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Going Bad Lyrics

by Meek Mill

Lyricist: Meek Mill, J. Cole, Drake

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Going Bad Lyrics

[Drake & Future:] Yeah (Wheezy outta here) G, G [Drake:] Back home, smokin' legal (Legal) I got more slaps than The Beatles (Beatles) Foreign shit runnin' on diesel, dawg Playin' with my name, that shit is lethal, dawg (Who you say you was?) Don Corleone Trust me, at the top it isn't lonely (Strapped) Everybody actin' like they know me, dawg Don't just say you're down, you gotta show me (What you gotta do?) Bring the clip back empty (It's empty) You asked to see the boss, so they sent me, dawg (Sent me, dawg) I just broke her off with a 10-piece, dawg (10-piece, dawg) That ain't nothin', I'm just bein' friendly, dawg It's just a lil' 10-piece for her Just to blow it in the mall, doesn't mean that we involved I just, what, I just, uh, put a Richard on the card I ain't grow up playin' ball, but I'll show you how the fuck you gotta do it If you really wanna ball till you fall When your back against the wall And a bunch of niggas need you to go away Still goin' bad on 'em anyway Saw you last night, but did it broad day Yeah, lot of Murakami in the hallway (What?) Got a sticky and I keep it at my dawg's place Girl, I left your love at Magic, now it's all shade Still goin' bad on you anyway [Meek Mill:] Whoa, whoa, ooh, whoa Whoa, whoa, ah I could fit like 80 racks in my Amiris (80 racks) Me and Drizzy back-to-back, it's gettin' scary (Back-to-back) If you fuckin' with my opps, just don't come near me (Get out my way) Put some bands all on your head like Jason Terry (Brrt, brrt, ooh) Richard Mille cost a Lambo (That's a Lambo) Known to keep the baddest bitches on commando (Salute) Every time I'm in my trap, I move like Rambo (Extended) Ain't a neighborhood in Philly that I can't go (That's a Fendi) For real She said, "Oh, you rich rich?" ("You rich rich") Bitch, I graduated, call me "Big Fish" (Ballin') I got Lori Harvey on my wish list (That's Lori) That's the only thing I want for Christmas (True story, ooh) I been had my way out here, yeah, know that's facts (Facts) You ain't livin' that shit you say, yeah, we know that's cap (That's cap) You ain't got to ask me when you see me, know I'm strapped (Brrt) DC, OVO, we back again, we goin' plat' (Ooh, ooh) [Drake:] It's just a lil' 10-piece for her Just to blow it in the mall, doesn't mean that we involved I just, what, I just, uh, put a Richard on the card I ain't grow up playin' ball, but I'll show you how the fuck you gotta do it If you really wanna ball 'til you fall When your back against the wall And a bunch of niggas need you to go away Still goin' bad on 'em anyway Saw you last night, but did it broad day [Future:] Wheezy outta here

Meaning of Going Bad

“Going Bad,” Meek Mill’s collaboration with Drake and Future, is a swaggering declaration of opulent excess and ruthless ambition, steeped in the hazy atmosphere of Miami nightlife and fueled by an almost cartoonish display of wealth. The song's core theme revolves around asserting dominance within a dangerous underworld, presented through a narrative of extravagant displays and calculated violence. Drake’s verse immediately establishes this with references to “legal” smoking, “Beatles” levels of success, and the lethal consequences of playing with his name – a direct invocation of Don Corleone. Future amplifies this with boasts about lavish gifts like a 10-piece pizza (“just breakin’ it off”) and an extravagant Richard Mille watch, illustrating a lifestyle built on intimidation and access to luxury. The repeated refrain of “going bad” isn't simply describing reckless behavior; it’s a statement of power, a confirmation that he’s operating beyond the rules and consequences faced by others. Meek Mill further solidifies this image with boasts about his wealth – an Amiri bag holding eighty racks, a Lambo-sized Richard Mille – and references to coveted figures like Lori Harvey on his Christmas wish list. The lyrical content isn't just about flaunting possessions; it’s about projecting an aura of untouchable power, a “Big Fish” capable of attracting the most desirable women. Ultimately, "Going Bad" is a carefully constructed persona crafted by Meek Mill and his collaborators: one of calculated menace, unapologetic ambition, and a chilling confidence in his ability to thrive – and potentially destroy – anyone who dares cross his path.

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