Since it's release in early January, NLE Choppa's "Shotta Flow" video has amassed more than 12 million views in nearly six weeks. The visual for his breakout record shows a precocious youth who is just as adept at dancing as he is at swinging choppas.
His flows and stylistic choices recall his friend and fellow hometown rapper BlocBoy JB. Yet Choppa is unique. His intensity, voice and dark sense of humor set him apart from the fray. His follow-up record, "Shotta Flow 2," is approaching 2 million views in under a week.
Always business-savvy, Choppa turned down a $3 million dollar deal and opted for a partnership with UnitedMasters, a company that distributes his music while allowing him to keep his masters. With an EP coming in the spring and more videos on the way, the young artist's name is everywhere, even catching the attention of legendary rap mogul Birdman, who he's been spotted sharing studio time with.
Stick By My Side
NLE Choppa Lyrics
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I should probably wear a vest for all the stress I'm under
But shorty never scared 'cause she stick by my side
And I stay with that stick by my side
Bitch, I'm rich 'til I die (yeah)
Bitch, I'm rich 'til I die
Shorty never scared 'cause she stick by my side
And I stay with that stick by my side (yeah)
Bitch, I'm rich 'til I die (yeah)
Ayy, rich 'til I die
Pull up on me and get hit with that fire
That Draco in my hand but the Glock on my side
And just like the sun I put him in the sky, yeah
Ayy, I'm a rich nigga with a wife beater
I'm in the coupe cruising with four heaters
I got a bad bitch she a meat eater
If you want you a verse I need five for a feature
I'm fresh out that can like a Vienna sausage
I pop me a Perc then I pop me a Roxy
These niggas be snitchin', I call 'em Tekashi
If he tell on me you know he get bodied
I point him out then my shooter gon' get 'em
Cheerleader bullets because they gon' split 'em
Ain't doin' no playin', I don't fuck with you niggas
Drop yo' location get up wit' a nigga
God as my witness, I just caught a bond
I should probably wear a vest for all the stress I'm under
But shorty never scared 'cause she stick by my side
And I stay with that stick by my side
Bitch, I'm rich 'til I die (yeah)
The lyrics of NLE Choppa & Clever's song Stick By My Side speak of loyalty and trust - particularly within the context of living a life that is dangerous or risky. The singer has just caught a bond and is under a lot of stress, but he is comforted by the fact that his partner is always by his side. He has a "stick" with him - a weapon that he relies on to keep himself safe - and his partner is willing to stand by him, no matter what happens. Despite the danger and the constant struggle, the singer insists that he is "rich 'til [he] die[s]" because he has his partner's loyalty.
The song illustrates the difficult reality that many people face when living outside of the law. The stress of living with constant risk and the potential for danger is a heavy burden to bear, but the singer finds strength in his partner's loyalty. The lyrics also suggest that wealth and power can only provide a certain amount of comfort, and that true riches come from having the support of those who love and trust you.
Line by Line Meaning
God as my witness, I just caught a bond
I swear to God, I just got released on bail
I should probably wear a vest for all the stress I'm under
I'm constantly worried about getting shot and should wear a bulletproof vest
But shorty never scared 'cause she stick by my side
My girl is never scared because she is always by my side
And I stay with that stick by my side
I always have a weapon with me for protection
Bitch, I'm rich 'til I die (yeah)
I'm going to stay rich for the rest of my life
Tired of fighting charges, swiping cards (yeah)
I'm tired of being in legal trouble and using credit cards to pay for things
Ayy, rich 'til I die
I'm going to keep being rich forever
Pull up on me and get hit with that fire
If someone approaches me, they will be met with gunfire
That Draco in my hand but the Glock on my side
I have two guns on me, a Draco and a Glock
And just like the sun I put him in the sky, yeah
If someone tries to mess with me, they will end up dead and in the sky like the sun
Ay, I'm a rich nigga with a wife beater
I'm wealthy but still wear a cheap tank top
I'm in the coupe cruising with four heaters
I'm driving my car with four guns in it
I got a bad bitch she a meat eater
My girlfriend is tough and aggressive
If you want you a verse I need five for a feature
If you want me to feature on your song, it will cost you $5,000
I'm fresh out that can like a Vienna sausage
I just got out of jail and feel cramped like a small sausage
I pop me a Perc then I pop me a Roxy
I take Percocet and Roxicodone for fun
These niggas be snitchin', I call 'em Tekashi
People who snitch are like Tekashi 6ix9ine
If he tell on me you know he get bodied
If someone snitches on me, they will be killed
I point him out then my shooter gon' get 'em
I will point out a snitch and have someone shoot them
Cheerleader bullets because they gon' split 'em
The bullets will go through someone's body like a cheerleader doing a split
Ain't doin' no playin', I don't fuck with you niggas
I'm not joking around, I don't associate with certain people
Drop yo' location get up wit' a nigga
Tell me where you are so we can meet up and fight
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Bryson Lashun Potts, Joshua Tyler Huie, Lucas Payne, Sterling Reynolds
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@aagamneupane4123
[Intro]
Karltin!
