Both Sides
NAV & Metro Boomin Lyrics
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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 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
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
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@yamilmedina3287
old music = perfection 🔥🔥🔥
@mota6
anything with metro boomin and 21 savage sound so good
@RK-xk2yt
Mota and nav
@hakusa1924
@@RK-xk2yt 💀💀
@alanfuad__
Facts 🔥 💯
@imadahmad1782
and now they got an album fyeee
@luxury7882
Nav: لن ينسانا الله
@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