Need It by Migos Lyrics Meaning – Navigating the Highs and Lows of Grit and Glamour
Lyrics
Surrounded by some real niggas (Lil Top)
Hey
Yessir (they won’t do it)
(Buddah Bless this beat)
I said I need it
This Draco undefeated (rrah)
Hit your block and then I bleed it (yeah)
Go long, these bullets, he receive it
I can’t see it (I can’t)
My wrist look like a snow cone, make her eat it
Once I see her, I give her that dope dick just like it’s ether
Then I leave her, I can’t get caught up, I can’t be on Cheaters
There go them people, you know what it is
Go put the dope up ‘fore they breach us
Before they breach us
I’ma get out this bitch and I’m strikin’, I’m throwin’ my heater
Whole lotta money, and steady keep comin’
Forever I’m livin’ my life like a bleeder (slime)
Dope boy (dope)
I’m straight out the Nawf, I came up sellin’ hard (hard)
Heroin (dawg)
I’m straight from the Nawf, I went and bought me a Dawn (the Nawf)
I jumped off the porch and went bought me a gun
We boardin’ the jet ’cause my dawg got a warrant
We don’t give a fuck, bring the stick, where we goin’?
I’m booted up off that Molly, I cover my gun
This stick got a ELO, my aim on point (on point)
Shootin’ that Glock give me pain in my joints (pew-pew)
We shoot a fifty-round drum, honey bun (bun)
I want two thousand, I want both of they tongues
I know how to handle it, bust on my damages
These niggas can’t run, we gon’ peel everyone
You know where I’m from, give a fuck how you come
Got a stick in the car and it sound like a bomb (boom)
I came in this bitch with a mil’ worth of cash (m)
Like Bandicoot, we ’bout to crash (crash)
No remorse, I put five through your dash (bitch)
Off the porch, bought a Porsche, then I drag
Out the building, them young niggas slide (slide)
Put up 30, now you do the math (fool)
If you seek on my son, I won’t hide (I won’t hide)
Bullets rain, we give him a bath
I said I need it
This Draco undefeated (rrah)
Hit your block and then I bleed it (yeah)
Go long, these bullets, he receive it
I can’t see it
My wrist look like a snow cone, make her eat it
Once I see her, I give her that dope dick just like it’s ether
Then I leave her, I can’t get caught up, I can’t be on Cheaters
There go them people, you know what it is
Go put the dope up ‘fore they breach us
Before they breach us
I’ma get out this bitch and I’m strikin’, I’m throwin’ my heater
Whole lotta money, and steady keep comin’
Forever I’m livin’ my life like a bleeder
From the bando to Baton, we makin’ it happen
I like a bitch bougie but keep me a ratchet
Winning’s fantastic, Cartiers straight out the plastic
Diamonds in all of my glasses (chill)
I’m fuckin’ more bitches than Magic
Straight out the basket, they say them young niggas havin’ (hey)
The money too old, it’s growin’ maggots, nasty
Finger fuck it with the MAG (MAG)
I’m thinkin’ they forgot the way we paved
We been givin’ too many niggas these passes (too many)
Fuck it, drop a bag and cash it (fuck it)
Who gonna press ’em the fastest? (who?)
