Codeine
NAV Lyrics


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(Yeah)

Where I'm from, they shootin' shit up odee
Probably 'cause we ain't got no OGs
Don't start judgin' if you don't know me
Had a bad relationship with codeine (lean)
Dripping every day, I'm so fresh, so clean
Quality stones, VVS on me (ice)
You fucking with a G, I love to take E (yeah, yeah)
Got like forty racks stuffed inside of my jeans
It don't cost jack, get you whacked for free
I don't eat steak, but I'm ready for beef
Told you that I quit, but I still pop beans (pop beans)
Grindin' at night 'til I crack my teeth (yeah)
Brought the poles, gotta keep two at least
Half a brick gone, three, four for a piece
My brother hit a lick for five, six keys
Now he got the same AP as me (yeah)

My brother got the same AP as me
I'm smoking Biscotti, I don't smoke OG
I bought your bitch a Masi' for seventy G's
I told her come and ride it for a little Celine
I pull out that convertible just for the breeze
I let my lil' nephew hold an SRT
We pullin' up on Elliot for real VVs
Made a million off of streaming, I was sellin' CDs
I call her my lil' freak and she get it off me
She give a nigga head while I'm playin' in her weave
I got too many vibes, I brought sand to the beach
Me and NAV gettin' high when we on a shoppin' spree
Double cup, styrofoam, fill it with codeine
I need it every day, and don't tell me I'm a fiend
You can really feel it when you chewin' on a bean
I been out my mind, fuckin' bitches by the threes
Speedin' in the Benz and the tank on E
You gotta go and get it, don't nothin' come free
I'm standin' rock solid, bitin' harder than teeth
Wear Rick Owens denim with the Chrome Heart tees
We some big dawgs, I'm way out of your league
I spend it in the mall, twenty thousand on jeans
Me and Wheezy Wave havin' codeine dreams
Nigga play with me, he'll spray at your tee (yeah)

Where I'm from, they shootin' shit up odee
Probably 'cause we ain't got no OGs
Don't start judgin' if you don't know me
Had a bad relationship with codeine (lean)
Dripping every day, I'm so fresh, so clean
Quality stones, VVS on me (ice)
You fucking with a G, I love to take E (yeah, yeah)
Got like forty racks stuffed inside of my jeans
It don't cost jack, get you whacked for free
I don't eat steak, but I'm ready for beef
Told you that I quit, but I still pop beans (pop beans)
Grindin' at night 'til I crack my teeth (yeah)
Brought the poles, gotta keep two at least
Half a brick gone, three, four for a piece
My brother hit a lick for five, six keys
Now he got the same AP as me (yeah)

LV pants got a permanent crease
You ain't got nothin' on I ain't seen
Runnin' out of time, I increased my speed
Yeah, it feel good, but I'm watchin' for the team
Different designers wrapped 'round my feet
Rocking Dior with flowers and bees
You was talkin' shit, now your ass gettin' beat
Kick you in the face with an Off-White cleat
I was splitting tickets on the TTC
You know I stay with S-L-I-M-E's
My whole city beefin', mad cow disease
Play with us, you must wanna D-I-E
Lately, all these rappers all C-A-P
When I'm off the Addys, I don't E-A-T
It's hard getting S-L-E-E-P
Prayin' bros get F-R-E-E (yeah)

Where I'm from, they shootin' shit up odee (no cap)
Probably 'cause we ain't got no OGs
Don't start judgin' if you don't know me
Had a bad relationship with codeine (lean)
Dripping every day, I'm so fresh, so clean
Quality stones, VVS on me (ice)
You fucking with a G, I love to take E (yeah, yeah)
Got like forty racks stuffed inside of my jeans
It don't cost jack, get you whacked for free
I don't eat steak, but I'm ready for beef
Told you that I quit, but I still pop beans (pop beans)
Grindin' at night 'til I crack my teeth (yeah)
Brought the poles, gotta keep two at least
Half a brick gone, three, four for a piece




My brother hit a lick for five, six keys
Now he got the same AP as me (yeah)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of NAV and Gunna's song "Codeine" describe the lifestyle and mindset of two young men living in an environment where violence and drug abuse are rampant. The verses are filled with references to drug use, designer fashion, and criminal activity. The chorus emphasizes that the lack of role models and guidance from older generations is perpetuating the cycle of violence and drug addiction. The artists convey a sense of pride in their lifestyle choices, while also acknowledging the negative consequences.


