacy for his family.


Throughout the song, MoneyBagg Yo emphasizes his dominance over others, as seen in lines like, "Know I play with M's, must be stupid if she curve me," and "I play like a beast but my demeanor humble." He also talks about the importance of staying true to himself and not competing with others, saying, "Ain't competin' with nobody, I'm just tryna be a better me." Finally, he boasts about his material possessions, such as his five rings and five chains, as well as his success on the court.


Overall, the lyrics to Rookie of the Year are a representation of MoneyBagg Yo's confidence, drive, and determination to succeed in life and leave his mark on the music industry. The song is a testament to his hard work and dedication, and serves as a reminder to his fans to never give up on their dreams.


Line by Line Meaning

Jersey, my city on my back, I got 'em reppin' me, heard me
I represent my city and have their support on my journey to success.


Know I play with M's, must be stupid if she curve me (dumb)
I have money to spend and a girl would be foolish to reject me.


Fitted hat and Forces, still be dressin' like I'm servin' (trap)
I dress like a hustler, even though I am successful now.


Rookie of the year, I got the ball and they got nervous (spooked)
I am a rising star and my opponents are intimidated by my skills.


'Member havin' mask on way before corona hit
I've been in the game for a while and had to protect myself long before the pandemic.


Told 30 not to cross the plug, he went behind me, set the pick
I advised my friend not to double cross our connection, but he did anyway and I had to take the fall for it.


I play like a beast but my demeanor humble (don't make me turn up)
I am confident in my abilities, but maintain a humble attitude.


Go so hard they got to retire my number (big 12)
I put in so much effort and leave such an impact that my jersey number should be retired in my honor.


Unranked underdog (uh), trained to go when I ball
I was once underestimated, but now I am always ready to show my talent when it counts.


Losses turn to lessons, I can't see myself fallin' off (nah)
I learn from my failures and refuse to let them bring me down.


And I'm havin' accuracy, I pull up and shoot off the rip
I am skilled and precise, shooting quickly and accurately.


Off the hip, check the score, it's twenty-zip
I am confident and doing so well that I can casually check the score and see that I'm winning by a large margin.


If you ain't got no check for me, don't check for me, respectfully (nah)
If you are not willing to pay me, do not waste my time.


I can't let my kid down, I'm buildin' up my legacy (yeah)
I am determined to succeed and create a legacy for my child to be proud of.


Ain't competin' with nobody, I'm just tryna be a better me (me)
I am not focused on outdoing others, but rather improving myself.


Introduction, 'bout to show you somethin' that you ain't never see (go)
I am about to display my unique talent that has yet to be seen by others.


Five rings, five chains (check), two watches, that's twelve (Ja)
I have accumulated wealth and success in various ways, including winning championships and owning expensive jewelry.


Come through and slam on you, I'm in the air (ah)
I am unstoppable, like dunking a basketball and soaring through the air.


'Fore it's all said and done, let me make one thing clear (what?)
Before my career ends, I want to make one thing known.


True to it, not new to it, I'm rookie of the year
I have always been dedicated and skilled, and now I am being recognized as the best newcomer.




Lyrics Β© Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Demario Dewayne Jr. White

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