86 Prayers Lyrics – YoungBoy Never Broke Again

86 Prayers Lyrics Meaning

[Intro]
The intro sets the tone for the song, showing YoungBoy’s mindset of being independent and not needing anyone’s help. He’s making it clear that he’s standing strong despite people abandoning him. The lines suggest that he’s been left to handle things on his own, and he’s ready to fight back. The mention of “putting a n!gga on a shelf” implies taking out enemies, showing he’s still in a street mentality.

[Chorus]
In the chorus, YoungBoy expresses his pain and frustration over people who left him when he needed them the most. He’s saying he doesn’t need help from anyone and that he’s been through a lot, even having to deal with violence (“bodies on my belt”). The people who abandoned him are now sad, but he’s already been hurt too much to care. He’s talking about how he’s planning revenge, creeping up on those who did him wrong.

He also mentions that he gave people money and support, but they still betrayed him. This shows his struggle with trust—he tried to help people, but they only left him in a messed-up situation. He wonders why people keep doing him wrong despite everything he’s done for them. The chorus captures a mix of pain, anger, and a sense of betrayal.

[Verse 1]
In this verse, YoungBoy reflects on how he ended up in such a difficult position. He talks about losing money and how his young followers are ready to use violence to protect him and get revenge. He mentions how things can get “nasty” for money, meaning people are willing to do anything, even dangerous things, for cash.

He says he doesn’t care about rap and would rather be out in the streets handling business, even if it means violence. The line about “slanging that stick” (which means using a gun) at someone’s mother shows how serious he is about retaliation.

YoungBoy also speaks on the struggles he’s been through, saying nobody else understands the pain he’s felt or the things he’s seen. He reminds people that he’s been warning them since childhood that he’s not one to be messed with.

He mentions [Big Dump[, a close friend who was killed, saying he’ll take revenge in the same way. He’s letting it be known that if someone crosses him, they’ll pay for it. He also talks about how someone claimed to be tough but got taken out as soon as they started trouble.

Then, he shifts to a personal issue—talking about a woman he trusted, who turned out to be unfaithful. He regrets calling her “Mama,” showing that he once saw her as a mother figure, but now realizes she was fake. He even lied to his grandmother about her, and now he feels bad about it.

The verse ends with him struggling to control his emotions. He’s trying not to act on his violent urges but feels like once he starts, he won’t be able to stop. This shows the inner battle he’s facing between wanting to change and being trapped in his past ways.

[Chorus]
The chorus repeats the same themes of betrayal and pain. YoungBoy says he doesn’t need help from anyone and that he’s already dealt with people leaving him. He’s tired of everything, and now those same people are sad—but he doesn’t care. He warns them that he’s coming for them on a “sneaky night,” meaning he’s planning his revenge quietly.

He also reflects on how he gave people money, yet they still left him in a bad situation. This line highlights his frustration—he tried to help others, but they turned their backs on him. The chorus repeats to reinforce the emotions of pain, anger, and a sense of loneliness.

[Verse 2]
This verse starts with a violent image—the sound of gunshots knocking someone down. YoungBoy is saying he’s ready for war, and he’s warning his enemies that they’re not built for this life. He then talks about someone who grew up thinking with their emotions rather than being smart about their actions, implying that those people are weak.

He admits that he was on drügs, but instead of just using them, he was also the one sending out violent orders. He brings up a deeply personal story—someone shot at his mom’s son (likely referring to himself or a close sibling), and he retaliated by killing that person’s brother. This shows the cycle of violence he’s caught in.

YoungBoy also mentions flying a woman out on a private jet, showing that despite his struggles, he still lives a flashy lifestyle. However, he’s still dealing with pain and uses substances to cope. He’s been secretly watching people from a fake page, implying he doesn’t trust anyone.

Then, he talks about needing a car, but not something fancy like a [Lotus]because he’s too deep in the streets for that. He mentions his family coming from the bottom, and he barely talks to his cousin’s mother because he feels no love from that side of the family.

He ends the verse with a dark confession—he constantly thinks about ending his own life. He struggles between fighting to survive and giving up. This shows the mental battle he faces daily.

[Chorus]
The chorus repeats again, reinforcing the message of betrayal, pain, and revenge. YoungBoy says he doesn’t need anyone’s help and that he’s already seen too many people leave him. He’s tired of everything and has no more sympathy for those who abandoned him.

He also warns his enemies that he’s coming for them and questions why people treat him so badly despite everything he’s done. The repeated chorus serves as a reminder of the emotions that fuel the entire song—pain, anger, and a sense of loneliness.

[Outro]
The outro is like a message to himself. He asks, [“How you feeling youngin? How you been doing?”]as if he’s checking in on his own mental state. He knows people are trying to bring him down, but he reminds himself to keep his head up.

He also says that all he needs is a gun and that he doesn’t need anyone’s help. This reinforces the theme of self-reliance and survival. The song ends with him still feeling alone and betrayed, but also prepared to fight back against his enemies.