Polo G is turning the hood’s whispers into full-on war cries with HOOD POET: Black Heart Edition, the deluxe rework of his 2024 standout dropping December 19 on Columbia Records, and Insubordinate cuts through like a blade—defiant flows over moody keys that capture that fire you feel when the world’s trying to box you in.
You feel it from the jump: that signature Polo melody, courtesy of producer 1204, weaving piano loops and trap snares into something almost lullaby-soft before the bars hit like a betrayal sting. It’s melodic drill at its core—gritty hi-hats snapping under introspective flows that flip street codes into therapy sessions.
Thematically, it’s Polo wrestling the weight of the crown: calling out disloyal “insubordinates” with torch threats, mourning the kid named Taurus he glimpses in the mirror, and vowing the world for his daughter while the fast lane chips at his sanity. That post-chorus hook—“I wanted millions, now I just want peace”—lands like a sigh after a storm, raw with the ache of ignored red flags and lowered expectations. It’s not just flex; it’s fatherhood as armor, turning porch scorers into tournament vets without losing the human ache.
This Black Heart Edition swells the original HOOD POET to 22 tracks, dialing up the emotional grit with fresh additions that nod to loss, legacy, and unbreakable bonds. It opens raw with “Pain Killerz,” heats up through “Move Wrong” with VonOff1700, and “Gangsta Graduation” linking G Herbo for that O’Block energy. Standouts like “95 Bulls” feat. the late King Von add haunting weight, while “Chinatown Pt. 2” and “Spiritual War” keep the poetic pulse racing toward closers such as “Rent Due.” The whole thing’s a deeper dive into Polo’s “hood poet” lens—street tales laced with vulnerability, like he’s archiving Chicago’s heartbeat before it fades. Teasers hit his Instagram mid-week, with black-hearted emojis flooding the comments and fans piecing together the vibe from snippets.
Polo’s been quiet-reflective since Hall of Fame 2.0 wrapped his major arc, but this feels like a reset—channeling personal hits into art that honors roots while eyeing growth. Teaming Chicago heavyweights shows he’s doubling down on family ties in the game, turning what could be a victory lap into a statement on staying real amid the noise.
Dive into the Insubordinate lyrics below and unpack its raw narrative. Don’t miss other HOOD POET: Black Heart Edition tracks for more of Polo G’s street poetry.
Lyrics of Insubordinate by Polo G
[Chorus]
They Gon’ Follow My Lead While I Support The Trench
We’ll Pull Up, Torch Your Shit, And That’s For Any Nigga That’s Insubordinate
I Was Locked In With Niggas, Now I Gotta Be On Some Cordial Shit
‘Cause Every Time I Set My Expectation High, They Lowered It
Off The Porch, They Scorin’ Quick, They Turned That To A Tournament
Man, I Swear The World What I’ma Make Sure My Lil’ Daughter Get
Anything Is Yours, Let Me Know When You Want More Than That
Fast Life Cost Me My Sanity, I Thought I Could Afford This Shit
I Wanted Millions, Now I Just Want Peace
The Thing That Bothered Me, I Kept Ignorin’ It
Look In The Mirror, I See Polo G
But I’m Still Tryna Figure Out Where Taurus Went [Verse 1]
Tryna Hide The Pain, But The Feelings On My Sleeves, Runnin’ Through
That Murder Tomb Attacked His Brain, And That Disease Terminal
Mask And Gloves On, Killers On My Team, Surgical
Save The Youth, You Can’t Fault ’em For The Things They Learn From You
He Was Ridin’ For Real, Bro Used To Always Be With Me
So Still To This Day, I Keep A C In Me, Got Power If The Streets If Fear Me
I’m From That Catch Hat, Or Catch A B City,
Where We Known For Smokin’ Shit Like We Hippies [Chorus]
They Gon’ Follow My Lead While I Support The Trench
We’ll Pull Up, Torch Your Shit, And That’s For Any Nigga That’s Insubordinate
I Was Locked In With Niggas, Now I Gotta Be On Some Cordial Shit
‘Cause Every Time I Set My Expectation High, They Lowered It
Off The Porch, They Scorin’ Quick, They Turned That To A Tournament
Man, I Swear The World What I’ma Make Sure My Lil’ Daughter Get
Anything Is Yours, Let Me Know When You Want More Than That
Fast Life Cost Me My Sanity, I Thought I Could Afford This Shit [Post-Chorus]
I Wanted Millions, Now I Just Want Peace
The Thing That Bothered Me, I Kept Ignorin’ It
Look In The Mirror, I See Polo G
But I’m Still Tryna Figure Out Where Taurus Went [Verse 2]
Ain’t One Of Ours, Then This Mob Shit Ain’t None Of Your Concern
Live Then Learn, Carry Caskets For My Brother In The Urn
Laugh Now, Cry Later, But You’re Gonna Get Your Turn
Pop Shit Like Usher, Let It Burn, Now He Under With The Worm
My Lil’ Bros Catch You, They Bounce Out And Aim That Pole At You
Red Dot, His Nose Fresh, Track Stars, They Need Gold Medals
Headstones And Cold Shovels, That’s How Problems With My Foes Settle
Hell Nah, We Don’t Wrestle, Bullets Leave That Chrome Barrel [Chorus]
They Gon’ Follow My Lead While I Support The Trench
We’ll Pull Up, Torch Your Shit, And That’s For Any Nigga That’s Insubordinate
I Was Locked In With Niggas, Now I Gotta Be On Some Cordial Shit
‘Cause Every Time I Set My Expectation High, They Lowered It
Off The Porch, They Scorin’ Quick, They Turned That To A Tournament
Man, I Swear The World What I’ma Make Sure My Lil’ Daughter Get
Anything Is Yours, Let Me Know When You Want More Than That
Fast Life Cost Me My Sanity, I Thought I Could Afford This Shit
[Post-Chorus]
I Wanted Millions, Now I Just Want Peace
The Thing That Bothered Me, I Kept Ignorin’ It
Look In The Mirror, I See Polo G
But I’m Still Tryna Figure Out Where Taurus Went
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