In September 2010, Pusha T signed to Kanye West's GOOD Music imprint, under the aegis of Def Jam Recordings. Later that year, he was featured on West's single "Runaway," which peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100. In 2011, he released his first solo project, the mixtape Fear of God, which was followed up with his debut solo album, My Name Is My Name, released in 2013. In November 2015, West appointed Pusha T to take over his role as president of GOOD Music. Pusha T remained a flagship artist for the label until ending his tenure with the company in 2022.
Pusha T has since then released three solo albums: King Push – Darkest Before Dawn: The Prelude (2015), Daytona (2018), and It's Almost Dry (2022), all receiving widespread critical acclaim; the latter was Pusha T's first number one debut on the Billboard 200.
No Regrets
Pusha T Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Screaming "no regrets, no regrets at all"
Wasting time, I can't get that back (can't get that back)
Uh, so everyday I go hard
Real nigga and all my niggas real niggas
Came from making real figures (too much money) nothing less
No regrets (let's get it)
No-no, no regrets, ah
Say hi to the bad guy, say ahhh to the champagne
Got a call from my jail niggas, said I'm doing my damn thing
(Woo!) They see I'm doing my damn thing
Magazines, videos, they ain't missing a damn thing
Nowadays I sell hope, what you rather I sell dope?
What I sell is a lifestyle, naked bitches on sailboats
Foreign cars on a freight train for every nigga they railroad
Rent-a-cars we road run, money longer than train smoke
I done been in that same boat, I ain't letting this chain go
Representing my niggas down till they free 'em like Django
It's the same old, just the same old
How the game go, where the pain go, where the blame go
My mind wanders on a PJ, my momma brought up in the PJs
In the club sippin' P&J on the same arm as my Piaget (Woo!)
If I leave today, throw the keys away
But I'mma live today, I wanna see tomorrow, I wanna lead the way, aow!
Yeah, I'm on the move, I can-can't look back (no way)
Screaming "no regrets, no regrets at all"
Wasting time, I can't get that back (can't get that back)
Uh, so everyday I go hard
Real nigga and all my niggas real niggas
Came from making real figures (too much money) nothing less
No regrets (let's get it)
No-no, no regrets, ah
Momma had me in the ghetto (ghetto), I was raised in the slums (slums)
Every hero got theme music, guess I need me some drums (yeah)
Bought me a 5 for 50, I bust 'em down, they was chumps (woo)
Trying to be fresh as forces, I swear they white as new ones
Streets taught us, streets raised us, had it less determined
Dodging jackers, dodging murder, federal escaping (damn)
Uncle got power, now I see him in another 10
We was set up just to lose, Lord know we trying to win
In the pursuit of this powerless masterpiece to the hour
You know it's platinum and waterproof, wear this bitch in the shower (ha-ha)
Yeah, we want finer things, plus a plug in the scale (scale)
Yeah, them plates shining like diamond rings at back can't you tell? (That's right)
In the hood I'm a king, King Arthur to the people
Except he got his on a Chariot, I got mine in a Regal (yeah)
Sportcars, Italian leather, Princess Cut, with piguets
Law of physics say them 9s weigh more when they wet
No regrets
Yeah, I'm on the move, I can-can't look back (no way)
Screaming "no regrets, no regrets at all"
Wasting time, I can't get that back (can't get that back)
Uh, so everyday I go hard
Real nigga and all my niggas real niggas
Came from making real figures (too much money) nothing less
No regrets (let's get it)
No-no, no regrets, ah
Presidential I came back
April showers I rains back
Jumped ahead like June something
Still I'm wheeling that Maybach
Tom Ford with my braids back
Tom Ford and my shades black
Dope boy with a cape on
Super-sizing that beige back
All white like Gotti said
Ye told me I'm outta here
Mentioned Ye two years ago
Yeah, I got that by the square
(Woo!) And you could buy a pair
20 or more and we'll fly 'em there
How you acting like I'm ain't here?
D-boy and I pioneer
Yeah, I'm on the move, I can-can't look back (no way)
Screaming "no regrets, no regrets at all"
Wasting time, I can't get that back (can't get that back)
Uh, so everyday I go hard
Real nigga and all my niggas real niggas
Came from making real figures (too much money) nothing less
No regrets (let's get it)
No-no, no regrets, ah
In Pusha T's song No Regrets, he reflects on his life in the ghetto as he came from nothing to making a record of successful figures. He starts the song by confessing that he is always on the move and can't look back because he doesn't want any regrets. Pusha T mentions that he doesn't want to waste any more time, and he goes hard every day without any regrets. Pusha T further mentions that his niggas are real niggas, and they all make real figures, precisely too much money. He states that he does everything, nothing less.
