Dead Lyrics – Cardi B

Dead Lyrics Meaning

[Intro: Summer Walker]
The intro sounds like a sensational news announcement that paints a famous artist as if she’s fallen into a terrible scandal. It uses a dramatic, urgent voice that makes gossip and fear feel official, with people quickly pointing fingers and wondering what really happened. That voice shows how fame can turn life into public drama, where journalists and bloggers amplify every rumor and even other artists get pulled into the story. It hints at how scary and isolating it can be when accusations spread fast and the public treats private pain like breaking headlines.

[Chorus: Summer Walker]
This part shows her wrapped up in fierce energy, like she’s moving fast and not backing down. She looks at herself with pride and notices rivals shrinking in her presence. The lines lean on strong, aggressive images to show she wants to be feared and respected, and she describes ripping away fake fronts to expose who’s real. It’s about power and intimidation: she knows people are scared she’s coming for them, and that fear gives her control. The chorus feels like a bold warning to anyone thinking of crossing her.

[Verse: Cardi B]
Here she talks straight about her confidence, the battles she’s faced, and how people treat her. She starts by claiming she’s not someone others should mess with, and then goes into how she handles disrespect — sometimes with jokes, sometimes with sharp threats. She complains about people prying into her private life and gossiping, and that makes her bitter. At the same time she reveals that she’s been through real pain and long hard days, showing that the tough exterior came from being knocked down a lot and still getting up. She points to wins like awards and big sales to explain why others might resent her, and she calls out those who try to fake success or change their image to compete. Fashion and status are used like trophies she collects to show she made it, but those same symbols also highlight how public success brings jealousy.

She mixes raw pride with honest vulnerability: she admits she tried to be peaceful, but when people tore her apart she had to respond. That back-and-forth between trying to keep calm and snapping back makes the threats feel like reactions born from being hurt. There’s also a focus on loyalty — she praises people who stuck around early on and criticizes fair-weather friends who showed up later. Money and struggle get mentioned to remind listeners that her rise wasn’t easy, and that grinding through tough times made her tougher. At moments she uses dark, exaggerated images to scare rivals off, showing she won’t let lies and attacks slide indefinitely.

The verse also throws shade at industry games and people who rebrand themselves to get attention, suggesting those moves rarely change who you really are. She brags about resilience and how she keeps coming back after setbacks, and she makes it clear that being successful hasn’t softened her — if anything, it sharpened her instincts. Overall, this section reads like someone protecting hard-earned space, calling out fake people, and promising to defend herself and her circle with fierce determination.

[Chorus: Summer Walker & Cardi B]
This chorus repeats the tough stance and raises the stakes for anyone who isn’t loyal. It’s a blunt warning that if you side with her enemies, you’ll face consequences, and it paints alliances as risky. The mood is confrontational and fast-paced, making it clear she won’t tolerate betrayal. The chorus pushes the image of someone who demands respect, uses fear as protection, and makes people think twice before picking sides.

[Outro: Summer Walker & SZA AI]
The outro doubles down on the earlier threats while sounding almost like a prayer for strength. It repeats how she won’t stop until the threat is dealt with, showing a mix of exhaustion and fierce resolve. The repetition makes the obsession feel real — she can’t forget the attacks, and she vows relentless action. Enemies are shown as pleading and helpless while she stands firm, so the ending reads like a tired but determined promise to protect herself no matter what. Her tone blends vulnerability and toughness, asking for help but refusing to back down.