Im The One
The XX Feat. JJ Lyrics

Yea Sity live from the 815
The song is being performed live from the city with the area code 815.

Been on the road been on the road
The artist has been on tour and traveling extensively.

Girl do not trip okay
Addressing a girl, letting her know not to worry or stress about anything.

Everyone knows everyone knows
Acknowledging that their reputation or fame has spread widely and is known by many.

Vici is lit okay
Referring to a fun or exciting atmosphere. 'Vici' may refer to a specific place or group of people.

Before I go before I go
Before leaving or ending something, implying there is more to come.

I just might sip the nade
Possibly drinking a type of alcoholic beverage before a performance.

Then kill a show then kill a show
Putting on a great performance, 'killing it' or impressing the audience.

Split the bands with my bae
Sharing the profits or earnings from touring with a significant other.

Niggas they hate niggas they hate
Addressing haters, who are jealous or resentful of success.

They wanna fuck it up
Haters are trying to ruin their success or sabotage their efforts.

Them niggas is lame yo bitch is fake
Calling out haters as unimpressive and insincere.

And they be sus as fuck
Haters may be acting suspicious or untrustworthy.

If you ain't down don't come around
If someone is not supportive, they are not welcome to be a part of their success.

You can not fuck with us
Asserting their dominance and success, making it clear that people cannot compete with them.

Cause we run the town we run the town
Reinforcing their status as being extremely successful and influential in their community.

We gon be doing this shit for a while
They plan on being successful and doing what they do for a long time.

All of you niggas is jockin my style
People are imitating or copying their style or approach.

Come harder if you really want the crown
Challenging others to work harder if they want to be considered the best.

Fan base just reached the caribbeans now
Their fan base has expanded to include people in the Caribbean region.

How the fuck can you still hate on the sound
Questioning why people would still criticize their music or sound, despite their success.

If you got dope shit I'm hopin you drop it
Encouraging other talented artists to release their own great music.

Cause that new shit you put out is just not it
Critiquing new music or releases that are not up to par with their standards.

Honestly nigga I don't think you got it
Honestly, the artist doesn't believe that the other person has true talent or success.

No one as dope as me no doubt about it
Confidently asserting that they are one of the best and that no one can match their level of talent or success.

Stunting on every last nigga that doubted
Showing off to those who previously doubted their success or ability to make it big.

Keep my circle small I don't like crowds
Preferring to keep a tight-knit group of close friends and collaborators, rather than having a large group of acquaintances.

Unless I'm stage performing to crowds
Exceptions for when they are in front of large audiences, such as when performing on stage.

I'm not talkin music when I say it's loud
They may be referring to their overall influence or power, rather than specifically their music.

We got that green
Possibly referring to money or success.

Royalty gang go ahead bow down
Referring to their success as being on the same level as royalty or nobility, prompting others to show respect or admiration.

Cause we the kings
Reinforcing their status as being the best or most successful in their realm.