Ain't Goin Back
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Heard they just killed neighborhood Nip
Popping pills 'til it make me sick (yeah)
You show the hood love, they never show it back
If they shoot, I hope I know how to react
Know some people wanna see me on my back (on my back, yeah)
Got it on me everywhere I go, I gotta take a risk
All to do is hope my bro is 'bout it (mmm, yeah)
Killing pain every time I'm on the dope (dope)
Without it, I don't know how to cope (cope)
Wanna pay my mama's bills, I don't want no smoke
My whole life, I did the things they said I can't
Lots of pressure on me that you couldn't understand
Spend a million in the hood and you get killed for ten grand
I ain't goin' back to my hood for shit
Heard they just killed neighborhood Nip (neighbor)
Popping pills 'til it make me sick (yeah)
You show the hood love, they never show it back
If they shoot, I hope I know how to react
Know some people wanna see me on my back (yeah)
Back and forth from my mama, tryna move her out the Rex
Jack boys tried to pull it on me walking down the steps
Let 'em take my chain, know I'd die for my respect (yeah)
Y'all don't feel my pain, I done seen death
Let the bullets rain, we gon' leave 'em wet
Put up a little change and I paid my debts
They got Bucksy in the cage and it got me pent
Pour another four, ain't got no way to vent (yeah)
When he come home, I'ma give my boy an M (Bucksy)
I ain't goin' back to my hood for shit
Heard they just killed neighborhood Nip (neighbor)
Popping pills 'til it make me sick (sick)
You show the hood love, they never show it back
If they shoot, I hope I know how to react
Know some people wanna see me on my back (yeah)
I ain't goin' back to my hood for shit (For shit)
Heard they just killed neighborhood Nip (neighbor)
Popping pills 'til it make me sick (sick)
You show the hood love, they never show it back
If they shoot, I hope I know how to react
Know some people wanna see me on my back (on my back, on my back)
In NAV's song "Ain't Goin Back," the artist expresses his reluctance to return to his neighborhood, as he fears for his safety. The song opens with a poignant reference to the recent tragic loss of rapper Nipsey Hussle, who was shot and killed in his own neighborhood. NAV expresses his distress and anger that despite his efforts to show love to his community, he has not felt supported in return. He also touches on his struggles with drug abuse, which he uses as a means of coping with the pressures of his career and the fear of violence in his life.
As the song progresses, NAV continues to reflect on the harsh realities of life in his neighborhood. He acknowledges the constant danger he faces, and acknowledges the struggles of those around him. He expresses a strong desire to support his family financially, but is wary of the risks that come with such wealth. Despite the weight of these challenges, NAV remains dedicated to his community and his music, and is committed to overcoming these obstacles.
Through his lyrics, NAV gives a raw and honest portrayal of life in the inner city, reflecting on the often difficult and heartbreaking realities faced by many young people today. The song serves as a powerful reminder of the strength and resilience of those who face these challenges head-on, and the courage it takes to keep pushing forward.
