Golden
Tayy Brown Lyrics

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I just be myself, they hate to see it
I see too much death still in my city, had to leave it
I just smoked a nigga with this glick, I'm rey keep it
My brother turned to drugs, he too high for me to reach him
Don't care what they, where we from we chose our family
Told em' I'm a make a million dollars, and they laughed at me
God showed me hella violence, but its what I had to see
Keep this thirty on me, you won't catch a nigga tagging me

I'm golden
One perk thirty I'm rolling
Gripping iron, that I'm pretty sure was stolen
Life is short so I'm a take my chance, like hold 'em
Paper on my mind, but I'm is not folding
Its death I told em'
Death I'll show em'
Blow off a nigga head, hit the strip I'll bowl em'
I don't wanna talk about the life I sold em'
I don't wanna talk about the murder she wrote in

You don't know what niggas done had to do
You can't imagine what I've been asked to do
I do shit on my own, I'm not the one to follow rules
And they gone count me out, but I know my life matter to
Candy colored horse, like that bitch came out the zoo
They was, just trying to survive, free my brother out the zoo
They say are you willing to fight for something you might lose
Shoot a nigga out his drawers, blood stained fruit of the loom
Gotta big AR-15 in the room
With them big P's, got like 17 in the room
And some big thots, got like 17 in the room
And some big Glocks twin 17's with a broom
You can die for less yeah, since my adolescence
I done seen these niggas die, all the way to west in
Mama said to finish them greens, grew up and sold green
Made a song, now I'm rocking Alexander McQueen's

I'm golden
One perk thirty I'm rolling
Gripping iron, that I'm pretty sure was stolen
Life is short so I'm a take my chance, like hold 'em
Paper on my mind, but I'm is not folding
Its death I told em'
Death I'll show em'
Blow off a nigga head, hit the strip I'll bowl em'
I don't wanna talk about the life I sold em'
I don't wanna talk about the murder she wrote in

Fuck the critics they'll never understand my life
I'm a man, keep a heater cause I know my rights
Kids can die for less so that's why I'm a take my time
And my mama crying, said that I would change I'm trying
Live a better life than what we was told we could have
Too busy take flights loitering second ave
Sit here lying out my ass
To a girl, that I once told world was my second half

I'm golden
One perk thirty I'm rolling
Gripping iron, that I'm pretty sure was stolen
Life is short so I'm a take my chance, like hold 'em
Paper on my mind, but I'm is not folding
Its death I told em'
Death I'll show em'
Blow off a nigga head, hit the strip I'll bowl em'

I don't wanna talk about the life I sold em'
I don't wanna talk about the murder she wrote in

Overall Meaning

Tayy Brown’s “Golden” showcases the life of the rapper that is filled with violence, drugs, and guns. The song reflects on Brown’s experiences of growing up in a violent city and how it affected him and his family. The opening lines reveal that Brown is comfortable being himself, even though others hate him for it. He left his city due to the increased levels of death, but he still carries his gun. The song highlights the importance of family and how Brown chose his own. He faced challenges when he aspired to make millions, which others laughed at. However, God showed him a violent path that he had to witness. He carries his gun with him at all times to protect himself.

The chorus of the song repeats the phrase “I’m golden,” which could be interpreted as Brown feeling secure in his life choices. He is taking risks that come with a high potential for violence, but he is willing to take that chance. Brown’s lyrics show that he does not want to talk about the violence or the lives he’s taken. He explains that he has seen too much violence, which has desensitized him to the point where he does not care anymore. Through his verses, Brown shares glimpses of how he grew up, which included a deep appreciation for Alexander McQueen shoes, having a lot of guns in the room, and being surrounded by women.

Overall, “Golden” is a reflection of Brown’s experiences, reflecting on his life’s regrets and the people he’s lost. The song’s themes include violence, drugs, and guns, which Brown has seen too much of in his life. Through his lyrics, Brown communicates his comfort in being himself, his challenges pursuing a music career, and his desensitization to violence.

Line by Line Meaning

I just be myself, they hate to see it
I stay true to myself and my identity, but others despise it.

I see too much death still in my city, had to leave it
There is an overwhelming amount of violence and death in my hometown that forced me to leave.

I just smoked a nigga with this glick, I'm rey keep it
I just killed someone with my gun and I plan on keeping it with me.

My brother turned to drugs, he too high for me to reach him
My brother has become addicted to drugs and is unreachable for help.

Don't care what they, where we from we chose our family
I do not care about others' opinions or judgments, as we have chosen our own family.

Told em' I'm a make a million dollars, and they laughed at me
I shared my goal of making a million dollars with others who ridiculed and belittled me.

God showed me hella violence, but its what I had to see
I have witnessed a lot of violence, but it is a reality I must face and accept as part of my life.

Keep this thirty on me, you won't catch a nigga tagging me
I carry a gun with me at all times to protect myself from any potential harm or danger.

One perk thirty I'm rolling
I am high on codeine (a type of painkiller) and feeling good.

Gripping iron, that I'm pretty sure was stolen
I am holding a gun that I believe was stolen or acquired through illegal means.

Life is short so I'm a take my chance, like hold 'em
Life is brief, so I will take risks and seize opportunities like a game of poker.

Paper on my mind, but I'm is not folding
I am always thinking about money, but I refuse to give up or surrender.

Its death I told em', Death I'll show em'
I have warned others about the reality of death, and I am willing to demonstrate its consequences.

Blow off a nigga head, hit the strip I'll bowl em'
I will shoot someone in the head, then continue on with my life and actions as if nothing happened.

I don't wanna talk about the life I sold em'
I am not interested in discussing the illegal or illicit activities I have participated in or profited from.

I don't wanna talk about the murder she wrote in
I do not want to mention the details or circumstances of a murder that was committed.

Fuck the critics they'll never understand my life
I do not care for the opinions or criticisms of others who cannot comprehend my experiences or lifestyle.

I'm a man, keep a heater cause I know my rights
As a man, I carry a gun with me to protect myself and I am aware of my legal rights to do so.

Kids can die for less so that's why I'm a take my time
Children and youth can lose their lives over very little, so I will take my time and proceed with caution.

And my mama crying, said that I would change I'm trying
My mother is upset and believes I will change, but I am attempting to prove her wrong.

Live a better life than what we was told we could have
I am striving to live a life better than what I was told or expected to have.

Sit here lying out my ass
I am currently telling a big lie.

To a girl, that I once told world was my second half
I am lying to a girl I claimed was once my true love and soulmate, but now I do not believe that to be true.

Writer(s): Taylor C Brown

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