Extendo barrel elastic, new attachment, shit get tactic (tactical)
They stole the flow (go), now they tryna run off with the fashion
My neck, I freeze it (ice), just give us the reason
Make that smoke look easy (ooh-ooh, easy)
Couple blue hunnids with the stones, it’s bleedin’ (bleedin’)
What’s your issue? If you got a trigger, just squeeze it (bah, squeeze it, bah, squeeze it)
Whole block outside, it’s a street fest
Ain’t no peace treaty
These stones around my Jesus, they ain’t treated
They got me heated
Don’t play with the gang, they know that we be undefeated
I get to squeezin’ (I get to squeezin’)
When we talkin’ beef, they say that they vegan
Just for no reason (just for no reason, woo)
We coppin’ more ice, ain’t talkin’ a freezer (ice)
I said I need it
This Draco undefeated (rrah)
Hit your block and then I bleed it (yeah)
Go long, these bullets, he receive it (oh-oh)
I can’t see it (I can’t)
My wrist look like a snow cone, make her eat it
Once I see her, I give her that dope dick just like it’s ether (oh-oh)
Then I leave her, I can’t get caught up, I can’t be on Cheaters
There go them people (them people), you know what it is
Go put the dope up ‘fore they breach us
Before they breach us
I’ma get out this bitch and I’m strikin’, I’m throwin’ my heater
Whole lotta money, and steady keep comin’
Forever I’m livin’ my life like a bleeder (slime)
At first glance, Migos’ ‘Need It’ track may seem like a standard entry in the annals of trap music, portraying street-hardened bravado and the alluring lifestyle of the high-rolling drug game. However, a deeper dive into the lyrics of this punchy anthem reveals a complex tableau of violence, survival, and the pursuit of luxury in the face of adversity.
The ATL trio’s 2020 release, featuring YoungBoy Never Broke Again, is more than just a mirror reflecting the dark underbelly of the American dream; it’s an assertion of identity and proof of life’s contrasting elements for those who rise from the margins. It is in this juxtaposition of living hard but flaunting harder where the nuances of ‘Need It’ come alive.
A Ballet of Bullets and Gemstones
The line ‘My wrist look like a snow cone, make her eat it’ isn’t just bragging about wealth; it’s strategic reclamation of one’s narrative. Where violence and material success intertwine, Migos uses imagery to merge the bleakness of their past with the sparkle of their present, suggesting a duality in their experience of obtaining and showing off their success.
The evolution from street figures to icons covered with ice is a physical manifestation of the success that this track discusses. It is both a protective armor and a trophy, a shield and a reward, for the struggles endured.
The Smash and Grab of Lyricism
Quotables like ‘I like a bitch bougie but keep me a ratchet’ serve as linguistic calling cards — Migos revisits their roots while remaining in touch with the elite lifestyle they’ve carved out for themselves. Their choice of women reflects their own metamorphosis; from the bando to the penthouses, their preferences in partners mirror their elevation.
This line and others, such as ‘No remorse, I put five through your dash,’ go beyond mere shock value. They are confessional yet unapologetic, a reflection on the harsh necessities one navigates amid the cyclical violence and opulence of their environment.
Sirens and Symphonies: The Intersection of Crime and Rhyme
Throughout ‘Need It,’ Migos doesn’t shy away from admitting the persistent shadow of law enforcement and the ever-present threat of incarceration. ‘There go them people, you know what it is’ is a chilling reminder that their current wealth doesn’t wholly insulate them from the dangers they used to face.
Interwoven with beats that could inspire both a block party and a getaway drive is a narrative of the steps certain people must take to achieve their aspirations. The indictment on society within these bars challenges the listener to look beyond the surface level ‘glorification’ of crime.
Basking in the Glow of a Hard-Won Halo
The recurring theme of invincibility throughout ‘Need It’ where ‘This Draco undefeated’ becomes an affirmation of the group’s staying power despite the challenges. Migos takes what society might brand as infamy and rebrands it as an ineffable swagger and survivalist pride.
This idea of being undefeated, coupled with their lavish descriptions, doesn’t just sing of the good life—they tell of a life that the members had to sweat and bleed for, turning what might have been seen as weapons against them into tools of triumph.
Unveiling the Hidden Narrative of ‘Need It’
The genius of ‘Need It’ lies in its ability to operate on multiple planes. It could easily be a track unworthy of scrutiny for those only interested in a beat to bob their heads to, yet a conscious listener will find an atlas of metaphors that map the trajectory from one’s disenfranchised beginning to the pinnacle of self-made royalty.
It’s a sonic fresco, illustrating the highs and lows of their journey. Every braggadocious line hides a scar; every mention of luxury is tinged with the memory of poverty. ‘Need It’ emerges not just as an anthem for those in the fast lane but as a handbook for understanding the very fibers of the hustle mindset.
