I Am
NAV & Metro Boomin Lyrics
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15 racks, 20 racks, 30 racks, I got them bands
Rocks with the ice on my shirt and them D&G pants
Ice on my neck and no I didn't get no advance
Bitch you know I'm tryna fuck and I don't wanna dance
Now I can't go to the mall 'cause they know who I am
I don't wan' talk to that bitch 'cause she know who I am
When I go back to the Rex yeah they know where I am
I just got ashes all over my Balmains I don't give a damn
Come to your party and take all your bitches and ruin your plans
I'm on the stage getting paid and your bitch in the stands
I get free Js every week and I don't wear no Vans
I'm getting plays and you're not, let's do the math
You think she's a good girl and she's getting fucked
Don't know the half
Abel just gave me an addy and I took a half
Couldn't find double cups, poured up a deuce in a glass
Get out of line and my shooter put you on your ass
Since I got money she don't give a fuck if I don't got no abs
I know I'm really the best but I don't like to brag
I'll get you clapped, guaranteed if I put up a bag
15 racks, 20 racks, 30 racks, I got them bands
Rocks with the ice on my shirt and them D&G pants
Ice on my neck and no I didn't get no advance
Bitch you know I'm tryna fuck and I don't wanna dance
Now I can't go to the mall 'cause they know who I am
I don't wan' talk to that bitch 'cause she know who I am
I know she really don't love me, she love who I am
When I go back to the Rex yeah they know where I am
I had to go and get right 'cause I'm done doing wrong
His bitch just called me, she said I been gone for too long
See me in public you don't know what drugs that I'm on
I could be standing right here but I'm already gone
They didn't wan' pay me for beats now they can't tell me shit
I sell two beats, call my jeweler and flood out my wrist
Bus' just poured up a four and I'm taking a sip
I might see purple Codeine when I'm taking a piss
If I send Frost to finesse you you won't get it back
I really did it, I'm putting brown boys on the map
Used to go nuts for these girls now they all on my sack
I just want her for a night you can take her right back
15 racks, 20 racks, 30 racks, I got them bands
Rocks with the ice on my shirt and them D&G pants
Ice on my neck and no I didn't get no advance
Bitch you know I'm tryna fuck and I don't wanna dance
Now I can't go to the mall 'cause they know who I am
I don't wan' talk to that bitch 'cause she know who I am
I know she really don't love me, she love who I am
When I go back to the Rex yeah they know where I am
If Young Metro don't trust you I'm gon' shoot ya
The lyrics of the song "I Am" by NAV and Metro Boomin describe the life of two successful rappers and the luxuries they enjoy as a result. They mention how they have a lot of money from their shows, with 15, 20, and 30 racks of money, indicating the thousands of dollars they have earned. They also describe how they enjoy expensive jewelry and designer clothing, with "rocks with the ice on my shirt" and wearing "D&G pants," respectively. They also talk about their access to various drugs and their hedonistic lifestyle, saying they "just want her for the night." They lament how they can't enjoy simple activities like going to the mall or talking to girls because of their fame and notoriety.
The lyrics also contain a warning to those who they do not trust, as they say "if Young Metro don't trust you I'm gon' shoot ya." This line is a reference to Metro Boomin, who is known for producing hit songs for various rappers, and also for his catchphrase "If Young Metro don't trust you, I'm gon' shoot you," which he says at the beginning of many of his tracks.
Overall, the lyrics of "I Am" paint a picture of the lavish lifestyle of two successful rappers, and also show the darker side of fame and notoriety, with their inability to enjoy simple activities and the need to be constantly aware of who they trust.
Line by Line Meaning
If Young Metro don't trust you I'm gon' shoot ya
If Metro Boomin doesn't trust you, I will eliminate you.
15 racks, 20 racks, 30 racks, I got them bands
I have substantial amounts of cash, tens of thousands of dollars.
Rocks with the ice on my shirt and them D&G pants
I am wearing diamond jewelry on my shirt and designer pants by Dolce and Gabanna.
Ice on my neck and no I didn't get no advance
I have expensive diamond jewelry on my neck and didn't receive an upfront payment for my work.
Bitch you know I'm tryna fuck and I don't wanna dance
Female, you are aware that I want to have sexual intercourse with you and I am not interested in dancing.
Now I can't go to the mall 'cause they know who I am
I am recognizable and no longer able to go to the mall without being noticed.
I don't wan' talk to that bitch 'cause she know who I am
I don't want to interact with that female because she is aware of my identity.