Cook this up (Cook this up)
[Chorus: Clever & NLE Choppa]
God as my witness, I just caught a bond
I should probably wear a vest for all the stress I'm under
But shawty never scared ’cause she stick by my side
And I stay with that stick by my side
Bitch, I'm rich 'til I die, yeah
Bitch, I’m rich 'til I die
Shawty never scared 'cause she stick by my side
And I stay with that stick by my side, yeah (By my side)
Tired of fighting charges, swiping cards, yeah (Yeah, huh?)
Bitch, I'm rich 'til I die, yeah (Yeah)
[Verse: NLE Choppa]
Ayy, rich 'til I die
Pull up on me and get hit with that fire (Rrrah)
That Draco in my hand but the Glock on my side (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
And just like the sun I put him in the sky, yeah
I'm a rich nigga with a wife beater (No cap)
I'm in the coupe cruising with four heaters
I got a bad bitch, she a meat eater (Yeah)
If you want you a verse I need five for a feature (No cap)
I’m fresh out that can like a Vienna sausage (Yeah)
I pop me a Perc’ then I pop me a Roxy (Yeah)
These niggas be snitchin', I call em Tekashi (Yeah)
If he tell on me, you know he get bodied (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
I point him out then my shooter gon’ get 'em (Bap, bap)
Cheerleader bullets because they gon' split 'em (Brr)
Ain’t doin' no playin', I don't fuck with you niggas (Brr)
Drop yo location, get up wit' a nigga
[Chorus: Clever]
God as my witness, I just caught a bond
I should probably wear a vest for all the stress I'm under
But shawty never scared 'cause she stick by my side
And I stay with that stick by my side
Bitch, I'm rich 'til I die, yeah
@prodriley
Chorus: Clever]
God as my witness, I just caught a bond
I should probably wear a vest for all the stress I'm under
But shawty never scared ’cause she stick by my side
And I stay with that stick by my side
Bitch, I'm rich 'til I die (Yeah)
[Bridge: Clever]
Bitch, I’m rich 'til I die
Shawty never scared 'cause she stick by my side
And I stay with that stick by my side (Yeah)
Tired of fighting charges, swiping cards (Yeah)
Bitch, I'm rich 'til I die (Yeah)
[Verse: NLE Choppa]
Ayy, rich till I die
Pull up on me and get hit with that fire
That Draco in my hand but the Glock on my side
And just like the sun I put him in the sky
I'm a rich nigga with a wife beater
I'm in the coupe cruising with four heaters
I got a bad bitch she a meat eater
If you want you a verse I need five for a feature
I'm fresh out that can like a Vienna sausage
I pop me a Perc then I pop me a Roxy
These niggas be snitchin’, I call em Tekashi!!!
@dflmilln
WE MAKING IN OUTTA THE CASTLE WITH THIS ONE 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@DarkLvrd
lol
@biggatap
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@Jayden80098
What castle??
@b.williams1817
Dear NLE & CLEVER:
WE NEED ANOTHER VERSE 🔥🔥
@Liesco1555
ong
@sul074222
Yeah, clever need a verse on this. He's got bars too. His old music from 6-7 years ago was alot more bars and rapping, but I definitely love his progression and expansion in his music 💯🔥
@JodyG6DaPRInCe
No we need 2 more, Clever 2nd, Chop 3rd 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@driedwatermelon1735
Stop if they do our devices will melt
@brentrazz6355
Clever could had one at the end.