YoungBoy Never Broke Again

Lyrics

[Intro]
Drum Dummie
CashMoneyAP
DJ Swift on the track

[Chorus]
I'ma leave here with what I came here for, now what you sayin'? (Oh, what you sayin'?)
You don't wan' take it there, don't go there with us, nah
Walked in with a Styrofoam cup with plenty racks off in my hands
And we ain't come here for to lose, we want it all
Smokin' dro (Dro) 'cause I need it (Need it)
So I could be calm instead of dangerous when you see me
You niggas know we quick to let it blow for any reason (Let it blow)
Kick down your door, post up on your front porch, and we ain't leavin'

[Verse 1]
When my grandma died, I had to beat the odds and it wasn't easy (Yeah)
When Boozilla died, I almost lost my mind, broke me to pieces (Broke to pieces)
We was slangin' iron for Dump and all the rest, it ain't no secret (Brr, bop-bop-bop)
38 across my neck, we be them boys you don't want beef with (4KTrey)
Smokin' dro, smell it when I hit the door, 'cause I need it (Bop, bop)
I ain't the one, these pussy niggas know I be fiendin'
Hop out the car with diamonds 'round my throat, bitch, I'm beamin' (Oh, yeah)
I don't think no nigga can't see me (Bitch), I be paranoid while I'm leanin' (Let's go, for real)

[Chorus]
Smokin' dro (Dro) 'cause I need it (I need it)
So I could be calm instead of dangerous when you see me (Yeah)
You niggas know we quick to let it blow for any reason (Bop, bop-bop-bop)
Kick down your door, post up on your front porch, and we ain't leavin' (Yeah, slime)
I'ma leave here with what I came here for, now what you sayin'? (Oh, what you sayin'?)
You don't wan' take it there, don't go there with us, nah
Walked in with a Styrofoam cup with plenty racks off in my hands (My hands)
And we ain't come here for to lose, we want it all
[Verse 2]
Whole lot of racks on these VVs (Wet)
I'm so slime, on this Glock, got a green beam (Let's go)
Got a whole lot of people that need me (You know)
Bust your head all over the right thing (Bop)
I ain't got nothin' but a dub and a Black Card up inside my Ami' jeans (What up?)
I just want head, can't fuck in a bed, it's just some things don't excite me (Yeah)
Testin' your gun inside of the backyard, let it hit, get your aim up (I do)
My youngin official, he wait in your backyard, and I call him the bang thug (Brr)
Wake up in the morning, get fresh as a bitch, I'ma walk in Dior in some Margielas
And the way we gon' dump at the boy with the stick, I'ma finish him off with a four nickel (Brr, brr, brr, bop)
I be thinkin' 'bout Dump all over the time, this shit just don't feel right (Yeah-yeah)
I don't go to no club, I be takin' these drugs, ridin' and keepin' that steel tight (Oh, yeah)
Every night 'fore I sleep, I think 'bout the North Side where I grew up, no ho type (No)
Play, I put you to sleep before you could see (Bitch)
Pull up where you be and it's on sight

[Chorus]
I'ma leave here with what I came here for, now what you sayin'? (Oh, what you sayin'?)
You don't wan' take it there, don't go there with us, nah
Walked in with a Styrofoam cup with plenty racks off in my hands (Plenty of racks)
And we ain't come here for to lose, we want it all
Smokin' dro (Dro) 'cause I need it (I need it)
So I could be calm instead of dangerous when you see me (Yeah, you know I'm dangerous)
You niggas know we quick to let it blow for any reason (Bop)
Kick down your door, post up on your front porch, and we ain't leavin' (Let's go)

Looking for a mixtape that's heavy, catchy, and self-reflective all at once? Then you need to check out AI YoungBoy 2 by Baton Rouge rapper, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, and give the fifth track, "Self Control," a listen. With a motivational beat and lyrics that keep your head up even when things don't look great, "Self Control" is a true gem.

About Self Control

Self Control" is the fifth track featured on YoungBoy Never Broke Again’s mixtape AI YoungBoy 2. Released on October 11, 2019, the mixtape came two years after his debut album, Until Death Call My Name, announced the Baton Rouge native’s arrival on the rap scene. This particular song is about the difficult journey to self-control and seeking the right path to success.

YoungBoy lays out his troubling past on "Self Control" and shows the emotional progress he has made. The song immediately starts with an instrumental that hooks you with its looped guitar riff and hi-hats, making you bop your head to the rhythm. YoungBoy reflects on his past, "All of the wrong things, I did too many crimes / But now I'm just tryna change my life." YoungBoy then tells about his desire for self-control, adding, "Since a youngin', I've been tryna find my righteous path."

The chorus of the song provides an uplifting message. YoungBoy raps about overcoming the hurdles in his life, and how he has come so far despite a lack of role models for guidance: “I know I'm doing better, yeah /…I didn't have a choice, now I have a voice / I'm a youngin', but I ain't dumb.” The chorus is a powerful piece of the song, expressing positivity in the face of despair and showing the rapper’s progress towards self-awareness, control and success.

The song manages to balance both self-reflection and motivation. There are several moments when YoungBoy gets introspective, like when he rhymes, "Remember days, I was down, and out of luck / Nobody never hit my line, so I got up / I got out, stood on top, now everybody want some Dub." He wants to show his younger fans that it doesn't matter how many times you fall, as long as you keep pushing yourself, you can get back up and achieve your goals, which is the sentiment heard throughout the song.

YoungBoy’s approach to creating catchy lyric is unique. He speaks directly to his friends and family, calling them his “slime,” which he explained in a Genius video interview is a term of endearment and not related to its original meaning. It's this unique approach to such familiar aspects of rap music that sets YoungBoy apart from other artists. The lyrics have their fair share of youthful rebelliousness, but ultimately serve as an ode to the value of persistence and hard work.

The music video for "Self Control" features YoungBoy relaxing in a hot tub, alongside stacks of money and drinking beer with his friends. The director uses various shots, including slow-motion and close-ups, to capture the rapper’s emotions of success, happiness and achievement. It's a great visual representation of the lyrics, where YoungBoy highlights how he’s living the high life because he never lost faith in himself, making the song even more personal and relatable to many fans.

Wrapping Up

In the end, "Self Control" is a perfect encapsulation of how YoungBoy has grown as a person and artist. Even with the heavier aspects of self-reflection, the catchy beat and uplifting chorus makes Self Control an enjoyable listening experience for anyone. The motivational lyrics, entrancing beat, and personal nature of YoungBoy’s delivery bring together a bright, inspiring song that can uplift you even on your darkest day.

• Release Date: September 5, 2019
• Artist: YoungBoy Never Broke Again