Go Hard
Trae Lyrics


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[Intro]
And we go by the runners
(I think it's time for me to go hard as the hood I'm from, ay)
DJ Khaled, we the best
(I think it's time for me to go hard as the hood I'm from, ay)
I'm goin in, I'm goin in
I do it for the hood, cause the hood told me I should
(I think it's time for me to go hard as the hood I'm from, ay)
If you rep yo' hood and you goin' hard
If the they hatin' on you don't stress,
Tell them niggas that we the best
(I think it's time for me to go hard as the hood I'm from, ay)
You can't stop this
Fuck the best, we run this game
Kanye West, Khaled, and Pain

[Chorus: T-Pain]
If you could you would get rid of me
What you gonna do when a nigga got to go hard?
But I won't let you get to me,
You should already figure I'mma go hard
If you was as real as me,
You would never let another nigga step in yo yard
Makin money ain't shit to me
Cause it's in my veins and it gets to my heart
So I am, I will, I gots to go
You got another way to live, you gots to go hard
I am gettin it in until the end,
I got to go, go, go, go hard

[Verse 1: Kanye West]
I go the hardest
Flow so retard
I'm disgusted with myself
I mean ughh, where do I start?
First I spin around and vomit
Then I shit up on it
Fuck the beat up so bad won't nobody get up on it, I
Flow sick, nigga how sick, sea sick
Got your hand out, don't look at me bitch
You lookin' at who made me rich
You lookin' at who made me rich
I have some wins, some losses
Just a life of a god damn boss's
With the top off, lookin' for a girl with a ass as fat as Tracy Ross's
This is dope as it get,
Dope as a mother fuckin' acid trip,
Fly as 57 passengers
This finna be another classic bitch
Everybody know I got it, if you want it, then get at it
But I ain't gon have it,
No I ain't gon have it

[Chorus: T-Pain]
If you could you would get rid of me,
What you gonna do when a nigga got to go hard?
But I won't let you get to me,
You should already figure Imma go hard
If you was as real as me,
You would never let another nigga step in yo yard
Makin money ain't shit to me,
Cause it's in my veins and it gets to my heart
So I am, I will, I gots to go,
You got another way to live, you gots to go hard
I am gettin it in until the end,
I got to go, go, go, go hard

[Verse 2: Kanye West]
I ain't ever been scared
Never been a type to bite my words
When I came up ya'll gave me shit
Now I'm finna make ya'll eat them terds
Always said what the fuck I felt
Gon' head, spit that murder I wrote
Man I don't care what you felt,
Fuck you nigga, I know I'm dope
Felt Like I couldn't really give it my all,
Felt like I had to play the fly on the wall,
Felt like niggas was stuntin' on me,
Funny how I'm flyer than them all
Now I'm at the top, ain't no where to go now
Instead of me, she gon' go down
Maybe I would have slowed down if I knew what I know now
I'm scooby, I know I'm dumb
It could get fuckin' old, well it's good I'm young
'Fore my heart get cold as the hood I'm from
Tell me what it take to be number one?
I guess it's gon' be what it's gon' be
But here's one thing ya'll got to hear
I'mma tell you like George Bush told me,
Fuck ya'll niggas, I'm out of here


[Chorus: T-Pain]
If you could you would get rid of me
What you gonna do when a nigga got to go hard?
But I won't let you get to me
You should already figure Imma go hard
If you was as real as me,
You would never let another nigga step in yo yard
Makin money ain't shit to me
Cause it's in my veins and it gets to my heart
So I am, I will, I gots to go
You got another way to live, you gots to go hard




I am gettin it in until the end,
I got to go, go, go, go hard

Overall Meaning

"Go Hard" is a collaborative effort between Trae, DJ Khaled, T-Pain, and Kanye West. The track begins with an intro delivered by DJ Khaled, in which he declares the involvement of the Runners, a production duo, and DJ Khaled's own record label, We The Best. This intro is an ode to the hood and what it takes to succeed with perseverance and determination. Trae is then heard rapping about the challenges of life, and how he intends to confront them. T-Pain chimes in on the chorus, giving listeners a sense of his determination and drive to succeed, even in the face of detractors.


Kanye West delivers the first verse of the song, and his rhymes are quite introspective. He talks about his self-doubt and how he overcomes the barriers to his success. Kanye West's verse is about his struggle as an artist, his rise through the music industry and how he's not afraid to speak his mind. Kanye West's verse is followed by T-Pain's chorus, which again emphasizes his determination to succeed and how he won't let anyone bring him down.


The track closes with Kanye West delivering the second verse. This verse is a bit more scathing than the first one delivered by Kanye, with an aggressive delivery that is driven by his anger at the doubters and detractors. The verse also touches on his recent accomplishments, and how he is currently at the top of the music industry.


Line by Line Meaning

And we go by the runners
The people I'm with and I are determined to succeed in our mission.


I think it's time for me to go hard as the hood I'm from, ay
It's time for me to give it my all, just like the rough and tough neighborhood I grew up in.


DJ Khaled, we the best
I'm working with DJ Khaled, who is a top-notch producer, so we are the best at what we do.


I'm goin in, I'm goin in
I'm ready to start this project with full force and determination.


I do it for the hood, cause the hood told me I should
I'm doing this for my community because they believed in me and encouraged me to succeed.


If you rep yo' hood and you goin' hard
If you're representing your neighborhood and working hard, then you're on the right track.


If the they hatin' on you don't stress,
If people are talking negatively about you, don't let it get to you.


Tell them niggas that we the best
We are the best and we will show it with our work.


You can't stop this
No obstacle can get in the way of our success.


