INTRO
Dababy
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Thinkin' 'bout my grandmama and shit I got the number one record, they acknowledged the jit (aye, yo, Kid) They goin' crazy when they play it, head bobbin' and shit And I'm just somewhere fucked up thinkin' 'bout my father and shit They found him dead a couple days before I started tour Same day I flew back to the city from Miami I was out there with the family Just lookin' at my daughter Thinkin' to myself like, "Damn, my baby look just like my daddy" Same time I got the news, my shit went number one, that's fucked up That shit there was confusin', a lil' bit, you know I flew in with the stick Okay, like let me know what's up before I lose it in this bitch And everybody tryna talk, I ain't tryna talk, I'm tryna click I'm tryna send somebody wit' him Somebody let me know what's happenin' My last name K-I-R-K, Kirk You know how I rock behind my daddy You know I never gave a f*ck about the world, just about my family How the f*ck I make it to the top same day I lost the nigga that had me? How a nigga perform on BET and a year ago couldn't afford a sandwich? I had to move in with TG when I went broke movin' out to Cali What you know you smilin' every day for all your fans, actin' like you happy? I spent a hundred thousand layin' my daddy to rest, but I ain't braggin' I got some questions, I'm a die about respect if I don't get answers My mama stood up in that chair, took it like a G when she had cancer My brother be thinkin' that we don't love him and let him struggle like we ain't family Like I won't give up all I got to see you happy, nigga We shocked the world, everybody know what's happenin', nigga I'm still Lil' Jon Jon, my song, it just went platinum, nigga We on our own time, let's go move out to Cali, nigga Put the kids in homeschool, let's go get us a mansion, nigga Let's raise our kids right, let's watch the shit we teach 'em, nigga Let's start a business for you so they can't say that you leechin', nigga How I know I'm the chosen one, 'cause sometimes when I be speakin', nigga Like on this song, I ain't rappin', I'm preachin', nigga If I love you, then I need ya (let's go) I f*ck with you like Martin f*ck with Gina (uh) We family like we Venus and Serena (hey) Let's go get married like we thank God and Kanisha (okay) Don't give a f*ck about the world, just 'bout my people (facts) I don't care what the f*ck they told you, we ain't equal (uh uh) Niggas ain't cut from the same cloth, these niggas see-through (aye) And I be too busy doin' me to see what he do, nigga Yeah, verse two, that lil' nigga from the other side (uh-huh) And I do it myself, whenever I ride, you know that my brothers ride (okay) And I still got a lotta shit on my mind that I can't undecide (yeah, yeah) Got me ready to slide Feelin' like Doe Boy when his brother died (Boyz n the Hood) You know how I step, you know how I rep You know about Baby, nigga (you know about Baby) You know how I'm comin' back for that cross if you ever play me, nigga (get back) You know how I got it up out the mud and turned it to gravy nigga (huh) And hit the rap game like crack cocaine in the '80s, nigga F*ck you niggas talkin' 'bout, bruh? Like (oh my God, oh) Look (oh my God) Look, man Look (oh my God) Baby on Baby, now that's Baby on Baby God is great (God is great) Big dawg, Baby (he goin' Baby on Baby on Baby, huh) Yeah, rest in peace to my daddy Rest in peace to my grandma Let's go If I love you, then I need ya (let's go) I f*ck with you like Martin f*ck with Gina (uh) We family like we Venus and Serena (hey) Let's go get married like we thank God and Kanisha (okay) Don't give a f*ck about the world, just 'bout my people (facts) I don't care what the f*ck they told you, we ain't equal (uh-uh) Niggas ain't cut from the same cloth, these niggas see-through (aye) And I be too busy doin' me to see what he do, nigga Uh-huh Okay, yeah Uh-huh Okay
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Written by: Dejuane Dunwood, Jonathan Lyndale Kirk
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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15 facts about this song
Release Date"Intro" by DaBaby was released on September 19, 2019.
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Album InclusionThe song served as the introductory track of his second studio album, "Kirk."
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Chart Performance"Intro" peaked at number 13 on the US "Billboard Hot 100," making it one of DaBaby's most successful songs.
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Music GenreThe song is primarily considered a hip-hop track with a trap twist.
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Lyrical ContentUnlike many hip-hop songs, "Intro" is vital and emotional, as DaBaby pays tribute to his late father who died in 2019, coincidentally around the same time his album hit number one on the charts.
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Song DurationThe runtime of the song is 2 minutes and 53 seconds.
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Critical AcclaimThe song was particularly praised for its poignant lyrics and Da Baby’s rapid-fire, smooth flow. It was considered a departure from his usual, often comedic, style.
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Video ReleaseThe official video for "Intro" was released on the same day as the track, and it visually depicts the emotional journey DaBaby references in his lyrics.
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Platinum Certification"Intro" achieved Platinum status by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), indicating over 1,000,000 certified units.
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Production CreditsThe song was produced by DJ K.i.D, who has frequently collaborated with DaBaby.
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DedicationThe song and the entire album are dedicated to DaBaby’s father and last name, “Kirk,” intending to continue his father's legacy.
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Prominent PerformancesDaBaby performed "Intro" on several important platforms, including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
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Positive ReviewsIn its review of "Intro", HotNewHipHop noted that "DaBaby proved he has depth in his artistry with the song's release."
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Accolade"Intro" was nominated for the Best Rap Song at the 2020 Soul Train Music Awards.
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Personal ImpactDaBaby has often mentioned that recording "Intro" was an emotional process for him, providing a raw and genuine glimpse into his personal life.
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