Golden
Russ & Mozzy Lyrics

Yeah, CHOMP 2, Boi-1da
The song title and producer credits.

I had to give y'all at least one
The artist felt it necessary to include this particular song on the album.

At least one of these one while I'm still lettin' y'all know
The artist wants to make sure fans are aware of his music while he is still active.

Lotta jewelry on the wall, haha
The artist is acknowledging the wealth and success he has achieved.

When you new and make bread, everybody is toastin' (come on)
People are quick to flatter and congratulate those who are successful and making money.

They proud that they know you, they be braggin' and boastin'
People who know successful individuals often boast about their relationship to them.

Then they all flip, everybody just dips
These same people will quickly leave and abandon those they were once praising.

'Cause they only love you when everything is golden
People only care about successful individuals when they are at their peak.

1da send the film, I just made eight Ms
The producer sent the music video, and the artist just made eight million dollars.

This industry is riddled with fickle bitches and fake friends
The music industry is full of selfish and insincere people.

They showed it from the start, they shadowin' the charts
The artist's success is being followed closely and potentially being imitated by others.

They follow when you lit but disappear when it gets dark
People will only be around when the artist is successful but leave when things get tough.

That's why I just play my part when I leave the booth
The artist focuses on creating music and leaving behind a legacy, regardless of others' intentions.

Turn to Tony Stark, genius in a suit
Comparing the artist's genius to that of the Marvel character Tony Stark.

People who lost faith in God look at me and say, "Jesus who?"
The artist's success and talent is so great that those who have lost faith in God are in awe of him.

I restored hurdling the reward worship
The artist has overcome obstacles to achieve success and inspire worship from others.

The points are fabricated, they be scoreboard purchasin'
Success is often measured by fabricated metrics and bought by corporations rather than earned on talent alone.

Integrity is intact
The artist's character and morals have not been compromised by their success.

I told you to be yourself, got your identity back
The artist encouraged others to be themselves and find their own unique identity.

This is legacy rap
The artist is creating music that will leave behind a legacy of its own.

This is still makin' money at seventy rap, this is equity rap
The artist's music will continue to make money for years to come, and is a smart financial investment.

And regardless how they dissin' me, when it's all said and done
Regardless of the hate and criticism, the artist's success and impact on the industry cannot be denied.

I'm on the right side of the history, victory's never won
The artist's influence and impact will continue to be felt long after their work is done.

By somebody who cannot endure pain
Real victory and success is accomplished by those who can persevere through difficult circumstances.

Real situations always expose the fakes, come on
Difficult situations will reveal the true character and intentions of those around us.

Flick it up, I'm snappin', when I'm winnin', they be askin'
The artist is sharing about his success and how people react to it.

'Bout the bitches that I'm smashin', if I wish it, make it happenin'
People are curious about the artist's love life and he is able to make anything he wants happen.

Now I'm out here goin' platinum, mama Bentley gettin' wrapped in
The artist's success has allowed him to afford luxurious things, like a Bentley for his mom.

Something matte and I'm the captain of the rappin', labels baskin'
The artist is successful enough to lead the industry, and labels are fighting for a chance to work with him.

In the light, you find your passion where you find enthusiasm
Success and passion are found through enthusiasm and positivity.

Blew a million on my faction, blew a million on my fashion
The artist has spent a lot of money on his team and style.

Snuck inside the game and snatched it, climbin' mountains, Appalachian
The artist worked hard and strategically to achieve success, like climbing a mountain.

Punked a couple rapper asses tryna judge me for reactions
The artist has stood up to and defeated other rappers who had negative opinions about him.

That's the ones who made the captions, I'm just Staples Center rappin'
The people who made negative comments are just spectators, while the artist is performing at major venues.

Go ask, float your boys for cash, when people mad, they call it braggin'
People who are jealous of the artist's success call it bragging, while they rely on their friends for money.

They just mad that life is passin' them all up while I keep tappin'
Jealousy stems from the fact that the artist is continuing to succeed while others are stagnant.

Models that they keep on taggin' on a screen I'm really crackin'
The artist's success transcends social media models that others are tagging and talking about.

'Cause my life's what I imagined, I'm the label, I'm the back end
The artist has created the life he envisioned and has control over his own success.

People tryna circle back in, act like that I shouldn't slap 'em
People who previously left the artist's circle are now trying to come back, but he is considering retaliation.

I been workin' on compassion, I been less and less reactive
The artist has been focusing on developing compassion and reacting less impulsively to negative situations.

Melody seem like distractions when they really aren't rappin', yeah, yeah
The artist prioritizes the lyrical content of his music over catchy melodies and meaningless lyrics.

When you new and make bread, everybody is toastin'
Reiterating the idea that people embrace and congratulate new and successful individuals.

They proud that they know you, they be braggin' and boastin'
People are quick to boast about their connection to successful individuals.

Then they all flip, everybody just dips
These same people will quickly abandon the successful individual when things become difficult.

'Cause they only love you when everything is golden
People show love and support when an individual is at their peak of success.