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Industry Baby Lyrics

by Lil Nas X & Jack Harlow

Lyricist: Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow

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Industry Baby Lyrics

D-D-Daytrip took it to ten (Hey) Baby bet, ayy, couple racks, ayy Couple Grammys on him (Ah, ooh), couple plaques, ayy That's a fact, ayy (Ah, ooh), throw it back, ayy Throw it back, ayy (Ah, ooh) And this one is for the champions (Ah, ooh) I ain't lost since I've began, yeah (Ah, ooh) Funny how you said it was the end, yeah (Ah, ooh) Then I went, did it again, yeah (Ah, ooh) I told you long ago on the road I got what they're waiting for I'll run from nothing, dawg, get your swords Just tell 'em I ain't layin' low You was never really rooting for me anyway (Ah, ooh) When I'm back up at the top I wanna hear you say (Ah, ooh) He'll run from nothin', dawg, get your sword (Ah, ooh) Just tell 'em that the break is over (Ah, ooh, ah, ooh, ah, ooh) Need, uh, need to get this album out Need a couple number onеs Need a plaque on every song Need mе like one with Nicki now Tell a rap nigga I don't see ya, huh I'm a pop nigga like Bieber, huh I don't fuck bitches, I'm queer, huh But these niggas bitches like Madea, yeah, yeah, yeah (Yeah) Ayy, oh, let's do it (Oh, let's do it) I ain't fall off, I just ain't release my new shit I blew up, now everybody tryna sue me You call me Nas but the hood call me Doobie, dawg And this one is for the champions (Ah, ooh) I ain't lost since I've began, yeah (Ah, ooh) Funny how you said it was the end, yeah (Ah, ooh) Then I went did it again, yeah (Ah, ooh, again, yeah) I told you long ago on the road I got what they're waiting for (Ayy, ayy, ayy, ayy, I got what they're waiting for) I'll run from nothing, dawg, get your swords (Ayy, ayy) Just tell 'em I ain't layin' low (Ayy, ayy) (Bitch, I ain't runnin' from nowhere) You was never really rooting for me anyway (Ah, ooh) When I'm back up at the top I wanna hear you say (Ah, ooh) He'll run from nothin', dawg, get your sword (Ayy) Just tell 'em that the break is over (Ayy, yeah) My track record so clean, they couldn't wait to just bash me I must be gettin' too flashy, y'all shouldn't have let the world gas me (Woo) It's too late 'cause I'm here to stay and these girls know that I'm nasty (Mm) I sent her back to her boyfriend with my handprint on her ass cheek City talkin', we takin' notes Tell 'em all to keep makin' posts, wish he could, but he can't get close OG so proud of me, that he chokin' up while he makin' toast I'm the type that you can't control, said I would, then I made it so I don't clear up rumors (Ayy), where's y'all sense of humor? (Ayy) I'm done makin' jokes 'cause they got old like baby boomers Turn my haters to consumers, I make vets feel like they juniors (Juniors) Say your time is comin' soon but just like Oklahoma (Mmm) Mine is comin' sooner (Mmm), I'm just a late bloomer (Mmm) I done peaked in high school, I'm still out here gettin' cuter (Woo) All these social networks and computers Got these pussies walkin' 'round like they ain't losers I told you long ago on the road I got what they're waiting for (Ayy, ayy, ayy, ayy, I got what they're waiting for) I'll run from nothing, dawg, get your swords (Ayy, ayy) Just tell 'em I ain't layin' low (Ayy, ayy) (Bitch, I ain't runnin' from nowhere) You was never really rooting for me anyway (Ah, ooh) When I'm back up at the top I wanna hear you say (Ah, ooh) He'll run from nothin', dawg, get your sword (Ayy) Just tell 'em that the break is over (Ayy) Yeah I'm the industry baby I'm the industry baby Yeah

