Inferno Lyrics – Ken Carson

Inferno Lyrics Meaning

[Intro]
In the intro, Ken’s talking about leaving people behind who were holding him back from his goals. He’s saying he had to make tough choices to get ahead. He also mentions selling drügs to someone who looks like Kim Kardashian, which paints a picture of his past hustle. Then he proudly calls himself Young Vamp, reps his crew YVL, and makes it clear he’s got no love for the police. The “Wake up, F1LTHY” part is just a shoutout to the producer, and the laugh shows he’s not taking anything too seriously—he’s in his zone.

[Verse]
Ken starts off by saying he’s making a lot of money now and finds it funny how life changed—like the tables turned in his favor. He brings up his enemies, saying when they die, he’ll make sure they’re remembered in a fiery way. He’s painting this dark image of revenge and power, calling it an “infinite inferno,” which means those people will suffer forever in his mind. Then he talks about how some folks never learn their lesson, even after getting burned, literally or metaphorically.

He reflects on how everyone else seemed to be popping off while he had to wait his turn, which shows patience and hunger. He mentions a woman who can switch up her look naturally and brags that he worked hard for everything he’s got—nothing was handed to him. When he talks about not wanting someone’s “germs” after sleeping with them, he’s being blunt about not wanting emotional or physical baggage.

Then he flips it, calling out people who just want money or try to trap him. He says he’s focused on getting his bag (money), stuffing it in his Goyard bag, and going hard in everything he does. He brings up “Gorecore” to show how intense or raw his style is. Then he flexes his identity as a rockstar and an artist, comparing himself to Mozart, saying he’s not just about rap—he makes art.

He mentions blowing half a million on a car and driving it fast like a go-kart, just showing off his wealth and carefree lifestyle. Then he gives some advice—anyone can win if they know how to play their role. Even though he had a good hand in life, he still had to play it right, and he played people smartly by pretending to be naive. It’s all about strategy.

Ken also says other people got rich off of him, but he’s not bitter. When it comes to parties, he’s all about having fun and letting the women in. He repeats the earlier line about cutting people off and selling drügs, doubling down on his past hustle and his independence. He’s proudly repping his crew again and says “f*ck 12,” sticking to that anti-singerity stance. He wants his friends out of jail and takes a jab at someone pretending to be tough who doesn’t know what real violence feels like.

Next, he’s making it clear he’s not looking for a relationship—someone can sleep over, but they can’t stay long. He calls out someone who owes him money but is out buying designer clothes like Rick Owens, and he demands they pay up. He also shuts down someone assuming he’s cheating, saying they’re just making things up. He’s chilling in the parking lot with his crew, repping his own style with Jordans and designer fits.

He lets us know he was born in 2000, part of the millennial crew, and says his vibe isn’t just a trend—he’s been like this since day one. He relates to people who came from nothing, saying he had to turn into a “villain” because nobody saw him as a hero. Now that he’s up, he keeps his circle small and doesn’t trust easily, but people recognize him everywhere.

He wraps it up by owning his chaotic energy, saying he’s in his prime and feeling unstoppable. If a pretty girl wants something, he’ll probably say yes just to avoid drama. It’s a mix of flexing, raw honesty, and showing how far he’s come without losing who he is.