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Congratulations Lyrics

by Post Malone

Lyricist: Post Malone, Louis Bell, Ian Grande Jr., Andrew “Rem” Gray

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Congratulations Lyrics

Mm-mmm Yeah, yeah Mm-mmm Yeah (Hey) My momma called, seen you on TV, son Said shit done changed ever since we was on I dreamed it all ever since I was young They said I wouldn't be nothing Now they always say, "Congratulations" (Uh, uh, uh) Worked so hard, forgot how to vacation (Uh-huh) They ain't never had the dedication (Uh, uh) People hatin', say we changed and look, we made it (Uh, uh) Yeah, we made it (Uh, uh, uh) They was never friendly, yeah Now I'm jumping out the Bentley, yeah And I know I sound dramatic, yeah But I know I had to have it, yeah For the money, I'm a savage, yeah I be itching like a addict, yeah I'm surrounded, twenty bad bitches, yeah But they didn't know me last year, yeah Everyone wanna act like they important (Yeah-yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah-yeah) But all that mean nothing when I saw my dough, yuh (Yeah-yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah-yeah) Everyone countin' on me, drop the ball, yuh (Yeah-yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah-yeah) Everything custom like I'm at the border, yeah, yeah If you fuck with winning, put your lighters to the sky How could I make cents when I got millions on my mind? Coming with that bullshit, I just put it to the side Balling since a baby, they could see it in my eyes My momma called, seen you on TV, son Said shit done changed ever since we was on I dreamed it all ever since I was young They said I wouldn't be nothing Now they always say, "Congratulations" (Congratulations) Worked so hard, forgot how to vacation (Ooh) They ain't never had the dedication (Uh, uh, ayy) People hatin', say we changed and look we made it (Uh, uh) Yeah, we made it (Uh, uh, uh, yeah) I was patient (Yeah, oh) I was patient (Ayy, ooh) Now I can scream that we made it (We made it!) Now everywhere, everywhere I go, they say 'gratulation (Ooh) Young nigga, young nigga, graduation (Yeah) I pick up the rock and I ball, baby (Ball) I'm looking for someone to call, baby (Brr) But right now, I got a situation (Ayy) Never old Ben-Ben Franklins (Cash) Big rings (Ooh), champagne (Champagne) My life is like a ball game (Ball game) But instead, I'm in the trap though (Trap though) Pot so big, call it Super Bowl (Super Bowl) Super Bowl, call the hoes (Brr), get in the Rolls (Skrrt) Top-floor lifestyle (Top), Huncho and Post (Yeah, ayy) Malone (Ayy), I gotta play on my phone (Ayy) You know what I'm on (Ayy), Huncho Houdini is gone (Ayy) My momma called, seen you on TV, son Said shit done changed ever since we was on I dreamed it all ever since I was young They said I wouldn't be nothing Now they always say, "Congratulations" (Ayy, uh, uh, uh) Worked so hard, forgot how to vacation (Uh-huh, ooh) They ain't never had the dedication (Ayy, uh, uh) People hatin', say we changed and look we made it (Yeah, uh, uh) Yeah, we made it (Ayy) Hey, hey, hey, hey Hey, hey, hey, hey

Meaning of Congratulations

“Congratulations” by Post Malone is a triumphant, albeit somewhat brash and materialistic, celebration of achieving success after years of facing adversity. The core narrative revolves around a transformation fueled by relentless work ethic and a defiant rejection of past doubts. The repeated refrain, “My momma called, seen you on TV, son,” acts as the emotional bedrock – a testament to overcoming skepticism and proving naysayers wrong. It’s not just about fame or wealth; it's deeply rooted in familial validation and fulfilling a long-held dream, painted with vivid imagery of luxury: jumping out of a Bentley, surrounded by “twenty bad bitches,” and flaunting expensive possessions like “Ben-Ben Franklins” and “big rings.” Post Malone’s message is layered. Initially, the lyrics portray a raw, almost desperate ambition, highlighting the struggle to escape poverty and the constant presence of jealousy ("people hatin', say we changed"). However, as the song progresses, there's an undeniable sense of earned satisfaction – "I was patient," he admits – and a willingness to revel in it. The frantic energy, punctuated by ad-libs and references to addiction (“itching like an addict”) suggests a precariousness alongside the success, a reminder that the journey wasn’t solely paved with virtue. Ultimately, “Congratulations” isn't simply about celebrating material gains; it’s a defiant anthem of self-made achievement, delivered with Post Malone’s signature blend of vulnerability and swagger, acknowledging both the hard-won victory and the potential pitfalls that come with sudden fortune.

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