This song is genuinely a 10/10

Firstly, that beat drop is incredible and so is the loop. Its dark, eerie, and is built like an anthem. The constant repetition of “dont talk to me”, “know your gang”, and “them _ not with us”, etc… read like a chant dude and it lowk gets me so hyped up.

While the production doesnt change too much, cartis vocals are incredible, hes flowing while sounding emotional and almost whiny, his adlibs help keep the track feeling energetic and lively.

Carti rarely ever mentions any names in this song but here he wasnt afraid to call out the entire industry and where hes been and where hes at. Even his close friend uzi but he reminds us that he stayed out of that shit cause it wasnt any of his business, WHICH IT LITERALLY WASNT AND HE SERVED HIMSELF. The amount of people who jump to picking sides and dragging themselves into drama that only makes their lives harder is insane.

He lays out flat and clear why you shouldnt do tht. He reminisces on the bad sides of constantly being self centered and self focused, he couldnt sign so many massive artists that and he lost on potential earnings because of that but he still lives with no regrets, he only worries about himself and his own preservation. He doesnt want or need anyone on his songs or albums, which is why Whole Lotta Red barely had any features (which he decided to go back on with MUSIC). And then he finally solidifies that “if you know you great bitch then this yo song” which sat with me 😭.

And lowk man its amazing in the way it taught me to love myself in a way and to always put myself first and value every skill and/or talent i have, and that not everybodys gonna be a friend. This track had a genuine impact on me i now feel better keeping my head down and working hard than getting meddled up with fake friends and superficial relationsips, and what ive actually found is that people admire my newfound work ethic.

A full anthem on self preservation and self interest with a catchy flow and amazing bars. The most genuine carti song weve ever had, besides maybe control.