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Counting Success: Yung Rydah's Anthem of Triumph
Lyrics
I'm like one, two, three, four
Expressing a sequence, starting from counting numbers, implying a continuous flow.
Everybody lit when I walk thru the door
When the singer arrives, the atmosphere becomes lively or excited.
I tell em five, six, seven, eight
Continuing the counting sequence, possibly referring to urgency or a structured demand.
I need my money now & not another minute late
Stressing the immediate need for payment without delay.
And it go nine, ten, eleven, FUCK 12
Expressing disdain or resistance towards law enforcement, particularly the police (symbolized by '12').
I'm screamin free my people they got locked up in them cells
Advocating for the release of incarcerated individuals, likely friends or associates.
I'm doin numbers like the trap & serve my fans like clientele
Comparing success in the music industry to the efficiency and profitability of a trap (drug dealing) operation.
Somewhat famous round the world, they said my name be ringin bells
Acknowledging a certain level of fame and global recognition.
I'm ridin in a sprinter this shit feelin like a Maybach
Feeling luxurious or extravagant while traveling in a sprinter van, akin to a high-end vehicle.
I been broke before but not no more that shit was way back
Reflecting on past financial struggles and indicating current prosperity.
Much love to my fans the love you show I can't repay back
Expressing gratitude towards fans for their support, acknowledging the inability to fully repay their love.
So in return I keep droppin these hits so you can play that
Promising to continue creating hit songs for fans' enjoyment and entertainment.
Think of them days when I used to be broke, but now that I'm up I ain't worried no more
Remembering past hardships but feeling secure and unworried about finances now.
My cousin jus hit me said you finna blow, I told em it's comin you already kno
Receiving encouragement from a cousin about future success, indicating confidence in upcoming achievements.
Don't DM me if you ain't come wit no dough, jus hit my boy Free if you bookin a show
Stating a requirement for monetary compensation for any communication or work, directing potential bookings to a specific contact.
Ain't got my backend I won't walk thru the door, but once it's secured green light it's a go
Refusing to engage or perform unless promised payment is secured, indicating a professional approach to business dealings.
I prayed for these times, they finally here, believe when I say this is really my year
Expressing a belief that the current moment is the singer's time for success.
I put in the work all these blood, sweat, & tears, I switched up my lane & shifted some gears
Highlighting the hard work and dedication invested in achieving success, emphasizing a change in approach or strategy.
Need at least a band for me to appear, if anything less that I'm not tryna hear
Setting a monetary minimum for appearances, refusing offers below a certain amount.
Can't do no free songs I'm makin it clear, y'all not on my level you not even near
Rejecting the idea of performing for free, asserting superiority over others in the field.
Rickyy made the beat so you kno it's a hit, I used to be broke now I'm ballin & shit
Crediting the producer for creating a hit beat and showcasing a transformation from poverty to financial success.
My old hoes on my page stalkin & shit, these labels they want me, keep callin & shit
Noting the attention from previous romantic partners and the persistent interest from record labels.
They kno bout Yung Rydah that young nigga lit, I got this shit locked like the jaws on a pit
Claiming popularity and dominance, comparing it to the strong grip of a pitbull's jaws.
You play wit the squad you get popped like a zit, my young niggas ruthless they play wit them sticks
Warning against crossing the singer or their associates, hinting at potential violent consequences.
I'm like one, two, three, four
Repetition of earlier lines to maintain the song's structure and theme.
Everybody lit when I walk thru the door
Restating the impact of the singer's entrance on the environment.
I tell em five, six, seven, eight
Reiterating the demand for immediate payment.
I need my money now & not another minute late
Emphasizing the urgency of receiving owed money.
And it go nine, ten, eleven, FUCK 12
Repeating the sentiment against law enforcement, advocating for the release of incarcerated individuals.
I'm screamin free my people they got locked up in them cells
Continuing the analogy between successful music career and successful drug dealing while highlighting service to fans.
I'm doin numbers like the trap & serve my fans like clientele
Reinforcing the comparison between music industry success and trap operations.
Somewhat famous round the world, they said my name be ringin bells
Reiteration of global recognition and fame.
I'm like one, two, three, four
Replication of the counting sequence to maintain consistency within the song.
Everybody lit when I walk thru the door
Restating the impact the singer has upon entering a space.
I tell em five, six, seven, eight
Reiterating the demand for immediate payment without delay.
I need my money now & not another minute late
Re-emphasizing the urgency of receiving owed money.
And it go nine, ten, eleven, FUCK 12
Repeating the sentiment against law enforcement, particularly the police ('12').
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