Pitchfork ranked the song at number 69 on their list of the top 100 songs of 2014. Complex named the song at number 2 on their list of the 50 best songs of 2014. Brooklyn Russell of Pretty Much Amazing described it as "a sort of Millennial version of Generation X’s 'Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang,'" calling it "an all-encompassing generational hip-hop party track." Russell also praised the song's production, adding "Thug comes through over a breezy instrumental and casually gives us the now iconic opening line: 'I did a lot of shit just to live this here lifestyle.'"
A music video for "Lifestyle", directed by Be El Be, was released on June 29, 2014. The video features Birdman, Young Thug, Rich Homie Quan, and others partying with women on a plane and yacht. Mack Maine, Soulja Boy, and the song's producer London on da Track make cameo appearances.
Lifestyle
Rich Gang Lyrics
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London on da track, bitch (my lifestyle)
Ayy, Rich Homie, Thugger Thugger in this motherfucker (ye)
Rich Homie, Thugger Thugger in this motherfucker (oh)
(Rich Gang) Thugger Thugger, baby
Got like four ounces in a twenty ounce, bitch (ah)
I'm blessed (hey)
(Rich Homie)
I done (hey), did a lot of shit just to live this here lifestyle (oh, yeah, woo)
We came straight from the bottom to the top, my lifestyle (lifestyle, ayy)
Nigga livin' life like a beginner
And this is only beginnin' (beginnin', lil' nigga, woo)
I'm on the top of the mountain, puffin' on clouds
And niggas still beginnin' (you still beginnin', lil' nigga)
Million five on the visa card (woo)
Hundred bands stacked, look like some fuckin' Titans (football player)
Nigga servin' great white like I'm feedin' sharks (sheesh)
I won't do nothin' with the bitch, she can't even get me hard (woo)
Somethin' wrong with the pussy (what?)
Even though I ain't gon' hit it, I'ma still make sure that she douche it ('cause what?)
Me and my woadie won't get caught up like that, no way (no way)
We ain't got time to go see doctors, J, hey (woo)
Who said money? (Money, nigga)
Hop up out my bed, pull up on the bitches, I'm yawnin' (and why?)
Hey, think this a show, bitch, I'm performin'
I do this shit for my daughters and all my sons, bitch (woo)
I'm gonna run up them bands up, take care of their funds, bitch (are you in?)
I got a moms, bitch (what?), She got a moms, bitch (she do)
I got sisters and brothers to feed (woo)
I ain't goin' out like no idiot, I'm an OG
I done did a lot of shit just to live this here lifestyle (livin' this shit right now)
We came straight from the bottom to the top, my lifestyle (livin' lifestyle right now, oh)
Nigga livin' life like a beginner
And this is only beginnin' (only beginnin', lil' nigga)
I'm on the top of the mountain, puffin' on clouds
And niggas still beginnin' (you still beginnin', lil' nigga)
Still screamin', "Fuck the other side" (fuck them niggas, fuck them niggas)
I'ma ride for my nigga, ayy (quan voice)
And I'ma die for my nigga, ayy (quan voice)
Ain't gonna be latchin' on my niggas, ayy (no way, no way)
Niggas couldn't see me if they had a genie (woo)
I'ma live my life like Bennie, R.I.P. my brother Bennie (R.I.P.)
I stack them racks to the ceiling, now these niggas can't beat me (racks)
I just might wake up wantin' Chanel and these bitches can't see me (woo)
I'm in a whole 'nother league (Rich Gang)
I ain't got aids but I swear to god, I'ma bleed (suwoop)
'Til I D-I-E (brrat)
Twenty-eight floors up, I feel like I could F-L-Y-E-E (oops)
Pee on top of these bitches (oops)
God told me they can never stop me so they ain't gon' stop me
I'm in that corvette with baby mommy gettin' sloppy toppy (skrrt, skrrt, woo)
I'm bleedin' red like a devil, I see these bitches plottin'
They wanna know how I got m's and I didn't finish college (damn)
I done did a lot of shit just to live this here lifestyle (livin' this shit right now)
We came straight from the bottom to the top, my lifestyle (livin' lifestyle right now, oh)
Nigga livin' life like a beginner
And this is only beginnin' (only beginnin', lil' nigga)
I'm on the top of the mountain, puffin' on clouds
And niggas still beginnin' (tell 'em)
I do it for my daddy (ayy), I do it for my mama (I do)
Them long nights, I swear to god, I do it for the come up (come up)
I'm Willie B., beatin' on my chest, in the jungle, ayy (hey)
Money on money, I got commas in every bank
Sunday through Monday, I've been grindin' with no sleep (swear)
Talkin' 'bout takin' somethin' from me, like, no way (nah)
Thugger Thugger, that's my brother, brother (Thugger Thugger)
You don't want no trouble trouble or you can get these fists, knuckle, knuckle (hey)
Buckle up like a seatbelt or I'll shoot ya (fah, fah)
Punchin' on the gas (skrrt), too fast, and I lose ya (hey)
Give me a bed, and I'll do her (hey), I want her head, medusa (ooh)
I swear a nigga gone 'cause this strong I'm blowin' super (og, nigga)
Ayy, grindin' for a new day (what you doin'?)
