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Kari Faux created “Top Down” specifically for the season one finale of HBO’s sitcom Insecure. The original production only had one verse but was later finished with a featured verse from Brooklyn rapper Leikeli47 for the show’s soundtrack release.
The show’s star and co-creator Issa Rae personally...
[Chorus: Kari Faux]
Top down on the freeway (Skrrt, skrrt)
Feeling good and I'm feeling great (I'm feeling great)
Steak and shrimp on my dinner plate
I'm eating good and I'm living great (I'm living great)
Dressed to kill when I'm stepping out (Stepping out)
Looking good and I'm feeling great (I'm feeling great)
Million-dollar smile resting on my face (On my face)
I'm looking good and I'm feeling great (I'm feeling great)
[Verse 1: Kari Faux]
I shine bright like a star, so come valet my car
Don't get paid 'til next week but I'ma buy out the bar
And yeah, that's a stunt, but you know how we do
I'ma keep the party jumping, just don't step on my shoes
'Cause I'm poppin', I really got it, ain't got no options
They flocking, I'm riding 'round in something topless
My money, I'm 'bout my dollars, I get my profit
You watchin', I see you watchin', but you can't stop it
[Chorus: Kari Faux]
Top down on the freeway (Skrrt, skrrt)
Feeling good and I'm feeling great (I'm feeling great)
Steak and shrimp on my dinner plate
I'm eating good and I'm living great (I'm living great)
Dressed to kill when I'm stepping out (Stepping out)
Looking good and I'm feeling great (I'm feeling great)
Million-dollar smile resting on my face (On my face)
I'm looking good and I'm feeling great (I'm feeling great)
[Verse 2: Leikeli47]
I got that kinda dollar that'll never run out
Yes, I'm feelin' my beat, and no, I don't need your help
Drivin' all on the curb, 'cause we need a new route
And you ain't gotta see it for me, see it all for myself
I mean what I say, please take it the wrong way
'Cause I could run a blitz on any given Sunday
Steamin', Willie Beamen, all this money I be cleanin'
Got my diamonds gleamin', so I ain't leavin'
[Chorus: Kari Faux]
Top down on the freeway (Skrrt, skrrt)
Feeling good and I'm feeling great (I'm feeling great)
Steak and shrimp on my dinner plate
I'm eating good and I'm living great (I'm living great)
Dressed to kill when I'm stepping out (Stepping out)
Looking good and I'm feeling great (I'm feeling great)
Million-dollar smile resting on my face (On my face)
I'm looking good and I'm feeling great (I'm feeling great)
Top Down was written by Kari Faux.
Top Down was produced by bLAck pARty.
I made a song about driving top down on the freeway, having a good time, and being a star. We sent it over [to Insecure reps], and they were like, ‘We love it.’ I didn’t think they’d like it—maybe because it was so easy to do. It seemed too good to be true.
It only has one verse. If people really like it, I’ll finish it.