Lil Baby teased a portion of his verse and a snippet of the chorus on his Instagram account, an hour before the song’s release.
This track marks the first collaboration between all three artists (and Post’s first with both featured rappers) but Baby and Meek are frequent collaborators and have worked together on tracks like May 2019’s “You Stay.”
On The Road
Post Malone Lyrics
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They ain't never, ever seen me fold, nah, never
Always keep one up on 'em 'cause I'm too clever
I would never, ever sell my soul, nah, never
'Cause I been on the road, been on the road, I
Quit actin' like you been with me this whole time
'Cause I been on the road, been on the road, I
Quit actin' like you been with me this whole time
Yeah, they bet I'ma fall
And I'm only 24, but, bitch, I been through it all
I got so many hits, can't remember them all
While I'm takin' a shit, look at the plaques on the wall
Y'all just sit back, get your kickback
Keep on actin' like you did that, got no respect
For nobody who's just fake in life, ayy, ayy
You ain't really who you say you are
So pick up the pace, there ain't no slowin' me up
Get the fuck out my face, can you stop blowing me up?
'Cause my time is expensive, one mil' a setlist
Bought a new car 'fore you walk out for breakfast, yeah
'Cause they ain't never seein' me fold under pressure
They ain't never, ever seen me fold, nah, never
Always keep one up on 'em 'cause I'm too clever
I would never, ever sell my soul, nah, never
'Cause I been on the road, been on the road, I
Quit actin' like you been with me this whole time
'Cause I been on the road, been on the road, I
Quit actin' like you been with me this whole time
Yeah, where you been? (Where you been?)
When it was time to do some work, and put it in (put it in)
I just be laughin' when I see 'em, look at them (ha)
Leave when I lose, and pop back up as soon as I win (uh)
You ain't my day one, and I know you not my friend
So I can't judge you when you do some phony shit and just pretend
Like you really down with me, because bein' loyal starts within
I seen that money overpower that love, and turn it thin
But it ain't stop me, I just kept goin' up, took it on the chin
I wish every time they said I would fold, I'd make an M
Fuck around and be as rich as Jeff Bezos, say it again
Never lose, I go overtime on 'em, stay in that gym
Let's get it
'Cause they ain't never seein' me fold under pressure
They ain't never, ever seen me fold, nah, never
Always keep one up on 'em 'cause I'm too clever
I would never, ever sell my soul, nah, never
'Cause I been on the road, been on the road, I
Quit actin' like you been with me this whole time
'Cause I been on the road, been on the road, I
Quit actin' like you been with me this whole time
I'm tired of bein' tired
This my last shot, you can't be mad, at least I tried
We supposed to be grown, but yet you still acting childish
I can get on the jet alone, I don't need no extra baggage
This year turned into a savage, I got baguettes in my necklace
Driving fast and I won't crash it, and I'm supposed to be sober
But some kind of way, I just keep getting loaded
It's gonna take more than some pressure to fold me
Tried as hard as I can, but at this point it's outta my hands
I ain't runnin' out of these bands for nothin' or no one
She say I'm a dog, but it takes one to know one
Been goin' hard, been by myself, I don't need no love
'Cause they ain't never seein' me fold under pressure
They ain't never, ever seen me fold, nah, never
Always keep one up on 'em 'cause I'm too clever
I would never, ever sell my soul, nah, never
'Cause I been on the road, been on the road, I
Quit actin' like you been with me this whole time
'Cause I been on the road, been on the road, I
Quit actin' like you been with me this whole time
On the road, oh
In Post Malone's "On the Road," he reflects on his rise to fame and the pressures that come with it. The rapper asserts his resilience as he confidently declares that he won't fold under pressure, despite all the doubters who bet against him. Malone boasts about his success as he recalls the many hits he's created, indicating he's accomplished so much in such little time. He's unapologetic about his success and tells those who aren't loyal to him, "Get the fuck out my face" as he's too expensive with his time now.
Malone reflects on the difference between real and fake in the industry as he sings about the phonies who pretend to have his back. He acknowledges that it's tough always being in the spotlight and that he doesn't need any extra baggage on his journey. He's committed to his work and is always pushing himself, never running out of money for anything or anyone. Despite feeling exhausted and acknowledging that some things are out of his control, he's determined to stay on top and continue on the road to success.
Overall, the song is an anthem of self-confidence and perseverance. Malone uses his personal experiences to deliver a message that encourages anyone striving to succeed to keep pushing, ignore the doubters, and remain authentic throughout the journey.