Line by Line Meaning
I ain't goin' back to my hood for shit
I refuse to return to my neighborhood for anything
Heard they just killed neighborhood Nip
I received word that my community just murdered someone familiar
Popping pills 'til it make me sick (yeah)
I consume medication until it negatively affects my health
You show the hood love, they never show it back
Even though I demonstrate affection towards my community, they never reciprocate
If they shoot, I hope I know how to react
In the event of gunfire, I hope to react appropriately
Know some people wanna see me on my back (on my back, yeah)
I recognize that some individuals wish for me to fail or fall
Got it on me everywhere I go, I gotta take a risk
I carry a weapon regardless of location, putting myself in danger
Paranoid, can't go without it
I'm extremely apprehensive and can't function without my weapon
All to do is hope my bro is 'bout it (mmm, yeah)
My only hope is that my associate will support me
Killing pain every time I'm on the dope (dope)
I use drugs to numb my emotional and physical pain
Without it, I don't know how to cope (cope)
It's difficult for me to handle situations without the use of drugs
Wanna pay my mama's bills, I don't want no smoke
I desire to provide for my mother's finances without any trouble or drama
My whole life, I did the things they said I can't
Throughout my existence, I accomplished what others said I couldn't
Lots of pressure on me that you couldn't understand
I deal with an immense amount of stress that others can't fathom
Spend a million in the hood and you get killed for ten grand
If you spend a large amount of money in a poverty-afflicted area, you may lose your life over a significantly smaller sum
Back and forth from my mama, tryna move her out the Rex
I constantly travel between my mother and her home, attempting to relocate her from a disreputable place
Jack boys tried to pull it on me walking down the steps
Individuals attempted to rob me while I walked downstairs
Let 'em take my chain, know I'd die for my respect (yeah)
I'm willing to die fighting for my honor, even if it means losing possessions
Y'all don't feel my pain, I done seen death
Others can't understand my emotions because I've witnessed death firsthand
Let the bullets rain, we gon' leave 'em wet
If shots are fired, my team and I will retaliate violently
Put up a little change and I paid my debts
I settled a financial dispute by giving a small portion of money
They got Bucksy in the cage and it got me pent
A friend of mine is currently incarcerated and it's causing me great distress
Pour another four, ain't got no way to vent (yeah)
I drink prescription cough syrup when I have no other means of coping
When he come home, I'ma give my boy an M (Bucksy)
I plan to provide a significant amount of money to my friend upon his release from prison
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Andrew Kenneth Franklin, Navraj Goraya, Nuima Jahanbin, Paimon Jahanbin
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[Chorus]
I ain't goin' back to my hood for shit
Heard they just killed Neighborhood Nip
Popping pillsβ 'tilβ it make meβ sick (Yeah)
You show the hood love,β they never show it back
If they shoot, I hope Iβknowβhowβto react
Know someβpeople wanna seeβme on my back (On my back, yeah)
[Verse 1]
Got it on me everywhere I go, I gotta take a risk
Paranoid, can't go without it
All could do is hope my bro is 'bout it (Mm, yeah)
Killing pain every time I'm on the dope (Dope)
Without it, I don't know how to cope (Cope)
Wanna pay my mama bills, I don't want no smoke
My whole life I did the things they said I can't
Lots of pressure on me that you couldn't understand
Spend a million in the hood and you get killed for ten grand
[Chorus]
I ain't goin' back to my hood for shit
Heard they just killed Neighborhood Nip (Neighbor)
Popping pills 'til it make me sick (Yeah)
You show the hood love, they never show it back
If they shoot, I hope I know how to react
Know some people wanna see me on my back (Yeah)
[Verse 2]
Back and forth from my mama, tryna move her out the Rex
Jack boys tried to pull it on me walking down the steps
Let 'em take my chain, know I'd die for my respect (Yeah)
Y'all don't feel my pain, I done seen death
Let the bullets rain, we gon' leave 'em wet
Put up a little change and I paid my debts
They got Bucksy in the cage and it got me bent
Pour another four, ain't got no way to vent (Yeah)
When he come home, I'ma give my boy a M (Bucksy)
[Chorus]
I ain't goin' back to my hood for shit
Heard they just killed Neighborhood Nip (Neighbor)
Popping pills 'til it make me sick (Sick)
You show the hood love, they never show it back
If they shoot, I hope I know how to react
Know some people wanna see me on my back (Yeah, yeah)
I ain't goin' back to my hood for shit (For shit)
Heard they just killed Neighborhood Nip (Neighbor)
Popping pills 'til it make me sick (Sick, sick)
You show the hood love, they never show it back
If they shoot, I hope I know how to react
Know some people wanna see me on my back (On my back, on my back)
COVERTS
Dude this is the nav we love DONT change the flow
Val
@Jaskaran Singh really just apologised to him lmao
Val
nigga what
Prod. By Dexter
Harder
Prod. By Dexter
If he had that CANT SAY flow on this it would go 10x harded
nile7
No this nav sucks stop feeding him fake love and lies
Ariq Ilham
This whole album is like something u listen to at 3am
The Slim Prophet
Amen.
Blaze Cosko
πππ
Skyler Teague
I'm listening to at 3 am rn π