BUICK TO BENZ Lyrics – Mozzy

BUICK TO BENZ Lyrics Meaning

[Intro]
He’s basically asking a deep question about loyalty, wondering if the person he loves would stay by his side if everything went wrong. He’s testing the idea of real, unconditional love and trying to see if they’d ride for him no matter what happens.

[Verse]
He starts by talking about how far he’s come, going from an old, beat-up car to a luxury one, showing how his life and money have changed. He admits he had to cut off certain behavior because it was costing him real friendships, which mattered more than quick money. Back then he was reckless and would jump into danger without thinking, almost like he had something to prove. He also describes how his crew used to dress alike and move together with pride, ready for whatever came their way. When he talks about grabbing weapons and testing them out, he’s showing how normal chaos and violence were in his world. He also calls out people who try to force their crew into doing something dangerous because he knows it never works if their hearts aren’t really in it. And when he says some people will snitch, he’s frustrated that the cycle keeps repeating because they never seem to learn.

He compares himself to someone who stays solid under pressure, saying he’s willing to let situations burn out instead of backing down. When he mentions taking turns on missions with his boys, it shows how they shared the load and the risks. He reflects on surviving heavy situations and earning every bit of respect he’s gotten along the way. After beating a serious charge, he talks like someone who’s been in and out of courtrooms and knows how close he came to losing everything. He brings up people around him who have serious reputations, hinting at a violent past but also at the loyalty and history behind it. When he calls on God while describing a package arriving from Houston, he’s showing how normal it is for him to mix danger, hustling, and faith all in one breath. Then he shouts out people locked up at high levels, showing love to those still stuck in the system.

When he talks with a woman who’s taking pills, he makes it clear he’s on something different and sticking to his own lane. He brings up someone named B-O-B to show how plugged in he is when people need something. He mentions how his circle never leaks information, even when they’re tired or on medication, because silence is a rule for survival. When he says someone will need a jacket for ratting, he’s talking about protection for people who snitch, which is something he clearly looks down on. He describes helping someone by taking them to the distribution spot and covering the cost, showing generosity but also trust. And when he can’t bring a weapon into a venue, he’s fully prepared to cause a scene if things go wrong, showing how alert he always has to be.

He talks about how even family treats you differently when you start giving them things, which is his way of saying success changes relationships, not always for the better. Then he describes running with people who were supposed to be with him, showing how loyalty and betrayal are constant themes in his life. He calls out people who act tough online instead of handling things in real life. When he mentions traveling with someone and thinking the gun jammed again, that’s his way of describing close calls and moments where he doubted if he’d be safe. He remembers hustling small amounts hand-to-hand in San Jose, showing how far back his grind goes. His reputation stays clean, but the weapons he carries tell a different story. He even talks about wanting an old-school car because it connects to his past, making it clear he still loves where he came from.

He recalls a moment when someone tried to catch him slipping but failed, and he promises it won’t ever happen again because he’s tougher and more alert now. When he mentions calling rental spots and agents about cars and “Draculas,” he’s mixing legal moves with street ones, always thinking about transportation and protection. He shares that he was close to quitting rap, which shows that even with success, he’s battled burnout. Then he explains how he built an entire real-estate portfolio, showing that he’s investing and thinking long-term now. Before he had fancy cars, he leveled up slowly, starting with a Benz before reaching the highest-end models. He describes how he used to swing around in old Buicks with rims, showing that even when he was broke, he still took pride in his ride. He talks about tinting all his windows because he doesn’t like being exposed, which fits his lifestyle. And he refuses to latch onto bigger names for clout because he’s already doing better than a lot of them.

He brags about his girl’s expensive watch and how wild things can get when pressure hits. When he mentions his shoes, calling them Kid Cudi, he’s mixing fashion with playful nicknames. He lays out his expectation for loyalty—either support him financially or be willing to hold weapons for him. Then he looks back at someone who helped him when he was broke, giving him jobs, food, and product. That moment shows gratitude and memory of who was real before the success. Now he’s living well, popping expensive champagne and enjoying the results of surviving everything he’s been through. And he repeats that when trouble comes fast, everyone needs to stay steady and solid because things can get ugly quickly, reinforcing how important loyalty and calmness are in his world.