Dead Friends
Rich the Kid Lyrics
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Know what I'm sayin'?
Big bosses big, big boss, CEO shit
You know what I'm sayin'?
Take yo hoe and some more shit, you dig?
Pour a four, shit
Mustard on the beat, ho
My check bigger (check bigger)
Can't flex, nigga (flex)
Can't bet witcha (huh)
Teach you how to be a boss (boss), top dropped off (skrrt)
Motherfuck the fame, I done came to the vault (for what)
All them dead friends (dead)
You a middleman (what)
You a little man (little, huh)
Your money getting shorter (shorter)
My bitch from 'cross the water (bitch)
Teach you how to count it (yeah), all about it, better boss up (rich)
Put my pride to the side (side), I could never lie
I don't care if you cry, let them pussy niggas die
Ayy, Bentley matte black (skrrt), ooh, different kind of fabric
CEO status (huh), all my niggas savage (what)
You niggas'll change for fame (fame)
This a sad game (sad game)
This the fast lane (skrrt)
Dug up money with the shovel (shovel), I could bury the bundle
It's the Lamb', yeah
What you been sayin', yeah? (What you been sayin', yeah?)
Ooh, it's the gang, yeah (gang)
Yeah them chopsticks no lil' shit (grra)
You could get your wig split (your wig split)
Couple mil on that deal, nigga (deal, nigga)
I'm a boss, my whole team countin' still, nigga (rich)
You little niggas (little niggas)
My check bigger (check bigger)
Can't flex, nigga (flex)
Can't bet witcha (huh)
Teach you how to be a boss (boss), top dropped off (skrrt)
Motherfuck the fame, I done came to the vault (for what)
All them dead friends (dead)
You a middleman (what)
You a little man (little, huh)
Your money getting shorter (shorter)
My bitch from 'cross the water (bitch)
Teach you how to count it (yeah), all about it, better boss up (rich)
Pull up with the drama (drama)
Better be movin' proper (what)
Better use a yoppa (grra)
We ain't playin' fair, you a teddy bear (teddy)
My wrist too cold with Moncler
Talkin' the trap but you not there
On the bullshit (bullshit), they pullin' up quick (quick)
Like a forest so many sticks (sticks)
That's that tragic shit (tragic shit)
I got the baddest bitch (baddest)
Yeah, yeah (yah)
Yeah, yeah, quarter mil on my car, yeah (quarter milli)
Drippin' in Chanel, that's a bar, yeah (that's a bar)
Come to Rich Forever, be a star, yeah (be a star)
I got too much ice (ice)
I got (I got)
Too many probs', too much paper, right (rich)
You little niggas (little niggas), my check bigger (check bigger)
Can't flex, nigga (flex), can't bet witcha (huh)
Teach you how to be a boss (boss), top dropped off (skrrt)
Motherfuck the fame, I done came to the vault (for what)
All them dead friends (dead), you a middleman (what)
You a little man (little, huh)
Your money getting shorter (shorter)
My bitch from 'cross the water (bitch)
Teach you how to count it (yeah), all about it, better boss up (rich)
In Rich The Kid's song, Dead Friends, he highlights the difference between himself and the "little n****s" who are living their lives by living vicariously through him, hence being middlemen of sorts. He starts by flaunting his superior financial status and asserts his position as a boss. He is not interested in the fame that comes with the industry and is only focused on securing his wealth. When he references dead friends, he is talking about the people who have been trying to bring him down and hinder his success. He is determined to leave them behind and come out on top. Rich the Kid then goes on to address those who would try to cross him, warning them to stay in line, and avoid the wrath of him and his crew. He establishes his position as an unstoppable force by claiming that his wrist is "too cold with Moncler."
The song's message is clear β Rich The Kid has worked hard to get where he is in life, and he's not going to let anyone bring him down. He warns those around him that he is not to be messed with, and he's not afraid to cut dead weight, both from his circle and from his life in general. The song showcases the importance of hard work, while also underscoring the dangers of not being self-reliant and depending on others to succeed.
Line by Line Meaning
You little niggas (little niggas)
Addressing the younger generation.
My check bigger (check bigger)
Having more money than anyone who might question him.
Can't flex, nigga (flex)
Unable to compete with him in any way.
Can't bet witcha (huh)
Not willing to gamble with anyone on his level.
Teach you how to be a boss (boss), top dropped off (skrrt)
Showing the younger generation how to be a boss and how to buy a convertible car.
Motherfuck the fame, I done came to the vault (for what)
Not interested in the fame; rather, he came to make more money.
All them dead friends (dead)
Referring to people he thought were friends but who are no longer in his life.
You a middleman (what)
Referring to someone who is not important in the decision-making process.
You a little man (little, huh)
A jab at someone who is not as successful and influential.
Your money getting shorter (shorter)
Noticing that someone's finances are decreasing.
My bitch from 'cross the water (bitch)
His girl is from overseas.
Teach you how to count it (yeah), all about it, better boss up (rich)
Willing to educate people on how to make, manage, and grow their money.
Pull up with the drama (drama)
Bringing trouble wherever he goes.
Better be movin' proper (what)
Better be acting correctly in his presence.
Better use a yoppa (grra)
Better have a gun for protection.
We ain't playin' fair, you a teddy bear (teddy)
Not willing to play fair with someone who is not a serious competitor.
My wrist too cold with Moncler
His wrist is too icy with Moncler, a luxury clothing brand.
Talkin' the trap but you not there
Making claims about being a part of the drug game but never being present in those situations.
On the bullshit (bullshit), they pullin' up quick (quick)
In trouble and they're coming to handle it swiftly.
Like a forest so many sticks (sticks)
Referring to guns - like a forest with many trees, he has many weapons.
That's that tragic shit (tragic shit)
Alluding that what they are doing could end badly.
I got the baddest bitch (baddest)
He has the best girl.
Quarter mil on my car, yeah (quarter milli)
His car costs a quarter million dollars.
Drippin' in Chanel, that's a bar, yeah (that's a bar)
Wearing a lot of Chanel - that's impressive.
Come to Rich Forever, be a star, yeah (be a star)
Join his team and find success.
I got too much ice (ice)
His jewelry is too extravagant.
Too many probs', too much paper, right (rich)
There's too much to worry about, but he's still wealthy.
Lyrics Β© CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Dijon McFarlane, Dimitri Leslie Roger, Leslie Wakefield
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
FlyingKitty
Push me to the edge
themumshot
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My bitch from cross the water
Ezequiel
All my friends are dead
qwgyudwq
hi god
Momo 111
i dont have no friends
Julia Fox
Damn the beat behind this is so good π
Rich The Kid absolutely nailed it on this track, no doubt about it! That banger right here got me hyped like crazy, bangaa! I ain't even trippin' if Rich The Kid used authentic v i e w s to get that mad exposure and get the ball rollin'. Truth is, plenty of other artists be doin' the same thing, Keep slayin' those beats!
Hip-Hop Daily
Rich can do anything, this just shows it. #Rich2018
Nakki
your name is So fucking good.
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Jules Kallio why?