Pusha T then enters into a rap verse describing his life in more detail, where he mentions he emerged from the ghetto and dodged murder and dodged jackers. He recalls his uncle, who now possesses immense power, but they were set up to lose. However, his hunger for success never let him give up, and he kept pursuing his dreams that have now become his reality. Pusha T details that they all want finer things and mention Italian leather and Princess Cut with piguets, the 9th wonder. He ends the verse by stating that he has no regrets in life and keeps pushing ahead.
In the second verse of the song, he describes his lifestyle, how he wears all white, what he wore when he was out, and what he put on when he is out of here. He recalls what Kanye told him two years ago and mentions how people are acting like he isn't here. He declares himself a pioneer and a D-boy who keeps pushing ahead.
Fact 1: No Regrets appears in Pusha T's debut album, My Name Is My Name.
Fact 2: The song uses a sample from "Hallucinations" by Yaki Kadafi.
Fact 3: Actress Ryan Destiny appears in the music video for No Regrets.
Fact 4: The song was produced by Hudson Mohawke and Kanye West.
Fact 5: Pusha T told Rolling Stone that No Regrets is one of his favorite songs on the album.
Fact 6: Pusha T wrote the song in less than 10 minutes.
Fact 7: The song's music video features Pusha T while he's on tour in Europe.
Fact 8: No Regrets was released as the sixth single from My Name Is My Name.
Fact 9: In the song, Pusha T reflects on his life growing up in Virginia Beach.
Fact 10: Pusha T initially wrote the song as a message to those who doubted him.
Chords: Unfortunately, the chords for this song are not available as it uses a sample.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, I'm on the move, I can-can't look back (no way)
I am focused on my goals and refuse to let my past hold me back
Screaming "no regrets, no regrets at all"
I am confident in the choices I've made and the risks I've taken, without any regrets
Wasting time, I can't get that back (can't get that back)
I understand the value of time and how it cannot be regained once it is lost
Uh, so everyday I go hard
Real nigga and all my niggas real niggas
Came from making real figures (too much money) nothing less
No regrets (let's get it)
No-no, no regrets, ah
I work tirelessly with my real friends to create substantial wealth, without any regrets
Say hi to the bad guy, say ahhh to the champagne
Got a call from my jail niggas, said I'm doing my damn thing
(Woo!) They see I'm doing my damn thing
Magazines, videos, they ain't missing a damn thing
Despite adversity, I celebrate the good life with some champagne and my jail friends recognize my success in the media
Nowadays I sell hope, what you rather I sell dope?
What I sell is a lifestyle, naked bitches on sailboats
Foreign cars on a freight train for every nigga they railroad
Rent-a-cars we road run, money longer than train smoke
I am no longer selling illegal substances, instead I offer a luxurious lifestyle to my clients, including naked women on yachts and exotic cars transported by train. My wealth is substantial.
I done been in that same boat, I ain't letting this chain go
Representing my niggas down till they free 'em like Django
It's the same old, just the same old
How the game go, where the pain go, where the blame go
My mind wanders on a PJ, my momma brought up in the PJs
Despite my success, I remain loyal to my friends who are still struggling and facing the same hardships as I once did. The cycle of struggle continues in the game, and my thoughts reflect on my upbringing in the projects.
If I leave today, throw the keys away
But I'mma live today, I wanna see tomorrow, I wanna lead the way, aow!
I understand that tomorrow is not promised, but instead of fear, I choose to live boldly and pave the way for others.
Momma had me in the ghetto (ghetto), I was raised in the slums (slums)
Every hero got theme music, guess I need me some drums (yeah)
Bought me a 5 for 50, I bust 'em down, they were chumps (woo)
Trying to be fresh as forces, I swear they white as new ones
My upbringing was rough, but I choose to find inspiration in music. I'm a hustler and put in work even when others are slack, and I always stay fresh.
Streets taught us, streets raised us, had it less determined
Dodging jackers, dodging murder, federal escaping (damn)
Uncle got power, now I see him in another 10
We was set up just to lose, Lord know we trying to win
Growing up in the streets was tough, with little hope for success. I've seen violence and have even had to dodge the authorities, but despite it all, we are working hard to come out on top.
All white like Gotti said
Ye told me I'm outta here
Mentioned Ye two years ago
Yeah, I got that by the square
(Woo!) And you could buy a pair
20 or more and we'll fly 'em there
How you acting like I'm ain't here?
D-boy and I pioneer
My style is immaculate and I have the support of influential artists like Gotti and Ye. I am successful in the drug business and have pioneered new methods of distribution.
Lyrics © WARP MUSIC LIMITED, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TERRENCE THORNTON, JAY JENKINS, KEVIN COSSOM, ROSS BIRCHARD, BOBBY YEWAH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind