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[Verse 1] You know Lil Ced, that's my nigga, I made him a millionaire, fuck it, we all rich I ain't tryna have babies right now, so we fuck with the rubber, but I got a raw bitch Know this money bring envy, you probably wan' be me, but bro, we can't beef 'bout no small shit Overseas, got the crowd doin' moshpits Can't believe that I'm still in the 'partments Businessman, went and got me an office Million-dollar deals, I get 'em often Me and Dolla was servin' on Sparks Street Hot lil' jit, he gon' stay with the chopstick I got robbed, that shit made me a monster Eviction notice, my sister, my mamas Now they houses as big as they want 'em I done ran up them motherfuckin' commas, look at lil' Dominique Livin' like we in a race, I might come in first or second, but I won't ever be last Lately, I been in my bag Bro told me don't take my foot off the gas If they give you a inch, go'n and take you a mile I'ma shoot by myself like a technical foul City to city, got girls goin' wild Better not reach for my chain when I jump in the crowd Lambo' so low, gotta squat We finally made it, let's pop us some bottles I took the lead and let everyone follow They know I'm runnin' it right to the bank They want me to ease up, I didn't leave 'em any breathin' room, sorry, I told 'em, "I can't" Heard you a rat, so you know what's gon' happen whenever we catch you, I run with them snakes Peep all the moves I been makin', by time I get forty, I gotta be one of them greats Watch how I move with this paper, I know if I slip up one time they gon' try to come take it Real as it get and these niggas be fakin', I don't want they vibes, so they hand I ain't shakin' She on that '42 straight with no chaser I'm tryna get out of here and go taste her, yeah [Chorus] Yeah, my diamonds be VV's (VV's) They don't wan' see us on TV unless it's the news I got somethin' to prove (Somethin' to prove) Yeah, I'm young, but got somethin' to lose (Somethin' to lose) In the street, I done paid all my dues (Yeah) No extortion, ain't talking 'bout literally (Nah) I be walkin' on beats, is you hearin' me? (Huh?) I just pray that my kids be a bigger me, they can't get rid of me My diamonds be VV's (VV's) They don't wan' see us on TV unless it's the news I got somethin' to prove (Somethin' to prove) Yeah, I'm young, but got somethin' to lose (Somethin' to lose) In the street, I done paid all my dues (Yeah) No extortion, ain't talking 'bout literally (Nah) I be walkin' on beats, is you hearin' me? (Huh?) I just pray that my kids be a bigger me, they can't get rid of me [Verse 2] Wake up every day, somebody harrassin' me I got rich, they need money, they askin' me I was sittin' in jail, they ain't look out for me Ones who need me them same ones who doubted me I been handlin' my own, they can vouch for me Head way down with me, know that she proud of me Turn the heat up, ain't nobody hot as me Everywhere dollars be, that's how I gotta be I done gave her the world, now she not leavin' Say she love me to death, told her, "Stop breathin'" He try do what I do, but we not even I want all of the beef, I am not vegan Boy, you said it was smoke, nigga, stop speakin' 'Ventador, drop the top, I can't stop speedin' Tryna see if this bitch hit the top speed Hit the bitch from the back, have her knock knee Call me Baby Hov, I control the rock If the rap slow, I control the block Yeah, I'm really it, and you niggas not Got a couple coupes, I can drop the top I done made it, nigga, all these digits comin' in I'm savin' for the bigger picture, know one day I'll need 'em Might as well get used to me My biggest fear is endin' up a used-to-be, yeah [Chorus] Yeah, my diamonds be VV's (VV's) They don't wan' see us on TV unless it's the news I got somethin' to prove (Somethin' to prove) Yeah, I'm young, but got somethin' to lose (Somethin' to lose) In the street, I done paid all my dues (Yeah) No extortion, ain't talking 'bout literally (Nah) I be walkin' on beats, is you hearin' me? (Huh?) I just pray that my kids be a bigger me, they can't get rid of me My diamonds be VV's (VV's) They don't wan' see us on TV unless it's the news I got somethin' to prove (Somethin' to prove) Yeah, I'm young, but got somethin' to lose (Somethin' to lose) In the street, I done paid all my dues (Yeah) No extortion, ain't talking 'bout literally (Nah) I be walkin' on beats, is you hearin' me? (Huh?) I just pray that my kids be a bigger me, they can't get rid of me
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Meaning of "Sum 2 Prove" by Lil Baby
Sum 2 Prove" immediately plunges into a world of hard-won success and lingering street realities. The narrator boasts of making a friend a "millionaire" and escaping "eviction notice" to provide lavish homes for family. Yet, this triumph is shadowed by a persistent sense of needing to validate his position, even as he enjoys the spoils. The central tension lies in the narrator's precarious perch between past struggles and present opulence. He declares, "I got somethin' to prove," but quickly adds, "I'm young, but got somethin' to lose." This isn't just about accumulating wealth; it's about maintaining it against constant threats, from envious peers who "wan' be me" to the fear of being seen "on TV unless it's the news." The lyrics masterfully employ stark contrasts to underscore this journey. The speaker "can't believe that I'm still in the 'partments" while simultaneously securing "million-dollar deals." This juxtaposition highlights a rapid, almost disorienting ascent. The line "I got robbed, that shit made me a monster" serves as a pivotal origin story, explaining the ruthless drive that now fuels his ambition and his refusal to "ease up" for anyone. Ultimately, the effectiveness of these lyrics stems from their raw portrayal of relentless ambition intertwined with a deep-seated paranoia. The narrator's declaration, "My biggest fear is endin' up a used-to-be," reveals the constant pressure beneath the bravado. It's a narrative of survival and dominance, where every success is a battle won, but the war for relevance and security never truly ends.
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- Twysted Genius
- Lil Baby