I know she really don't love me, she love who I am
She isn't in love with me, but rather the persona I portray.
When I go back to the Rex yeah they know where I am
When I return to Rexdale, people know where to find me.
I just got ashes all over my Balmains I don't give a damn
I got cigarette ash on my pricey Balmain jeans and I don't care about it.
Come to your party and take all your bitches and ruin your plans
I will attend your event and take all the women, thwarting your party plans.
I'm on the stage getting paid and your bitch in the stands
I am onstage receiving payment while your significant other is in the audience.
I get free Js every week and I don't wear no Vans
I receive free Jordan brand shoes weekly and don't wear Vans brand shoes.
I'm getting plays and you're not, let's do the math
My music is getting more plays and attention than yours, let's compare statistics.
You think she's a good girl and she's getting fucked, don't know the half
You believe she is a respectable female, but in reality she is promiscuous.
Abel just gave me an addy and I took a half
The Weeknd gave me an address and I consumed half of a drug.
Couldn't find double cups, poured up a deuce in a glass
I didn't have two Styrofoam cups to mix my drink, so I used one and poured a double dose of liquid.
Get out of line and my shooter put you on your ass
If you act out of line or disrespect me, my hired gunman will physically assault you.
Since I got money she don't give a fuck if I don't got no abs
Because of my wealth, the female no longer cares that I don't have defined abdominal muscles.
I know I'm really the best but I don't like to brag
I am aware that I am highly talented, but I don't like to boast about it.
I'll get you clapped, guaranteed if I put up a bag
I will pay someone to harm you physically, that is a guarantee if I offer enough money.
I had to go and get right 'cause I'm done doing wrong
I had to fix my mistakes and change my ways.
His bitch just called me, she said I been gone for too long
His significant other contacted me, expressing that I haven't seen her in a while.
See me in public you don't know what drugs that I'm on
If you encounter me in a public setting, you aren't aware of the drugs I may have taken.
I could be standing right here but I'm already gone
I may seem present, but mentally, I am elsewhere.
They didn't wan' pay me for beats now they can't tell me shit
They were not willing to compensate me for my music production, and now they have lost their leverage over me.
I sell two beats, call my jeweler and flood out my wrist
After selling two music beats, I contact my jeweler and adorn my wrist with expensive jewelry.
Bus' just poured up a four and I'm taking a sip
My associate just poured a four-ounce serving of codeine cough syrup and I am consuming it.
I might see purple Codeine when I'm taking a piss
I may see traces of codeine in my urine after consuming the cough syrup.
If I send Frost to finesse you, you won't get it back
If I send my associate Frost to swindle you, you will not receive the item back.
I really did it, I'm putting brown boys on the map
I achieved my goals, and am elevating individuals of South Asian descent to prominence.
Used to go nuts for these girls, now they all on my sack
I used to have strong emotions for these women, now they all desire me sexually.
I just want her for a night, you can take her right back
I only desire her company for a brief period of time, you can have her back afterwards.
15 racks, 20 racks, 30 racks, I got them bands
I have substantial amounts of cash, tens of thousands of dollars.
Rocks with the ice on my shirt and them D&G pants
I am wearing diamond jewelry on my shirt and designer pants by Dolce and Gabanna.
Ice on my neck and no I didn't get no advance
I have expensive diamond jewelry on my neck and didn't receive an upfront payment for my work.
Bitch you know I'm tryna fuck and I don't wanna dance
Female, you are aware that I want to have sexual intercourse with you and I am not interested in dancing.
Now I can't go to the mall 'cause they know who I am
I am recognizable and no longer able to go to the mall without being noticed.
I don't wan' talk to that bitch 'cause she know who I am
I don't want to interact with that female because she is aware of my identity.
I know she really don't love me, she love who I am
She isn't in love with me, but rather the persona I portray.
When I go back to the Rex yeah they know where I am
When I return to Rexdale, people know where to find me.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Navraj Goraya, Leland Tyler Wayne, Danny Schofield
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Fam1ly21
The production on this track is 10/10
@birdnest17
FR
@chicagoveryown7737
Bro facts
@val5756
When you mix nav and metro
@pearsonchandiringa279
The beat is immaculate
@TOOxPHONKEE
On five duece crip
@ItsnotBlase
who been vibin to NAV before he blew up
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Blaze Lavergne ayyy
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Blaze Lavergne ayye
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Blaze Lavergne meeee