“Haterade” by Boonie Mayfield cleverly tackles the theme of jealousy and criticism within the context of success. The lyrics present a satirical take on the negative commentary that often accompanies public and artistic achievements. Using a blues-inspired backdrop, the song captures the vitriolic s...
[Intro]
Ugh
Ugh
Ugh
Tell me
[Verse 1]
Why he never slackin'?
Why that nigga tryna sing?
He need to stick to rappin'
Why am I behind the scene?
While that nigga platinum
Now he on the movie screen
Nigga sucks at actin'
What the fuck is happenin'?
There goes his minions
Calling me a hater for expressing my opinions
I ain't a hater I promise, I'm only being honest
He should've seen an orthodontist since he got millions
Fuck that nigga feelings (Fuck him!)
Why he such a bitch? (Bitch!)
Stop trying to play the game
You can't 'cause you's a glitch
Should've never switched
Your original style up
You think you found a niche?
Watching your paper pile up
Looking down from a mile up
You ain't shit 'cause you rich
[Chorus]
I can see the hater in (You)
I used to drink the haterade (Too)
Why not? It's spreading like (Flu)
Or maybe there's something better to do
Than act like I'm better than you
So what's a hater to (Do)
What's a hater to do?
What's a hater to do?
Maybe I can love if I admit I hated too (True)
[Post-Chorus]
[Guitar Solo: Boonie Mayfield]
Hate! Hate! Hate! Hate! (Ugh)
(Yeah — play that, baby)
Hate! Hate! Hate! Hate! (Ugh)
Hate! Hate! Hate! Hate! (Ugh)
Hate! Hate!
Tell me
[Verse 2]
What the hell you rockin'?
Looking like you shoppin' at the weirdo's walk-in
Why am I talkin' bout another man's dressin'?
Ain't knockin' but all that futuristic shit is stressin'
The fuck is you, a Jetson?
Walking 'round looking like an alien's stepson
Rapping about heartbreak and love and affection
Trying to make a connection
Whole-hearted confession
Ignoring suggestion?
Trying to show us progression?
Nah I don't like the new shit, it's bullshit
You should do it like I knew again
So I can feel like I'm back in high school again
'Cause the rap game is lame (Lame!)
I have you to blame (Blame!)
You niggas ain't the same
[Chorus]
I can see the hater in (You)
I used to drink the haterade (Too)
Why not? It's spreading like (Flu)
Or maybe there's something better to do
Than act like I'm better than you
So what's a hater to (Do)
What's a hater to do?
What's a hater to do?
Maybe I can love if I admit I hated too (True)
[Post-Chorus]
Hate! Hate! Hate! Hate! (Ugh)
(Hate, hate, hate, hate, hate)
Hate! Hate! Hate! Hate! (Ugh)
Hate! Hate! Hate! Hate! (Ugh)
Hate! Hate!
Haterade was written by Solomon Vaughn.
Haterade was produced by Boonie Mayfield.
Boonie Mayfield released Haterade on Tue Oct 15 2013.