Came a Long Way
Rae Sremmurd Lyrics


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Now, grind like a rich nigga
Shine like a rich nigga
Ridin' round town, hey, hey
Ridin' round town, top down
Like a rich nigga
Wishin' that somebody say hey, hey
Choppin' all the bad bitches
When they come around
Man you know I'm tryna make her body break, hey
Pop a lil tab
Now I'm feelin' real weird
Now I'm feelin' real floaty everyday, hey
Wish a nigga would say
I ain't got cash
Man, I throw all the hundreds in your face, hey
In the strip club
Magic City, what's up?
What's really goin' down in the A? Hey
Out in LA, out-out in LA
Secret Sunday, hangin' with the babes, hey
You know how we do it man
You know how we do it

Young nigga, I done came a long way, hey
Young nigga, I done came a long way, hey
Young nigga, I done came a long way
Came a long way
Young nigga, I done came a long way, hey

Came a long way from the Sip (hey, Mississippi)
Livin' on the edge, I'll never slip (hey, uh)
Strippers in my bed, bed tryna flip (hey, uh)
Tryna get that bread, out that money clip (hey)
All the young niggas what I represent (hey)
Pockets on swole 'cause I stay committed (yeah)
Let my top down when I'm in the city (uh)
It's a celebration when I'm in the city (hey, what's up?)
Yeah, all my niggas here (hey, yeah)
Feel like we a hundred deep in here (hey, uh)
I keep it real with ya, if you keep it real (keep it real)
I can't worry 'bout the hate 'cause the money real (money real)
If you from the bottom, you know how I feel (yeah)
Pocket full of money, everything chill (hey)
Through the bullshit, I remain ill (hey, what?)
Through the bullshit, I remain real (Slim Jxmmi)

Now, grind like a rich nigga
Shine like a rich nigga
Ridin' round town, hey, hey
Ridin' round town, top down
Like a rich nigga
Wishin' that somebody say hey, hey
Choppin' all the bad bitches
When they come around
Man you know I'm tryna make her body break, hey
Pop a lil tab
Now I'm feelin' real weird
Now I'm feelin' real floaty everyday, hey
Wish a nigga would say
I ain't got cash
Man, I throw all the hundreds in your face, hey
In the strip club
Magic City, what's up?
What's really goin' down in the A? Hey
Out in LA, out-out in LA
Secret Sunday, hangin' with the babes, hey
You know how we do it man
You know how we do it
Young nigga, I done came a long way, hey

What a journey (hey)
All the broke shit don't concern me (hey)
Chinchilla hella furry (yeah)
Catch me on a yacht eatin' curry (hey)
I don't do drugs, naw, I don't do drugs
I'm the motherfuckin' drugs, do me (Crack, hey)
Bad bitch dancin' in my head like
She say she wanna fuck, and I told her feel free
I got a new spot in Cali, but I can't tell you the addy
Cause I stay up on the road (hit the road)
If I ever write a book about the shit I been through
It'd be the greatest story ever told (hey, yeah)
She get money off the floor (off the floor, yeah)
We gettin' paid like so (like so, hey)
Backwood in my ear, LV money clippin'
If you see the state trooper, man, hit it (hey)

Now, grind like a rich nigga
Shine like a rich nigga
Ridin' round town, hey, hey
Ridin' round town, top down
Like a rich nigga
Wishin' that somebody say hey, hey
Choppin' all the bad bitches
When they come around
Man you know I'm tryna make her body break, hey
Pop a lil tab
Now I'm feelin' real weird
Now I'm feelin' real floaty everyday, hey
Wish a nigga would say
I ain't got cash
Man, I throw all the hundreds in your face, hey
In the strip club
Magic City, what's up?
What's really goin' down in the A? Hey
Out in LA, out-out in LA
Secret Sunday, hangin' with the babes, hey
You know how we do it man
You know how we do it

Young nigga, I done came a long way, hey
Young nigga, I done came a long way
Young nigga, I done came a long way




Came a long way
Young nigga, I done came a long way

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Rae Sremmurd's "Came a Long Way" focus on the journey of success, specifically the transition from being broke to having money. The song speaks about grinding and shining like someone who is wealthy and living the high life. It also mentions specific cities where the artists have been, including Atlanta and LA, where they are enjoying themselves with women, drugs, and alcohol. The lyrics suggest a celebration of the success that they have achieved and the realization that they have come a long way from where they started.


The first verse of the song talks about grinding and shining like a rich person, living life in the fast lane in the city with their top down. They chop and try to make a "bad bitch's body break" while they pop a little tab and feel floaty every day. The artists wish someone would try to claim they don't have money so that they can throw money in their face. They mention going to strip clubs in places like Atlanta and LA, living it up with secret Sundays and hanging out with babes.


The chorus and second verse mention the journey from living in Mississippi to living in the high life with countless people surrounding them. They mention a plethora of friends and how much money they have, along with the fact that they don't do drugs, but they are the drugs. The artist mentions the adage of staying on the road while keeping things low key with the people they surround themselves with.


