Athlete
NAV Lyrics


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I'm ballin' like an athlete, flooded AP on my wrist (bling)
Callin' plays like Kobe, let my broski set the pick (yeah)
I've been drippin' lately, I look like a walkin' lick
I got ice like hockey, when I skate I keep my stick
Bases loaded got three bitches, every one of 'em I hit
Kickin' shit like soccer, give my jersey to the kids
I was posted in the trap like Shaq, controllin' all the mid
Hail Mary, every city we touchdown we gettin' lit

Ballin' just like Kyrie Irving, all I see is green
I feel like John Wall, I bought some Rollies for the team
Underdog like Mighty Ducks, I keep my stick on me
I got forty pairs and they cost like a rack a piece
I gave my bro a hoe, I call that shit a alley-oop
Assist and hit her friend, she got a fatty and she cute
I seen the one Cash got, now I want a Patty too
I'm smokin' on moon rock, pop a half a addy too

I got lots of rings, I feel like Jordan in his prime
If I lose then we all lose, I ain't never switching sides
I got so much drip, when I get dressed I can't decide
We don't fight no UFC, that choppa kick you in your side

I'm ballin' like an athlete, flooded AP on my wrist (bling)
Callin' plays like Kobe, let my broski set the pick (yeah)
I've been drippin' lately, I look like a walkin' lick
I got ice like hockey, when I skate I keep my stick
Bases loaded got three bitches, every one of 'em I hit
Kickin' shit like soccer, give my jersey to the kids
I was posted in the trap like Shaq, controllin' all the mid
Hail Mary, every city we touchdown we gettin' lit

I deserve a trophy, hottest brown boy from the 6
Your girl a MVP, she gave me Becky in the lift
I'm ballin' but don't play no sports, don't wanna scuff my kicks
Prada should endorse me, I gave them a couple bricks
I ain't gotta copy none of these rappers in the D-league
You could dye your hair 6 times, I know you still wanna be me
My coupe look like it's from outer space, I feel like E.T
In my prime like Santana, diplomats on BET

I got lots of rings, I feel like Jordan in his prime
If I lose then we all lose, I ain't never switching sides
I got so much drip, when I get dressed I can't decide
We don't fight no UFC, that choppa kick you in your side

I'm ballin' like an athlete, flooded AP on my wrist (bling)
Callin' plays like Kobe, let my broski set the pick (yeah)
I've been drippin' lately, I look like a walkin' lick
I got ice like hockey, when I skate I keep my stick
Bases loaded got three bitches, every one of 'em I hit
Kickin' shit like soccer, give my jersey to the kids




I was posted in the trap like Shaq, controllin' all the mid
Hail Mary, every city we touchdown we gettin' lit

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to NAV's song "Athlete" convey a sense of confidence and success, comparing the singer's lifestyle to that of a professional athlete. The opening lines, "I'm ballin' like an athlete, flooded AP on my wrist," depict the lavish lifestyle with expensive jewelry and wealth. The lyrics continue to draw parallels between different sports and the singer's life. For example, "Callin' plays like Kobe, let my broski set the pick" suggests that NAV is the one making strategic decisions, just like a basketball player would on the court.


The song also highlights the singer's ability to attract women, as he boasts, "Bases loaded got three bitches, every one of 'em I hit." This line implies his success in relationships, comparing it to a baseball analogy. Furthermore, the lyrics reference NAV's fashion sense, with lines like "Kickin' shit like soccer, give my jersey to the kids." This suggests that his style is so influential that people want to emulate it.


Overall, "Athlete" showcases NAV's confidence and success, comparing his life to that of sports stars and emphasizing his wealth, fashion sense, and ability to attract women.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm ballin' like an athlete, flooded AP on my wrist (bling)
I'm living a lavish lifestyle similar to a professional athlete, with a high-end watch (AP) covered in diamonds.


Callin' plays like Kobe, let my broski set the pick (yeah)
I'm making strategic moves like Kobe Bryant on the basketball court, allowing my friend to create opportunities for success.