The first verse conveys NAV and Gunna's connection to their environment, where violence is normalized and the lack of guidance from older generations is evident. They describe the prevalence of gun violence where they come from, pointing out that it's likely due to the absence of "OGs" or elders to guide the youth. The second verse focuses on the duo's love for designer fashion and the expensive lifestyle they lead. Despite claiming to have quit using codeine, they still pop "beans" (prescription pills that contain the drug) and grind until their teeth crack at night. The third verse boasts about their wealth and status, including expensive LV pants and diamonds. They also make references to violence and beefs with other rappers.


The song's themes of violent and drug-filled lifestyles in impoverished environments are reminiscent of other popular trap music. The chorus highlights the artists' acknowledgement of the negative aspects of their lifestyle, a contrast to some other trap artists who glorify it without any acknowledgement of the consequences.


Line by Line Meaning

Where I'm from, they shootin' shit up odee
There's a lot of violence and shootings where I'm from


Probably 'cause we ain't got no OGs
The lack of older, experienced people in the community may contribute to the violence


Don't start judgin' if you don't know me
Don't make assumptions about me unless you truly know me


Had a bad relationship with codeine (lean)
I've struggled with addiction to the drug codeine/lean in the past


Dripping every day, I'm so fresh, so clean
I'm always looking stylish and fresh


Quality stones, VVS on me (ice)
I have high-quality, visually flawless diamonds on me


You fucking with a G, I love to take E (yeah, yeah)
I'm a gangster, I enjoy taking ecstasy


Got like forty racks stuffed inside of my jeans
I have around $40,000 cash in my pants


It don't cost jack, get you whacked for free
Some people will kill you for free, without any reason


I don't eat steak, but I'm ready for beef
I'm not afraid of confrontation or violence


Told you that I quit, but I still pop beans (pop beans)
I've said I quit taking pills, but I still do it


Grindin' at night 'til I crack my teeth (yeah)
I work hard all night until it physically hurts me


Brought the poles, gotta keep two at least
I have firearms with me for protection


Half a brick gone, three, four for a piece
I've sold half a kilogram of drugs for three or four thousand dollars


My brother hit a lick for five, six keys
My brother robbed someone and got away with five or six kilograms of drugs


Now he got the same AP as me (yeah)
Now my brother has the same Audemars Piguet watch as me


I'm smoking Biscotti, I don't smoke OG
I'm smoking a specific strain of marijuana called Biscotti, not the more common OG Kush


I bought your bitch a Masi' for seventy G's
I bought a Maserati for your girlfriend for $70,000


I told her come and ride it for a little Celine
I offered to let her drive the car in exchange for sexual favors and/or a piece of the luxury fashion brand Celine


I pull out that convertible just for the breeze
I drive my convertible just for the feeling of the wind blowing through my hair


I let my lil' nephew hold an SRT
I let my young nephew hold my high-performance car


We pullin' up on Elliot for real VVs
We're going to a jeweler named Elliot to buy legitimate, high-quality diamond jewelry


Made a million off of streaming, I was sellin' CDs
I used to sell CDs to make money, but now I've made a million dollars from music streaming


I call her my lil' freak and she get it off me
I refer to my sexual partner as my little freak, and she enjoys our sexual relationship


She give a nigga head while I'm playin' in her weave
While I'm running my fingers through her hair extensions, she performs oral sex on me


I got too many vibes, I brought sand to the beach
I have so much energy and presence that I add an unnecessary element to a situation


