Back Bone
Young Thug Lyrics


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Ayy, Jeffery
Rich Gang or don't bang, know what I'm sayin'?
Goddamn, money gettin' type of shit
Yeah, yeah
Ayy, I promise I won't ever switch up
Rich Gang
Yeah, yeah, yeah
I gotta get rich 'cause I'm everybody's backbone (ayy)
And they just wanna see what's in the bag, homes (see what's in my bag)
I was taught to do it, and irrational ('rational)
Six by six the Benz, yeah, the wagon
I'm tense, I might just fuck you with your bag on (fuck you with your bag)
Got the Bentley coupe to match the wagon (wagon)
Dawg said he gon' beat it, I told him, "Wag on" (wag on)
If you ain't tell you'll get a bag when you get back home (hundred racks)
When you get back home (yeah)

Skeet off and hop in the dually (yeah, skrrt, skrrt)
Airin' it out, 'bout to throw it back, shootin' (do-do-do-do-do-do-do)
My niggas said they trill but I want 'em to prove it, yeah (gotta prove it)
If I wasn't rich, didn't have a job, would you still do it, yeah?
Still got Versace drawls, go buy out the bar when you ball (yeah)
These hoes, they counterfeit (yeah), them niggas gon' change on y'all (these niggas)
I'm lettin' her suck the balls (woah), the mornin' I'm kickin' her out (bye, bitch)
I'll never ever follow y'all, I built my own lane, I'm a boss (boss)
Yeah, bad bitch flawless, yeah, diamonds, they flawless (flawless)
Yeah, fuck nigga playin', yeah, now, fuck around, cost him (do-do-do)
Gon' take his life (take it), earn a couple stripes (what? Nah)
Let the boy live (why?) for his momma's sake

I gotta get rich 'cause I'm everybody's backbone (woo)
And they just wanna see what's in the bag, homes (bag, homes)
I was taught to do it, and irrational ('rational)
Six by six the Benz, yeah, the wagon
I'm tense, I might just fuck you with your bag on
Got the Bentley coupe to match the wagon (the Bentley coupe to match it)
Dawg said he gon' beat it, I told him, "Wag on" (wag on)
If you ain't tell you'll get a bag when you get back home (you gon' get you a big bag for real)
When you get back home (yeah)

I got a big ol' Birkin bag with my feet up (feet up)
I fucked around and told her, "Pass me money for the re-up" (for the re-up)
I got the mothafuckin' ball, who tryna D up? (Who tryna D up?)
I got the mothafuckin' ball, who tryna D us? (They can't D us)
Cat carpet red, and it's about to kick your feet up (kick your feet up)
Put Michael Jackson in my crew, we can be the Beatles (Rich Gang)
My wrist is water, my ears is water
I'll fuck your daughter (I swear), she just wanna be a starter
And I done charged up (I charged up), now she tryna play harder (then what?)
I showed a lot of racks, yeah (racks), got 'em stuffed in my garments (then what?)
Made the bitch stop breathin' and now she got a heartache (hahaha)
I put it real deep, now she got a stomachache

I gotta get rich 'cause I'm everybody's backbone (backbone)
And they just wanna see what's in the bag, homes (racks in my back)
I was taught to do it, and irrational (do it and irrational)
Six by six the Benz, yeah, the wagon (six by six)
I'm tense, I might just fuck you with your bag on (bag on)
Got the Bentley coupe to match the wagon (the Bentley coupe to match it)
Dawg said he gon' beat it, I told him, "Wag on" (wag on)
If you ain't tell you'll get a bag when you get back home
If you didn't tell you'll get your bag when you get back home (When you get back home)

If you didn't tell you'll get your bag when you get back home
If you ain't tell you'll get a bag when you get back home, yeah
If you didn't tell, I'll get you a Kardashian, let you bone, bone, yeah
If you didn't tell, you'll get a bag when you get back home, yeah
You get back home, yeah
When you get back home, yeah
A hundred racks on your books down at Jackson, yeah
I know you straight but you'll still get a bag when you get back home, ayy
Zip your mouth
Lock it and throw the key away, yeah
Diamonds, on my mothafuckin' wrist bling blay, yeah




I got gators on my feet
I got

Overall Meaning

In the song "Back Bone," Young Thug talks about the pressure of being a rock for everyone around him, hence the title "Back Bone". He reveals that he feels the need to get rich because he is the person on whom everyone depends. He also talks about his exorbitant wealth, such as his Birkin bag, his Bentley Coupe, and his big house. In the lyrics, he highlights a few aspects of his extravagant life, including cars, fashion, and women. He brags about making the girls he sleeps with leave the next morning and shows off his Versace underwear, which he says he can buy out the bar with. He also takes a dig at his haters by saying that they will change sides, while he will remain a boss and continue building his empire.


The song has a catchy chorus with a strong hook, but it also features a memorable verse delivered in Young Thug's unique flow. The rap is both boastful and introspective, as he talks about the pressure of success and money. The song was produced by Wheezy and co-produced by Rex Kudo; it has a beat that can make anyone bop their head.


Line by Line Meaning

Ayy, Jeffery
Opening line to the song, artist introducing himself as Jeffery


Rich Gang or don't bang, know what I'm sayin'?
I am Rich Gang or nothing, do you understand what I am saying?


Goddamn, money gettin' type of shit
Damn, I am making a lot of money right now


Ayy, I promise I won't ever switch up
I promise that I will always stay true and not change


I gotta get rich 'cause I'm everybody's backbone (ayy)
I need to get rich because everyone is counting on me to support them


And they just wanna see what's in the bag, homes (see what's in my bag)
Everyone is curious about what I have in my bag


I was taught to do it, and irrational ('rational)
I was taught to do things even if they don't make sense or are not rational


Six by six the Benz, yeah, the wagon
I drive a Mercedes-Benz wagon that is six-wheel drive


I'm tense, I might just fuck you with your bag on (fuck you with your bag)
I am in a bad mood and might have sex with you while you still have your bag on


Got the Bentley coupe to match the wagon (wagon)
I also have a Bentley that matches my Mercedes wagon


Dawg said he gon' beat it, I told him, "Wag on" (wag on)
My friend said he was going to have sex with someone, but I told him to move on and forget about it


If you ain't tell you'll get a bag when you get back home (hundred racks)
If you don't snitch, you will be rewarded with a large sum of money when you return home


Skeet off and hop in the dually (yeah, skrrt, skrrt)
I am going to ejaculate and then jump into my pickup truck


Airin' it out, 'bout to throw it back, shootin' (do-do-do-do-do-do-do)
I am preparing to have sex and I am making shooting sounds


My niggas said they trill but I want 'em to prove it, yeah (gotta prove it)
My friends say they are tough, but I need them to show me


If I wasn't rich, didn't have a job, would you still do it, yeah?
If I didn't have money or a job, would you still want to be with me?


Still got Versace drawls, go buy out the bar when you ball (yeah)
I still wear designer underwear and spend a lot of money at the bar when I am partying


These hoes, they counterfeit (yeah), them niggas gon' change on y'all (these niggas)
These women are fake and these men will turn on you


I'm lettin' her suck the balls (woah), the mornin' I'm kickin' her out (bye, bitch)
I am allowing her to perform oral sex on me, but I will kick her out in the morning


I'll never ever follow y'all, I built my own lane, I'm a boss (boss)
I will never follow anyone, I created my own path and I am a leader


Yeah, bad bitch flawless, yeah, diamonds, they flawless (flawless)
My girlfriend is stunning and the diamonds I have are perfect


Yeah, fuck nigga playin', yeah, now, fuck around, cost him (do-do-do)
If someone disrespects me, they will pay the price


Gon' take his life (take it), earn a couple stripes (what? Nah)
I will kill him and earn some respect


Let the boy live (why?) for his momma's sake
I will let him live for the sake of his mother


I got a big ol' Birkin bag with my feet up (feet up)
I have a large, expensive handbag and I am relaxing with my feet up


I fucked around and told her, "Pass me money for the re-up" (for the re-up)
I asked her for money to buy more drugs


I got the mothafuckin' ball, who tryna D up? (Who tryna D up?)
I have the basketball, who wants to defend me?


I got the mothafuckin' ball, who tryna D us? (They can't D us)
I have the basketball, no one can defend us


Cat carpet red, and it's about to kick your feet up (kick your feet up)
I have a red carpet that is so luxurious, it will make you want to relax and kick your feet up


Put Michael Jackson in my crew, we can be the Beatles (Rich Gang)
If Michael Jackson were still alive and in my group, we would be as successful as the Beatles


My wrist is water, my ears is water
My wrist and earrings are so icy, they look like water


I'll fuck your daughter (I swear), she just wanna be a starter
I will have sex with your daughter, she just wants to be in the spotlight


And I done charged up (I charged up), now she tryna play harder (then what?)
I have given her money and now she expects more from me


I showed a lot of racks, yeah (racks), got 'em stuffed in my garments (then what?)
I displayed a lot of money and now I have it hidden in my clothes


Made the bitch stop breathin' and now she got a heartache (hahaha)
I had sex with her so hard that she can't breathe and now she has a broken heart


I put it real deep, now she got a stomachache
I had sex with her so hard that now she has a stomachache


If you didn't tell, I'll get you a Kardashian, let you bone, bone, yeah
If you don't snitch, I will set you up with a Kardashian and you can have sex with her


If you didn't tell, you'll get a bag when you get back home, yeah
If you don't snitch, you will receive a large sum of money when you return home


A hundred racks on your books down at Jackson, yeah
I will put one hundred thousand dollars in your prison account in Jackson


I know you straight but you'll still get a bag when you get back home, ayy
I know you are not involved but you will still receive money when you return home


Zip your mouth Lock it and throw the key away, yeah
Stop talking and keep quiet, don't share my secrets


Diamonds, on my mothafuckin' wrist bling blay, yeah
I have diamonds on my wrist that are very sparkly


I got gators on my feet
I am wearing alligator skin shoes


I got
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Written by: Jeffery Lamar Williams, Wesley Tyler Glass

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