Hardbody (V2) Lyrics – Polo G

Hardbody (V2) Lyrics Meaning

[Chorus]
In this part, Polo G talks about struggling with drügs and how people around him don’t really get what he’s going through. He’s staying tough and trying not to show his pain. He remembers his friend Ed, who was a good person but died too soon from gun violence. He reflects on how life is short and no one can escape death when it’s their time. Polo G also describes riding around in vans, thinking about the fragility of life and how quickly everything can change, especially in his dangerous environment.

[Post-Chorus]
Here, he talks about trying to make money and follow the path to success. He feels like the neighborhood raised him more than his family, and that life didn’t teach him lessons in a normal way. He points out that instead of learning in school or college, he and others end up in trouble with the law, showing how hard it is to escape his environment.

[Verse 1]
In this verse, Polo G describes the rough life he lives and the dangers around him. He compares crowds to moshpits, showing how quickly things can get violent, and mentions being ready to defend himself with weapons. He admits he trusted someone who disappointed him and learned not everyone is reliable. Relationships are complicated; he’s cautious about women and prefers people from the streets who understand his life. He talks about heartbreak, deception, and how people play games with emotions. Polo G also shows his focus on survival and money, moving fast through life, staying alert, and protecting himself while others may underestimate him or think he’s lost. He conveys a mix of pain, street wisdom, and determination to keep going despite challenges.

[Chorus]
This chorus repeats the focus on drug struggles and how hard life can be to understand for outsiders. Polo G stays strong and doesn’t let emotions take over. He remembers his friend Ed, wishing he had another chance because Ed died young. Life is unpredictable, and death comes when it’s supposed to. Riding in vans, he reflects on mortality and how quickly life can flash before you, emphasizing the harsh reality of his world and the loss he has seen firsthand.

[Post-Chorus]
Polo G reflects again on trying to make sense of money and life’s paths while growing up in a tough environment. He feels abandoned by family guidance and sees school or college as less useful compared to surviving the streets. Jail is a constant risk, showing the harshness of his upbringing and neighborhood.

[Verse 2]
In this verse, Polo G remembers a friend who was in danger with his homie, showing how quickly life can be threatened in the streets. He talks about risking everything to protect himself and face his inner struggles. Emotions are hidden, and he tries to stay strong while navigating deception and betrayal. He realized some people were never loyal, and he wasn’t surprised when they changed on him. He recalls growing up, being young and naive, learning about love and loss, and finding escape in music like punk rock. This verse mixes grief, loyalty, and reflection on growing up too fast in a harsh environment, showing both vulnerability and strength.

[Chorus]
Polo G repeats how drügs, loss, and violence affect his life. He remembers Ed, wishing he could have another chance. Life is short, and death is unavoidable. Riding in vans, he reflects on how quickly things can change and how dangerous the world around him is, keeping himself strong and aware of mortality.

[Post-Chorus]
He emphasizes again that his environment shaped him more than formal education. Life in the streets forced him to learn survival rather than knowledge. Jail and trouble feel inevitable, and following money and opportunities is part of coping with the harsh reality he grew up in.