Psycho
Chorus: Post Malone
Damn, my AP goin' psycho, lil' mama bad like MichaelCan't really trust nobody with all this jewelry on youMy roof look like a no-show, got diamonds by the boatloadCome with the Tony Romo for clowns and all the bozosMy AP goin' psycho, lil' mama bad like MichaelCan't really trust nobody with all this jewelry on youMy roof look like a no-show, got diamonds by the boatloadDon't act like you my friend when I'm rollin' through my ends, thoughVerse 1: Post Malone
You stuck in the friend zone, I tell that four-five the fifth, ayyHunnid bands inside my shorts, DeChino the shit, ayyTry to stuff it all in, but it don't even fit, ayyKnow that I been with the shits ever since a jit, ayyI made my first million, I'm like, "Shit, this is it," ayy30 for a walkthrough, man, we had that bitch lit, ayyHad so many bottles, gave ugly girl a sipOut the window of the Benzo, we get seen in the rent'And I'm like "Woah, man, my neck so goddamn cold"Diamonds wet, my t-shirt soakedI got homies, let it go, ohMy money thick, won't ever foldShe said, "Can I have some to hold?"And I can't ever tell you noChorus: Post Malone
Damn, my AP goin' psycho, lil' mama bad like MichaelCan't really trust nobody with all this jewelry on youMy roof look like a no-show, got diamonds by the boatloadCome with the Tony Romo for clowns and all the bozosMy AP goin' psycho, lil' mama bad like MichaelCan't really trust nobody with all this jewelry on youMy roof look like a no-show, got diamonds by the boatloadDon't act like you my friend when I'm rollin' through my ends, thoughVerse 2: Ty Dolla $ign
The AP goin' psycho, my Rollie goin' brazyI'm hittin' lil' mama, she wanna have my babiesIt's fifty on the pinky, chain so stankyYou should see the whip, promise I can take yo' bitchDolla ridin' in an old school Chevy, it's a drop topBoolin' with a thot-thot, she gon' give me top-topJust one switch, I can make the ass drop (Hey)Ayy, take you to the smoke shopWe gon' get high, ayy, we gon' hit RodeoDial up Valentino, we gon' hit PicoTake you where I'm from, take you to the slumsThis ain't happen overnight, no, these diamonds real brightSaint Laurent jeans, still in my Vans, thoughAll VVS', put you in a necklaceGirl, you look beautiful tonightStars on the roof, they're matching with the jewelryChorus: Post Malone
Damn, my AP goin' psycho, lil' mama bad like MichaelCan't really trust nobody with all this jewelry on youMy roof look like a no-show, got diamonds by the boatloadCome with the Tony Romo for clowns and all the bozosMy AP goin' psycho, lil' mama bad like MichaelCan't really trust nobody with all this jewelry on youMy roof look like a no-show, got diamonds by the boatloadDon't act like you my friend when I'm rollin' through my ends, thoughWhat the song means
The song is a boastful celebration of wealth, luxury, and the attention that comes with it. Post Malone and Ty Dolla $ign list watches, jewelry, cars, and cash to show how far they have come. The chorus sets the mood: excessive, a little reckless, and suspicious, since the narrator is so flashy that he feels he cannot fully trust the people around him.
The story moves from public display to private scenes. In the first verse, Post Malone traces his rise from his first million to carrying so much cash that it barely fits in his pockets, and a woman who asks to hold some of the money suggests that wealth draws people in. The second verse, sung by Ty Dolla $ign, turns to a night out: cruising in an old convertible, heading to famous places, and a romantic evening where the jewelry gleams and the mood turns affectionate.
The key images are the watches, diamonds, and cars, which act as signs of status and of the singers' confidence. The line about the roof filled with stars that match the jewelry is the most vivid image, as it turns the luxury into something almost magical. The repeated warning not to trust people shows the other side of success: admiration comes mixed with envy and doubt. The title word "psycho" describes this wild, almost out-of-control energy rather than a literal state of mind.
Key phrases explained
- AP
- Audemars Piguet, a luxury Swiss watch brand — Shorthand for an expensive watch, used to flaunt wealth in the song.
- Rollie
- Rolex, a famous luxury watch brand — Slang for Rolex, another status symbol the singers show off.
- Hunnid bands
- One hundred thousand dollars in cash ("band" means one thousand dollars) — Slang that shows how much money the narrator carries.
- VVS'
- Very very slightly included, a top grade of diamond clarity — Refers to high-quality diamonds, which signal luxury.
- drop top
- A convertible car with a folding roof — Used to describe the old car they ride around in, adding a relaxed, stylish image.
Song info
- Release date
- 2018-02-23
- Album
- beerbongs & bentleys
- Written by
- Carl Rosen, Louis Bell, Ty Dolla $ign, Post Malone
- Produced by
- Post Malone, Louis Bell
- Featuring
- Ty Dolla $ign
- Interpolates
- Post Malone – Psycho (Original)
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