Line by Line Meaning
'Cause they ain't never seein' me fold under pressure
I always maintain my composure and never break under stress
They ain't never, ever seen me fold, nah, never
I have never given in to the pressure and I won't start now
Always keep one up on 'em 'cause I'm too clever
I stay one step ahead of my opposition because I am smart and resourceful
I would never, ever sell my soul, nah, never
I would never compromise my integrity for any reason
'Cause I been on the road, been on the road, I
I have been traveling and working hard for a long time
Quit actin' like you been with me this whole time
Stop pretending like you have been with me and supporting me through all my struggles
Yeah, they bet I'ma fall
People expect me to fail
And I'm only 24, but, bitch, I been through it all
Even though I'm young, I have experienced a lot of challenges and obstacles
I got so many hits, can't remember them all
I have written and produced a lot of popular songs
While I'm takin' a shit, look at the plaques on the wall
Even when I'm in the bathroom, I can see my awards on the wall
You ain't really who you say you are
You are not authentic and true to yourself
So pick up the pace, there ain't no slowin' me up
Move faster because I am not slowing down
Get the fuck out my face, can you stop blowing me up?
Leave me alone and stop bothering me with your constant messages and calls
'Cause my time is expensive, one mil' a setlist
My time is valuable and I earn a lot of money for my concerts
Bought a new car 'fore you walk out for breakfast, yeah
I have so much money that I can buy a new car before you even finish a breakfast meal
Yeah, where you been? (Where you been?)
Where have you been during my struggles and hard work?
When it was time to do some work, and put it in (put it in)
When it was time to work hard and make progress
I just be laughin' when I see 'em, look at them (ha)
I find it amusing when I see people who have not been supportive
Leave when I lose, and pop back up as soon as I win (uh)
People only want to associate with me when I am successful
You ain't my day one, and I know you not my friend
You were not there for me from the beginning and I don't consider you a friend
So I can't judge you when you do some phony shit and just pretend
I won't judge you when you act fake and insincere
Like you really down with me, because bein' loyal starts within
True loyalty comes from within, not from outward actions
I seen that money overpower that love, and turn it thin
Money can corrode and damage relationships
But it ain't stop me, I just kept goin' up, took it on the chin
I didn't let negative experiences or people hold me back, I persevered and kept moving forward
I wish every time they said I would fold, I'd make an M
I would become even richer every time someone thought I would fail
Fuck around and be as rich as Jeff Bezos, say it again
I have the potential to become as wealthy as Jeff Bezos if I continue to work hard and succeed
Never lose, I go overtime on 'em, stay in that gym
I never give up and always work harder than my opponents, just like someone who goes overtime in a gym
I'm tired of bein' tired
I am exhausted from all the hard work and stress
This my last shot, you can't be mad, at least I tried
This is my final opportunity, and I tried my best
We supposed to be grown, but yet you still acting childish
Even though we are adults, you are still being immature
I can get on the jet alone, I don't need no extra baggage
I can travel alone and don't need any extra problems or drama
This year turned into a savage, I got baguettes in my necklace
This year has been difficult, but I am still successful and wearing expensive jewelry
Driving fast and I won't crash it, and I'm supposed to be sober
I am driving quickly but I am not intoxicated
But some kind of way, I just keep getting loaded
For some reason, I keep getting drunk or high even though I shouldn't
It's gonna take more than some pressure to fold me
It will take a lot more than just pressure to make me give in
Tried as hard as I can, but at this point it's outta my hands
I have done everything I could, but the situation is beyond my control
I ain't runnin' out of these bands for nothin' or no one
I am not going to waste my money on anything or anyone unworthy
She say I'm a dog, but it takes one to know one
She calls me a bad person, but she is also bad herself
Been goin' hard, been by myself, I don't need no love
I have been working hard and doing everything alone, I don't need anyone's love or support
On the road, oh
I am constantly traveling and on-the-go
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Austin Post, Dominique Jones, Louis Bell, Nick Mira, Robert Williams, Tavoris Hollins, William Walsh
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@NoahClevinger
Post Malone delivers once again.
@jewelsbarbie
Couldn’t agree more!! 🙌🏼
@thygreatmark
Yes
@christianmooney5192
Circles is garbo
And beerbongs and bentlys was and will always be better
@kkrummelrhs
@@christianmooney5192 Idk about that. And Stoney>BnB
@BKbandits5
Killian Krummel 100%
@jeremyhunter2489
When Lil Baby said “I’m tired of being tired “ I really felt that on a million levels.
@Dillon1108
jeremy hunter i vibe with that so hard
@princesach50wrestling
FOR REAL
@shelbyhuffman1634
Those words Hit Deep AF!!