Both Sides
NAV & Metro Boomin Lyrics


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If Young Metro don't trust ya, I'm gon' shoot ya

Get my Maybach washed at the studio
I'm passing out xans to the groupie hoes
I got five on a Lamb' like Coolio
Multi-million, now I'm hanging with the shooters tho
Yeah, bust downs, got a few of those
Yeah, bitch stop calling my phone up, I'm in the studio
Nigga we ain't doing no Twitter, lil nigga get super soaked
Nigga we ain't playing both sides, lil nigga who you rooting for?

My life is a secret, everything confidential
Rollie Presidential, working on my mental
Ready for the pressure, 38 special
Aiming at your temple, shooters behind me driving in a rental
Told his momma, "Sorry for your loss, did you get the flowers that I sent you"
Used to sell my beats for two bills, now you can't even get a sample
Momma found the work in the closet
I was making shoe box deposits
Ain't looking back, change the topic
Park a Bentley coupe in the projects
Tell my ex bitch, I'm doing great, yah
So much ice, I need some skates, yah
Playing two sides, my shooter put three in his face, yah
I just spent eleven on my waist, yah
I dress like a star, my closet running out of space, yah

Get my Maybach washed at the studio
I'm passing out xans to the groupie hoes
I got five on a Lamb' like Coolio
Multi-million, now I'm hanging with the shooters tho
Yeah, bust downs, got a few of those
Yeah, bitch stop calling my phone up, I'm in the studio
Nigga we ain't doing no Twitter, lil nigga get super soaked
Nigga we ain't playing both sides, lil nigga who you rooting for?

Woah, Gucci jacket, inside pocket, hold the ratchet
OG Kush I'm smoking on a potent package
Saint Lauren diamond on my me
And I got a gun on me
Can't no infiltrators come around me
Told my son don't suck his thumb around me
Issa lotta bloodhounds around me
You can get gunned down around me
Yeah, all my friends bad guys
Search him at the door, he might be wearing a wire
In a foreign, drinking syrup, that's a DUI
Police ass nigga you the FBI

Get my Maybach washed at the studio
I'm passing out xans to the groupie hoes
I got five on a Lamb' like Coolio
Multi-million, now I'm hanging with the shooters tho
Yeah, bust downs, got a few of those
Yeah, bitch stop calling my phone up, I'm in the studio
Nigga we ain't doing no Twitter, lil nigga get super soaked
Nigga we ain't playing both sides, lil nigga who you rooting for?

I'm sleeping, where the killers at?
Yeah, I'm hanging on a fed block




Yeah, Glock 40 with a red dot
Yeah, ten racks for a headshot

Overall Meaning

The song "Both Sides" by NAV and Metro Boomin is a gritty, hard-edged track that reflects the dangerous, violent lifestyle of the rappers. The opening line, "If Young Metro don't trust ya, I'm gon' shoot ya," sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics. The song describes a life of wealth, power, and drugs, with references to expensive cars, jewelry, and guns. The chorus repeats the phrase "Nigga we ain't playing both sides, lil nigga who you rooting for?" as a warning to anyone who might try to betray them.


The verses are filled with vivid imagery of the dangers that surround the rappers. They describe passing out Xanax to groupie hoes, hanging with shooters, and getting a Maybach washed at the studio. The lyrics suggest that the rappers are constantly on the lookout for traitors and enemies, and they will not hesitate to use violence to protect themselves. The final line, "ten racks for a headshot," is a chilling reminder of just how brutal their world can be.


Overall, "Both Sides" is a powerful and intense song that offers a glimpse into the dark side of hip-hop culture. It is a cautionary tale about the price of success and the dangers that come with it.


