Stand on It (Lil Baby song) explained

Stand on It
Type:song
Artist:Lil Baby
Album:It's Only Me
Released:October 14, 2022
Length:2:46
Label:
Producer:
  • Figurez Made It
  • Mattazik Muzik
  • Nicoonthekeys

"Stand on It" is a song by American rapper Lil Baby from his third studio album It's Only Me (2022). It was produced by Figurez Made It, Mattazik Muzik and Nicoonthekeys.

Composition and lyrics

The song contains a "Memphis-esque" beat[1] with a g-funk bassline,[2] over which Lil Baby reflects on his life before fame,[3] [4] [5] recalling times he was shooting dice and selling marijuana.[6] In addition, he centers on his loyalty to his loved ones[7] and being wealthy and admired in the present.

Lil Baby also raps in the song, "I don't want your bitch, we can't swap out". Many believed this line to be a response to rapper Quavo's remark on an Instagram post in 2021 addressing rumors of Baby dating his ex-girlfriend and fellow rapper Saweetie: "Ain't trippin we can swap it out!"[8] [9]

Critical reception

The song received generally positive reviews from critics. Shanté Collier-McDermott of Clash called the lyrics "cleverly braggadocious bars". Niall Smith of NME considered the song as part of the "weighty momentum" of It's Only Me.[10] Joshua Robinson of HotNewHipHop commented it "picks up the tempo and injects a welcomed dose of energy into It's Only Me's opening stretch, but self-aware lyrics like 'I'm tryna touch me a billi', still hustle like I'm on zero/Really done saved some n*ggas, that's why they call me the hero' prove just how focused and hungry Lil Baby is on his third studio outing."[11]

Music video

An official music video, directed by Wham and Keemotion, premiered on October 17, 2022. It opens with Lil Baby arriving at a forest reserve, where he places his money and other items into the trunk of his truck, changes into an aquamarine outfit and puts on jewelry before mounting an all-terrain vehicle.[12] The clip shows him riding around his hometown with his crew in ATVs.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Collier-McDermott. Shanté. Lil Baby – It's Only Me. Clash. October 16, 2022. 10 July 2023.
  2. Web site: Lyons-Burt . Charles . Lil Baby It’s Only Me Review: A Hauntingly Diaristic Effort . . 11 July 2023 . October 17, 2022.
  3. Web site: Banks . Lamar . Lil Baby Rides ATVs In ATL In “Stand On It” Video . . 10 July 2023 . October 18, 2022.
  4. Web site: Sadler . Armon . Lil Baby Takes Victory Lap On ATV In New “Stand On It” Music Video . . 10 July 2023 . October 18, 2022.
  5. Web site: Renshaw . David . Lil Baby rides out in his “Stand On It” video . . 10 July 2023 . October 18, 2022.
  6. Web site: Jenkins . Craig . Lil Baby Knows Exactly What You Want From Him . . 10 July 2023 . October 18, 2022.
  7. Web site: Powell . Jon . Lil Baby unveils latest visual for "Stand On It" . . 10 July 2023 . October 18, 2022.
  8. Web site: Williams . Aaron . Lil Baby Seemingly Fires Back At Quavo For His Response To Dating Rumors About Saweetie . . 10 July 2023 . October 14, 2022.
  9. Web site: Coleman II . C.. Vernon . People Think Lil Baby Throws Shade at Quavo and Saweetie on New Songs 'Stand on It', 'Not Finished' . . 10 July 2023 . October 14, 2022.
  10. Web site: Smith. Niall. Lil Baby – 'It's Only Me' review: a few notches shy of greatness. NME. October 17, 2022. 10 July 2023.
  11. Web site: Robinson . Joshua . Lil Baby “It’s Only Me” Album Review . . 10 July 2023 . October 21, 2022.
  12. Web site: Grant . Shawn . Lil Baby Releases New Video for “Stand On It” . . 10 July 2023 . October 18, 2022.

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