I've been drippin' lately, I look like a walkin' lick
Lately, I've been showcasing my expensive fashion and jewelry, attracting attention and envy from others.


I got ice like hockey, when I skate I keep my stick
I have a significant amount of diamonds/jewelry, just like the ice in a hockey rink, and I always carry a weapon for protection when I'm out.


Bases loaded got three bitches, every one of 'em I hit
I have three women who are interested in me, and I have been romantically involved with each one of them.


Kickin' shit like soccer, give my jersey to the kids
I'm making moves and achieving success in life, like a player kicking a soccer ball, and I'm generously sharing my success by helping the younger generation.


I was posted in the trap like Shaq, controllin' all the mid
I used to be situated in a dangerous area, similar to how Shaquille O'Neal dominated the basketball court, and I controlled the drug trade/business in that area.


Hail Mary, every city we touchdown we gettin' lit
We are taking risky but rewarding actions in every city we visit, and we are having a great time and partying.


Ballin' just like Kyrie Irving, all I see is green
I'm excelling in my ambitions, similar to Kyrie Irving's basketball skills, and I am making a lot of money (seeing green).


I feel like John Wall, I bought some Rollies for the team
I relate to John Wall's success, so I purchased expensive Rolex watches for my crew as a gesture of appreciation and unity.


Underdog like Mighty Ducks, I keep my stick on me
Similar to the underdog Mighty Ducks hockey team, I have faced obstacles but always carry a weapon with me for protection.


I got forty pairs and they cost like a rack a piece
I own forty pairs of expensive shoes, and each pair costs around a thousand dollars.


I gave my bro a hoe, I call that shit a alley-oop
I introduced my friend to a woman for casual relations, which I consider a successful and strategic assist like an alley-oop in basketball.


Assist and hit her friend, she got a fatty and she cute
After helping my friend, I also engaged romantically with her attractive and curvaceous friend.


I seen the one Cash got, now I want a Patty too
After witnessing Cash (someone else) with an impressive achievement, now I also desire that same level of success and recognition.


I'm smokin' on moon rock, pop a half a addy too
I'm consuming a potent strain of marijuana called 'moon rock' and taking half a pill of Adderall for recreational purposes.


I got lots of rings, I feel like Jordan in his prime
I have accumulated numerous achievements and possessions, making me feel as successful as Michael Jordan during his peak years.


If I lose then we all lose, I ain't never switching sides
If I fail or experience setbacks, it affects everyone around me, and I will always remain loyal and not switch alliances.


I got so much drip, when I get dressed I can't decide
I have a remarkable sense of fashion and style, to the point where it becomes challenging to choose among my extensive wardrobe options.


We don't fight no UFC, that choppa kick you in your side
We don't engage in physical fights like in UFC; instead, we use firearms (choppa) that can cause severe damage from a distance.


I deserve a trophy, hottest brown boy from the 6
I believe I deserve recognition for being the most attractive and successful person of Pakistani/Indian descent in the area where I grew up (the 6 refers to Toronto).


Your girl a MVP, she gave me Becky in the lift
Your girlfriend is a Most Valuable Player in terms of sexual skills, as she performed oral sex (gave me Becky) in an elevator.


I'm ballin' but don't play no sports, don't wanna scuff my kicks
Although I'm living a luxurious lifestyle, I don't engage in any physical sports because I don't want to damage my expensive shoes.


Prada should endorse me, I gave them a couple bricks
I believe the high-end fashion brand Prada should sponsor me because I've provided them with substantial quantities of illegal drugs (bricks as a slang term for drugs).


I ain't gotta copy none of these rappers in the D-league
I don't need to imitate any mediocre rappers who are not successful or well-known (D-league refers to the minor league basketball division).


You could dye your hair 6 times, I know you still wanna be me
Even if someone changes their appearance multiple times (dyes their hair), I know deep down they still aspire to be as successful and respected as I am.