Line by Line Meaning

If Young Metro don't trust ya, I'm gon' shoot ya
If my producer Metro Boomin doesn't trust you, I will take matters into my own hands


Get my Maybach washed at the studio
I have a luxury car and I get it cleaned while I'm working in the studio


I'm passing out xans to the groupie hoes
I am distributing prescription drugs to women who are interested in me for my fame and wealth


I got five on a Lamb' like Coolio
I am willing to invest a significant amount of money in sports cars, like rapper Coolio did in his song 'Gangsta's Paradise'


Multi-million, now I'm hanging with the shooters tho
I have made a lot of money in my career and now I associate with people who are willing to use violence to protect me


Yeah, bust downs, got a few of those
I have several expensive watches with diamonds on them


Yeah, bitch stop calling my phone up, I'm in the studio
I am too busy working to take phone calls from people who are not in my inner circle


Nigga we ain't doing no Twitter, lil nigga get super soaked
I am not interested in getting into arguments online, and if you try to start something with me, you will regret it


Nigga we ain't playing both sides, lil nigga who you rooting for?
I am not interested in being two-faced, so choose whose side you are on


My life is a secret, everything confidential
I lead a private life and keep everything that I do or talk about confidential


Rollie Presidential, working on my mental
I own a Rolex watch with a special design, and I am focused on improving myself mentally


Ready for the pressure, 38 special
I am equipped with a handgun called a '38 special' and I am prepared for any high-pressure situations


Aiming at your temple, shooters behind me driving in a rental
I have gunmen ready to take action if necessary, and they are following me in a rented car in case we need to make a quick getaway


Told his momma, "Sorry for your loss, did you get the flowers that I sent you"
After killing someone, I sent their mother flowers and a message expressing my condolences for their loss


Used to sell my beats for two bills, now you can't even get a sample
I used to sell my music beats for only two hundred dollars, but now I am so successful that I won't even let people listen to them without paying a significant amount


Momma found the work in the closet
My mother discovered some illegal drugs that I had hidden in my closet


I was making shoe box deposits
I was saving my money by putting large amounts of cash into my shoe boxes rather than using a bank account


Ain't looking back, change the topic
I am not interested in discussing my past behaviors or mistakes


Park a Bentley coupe in the projects
I am wealthy enough to own a fancy car but choose to park it in a lower-income area known as 'the projects'


Tell my ex bitch, I'm doing great, yah
I want my former romantic partner to know that I am very successful and happy without them


So much ice, I need some skates, yah
I have so much jewelry that it is as if I am walking on ice and need skates to stay upright


Playing two sides, my shooter put three in his face, yah
Someone tried to play both sides and my gunman killed them by shooting them in the face three times


I just spent eleven on my waist, yah
I recently spent eleven thousand dollars on a new gun or other weapon and it is now attached to my waist


I dress like a star, my closet running out of space, yah
I dress in a way that is meant to convey my celebrity status, and I have so many clothes that my closet is running out of room


Woah, Gucci jacket, inside pocket, hold the ratchet
I am wearing a designer Gucci jacket and have a hidden compartment where I keep my weapon


OG Kush I'm smoking on a potent package
I am smoking a very strong and high-quality strain of marijuana known as OG Kush


Saint Lauren diamond on my me
I have a diamond-encrusted Saint Laurent chain around my neck


And I got a gun on me
I am carrying a weapon for my own protection


Can't no infiltrators come around me
I will not allow anyone who I do not trust to be near me, especially if they may be working for someone else to harm me


Told my son don't suck his thumb around me
I do not want my young child to display any signs of weakness or vulnerability around me


Issa lotta bloodhounds around me
There are many individuals nearby who are searching for me to do me harm


You can get gunned down around me
I am willing to use violence to protect myself, and anyone who poses a threat to me will be shot


Yeah, all my friends bad guys
I only surround myself with people who are willing to be violent or break the law to protect me


Search him at the door, he might be wearing a wire
I am careful to check the people who come into my space for any recording equipment that they may be using to gather evidence against me


In a foreign, drinking syrup, that's a DUI
I am drinking codeine syrup, which can lead to impaired driving and a DUI charge if I were to get behind the wheel of a car


Police ass nigga you the FBI
I suspect that someone around me is working with law enforcement, and I am warning them not to act as a police informant




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Amir Esmailian, Leland Tyler Wayne, Navraj Goraya, Shayaa Bin Abraham-Joseph

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@yamilmedina3287

old music = perfection 🔥🔥🔥

@mota6

anything with metro boomin and 21 savage sound so good

@RK-xk2yt

Mota and nav

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@alanfuad__

Facts 🔥 💯

@imadahmad1782

and now they got an album fyeee

@luxury7882

Nav: لن ينسانا الله

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@tyson5604

Whose already bumped the album more than once!?

@ayenabzz3532

Tysaiyan it hasn't even been out for me to bump it once

@tyson5604

been out on spotify for a few hours now

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