Devastated
Joey Bada$$
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I used to feel so devastated At times I thought we'd never make it But now we on our way to greatness And all that ever took was patience I-I-I-I used to feel so devastated At times I thought we'd never make it, yeah But now we on our way to greatness And all that ever took was patience Okay, just getting better each day Stacking that cheddar, cheese cake Looking up to the Lord, we pray Trying to be my best each day Until I'm laid to rest we lay, yeah 'Til the time being we lit Hoping I don't let it get all in my head I don't need money just to say that I'm rich Couple little honeys wanna get in my bed But they used to run from me when I had nothing Now they want to f*ck 'cause they see me stuntin' Nigga came up off the hustling Living in a life of lux and I'm feeling like the man If you ain't in my Chucks, then you wouldn't understand homie 'Bout these rubber bands on me Make her wanna dance for me Probably leave her man for me Standing in the stairs Goddamn (She used to front way back, now she just a fan) I used to feel so devastated At times I thought we'd never make it, yeah Now we on our way to greatness And all that ever took was patience I-I-I-I used to feel so devastated At times I thought we'd never make it, yeah But now we on our way to greatness And all that ever took was patience I put my pain in a cadence Turn my brain up a wavelength Now we're flowing the ceiling So just go with the feeling Baby soak up the vibe Let's roll some dope up, get high We gon' blow smoke in the sky 'Til we can't open our eyes I put my pain in a cadence Turn my brain up a wavelength Now we're flowing the ceiling So just go with the feeling Baby soak up the vibe Let's roll some dope up, get high We gon' blow smoke in the sky 'Til we can't open our eyes Yeah, yeah, yeah Yeah, yeah, yeah Skr, skr I used to feel so devastated At times I thought we'd never make it, yeah Now we on our way to greatness And all that ever took was patience I-I-I-I used to feel so devastated At times I thought we'd never make it, yeah But now we on our way to greatness And all that ever took was patience I used to feel so (so devastated) At times I thought we'd (we'd never make it) But now we on our way And all that ever took was patience
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Written by: JO-VAUGHN VIRGINIE, KIRLAN LABARRIE, POWERS PLEASANT, ADAM PALLIN
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Song Background"Devastated" is a song by American rapper Joey Bada$$, released as a single in 2016.
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Commercial SuccessIt's one of Joey Bada$$'s most successful tracks, reaching 25 on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and later certified Platinum by the RIAA.
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ProducerThe album "Devastated" was co-written by Adam Pallin, Kirk Knight, and Powers Pleasant, with Knight and Pleasant also producing.
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Initial ReceptionDespite being a commercial success, the song initially received mixed reviews because it marked a departure from Joey's usual boom-Bap style to a more mainstream direction.
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Film ConnectionThe song "Devastated" was featured in the film "The After Party", which was released on Netflix.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Devastated" was released in August 2016 and was directed by Shomi Patwary and Joey Bada$$. It depicts the rapper celebrating over his achievements with a large crowd around him.
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Live PerformancesJoey Bada$$ performed "Devastated" at the 2016 Budweiser Made in America festival, and it became a common part of his setlist during live concerts.
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Inspirational ThemeThe song deals with a message of perseverance and overcoming obstacles, as expressed in the lyrics, "I used to feel so devastated / At times I thought we'd never make it."
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Chart Success"Devastated" peaked at no. 10 on Billboard's Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart and at no. 33 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
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Unique ApproachKnown for his raw and often socially-conscious lyrics, Joey Bada$$ took a different approach with "Devastated," creating a more optimistic, catchy anthem. This appealed to a wider audience and helped him reach a new level of success.
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Album InclusionDespite being released as a single, "Devastated" was later included in his second studio album "All-Amerikkkan Bada$$."
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