Industry Baby - English Translation

Día de viaje, lo llevé a diez (Eh) Bebé apuesta, ayy, unas cuantas torres, ayy Algunos Grammys para él (Ah, ooh), algunas placas, ayy Eso es cierto, ayy (Ah, ooh), vuelve a intentarlo, ayy Vuelve a intentarlo, ayy (Ah, ooh) Y esto es para los campeones (Ah, ooh) No he perdido desde que empecé, sí (Ah, ooh) Es curioso cómo dijiste que era el final, sí (Ah, ooh) Luego fui, lo hice de nuevo, sí (Ah, ooh) Te lo dije hace tiempo en la carretera Obtuve lo que están esperando Correré de cualquier cosa, perro, toma tus espadas Solo diles que no me estoy escondiendo Nunca realmente te importaba, ¿verdad? (Ah, ooh) Cuando vuelva a estar arriba quiero que digas (Ah, ooh) Él correrá de cualquier cosa, perno, toma tu espada (Ayy, ooh) Solo diles que el descanso ha terminado (Ah, ooh, ah, ooh, ah, ooh) Necesito, necesito sacar este álbum Necesito un par de números uno Necesito una placa en cada canción Necesito que me amen como a Nicki ahora Dile a un nigga de rap que no te veo, ¿eh? Soy un nigga pop como Bieber, ¿eh? No voy a tener bitches, soy queer, ¿eh? Pero estos niggas son bitches como Madea, sí, sí, sí (Sí) Ayy, oh, hagámoslo (Oh, hagámoslo) No me he caído, simplemente no estoy publicando mi nueva mierda Me hice famosa, ahora todos quieren demandarme Me llaman Nas pero el barrio me llama Doobie, perno Y esto es para los campeones (Ah, ooh) No he perdido desde que empecé, sí (Ah, ooh) Es curioso cómo dijiste que era el final, sí (Ah, ooh) Luego fui, lo hice de nuevo, sí (Ah, ooh, otra vez, sí) Te lo dije hace tiempo en la carretera Obtuve lo que están esperando (Ayy, ayy, ayy, ayy, obtuve lo que están esperando) Correré de cualquier cosa, perno, toma tus espadas (Ayy, ayy) Solo diles que no me estoy escondiendo (Ayy, ayy) (Bitch, no estoy huyendo de ninguna parte) Nunca realmente te importaba, ¿verdad? (Ah, ooh) Cuando vuelva a estar arriba quiero que digas (Ah, ooh) Él correrá de cualquier cosa, perno, toma tu espada (Ayy) Solo diles que el descanso ha terminado (Ayy, sí) Mi historial es tan limpio que no podían esperar a golpearme Debo estar siendo demasiado llamativo, ustedes no deberían haberme hecho quedar mal en el mundo (Woo) Es demasiado tarde porque estoy aquí para quedarme y estas chicas lo saben (Mm) Le devolví a su novio con mi huella en su mejilla La ciudad habla, estamos tomando notas Diles todos que sigan publicando, desearía que él pudiera, pero no puede acercarse OG está tan orgulloso de mí, que se está atragantando mientras hace tostadas Soy el tipo que no puedes controlar, dije que lo haría, entonces lo hice No aclaro rumores (Ayy), ¿dónde están tus sentidos del humor? (Ayy) Ya estoy haciendo bromas porque se han vuelto viejos como los baby boomers Transformo a mis haters en consumidores, hacen que los veteranos sientan que son juniors (Juniors) Dices que tu tiempo está pronto, pero como Oklahoma (Mmm) El mío está más pronto (Mmm), solo soy un tardigamer (Mmm) Ya he llegado a la cima en el instituto, sigo saliendo más guapo (Woo) Todas estas redes sociales y ordenadores Estos pringaos caminan como si no fueran perdedores Te lo dije hace tiempo en la carretera Obtuve lo que están esperando (Ayy, ayy, ayy, ayy, obtuve lo que están esperando) Correré de cualquier cosa, perno, toma tus espadas (Ayy, ayy) Solo diles que no me estoy escondiendo (Ayy, ayy) (Bitch, no estoy huyendo de ninguna parte) Nunca realmente te importaba, ¿verdad? (Ah, ooh) Cuando vuelva a estar arriba quiero que digas (Ah, ooh) Él correrá de cualquier cosa, perno, toma tu espada (Ayy) Solo diles que el descanso ha terminado (Ayy) Sí Soy la industria baby Soy la industria baby Sí

Meaning of Industry Baby

“Industry Baby” by Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow is a gloriously confident, aggressively self-aware anthem built on layers of boastful ambition, defiant rejection of doubters, and a playful subversion of hip-hop tropes. The song’s core theme revolves around proving everyone wrong – specifically those who predicted his downfall after the initial viral success of “Old Town Road,” but also a broader commentary on navigating the often-cruel landscape of the music industry itself. The opening lines, referencing "D-Daytrip" and lavish displays of wealth ("couple racks, couple Grammys"), immediately establish Lil Nas X’s unapologetic embrace of his newfound status as a dominant force. The recurring motif of “doing it again” isn't just about musical success; it’s a declaration of resilience and an assertion that he’s not subject to the conventional narratives imposed upon him. Jack Harlow’s verse amplifies this, adding another layer of swagger and highlighting the competitive environment – "Tell a rap nigga I don't see ya, huh" – showcasing his own ascendance while simultaneously dismissing rivals. The lyric “I got what they're waiting for” is arguably the most potent statement, suggesting he anticipated their skepticism and has delivered on their wildest expectations, but with an entirely different agenda. The inclusion of LGBTQ+ affirmation (“But these niggas bitches like Madea, yeah, yeah, yeah”) isn’t merely a statement of identity; it’s a calculated move to disrupt expectations and challenge the industry's conservative norms. The song employs several key metaphors – “run from nothing, get your swords” representing his unstoppable momentum, and the repeated phrase "the break is over" signifying a definitive shift in power dynamics. The references to Bieber and Nicki further solidify his crossover appeal and ambition for broader recognition. Ultimately, “Industry Baby” isn’t just about celebrating success; it's a carefully constructed performance of dominance, fueled by an awareness of past criticisms and a determination to control the narrative entirely, leaving listeners with the impression that Lil Nas X is not simply rising in the industry – he’s actively reshaping it on his own terms.

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