Me and NAV gettin' high when we on a shoppin' spree
Me and the rapper NAV get high on drugs while we go on a shopping spree


Double cup, styrofoam, fill it with codeine
I drink a concoction of codeine and other substances in a double cup made of styrofoam


I need it every day, and don't tell me I'm a fiend
I crave codeine and don't want to be told that I'm addicted


You can really feel it when you chewin' on a bean
When you consume a certain type of pill (drug), the effects are more intense when you chew it instead of swallowing it whole


I been out my mind, fuckin' bitches by the threes
I've been having sex with multiple women at once while under the influence of drugs


Speedin' in the Benz and the tank on E
I'm driving a Mercedes Benz very fast, and the gas tank is almost empty


You gotta go and get it, don't nothin' come free
You have to work hard to make money, it doesn't just appear out of nowhere


I'm standin' rock solid, bitin' harder than teeth
I'm extremely confident and resilient in the face of adversity


Wear Rick Owens denim with the Chrome Heart tees
I wear stylish designer clothing, including Rick Owens denim and Chrome Hearts t-shirts


We some big dawgs, I'm way out of your league
We're important and powerful people, you're not on our level


I spend it in the mall, twenty thousand on jeans
I spent $20,000 on jeans while shopping in the mall


Me and Wheezy Wave havin' codeine dreams
Me and the rapper Wheezy Wave are both addicted to codeine and dream about it


Nigga play with me, he'll spray at your tee (yeah)
If someone messes with me, I will retaliate with violence, possibly shooting them


LV pants got a permanent crease
My Louis Vuitton pants are always perfectly creased


You ain't got nothin' on I ain't seen
There's nothing you have or can show me that I haven't already experienced or seen


Runnin' out of time, I increased my speed
I'm feeling pressured to accomplish things quickly, so I'm working harder and faster


Yeah, it feel good, but I'm watchin' for the team
I enjoy my success, but I'm also cautious and aware of those who may be trying to take advantage of me


Different designers wrapped 'round my feet
I wear shoes from a variety of different fashionable designers


Rocking Dior with flowers and bees
I'm currently wearing clothing from the luxury fashion brand Dior that features floral and bee designs


You was talkin' shit, now your ass gettin' beat
You were talking disrespectfully, and now you're getting physically assaulted


Kick you in the face with an Off-White cleat
I'm going to kick you in the face with a designer sneaker from Off-White


I was splitting tickets on the TTC
I used to sell transit tickets for a profit on the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)


You know I stay with S-L-I-M-E's
I'm usually with my close friends/associates who are part of the collective/group known as S-L-I-M-E


My whole city beefin', mad cow disease
There's a lot of conflict and tension in my city, similar to a disease that affects cattle


Play with us, you must wanna D-I-E
If you mess with us, you must want to die


Lately, all these rappers all C-A-P
Recently, many rappers have been lying/faking about their wealth and success


When I'm off the Addys, I don't E-A-T
When I'm not taking Adderall, I don't have an appetite and don't eat much


It's hard getting S-L-E-E-P
It's difficult for me to fall asleep


Prayin' bros get F-R-E-E (yeah)
I'm hoping that my friends/family members who are incarcerated will be released from prison soon




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Amir Esmailian, Andrew Kenneth Franklin, Navraj Goraya, Sergio Kitchens

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@kidan2home

Gunna floated on this beat 🌊🌊🌊🌊

@matthewsmolenski6580

his best verse

@kidan2home

Naw he has better ones his album going to be aoty btw and his best on a feature rn for me is she bumped her head

@djmassey6914

On god

@overrated4221

NLMF My Favorite🖤 https://youtu.be/zkIrl06SFRk

@talentrippin3535

@@kidan2home Bruh his flow on she bumped her head goes crazy.

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@vrofights699

this prolly the chillest song i’ve ever heard

@TaskVics

inside center u don’t listen to a lot of music than lol

@Anx23

Chill? Tf lol it’s a fckn vibe

@ronanmcintyre

Oh my god I'm so sorry

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