Mad
From Sidelines to Solid Gold: Rob Hollow's Journey Unveiled
Lyrics
I know momma wanted me to be a grad
Mentioning the desire of the speaker's mother for them to graduate.
Rags or riches I got shit I never had before
Expressing a change in the speaker's financial status, from lacking to having newfound wealth.
Now them bitches wanna talk I got em mad
Indicating that people, particularly women, are envious or upset about the speaker's success.
I got em mad, I got em mad, I got em mad
Repetition emphasizing the negative emotions of others towards the speaker.
Said I wasn't shit I saw you at my show
Recalling a time when someone doubted the speaker's worth, likely at a performance.
Guess you really thought a nigga wouldn't blow
Highlighting the surprise of the doubters when the speaker achieved success.
In a couple of years I thought I always told
Reflecting on the speaker's consistent belief in their future success.
Everything I touch I turn to solid gold
Expressing confidence that everything the speaker touches turns into success.
I got the Midas touch never a regular guy
Claiming a special, almost magical ability to achieve success (Midas touch).
Nothing like me I thought as much
Asserting the speaker's uniqueness and superiority over others.
Sipping my tea and that chai
Relaxing while enjoying tea, suggesting a comfortable and luxurious lifestyle.
Wake up in the morning put my robe on
Beginning the day in a leisurely manner, wearing a robe and Gucci socks.
Gucci socks on my feet then I blow one
Indulging in smoking while having a privileged view of the skyline.
Smoke illegal with a view with a skyline
Recalling a time when the speaker was less successful and had different experiences.
Reminiscing when I used to run the sideline
Remembering the past when the speaker had a less prominent role (sideline).
Imma go ahead and call my lifeline up
Referring to contacting someone for support or guidance in difficult situations.
Yea just because I need one now
Expressing a current need for assistance or advice.
Told me that she want some privacy so see them now
Describing a request for privacy from someone, possibly a partner.
Party last night was a rave ex wanna party next door
Recalling a lively party, with a mention of an ex who wants to continue partying.
She wanted no part of me, shit blew up like a club on Tuesday
Explaining a situation where someone rejected the speaker, leading to a fallout.
Well I'm calling in Drake
Mentioning the intention to seek help or support from the artist Drake.
I know, I know, I know, I know that shit make you mad
Acknowledging that the speaker's success may cause envy or anger in others.
My new flame got everything that you could've had
Stating that the speaker's new partner possesses everything that a previous person could have had.
I'm your daughter's favorite artist
Boasting that the speaker is a favorite artist for someone's daughter.
And I'm glad that I'm everywhere
Expressing satisfaction about being present and recognized everywhere.
And that it make you sad, I'm in my bag
Acknowledging that the speaker's success may bring sadness to others while emphasizing the speaker's confidence.
I know momma wanted me to be a grad
Repeating the desire of the speaker's mother for them to graduate.
Rags or riches I got shit I never had before
Reiterating the contrast between the past and the present wealth and possessions.
Now them bitches wanna talk I got em mad
Reiterating that the speaker's success annoys or upsets others.
I got em mad, I got em mad, I got em mad
Repetition emphasizing the negative emotions of others towards the speaker.
Said I wasn't shit I saw you at my show
Recalling a time when someone doubted the speaker's worth, likely at a performance.
Guess you really thought a nigga wouldn't blow
Highlighting the surprise of the doubters when the speaker achieved success.
In a couple of years I thought I always told
Reflecting on the speaker's consistent belief in their future success.
Everything I touch I turn to solid gold
Expressing confidence that everything the speaker touches turns into success.
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