Stealin All The Swag Lyrics – Metro Boomin

Stealin All The Swag Lyrics Meaning

[Chorus]
In this part, the artist is straight-up frustrated. He feels like everyone is copying his whole style—how he dresses, acts, talks, even his energy. He’s repeating “please give my swag back” like a chant, showing how serious and annoyed he is. It’s not just that they’re imitating him—it’s that they’re doing it without credit, trying to claim it as their own. He calls them “swagger jackers,” which just means people stealing someone else’s flavor. But instead of begging for it, at some point he sarcastically says, “they can have it,” like he’s too above it to fight. Even though he plays it cool, he still points out how mad these people get, maybe because they can’t truly recreate what makes him original. And while they’re busy copying, he’s focused on the money—”I be where the cash at.” It’s his way of saying, “You can take the style, but you’ll never take my success or originality.”

[Verse 1]
Here, the artist is showing off his confidence and status. He compares himself to Spike Lee, calling himself “Dro Spike Lee,” meaning he’s in control, like a director running the show. His watch is covered in diamonds, and he says it’s so flashy it leaves people confused—it’s not a trick, it’s real. He even talks about someone’s girlfriend choosing him, showing he’s got influence like that. When she asked him about religion, he gave a flashy, fashionable answer, tying it into designer clothes and money. There’s a line about her trying to use him for s*x, but he flexes his wealth in response instead. He’s not new to this flashy lifestyle—it’s regular for him. Then he switches up to “rockstar boy,” saying his whole vibe is wild and out-there, always dressed in high-end brands like Cartier. He ends with a demand to get these style-stealing people away from him. Basically, he’s reminding everyone that he’s the originator, not the imitator.

[Chorus]
This section repeats the core idea again—he’s tired of people copying everything about him. From the way he walks and talks to how he lives, others are trying to take it all and pass it off like it’s theirs. He says again and again, “please give my swag back,” almost like he’s mocking how ridiculous it is that people keep biting his style. At one point, he’s like, “fine, they can have it,” but you can tell he doesn’t really mean it—he’s just fed up. He also calls out the swagger jackers for being mad, but asks who they’re even mad at, because he’s too busy getting money and doing his own thing to care. So even though these people are trying to ride his wave, he’s still focused on making moves and staying ahead.

[Verse 2]
Here he’s basically saying he’s already done everything these copycats are trying to do. They’re stealing his look and lifestyle, but he’s already over it. He’s not impressed by material stuff like Bentleys anymore—he’s already had that. He mentions cruising with the top down and even says someone’s girlfriend complimented how fresh he looked, which he already knows. Then there’s a little playful back-and-forth where someone asks if he loves drinking, and he repeats, “I do,” like he’s embracing all parts of his life confidently. The verse wraps up with him calling out how people have tried to imitate him from the start, but he saw it coming. It’s like he knew they’d always be following his lead.

[Chorus]
The message stays consistent in this part too—he’s still talking about how people are copying his swag and how annoyed he is by it. He repeats his request again and again for them to give his swag back, like a broken record to show how often it’s happening. He flips between being sarcastic, saying “they can have that,” and being irritated that they even tried. The swagger jackers are apparently mad too, but he’s like, “mad at who?” because he’s off chasing money while they’re just mimicking. The repetition makes it clear this isn’t just about one person copying him—it’s a trend, and he’s tired of being everyone’s inspiration without getting credit for it.

[Verse 3]
This part is short but real pointed. He says he always knew people would try to copy him and take what’s his. He’s not surprised at all. They’re always lurking, watching, and trying to grab a piece of his originality, and it’s almost like he’s accepted it now—even though it still bothers him.

[Outro]
Just producer tags. No real lyrics here.