I'm skatin', like that nigga Lupe (swear to God)
Hey, I'm on the top just like toupee (I'm on the top, nigga)
Ayy, I'm in her mouth just like toothpaste (Thugger sing to 'em)
Did a lot of shit just to live this here lifestyle (style)
We came straight from the bottom to the top, my lifestyle
Nigga livin' life like a beginner
And this is only beginnin' (beginnin', lil' nigga)
I'm on the top of the mountain, puffin' on clouds
And niggas still beginnin'
Yeah, nigga (Rich Gang)
Sittin' in the middle of this ocean, Pacific that is, nigga (Pacific that is, boy)
Ya understand me? Bunch of bad bitches (ya heard?)
Poppin' that GTV (ya heard?)
Livin' that lifestyle
Yeah, I do this for Ms. Gladys, boy
One hunnid
The lyrics of "Lifestyle" by Rich Gang talk about someone who has come from the bottom to the top by doing a lot of hard work and making big things happen in their life. They continue to live their life like a beginner and enjoy the high of their success. The lyrics use a lot of metaphors and imagery to describe their lifestyle. In the first verse, they talk about having a lot of money and not having to worry about anything anymore. They also mention that they don't have time for doctors or any issues that may crop up, as they are too busy living their life.
The second verse talks about living for their family and not for anyone else. They will go to any lengths to provide for their loved ones, including taking random money from people. Additionally, they mention that they are unstoppable and no one can stand in their way, and they are willing to die for their friends. The bridge of the song speaks to the hard work and sacrifices they have made to get to where they are today, and how they do everything for their family.
Line by Line Meaning
I've done did a lot of shit just to live this here lifestyle
I've gone through a lot of struggles and hardships to be able to live my current extravagant lifestyle
We came straight from the bottom, to the top, my lifestyle
We started from the bottom and now we're living a luxurious lifestyle
Nigga livin' life like beginners
Living life frivolously and without much concern
And this is only the beginnin'
This lifestyle is only the start of what's to come
I'm on the top of the mountain
I've accomplished a lot and am at the peak of success
Puffin' on clouds and niggas still beginnin'
I'm living carefree and it seems like others are just beginning to catch up
Million 5 on the Visa card
I have a million dollars charged on my credit card
Hundred bands still look like the fuckin' tires
Even though I have a hundred thousand dollars, it still seems like a small amount compared to what I'm used to
Nigga servin' great white like I'm feedin' sharks
I'm dangerously dealing drugs and making a lot of money from it
I won't do nothin' with the bitch, she can't even get me hard
I won't engage in any sexual activity with a woman who doesn't arouse me
Somethin' wrong with the pussy
There's something physically or emotionally wrong with the woman's genitals
Even though I ain't gon' hit it, I'ma still make sure that she does shit
Even though I won't have sex with her, I still expect her to do things for me
Me and my Rollie, we don't get caught up like that, no way
My expensive Rolex watch and I don't get involved in drama or conflicts
We ain't got time to go see doctors, J
We don't have time to waste on things that aren't important to us
(Who said money?)
(Asks rhetorically) Who said that having money can't buy happiness or success?