Line by Line Meaning

Now, grind like a rich nigga
Work hard and diligently, just like wealthy individuals do


Shine like a rich nigga
Exhibit confidence and success like a wealthy person would


Ridin' round town, hey, hey
Cruising around the city and enjoying the sights and sounds


Ridin' round town, top down
Driving with the roof down to feel the cool breeze


Like a rich nigga
Enjoying life and the luxuries that come with success


Wishin' that somebody say hey, hey
Wanting others to notice and appreciate your accomplishments


Choppin' all the bad bitches
Flirting and trying to attract attractive women


When they come around
When attractive women are present


Man you know I'm tryna make her body break, hey
Trying to impress and pleasure the women in your presence


Pop a lil tab
Take drugs to experience altered states of consciousness


Now I'm feelin' real weird
Feeling strange and different after consuming drugs


Now I'm feelin' real floaty everyday, hey
Experiencing a constant sensation of lightness and detachment from reality


Wish a nigga would say
Hoping for a confrontation or challenge from someone


I ain't got cash
Claiming to not have any money


Man, I throw all the hundreds in your face, hey
Boasting that you have so much money that you can throw it in someone's face


In the strip club
Spending time and money in places where strippers perform


Magic City, what's up?
Asking how things are going in the Magic City strip club in Atlanta


What's really goin' down in the A? Hey
Asking what is happening in Atlanta


Out in LA, out-out in LA
Going out and experiencing the sights and sounds of Los Angeles


Secret Sunday, hangin' with the babes, hey
Spending time with attractive women on exclusive Sundays


You know how we do it man
We have a unique and enjoyable lifestyle that we are familiar with


Young nigga, I done came a long way, hey
As a young man, I have achieved a lot and come far


Came a long way
Made significant progress and achieved success


Came a long way from the Sip (hey, Mississippi)
Have achieved great success after growing up in Mississippi


Livin' on the edge, I'll never slip (hey, uh)
Living dangerously and taking risks, but never failing or making mistakes


Strippers in my bed, bed tryna flip (hey, uh)
Having strippers in your bed who are trying to impress you


Tryna get that bread, out that money clip (hey)
Working hard to make money and spend it lavishly


All the young niggas what I represent (hey)
Other young men look up to me as a representation of success


Pockets on swole 'cause I stay committed (yeah)
My pockets are full because I work hard and discipline myself


Let my top down when I'm in the city (uh)
Drive with the roof down and enjoy the city scenery


It's a celebration when I'm in the city (hey, what's up?)
Having a fun and enjoyable time when I am in the city


Yeah, all my niggas here (hey, yeah)
Close friends and associates are present and having a good time


Feel like we a hundred deep in here (hey, uh)
Even though there are not that many people, it feels like a large group


I keep it real with ya, if you keep it real (keep it real)
I am honest and sincere with people who are the same way with me


I can't worry 'bout the hate 'cause the money real (money real)
I do not pay attention to negative comments or criticism because my wealth is real


If you from the bottom, you know how I feel (yeah)
People who grew up in tough situations can relate to my struggles and accomplishments


Pocket full of money, everything chill (hey)
Having enough money to not have to worry about anything


Through the bullshit, I remain ill (hey, what?)
Despite difficult situations, I continue to be strong and successful


Through the bullshit, I remain real (Slim Jxmmi)
Despite challenges, I stay true to myself and my values


What a journey (hey)
Reflecting on the incredible path that has led to success


All the broke shit don't concern me (hey)
Not worrying about struggles or poverty anymore


Chinchilla hella furry (yeah)
Wearing luxurious, expensive clothing


Catch me on a yacht eatin' curry (hey)
Spending time on a fancy yacht and enjoying a delicious meal


I don't do drugs, naw, I don't do drugs
Denying drug consumption and addiction


I'm the motherfuckin' drugs, do me (Crack, hey)
Feeling like a source of pleasure and enjoyment for others


Bad bitch dancin' in my head like
Fantasizing about women and enjoying their presence in your thoughts


She say she wanna fuck, and I told her feel free
Being willing and open to sexual encounters with attractive women


I got a new spot in Cali, but I can't tell you the addy
Having a new location or home in California, but keeping it private


Cause I stay up on the road (hit the road)
Spending a lot of time traveling for work and enjoyment


If I ever write a book about the shit I been through
Considering writing a memoir about personal experiences


It'd be the greatest story ever told (hey, yeah)
Having such interesting and unique experiences that it would make an excellent book


She get money off the floor (off the floor, yeah)
Women who work in strip clubs make a lot of money


We gettin' paid like so (like so, hey)
Making a lot of money and living a lavish lifestyle


Backwood in my ear, LV money clippin'
Enjoying the luxury of smoking Backwoods cigars and carrying a Louis Vuitton money clip


If you see the state trooper, man, hit it (hey)
Encouraging someone to run away or speed up if they see a police officer




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KHALIF BROWN, AAQUIL BROWN

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