My coupe look like it's from outer space, I feel like E.T
My luxurious sports car appears so unique and futuristic that it seems like it belongs in outer space, giving me a feeling of being exceptional like the character E.T.


In my prime like Santana, diplomats on BET
I am currently at the peak of my success, similar to Juelz Santana, a rapper from The Diplomats group, who was once prominently featured on BET (Black Entertainment Television).




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Danny Schofield, Jordan Bacchus, Mohkrom Singh Bhangal, Navraj Goraya, Sugar-Ray Antonio Henry

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[Chorus]
I'm ballin' like a athlete, flooded AP on my wrist (Bling)
Callin' plays like Kobe, let my broski set the pick (Yeah)
I've been drippin' lately, I look like a walkin' lick
I got ice like hockey, when I skate I keep my stick
Bases loaded, got three bitches, every one of 'em I hit
Kickin' shit like soccer, give my jersey to the kids
I was posted in the trap like Shaq, controllin' all the mid
Hail Mary, every city we touchdown we gettin' lit

[Verse 1]
Ballin' just like Kyrie Irving, all I see is green
I feel like John Wall, I bought some Rollies for the team
Underdog like Mighty Ducks, I keep my stick on me
I got 40 pairs and they cost like a rack a piece
I gave my bro a ho, I call that shit a alley-oop
Assist and hit her friend, she got a fatty and she cute
I seen the one Cash got, now I want a Patty too
I'm smokin' on moon rock, pop a half a addy too

[Pre-Chorus]
I got lots of rings, I feel like Jordan in his prime
If I lose then we all lose, I ain't never switchin' sides
I got so much drip, when I get dressed I can't decide
We don't fight no UFC, that choppa kick you in your side

[Chorus]
I'm ballin' like a athlete, flooded AP on my wrist (Bling)
Callin' plays like Kobe, let my broski set the pick (Yeah)
I've been drippin' lately, I look like a walkin' lick
I got ice like hockey, when I skate I keep my stick
Bases loaded, got three bitches, every one of 'em I hit
Kickin' shit like soccer, give my jersey to the kids
I was posted in the trap like Shaq, controllin' all the mid
Hail Mary, every city we touchdown we gettin' lit

[Verse 2]
I deserve a trophy, hottest brown boy from the 6
Your girl a MVP, she gave me Becky in the lift
I'm ballin' but don't play no sports, don't wanna scuff my kicks
Prada should endorse me, I gave them a couple bricks
I ain't gotta copy none of these rappers in the D-league
You could dye your hair six times, I know you still wanna be me
My coupe look like it's from outer space, I feel like E.T
In my prime like Santana, diplomats on BET

[Pre-Chorus]
I got lots of rings, I feel like Jordan in his prime
If I lose then we all lose, I ain't never switchin' sides
I got so much drip, when I get dressed I can't decide
We don't fight no UFC, that choppa kick you in your side

[Chorus]
I'm ballin' like a athlete, flooded AP on my wrist (Bling)
Callin' plays like Kobe, let my broski set the pick (Yeah)
I've been drippin' lately, I look like a walkin' lick
I got ice like hockey, when I skate I keep my stick
Bases loaded, got three bitches, every one of 'em I hit
Kickin' shit like soccer, give my jersey to the kids
I was posted in the trap like Shaq, controllin' all the mid
Hail Mary, every city we touchdown we gettin' lit



All comments from YouTube:

Kazzy Official

This beat is an absolute masterpiece, wow this song is gonna blow up

Red Enthrax

Nav is slept on 🙄🤦‍♂️

Karim

@SP Channel fr

SP Channel

Never did

Mitocariu Sergiu

Kazzy Official kazzy what’s poppin’

Yoni TTZ

I swear this song is hella underrated

Kye Thompson

I gots lots of rings I feel like Jordan in his prime 🫡

Dark Blade YT

Fax I still listen to it

MrCookie 0903

Big fax

Kay Gz

To be honest

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