Hop up in my bed full of forty bitches and yawnin'
I have a bed set up with forty women and I'm bored with it
Hey, this a show bitch you performin'
The women are there to entertain me
I do this shit for my daughters and all my sons, bitch
I'm motivated to be successful to provide for my children
Hop on a random bands, I'll take out their funds, bitch
I'll easily take someone's money and run
I got a moms bitch, she got a moms bitch
I have a source of money, and that source also has a source of money
I got sisters and brothers to feed
I have siblings that I financially support
I ain't goin' out like no idiot, I'm a OG
I'm not going to make any foolish mistakes, I'm experienced and wise
Still screamin' "Fuck the otherside"
I still hold resentment towards my enemies
I'ma ride for my niggas, aye
I'm going to stand up and defend my friends
And I'ma die for my niggas, aye
I'm willing to sacrifice myself for the sake of my friends
Ain't gonna be latching on my niggas boy
I won't depend on my friends for help, I can take care of myself
Niggas couldn't see me if they had a genie
I'm untouchable, even if someone had magical powers they couldn't harm me
I'ma live my life like Beanie, R.I.P. my brother Beanie
I'm going to live my life like Beanie Sigel did, and I pay respects to him after his passing
I stack my racks to the ceiling, now these niggas can't beat me
I have a lot of money and nobody can compete with me
I just might wake up when Chanel and these bitches can't see me
I'll be so rich that even when taking a nap, my designer clothes will hide me from view
I'm in a whole other league
I'm on a level so high that nobody can match me
I ain't got aids but I swear to God I would bleed
I don't have AIDS, but I'm willing to go to great lengths and put myself in danger for my goals
'Til I D.I.E
I'll work towards my goals until my death
28 floors up I feel like I could F.L.Y.E.E
Being high up in a building makes me feel free and untouchable
Pee on top of these bitches
I'm on top of women and they have no power over me
God told me they can never stop me so they ain't gon' stop me
I believe God has given me great power and nobody can stop me from achieving my goals
I'm in that coffin with baby mommy gettin' sloppy toppy
Even in death (the coffin), I'm still receiving oral sex from a woman I impregnated
I'm bleedin' red like a devil, I see these bitches plotting
I'm experiencing anger and paranoia due to women plotting against me
They wanna know how I got M's and I ain't finish college
People are curious how I made a lot of money without completing college
I do it for my daddy, I do it for my mama
I'm working hard to support my family and make them proud
Them long nights, I swear to God I do it for the come up
Despite working long hours, I'm doing it for the eventual success and financial gain
And well I be beating on my chest, in the jungle, aye
I'm prideful and boastful about my accomplishments, like a proud animal in the jungle
Money on money, I got commas in every bank
I have a lot of money and it's spread out in multiple bank accounts
Sunday through Monday I've been grindin' with no sleep
I've been working hard without rest, and it's been going on for a while now
Talkin' 'bout takin' somethin' from me, like no way
No one could ever take away my success or money
Thugger Thugger, that's my brother, brother
Young Thug is my close friend and we're like brothers
You don't want no trouble trouble or you can get these fists, knuckle knuckle
If you mess with me or my friend, you'll get beaten up
Buckle up like a seatbelt or I'll shoot yah
You better prepare for what's coming or else there will be consequences
Punchin' on the gas, too fast, and I lose yah
I'm moving too fast for others to keep up, and they end up losing me
Give me a bed, I'll do her, I want a head, Medusa
I'm willing to have sex with a woman if given the opportunity, and I also want oral sex
Grindin' for a new day
I'm working hard for a better future
I'm skatin', like that nigga Lupe
I'm living life freely and smoothly, similar to how Lupe Fiasco raps
Hey, I'm on the top just like toupee
I'm on top and have achieved great success
Hey, I'm in her mouth just like toothpaste
I'm having oral sex with a woman, like toothpaste in a mouth
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bryan Williams, Dequantes Devontay Lamar, Jeffrey Williams, London Tyler Holmes
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@NoirSkyz
DutchCore I'm gonna lay out some facts as to why you're an idiot.
1. You're telling someone online to kill themselves. It makes you look even worse that it's over a song.
2. You're assuming individuals can't listen to multiple genres. EVEN IF I DID (which i don't) I can't listen to Young Thug and Nas or Tech N9ne? Am I strictly limited to even listening to rap? I can't listen to Rich Homie Quan and Electric Light Orchestra?
3. You assumed I listen to this on the regular because I told someone to learn to type correctly?
Bruh, what the fuck is wrong with you?
@AlvissLover1
This is beautiful.
This song tells the riveting tale of Mr. Young Thug and his valiant quest to learn the English language.
@jahmalimatthews
XD ikr?!?!??! everytime my sister plays this i make dying bird noises and she laughs and says he doesnt sound like tht and im like ._. are you listening to the same song i am?
@oodlesofnoodles1730
Omg xD this comment made me laugh so hard!
@Ghost-xx7ud
Wow i'm in school you jackass you made me burst out laughing in class...
@leonid10
hahaha i busted up laughing in the library when I read this.
@dolltrash1900
Omg yasss
@iunnor
2014: wtf is Young Thug saying 😂😂
2020: Damn.. smh i understand him perfectly clear
@cezcezcezcez
Bro i was 10 bumpin dis 😂😂
@squidwardland7134
cezcez123 cezcez123 ong 😂😂
@___FBI___
Facts