Released: 2024
Lil Yachty’s ‘Sorry Not Sorry’ featuring Veeze is a flex-heavy track where both artists boast about their wealth, lifestyle, and street credibility. The song is filled with braggadocious lines and references to pop culture, luxury brands, and their past struggles.
The hook of the song, ‘Yeah (Can we have the check, please?) Gang-gang,’ sets the tone for the rest of the track. It’s a call to their crew and a signal that they’re ready to flaunt their success.
In the first verse, Lil Yachty talks about not being in the mood for distractions, focusing on his goals, and dealing with people who try to bring him down. He mentions having a ‘hundred mil’ on his to-do list, highlighting his ambition and drive.
Yachty also references Tyler, the Creator and Odd Future, indicating his unique style and influence. He boasts about his crew’s street activities, mentioning ‘smoked like five opps,’ which means they’ve dealt with their enemies.
The line ‘My cup all pink like a Barbie, I’m sorry, not sorry like Beyoncé’ is a nod to his love for lean (a drink made from codeine and soda) and Beyoncé’s song ‘Sorry.’ It shows his unapologetic attitude.
Yachty continues to flex with lines about his wealth, like ‘Can’t go to the mall, I’m too paid, too high pourin’ lean on the jet plane.’ He talks about his luxurious lifestyle and how he’s too rich to do ordinary things.
Veeze’s verse adds to the braggadocio, with lines like ‘Rolls’ truck, all brown, that shit stank and my wrist all green like my watch fake.’ He uses vivid imagery to describe his expensive possessions and lifestyle.
Veeze also mentions his criminal activities and how he’s still involved in the streets despite his success. Lines like ‘I’m so rich, when I cheat on my bitch, she still gon’ take me back’ show his confidence and nonchalant attitude.
The chorus, ‘Pull up in the Wraith, the seats so orange, look like a leather crab,’ is a vivid description of their luxurious cars. It emphasizes their wealth and the high life they live.
The song ends with a strong statement of their power and influence, ‘I put you on, I could take you out, get that shit through your head.’ It’s a reminder that they have the ability to make or break others in the industry.
Overall, ‘Sorry Not Sorry’ is a celebration of success, wealth, and street credibility. Lil Yachty and Veeze use vivid imagery and pop culture references to paint a picture of their lavish lifestyles and unbothered attitudes.