Fuck the best, we run this game
We are so good that we've surpassed even the best in the industry.


Kanye West, Khaled, and Pain
These people are associated with the song and contribute to its greatness.


If you could you would get rid of me
If you had the chance, you would try to eliminate me from this industry.


What you gonna do when a nigga got to go hard?
What are you going to do when I give it my all and produce amazing work?


But I won't let you get to me,
I won't let your negativity affect me or my work.


You should already figure I'mma go hard
It's no surprise that I'm going to give it my all and produce top-notch results.


If you was as real as me,
If you were as genuine and authentic as I am,


You would never let another nigga step in yo yard
You wouldn't allow someone else to take over your territory or what you've worked hard for.


Makin money ain't shit to me
I'm not just doing this for the money, it's a passion and a part of who I am.


Cause it's in my veins and it gets to my heart
Because music is a part of me that I'm passionate about, it runs in my blood and is close to my heart.


So I am, I will, I gots to go
I'm determined to go all the way and achieve my goals.


You got another way to live, you gots to go hard
If you want to be successful, you need to put in the work and give it your all.


I am gettin it in until the end,
I am dedicated to my craft and will continue working hard until the very end.


I got to go, go, go, go hard
I have to approach this project with full effort and determination.


I go the hardest
I work the hardest and put in more effort than anyone else.


Flow so retard
My flow is so unique and impressive that it's hard to fathom.


I'm disgusted with myself
I'm not satisfied with my current level of work and am pushing myself harder.


I mean ughh, where do I start?
I'm feeling overwhelmed with ideas and inspiration for this project.


First I spin around and vomit
I'm so excited and anxious about the project that it's making me feel physically ill.


Then I shit up on it
I'm going to put everything I have into this project, no holds barred.


Fuck the beat up so bad won't nobody get up on it, I
I'm going to destroy the beat with my impressive flow and no one will be able to match it.


Flow sick, nigga how sick, sea sick
My flow is so impressive that it could make you sick like being on a boat in rough water.


Got your hand out, don't look at me bitch
Don't come to me expecting favors or handouts, especially if you've been negative towards me in the past.


You lookin' at who made me rich
You're looking at the person who contributed to my success and wealth.


I have some wins, some losses
I've had some successes and some setbacks in my career.


Just a life of a god damn boss's
I have a life of someone who is in charge and has control over their own career.


With the top off, lookin' for a girl with a ass as fat as Tracy Ross's
I'm living a high life and looking for someone with a certain physical attribute that I find attractive.


This is dope as it get,
This song/project is as good as it gets and is top-notch.


Dope as a mother fuckin' acid trip,
This project is better than any drug-induced trip or experience.


Fly as 57 passengers
This project is as smooth and impressive as a flight with 57 passengers on a luxurious plane.


This finna be another classic bitch
This project is going to be another classic piece of work that people will remember for years to come.


Everybody know I got it, if you want it, then get at it
Everyone knows that I'm talented and if you want to compete or collaborate with me, you better bring your best.


But I ain't gon have it,
I'm going to work hard and outperform anyone who tries to compete with me.


No I ain't gon have it
I won't let anyone take away my success or diminish my hard work.


I ain't ever been scared
I've never been afraid to speak my mind or take risks in my career.


Never been a type to bite my words
I've never held back or been afraid to speak candidly and honestly.


When I came up ya'll gave me shit
When I first became successful, people were negative towards me and tried to bring me down.


Now I'm finna make ya'll eat them terds
Now that I'm even more successful, I'm going to prove people wrong and make them eat their negative words.


Always said what the fuck I felt
I've always been honest and straightforward with my opinions and beliefs.


Gon' head, spit that murder I wrote
Go ahead and try to compete with me, I'll take you down with my impressive and powerful style.


Man I don't care what you felt
I don't care if you have negative opinions towards me, I will continue to work hard and succeed.


Fuck you nigga, I know I'm dope
I don't need your approval or positive feedback because I know that I'm talented and impressive on my own.


Felt Like I couldn't really give it my all
There were times when I felt limited and unable to give my best effort or be myself.


Felt like I had to play the fly on the wall
I felt like I had to be invisible and not make a big impression when I was around others.


Felt like niggas was stuntin' on me
I felt like other people were showing off or trying to compete with me unfairly.


Funny how I'm flyer than them all
It's humorous how I'm actually more talented and impressive than those who were trying to compete with me.


Now I'm at the top, ain't no where to go now
Now that I've reached the top of my career, I have to find new ways to challenge myself and continue growing.


Instead of me, she gon' go down
I'm going to step back and let someone else take the lead on this project.


Maybe I would have slowed down if I knew what I know now
If I had known how challenging and tiring my career would be, I may not have pursued it as relentlessly.


I'm scooby, I know I'm dumb
I'm not the smartest or most educated person, but I'm talented and driven in my own right.


It could get fuckin' old, well it's good I'm young
My style or attitude might become repetitive or tiring, but luckily I have youth and energy on my side.


'Fore my heart get cold as the hood I'm from
Before I become jaded or indifferent towards my career and life, I'll keep pushing myself to stay passionate and determined.


Tell me what it take to be number one?
What does it take to be the best in an industry or field?


I guess it's gon' be what it's gon' be
I'll do my best and accept whatever outcome or results come from my hard work.


But here's one thing ya'll got to hear
There's one thing that I need to make clear to everyone.


I'mma tell you like George Bush told me,
I'm going to deliver a message that I received from George Bush himself.


Fuck ya'll niggas, I'm out of here
I don't need your approval or support, I'm going to continue working hard and succeeding on my own.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andrew Harr, Faheem Najm, Jermaine Jackson, Kanye West, Khaled Khaled

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