Lyrics
Yeah, he asked me who I do it for, yeah
Expressing someone asking who the singer does things for, and the response is doing it for oneself.
Yeah, I told 'em for me
Reiterating that the singer's actions are motivated by personal reasons and self-interest.
Yeah, yeah, he asked me who I'm living for
Describing a similar question about the purpose of living, with the answer being living for oneself.
I looked him in his eyes and I told him, "For me"
Emphasizing the singer's self-reliance and independence in their choices and lifestyle.
I swear to God I'll never lay my head next to a broke nigga
Making a firm commitment to avoiding romantic involvement with financially struggling individuals.
No, no, no, no (swear to God)
Reiterating the commitment with a strong affirmation and swearing to it.
Crazy shit been on my mind
Noting the presence of troubling thoughts or situations on the singer's mind.
I'ma go and grab a cup, fill that liquor to the top
Expressing the intention to cope with these thoughts by drinking, perhaps to numb the pain.
Drink my pain away, I swear, I just don't know, know (no)
Acknowledging a sense of confusion or uncertainty, emphasizing the need to escape through alcohol.
Man, I swear I got these motherfuckers
Claiming that the singer has angered or frustrated certain individuals.
So mad
Describing the intensity of the anger directed at the singer.
I came up so quick (yeah)
Reflecting on a rapid rise to success or prominence.
It's funny how they sit back behind they computers
Commenting on people criticizing or judging from a distance, likely through online platforms.
And be so quick
Observing the quickness with which people make judgments without understanding the singer's perspective.
I don't want no new friends
Expressing a reluctance to form new friendships, possibly due to past negative experiences.
In LA, they just use you
Specifically referencing the difficulty of forming genuine connections in the context of Los Angeles.
Gotta keep the glizzy on me, gotta watch how I'm movin'
Highlighting the need for personal security and vigilance in the singer's environment.
Heart gettin' colder, I don't wanna be sober
Noting a growing emotional detachment and a preference for avoiding sobriety.
But I know it ain't over, swear, I know it ain't over
Acknowledging challenges but expressing a belief that the situation is not hopeless.
Yeah, he asked me who I do it for, yeah
Repeating the earlier question about motivation, with the same response of doing things for oneself.
Yeah, I told 'em, "For me"
Reiterating the self-centric motivation for the singer's actions.
Yeah, yeah, he asked me who I'm living for
Echoing the earlier question about the purpose of living, with the same response of living for oneself.
I looked him in his eyes and I told him, "For me"
Confirming the commitment to a self-focused lifestyle when faced with similar inquiries.
I swear to God I'll never lay my head next to a broke nigga
Reaffirming the decision to avoid romantic involvement with financially struggling individuals.
No, no, no, no
Emphasizing the commitment with a strong affirmation and swearing to it.
Crazy shit been on my mind
Reiterating the presence of troubling thoughts or situations on the singer's mind.
I'ma go and grab a cup, fill that liquor to the top
Expressing the intention to cope with these thoughts by drinking, possibly as a way to numb emotional pain.
Drink my pain away, I swear, I just don't know, know (no)
Acknowledging a sense of confusion or uncertainty, emphasizing the need to escape through alcohol.
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