Why Would I Lyrics – Benny the Butcher

Why Would I Lyrics Meaning

[Intro: Benny the Butcher]
Benny opens up like he’s talking to an old friend, wondering why it took so long for someone to show up—maybe calling out the delay in loyalty or action. He gives props to people from his roots, showing respect to those who supported him, whether they’re still around or not. He mentions living in a real gangster’s world, not the fake or glorified kind. There’s a shout-out to a friend named D-Rhymes, suggesting that even while locked up, there’s hope he’ll be out soon. It sets the tone—raw, loyal, and grounded in real-life struggles.

[Verse 1: Benny the Butcher]
Here, Benny talks about valuing his losses because they made him stronger—he doesn’t fold under pressure. He points out how people in powerful positions, like kings, don’t get sympathy or praise, even when they win. He’s challenging the idea of others calling themselves bosses when they haven’t been through what he has. Benny’s been growing, improving himself, and though he has old friends he didn’t make up with, he still pulled people together like a leader. He can’t easily trust others—he’s playing life by the rules he learned from experience. He mentions hiding expensive stuff like a Rolex in unexpected places, showing how his lifestyle still has that street edge. He’s not sugarcoating things—he believes his music hits harder than most. While others name their favorite artists, he’s out here putting pressure on them, proving he’s a real contender.

[Chorus: Benny the Butcher]
Benny’s questioning everything here—why would he believe a woman who says she’s loyal to him when her actions say otherwise? He’s clearly been burned before. He also talks about betrayal from people he once trusted—there’s no forgiving those who switched up on him. He touches on how fake people say “I love you” without meaning it, just to get what they want. He’s expressing deep distrust, shaped by past pain and disloyalty. The repetition shows how much these thoughts stick with him. He’s grown too wise to fall for empty words or fake loyalty again.

[Verse 2: G Herbo]
G Herbo comes in confident, calling himself a living legend, and explaining how real leaders see losses as lessons. He reflects on how far he’s come—from dodging death in prison to now living in luxury. He’s had to make some big calls in life and has risen to the top, with everything from mansions to fancy cars that he once only dreamed about. He’s living proof that the grind paid off. Even with women, he doesn’t get caught up emotionally—he knows the game and doesn’t let anyone get in his head. He’s not naive; once he’s done with a situation, especially with women, he moves on without looking back. It’s about staying focused and not getting distracted by the same things that once could’ve held him back.

[Chorus: Benny the Butcher]
The chorus hits again with the same questions and doubts. Benny still doesn’t trust people who say they care about him but act differently. He’s not falling for fake love or empty promises anymore, whether from old friends or women who claim to be loyal. He’s repeating these thoughts like reminders to himself—stay sharp, don’t be fooled, and don’t forgive those who turned on you. The pain and lessons from the past keep echoing through his words, showing just how deep the betrayal cut.