Solo
iLoveMakonnen Lyrics
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I can do it solo if nobody's riding
Ridin' in my low-low with nobody beside me
I can do it solo if nobody's riding
I can do it solo, I can do it solo
I can do it solo, I can do it solo
I can do it solo, I can do it solo
I can do it solo
When you close your eyes you might see it all
Don't miss a chance, you might fall
All your friends don't care 'bout nothin'
Y'all just gettin' drunk and frontin'
By your fuckin' self watchin' somebody else
Make it long all by themselves
That don't mean nothin', nothin' at all
Just keep on drinking, until you fall
Ridin' in my low-low
Ridin' in my low-low
I'm ridin' solo
Ridin' in my low-low
Ridin' in my low-low with nobody beside me
I can do it solo if nobody's riding
Ridin' in my low-low with nobody beside me
I can do it solo if nobody's riding
I can do it solo, I can do it solo
I can do it solo, I can do it solo
I can do it solo, I can do it solo
I can do it solo
Listen
They wonder who's my teacher
My best friend might be the grim reaper
He taught me many and I brought him plenty
We makin' plenty hundreds, I'm talking money
We don't give a damn 'bout nothin' at all
I swear my album better drop this fall
Don't try to play me for another EP
I might drop a mixtape and smash on these
Ridin' in my low-low
Ridin' in my low-low
I could do it solo
Ridin' in my low-low
Ridin' in my low-low with nobody beside me
I can do it solo if nobody's riding
Ridin' in my low-low with nobody beside me
I can do it solo if nobody's riding
I can do it solo, I can do it solo
I can do it solo, I can do it solo
I can do it solo, I can do it solo
I can do it solo, I can do it solo
In "Solo," iLoveMakonnen is proclaiming his independence and his ability to navigate life on his own. He is content and confident cruising in his low-rider with nobody else there, emphasizing that he doesn't need anyone else to make him happy or successful. He encourages listeners to take chances and go it alone if they need to, regardless of what their friends might say or think. He recognizes that it can feel lonely at times, but he chooses to keep drinking and enjoying his own company rather than conforming to societal expectations.
The repetition of "I can do it solo" creates a sense of determination and self-assuredness throughout the song. The lyrics also touch on iLoveMakonnen's relationship with the Grim Reaper, who taught him many lessons and helped him make money. This adds a darker tone to the song and perhaps suggests that iLoveMakonnen has overcome adversity and succeeded on his own terms.
Overall, "Solo" is a celebration of independence and freedom, as well as a reminder to stay true to oneself and not let others' opinions sway one's decisions.
Line by Line Meaning
Ridin' in my low-low with nobody beside me
Driving my car with no one else around
I can do it solo if nobody's riding
I can do things by myself if no one is with me
I can do it solo, I can do it solo
I am capable of doing things independently
When you close your eyes you might see it all
Visualize your goals
Don't miss a chance, you might fall
Seize opportunities before it's too late
All your friends don't care 'bout nothin'
Your friends might not be supportive of your dreams
Y'all just gettin' drunk and frontin'
Your friends are just partying and showing off
By your fuckin' self watchin' somebody else
Watching someone else succeed while you're alone
Make it long all by themselves
Achieve success on their own
That don't mean nothin', nothin' at all
Their success doesn't define your own
Just keep on drinking, until you fall
Don't drown your sorrows in alcohol
I'm ridin' solo
I am alone and driving my car
Listen
Pay attention
They wonder who's my teacher
People question where I learned my skills
My best friend might be the grim reaper
Death may be my closest companion
He taught me many and I brought him plenty
I have learned a lot from my difficult experiences
We makin' plenty hundreds, I'm talking money
I am making a lot of money with my talents and skills
We don't give a damn 'bout nothin' at all
We don't care about anything else except our success
I swear my album better drop this fall
I promise my album will release soon
Don't try to play me for another EP
Don't try to deceive me with small projects
I might drop a mixtape and smash on these
I might release a mixtape and surprise everyone
I could do it solo
I have the ability to achieve things by myself
Contributed by Reagan W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@o_ofigures
Everybody in the industry owes of this man an apology!
It makes me sick how everybody be praising lil nas x for being gay but they basically canceled and blacklisted this man for the same thing!
He put the underground atlanta scene on the map!
Unlike all these new rappers he wasn't just trying to bite Lil Wayne or futures sound
He came with a sound that was unique to him!
@bored5116
Exactly bro
@SRTrollinz
no cap this has to be the most unique unclone-able style theres been in awhile if not ever
@AurioSmoke
Exactly 💯💯💯
@rosethesicko
@@SRTrollinz drake stole his shit🤠solo
@ZelB84
Nope that didn't happen. Lil Nas is more talented
@12on12offTV
Protect makonnen at all cost
@tjdiddy
No.
@irjunior540
Mission failed
@chingitclarkson6723
@@irjunior540 why?