"Go to Hell" by Joe Budden is a rap song where the artist addresses his critics and showcases his confidence and success. In the intro, Joe Budden expresses that he has been on the same path for a while but people might not have been aware of it. He references his origins in New Jersey and his affiliation with Amalgam, a hip-hop group he was a part of. In the first verse, Joe Budden talks about his journey as a rapper and acknowledges that while he has made money from it, rap is still just a hobby for him. He mentions crashing parties and not receiving invitations, but now he attends exclusive after parties with models. He also mentions setting trends and how some people try to copy him, while others from his past become jealous of his success. He aspires to be wealthy like Warren Buffett, and he no longer finds the streets or the opinions of others important. The chorus features a sample from "Go to Hell" by Alice Cooper, where the repeated phrase "You can go to hell" adds emphasis to Joe Budden's dismissive attitude towards his critics. In the second verse, Joe Budden addresses rumors and negative comments about him. He denies being chased out of the hood or running out of money. He refuses to ask for handouts or rely on others, and he dismisses criticisms by calling them fake. He mentions his different type of censorship, suggesting that he doesn't reveal everything about his life. He also talks about his character and advises others to act like they've been successful before, not to brag excessively. He concludes the verse with a pause joke, indicating his maturity and not engaging in childish behavior. The repetition of the chorus reinforces Joe Budden's indifference towards his critics and their opinions. In the third verse, Joe Budden continues to address his critics, this time focusing on those who hate on him. He enjoys engaging with them to create debate, and he embraces hate, suggesting that it fuels him. He questions the weight of their success compared to his own and suggests that he always stays on their minds. He mentions vacating (taking a break) and implies that he wants to stay present in their thoughts. He asserts his superiority by comparing himself to AK-47 (a type of gun) and challenges his critics to disrespect him face to face. He also references an online platform called "whatspoppin.net" and suggests that if anyone were to disrespect him, he would use their picture as his screensaver. He shows his resilience and indifference towards haters, stating that he doesn't lose sleep over their opinions. He declares himself the "King, savior," suggesting his unwavering confidence. The verse ends with a reference to his lack of concern for others' opinions even before he entered the entertainment industry. The song concludes with the repetition of the chorus and Joe Budden expressing that he sees his critics as small compared to his success. He mentions being focused on other things and views his critics as insignificant and mentally inferior. Overall, "Go to Hell" is a song where Joe Budden addresses his critics, dismisses their opinions, and showcases his confidence and success in the face of their negativity.
