Saweetie released her debut EP, High Maintenance, in 2018. Her second EP, Icy, was released in March 2019 and spawned the top-40 single "My Type".
In 2021, she received two nominations for the 64th Annual Grammy Awards including one for Best New Artist.
Back to the Streets
Saweetie Lyrics
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Next thing, upgrade, who's next? (Who's next?)
Rich boy got him on deck (on deck)
Good boy, tell that nigga fetch, I
Put my new man on a leash (on a leash)
Traded in my old nigga, he was just a lease
I ride around town 'til I leave
I gave the boy a round spin him back to the streets
Yeah, I spin him back to the streets
Like la-da-dee-da-dee-da (da-dee-da)
Back to the streets
So clean when I pull up to the scene
Big goals and I put that on me
What you thinkin'? What's good?
Fuck how you feel and I wish a nigga would
Had to hit the Heisman on ya homies
Steppin' in here, bad bitches only
My ex used to act like he owned me
Ain't enough just to treat me like a trophy
I had that, passed that, knew I had to trash that
Bounced on his ass, turn that boy into a flashback
I'm a 5 star bitch with the price tag
Gotta find me somebody that could match that
My last one got on my last nerve
Made me go change my passwords
I hit the curve with bad swerve
You know I get the last word
Pull up in my hood best dressed (best dressed)
Next thing, upgrade, who's next? (Who's next?)
Rich boy got him on deck (on deck)
Good boy, tell that nigga fetch, I
Put my new man on a leash (on a leash)
Traded in my old nigga, he was just a lease
I ride around town 'til I leave
I gave the boy a round spin him back to the streets
Like la-da-dee-da-dee-da
Yeah, I spin him back to the streets
Like la-da-dee-da-dee-da (da-dee-da)
(Yeah), back to the streets
Back to the streets, sent you back to your old hood
On hood, baby, this is for your own good
I'm a player ass bitch and you knew it
Had a good time, now I'm ready for some new dick
Passed it to Saweetie, now you hit it, through with it
There it ain't really nothin' else to do with it
Yeah, you know I leveled up
I can't be stuck
I wish you luck though
Consider yourself blessed
You got to fuck with the baddest
You know that I can't be capped, no, I gotta dip out
Pull up in my hood best dressed (best dressed)
Next thing, upgrade, who's next? (Who's next?)
Rich boy got him on deck
Good boy, tell that nigga fetch (yeah)
I put my new man on a leash (on a leash)
Traded in my old nigga, he was just a lease (ooh)
I ride around town 'til I leave ('til I leave, oh)
I gave the boy a round spin him back to the streets
Like la-da-dee-da-dee-da
Yeah, I spin him back to the streets
Like la-da-dee-da-dee-da
Back to the streets
La-da-dee-da-dee-da
Back to the streets
Ba-back to the streets
La-da-dee-da-dee-da
Yeah
Back to the streets
(Put my new man on a leash)
(He was just a lease)
(Ride around town 'til I leave)
Saweetie's Back to the Streets is a bold declaration of independence and a celebration of her newly found power in relationships. The song boasts self-assured and triumphant lyrics as Saweetie seems to take control of her love life after an unsatisfactory past relationship. In the first verse, she raps, "Traded in my old n***a, he was just a lease / I ride around town 'til I leave / I gave the boy a round spin him back to the streets." In essence, the rapper chooses who she wants to be with, and if he messes up, she has no problem sending them back to the streets.
In the second verse, Saweetie gets even more confident, rapping, "My ex used to act like he owned me / Ain't enough just to treat me like a trophy." The rapper asserts the value of self-worth and insists that being treated like a trophy is not enough. The chorus of the song reinforces this, with Saweetie declaring she can level up and be with whomever she desires.
Overall, Saweetie's Back to the Streets is an empowering anthem for women who want to be in control of their love lives and find strength in their independence.
Line by Line Meaning
Pull up in my hood best dressed
I am making a stylish entrance into my hood
Next thing, upgrade, who's next?
I am always seeking to upgrade my partner
Rich boy got him on deck
I have a wealthy boy ready to be with me
Good boy, tell that nigga fetch, I
I only want a submissive partner
Put my new man on a leash
I am controlling my new boyfriend
Traded in my old nigga, he was just a lease
I have moved on from my previous boyfriend
I ride around town 'til I leave
I am flaunting my power and confidence around town
I gave the boy a round spin him back to the streets
I have dumped him and sent him back where he came from
Like la-da-dee-da-dee-da
I am enjoying my freedom and fun
Yeah, I spin him back to the streets
I have successfully let go of my ex and found a new partner
So clean when I pull up to the scene
I am making a flawless entrance
Big goals and I put that on me
I have ambitious plans for my future
What you thinkin'? What's good?
I am confident and curious
Fuck how you feel and I wish a nigga would
I am unapologetic and fear no one
Had to hit the Heisman on ya homies
I am ignoring irrelevant people in my life
Steppin' in here, bad bitches only
I only surround myself with powerful women
My ex used to act like he owned me
I have liberated myself from my controlling ex
Ain't enough just to treat me like a trophy
I deserve more than just being a status symbol
I had that, passed that, knew I had to trash that
I am acknowledging my past and moving on
Bounced on his ass, turn that boy into a flashback
I have completely forgotten about my ex
I'm a 5 star bitch with the price tag
I am valuable and cannot be bought
Gotta find me somebody that could match that
I am searching for a partner who deserves me
My last one got on my last nerve
My previous partner was irritating me
Made me go change my passwords
My previous partner caused me to change my security measures
I hit the curve with bad swerve
I am moving on from my past relationship with style
You know I get the last word
I am always in control
Back to the streets, sent you back to your old hood
I have sent my ex back to where he came from
On hood, baby, this is for your own good
I sent my ex back for his own good
I'm a player ass bitch and you knew it
I am a confident woman who knows what she wants
Had a good time, now I'm ready for some new dick
I am ready for new experiences and partners
Passed it to Saweetie, now you hit it, through with it
I have moved on from my ex, now it's Saweetie's turn
There it ain't really nothin' else to do with it
I have moved on and there is nothing left to do
Yeah, you know I leveled up
I have improved myself and my situation
I can't be stuck
I have to keep moving forward
I wish you luck though
I am wishing my ex well
Consider yourself blessed
I did him a favor by letting him go
You got to fuck with the baddest
He was lucky to be with me
La-da-dee-da-dee-da
Life goes on
Back to the streets
I am moving on and going back to my everyday life
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Anthem Entertainment, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Aleicia Gibson, Diamonte Harper, Donny Flores, Frederico Vindver, Gino Borri, Jose Velaquez, Matthew Crabtree, Michael Suski, Sara Mitchell, Simon Plummer, Timothy Mosley
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@pinkmoonlust
I tried not to feel
Like this song
Didn't HIT ME AS HARD AS IT EVER COULD WITH EVERY LINE
cuz I felt guilty
Singing it while dating someone
I was trying to never leave
But after I left everyone who ever abused me or neglected me,
This song
Makes me dance against my will
And hits me so hard
I feel like crying in the purest joy
Every line hits me like a flashback that makes me scream
F_______FFF YES
I CONCUR
I AGREE
I APPROVE
sorry for yelling in all caps cuz
💕💕💕💕❣️❣️❣️❣️💥💥💥💥🤯
@OfficialSaweetieMusic
✈️💕CLOSER feat. H.E.R ✈️💕 out now: https://Saweetie.lnk.to/CloserVideo
@LongArmWitches
💓💓💓
@Perfectlyky
pr3tty.kyrah ❄
@IreneTheeWriter
Hey Saweetie! I love your new single! Please keep dropping music and don’t fall for the haters!! Every artist goes through trial and error; that’s why humans deserve the right to hone their skills and grow! Thanks for repping California rappers as well!! 💕💕💕
@marisataylor3rd138
Sorry i didnt know how much music we could put out how it works ive said words they made me im up to better! Thanks for listrners for real sorry i couldnt be stronger.
@queenv4340
🔥🔥🔥🔥
@queenq3163
I love the intentional representation of their Black and Asian cultures.
Her costumes are next level.... the song obviously is amazing too. She's a fully seasoned artist now and it shows
@blowz4x281
OMG
https://youtu.be/OmyxU7b-eu8
@lololololos310
Check out this piano improvisation https://youtu.be/ba_auLRu5a0
@rj6505
They finally showed some Asian man but look how they represented them. I know they can find a handsome Asian man but they doesn't want to hurt the black males ego so...