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Not Give a Fuck
Fabolous Lyrics


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What what what what what
Right, right ghetto

I'm somethin' like a phenomenon,
But still dumpin' whenever the drama's on,
Y'all hustlers can't eat fit meals,
And it feels somethin' like when it's Ramadan,
Hope you chumps been walkin' with armor on,
Somethin's turnin' his momma on,
I love to see rumps in Farragama thongs
Bet it look plump when you got pajama's on,
Jump in, let's hit the Bahama's ma',
And it's crunk whenever I'm on the song,
Bumpin' like "Bumb-ba-Bump,"
I'm particularly picky,
When it comes to licky licky,
Have 'em slidin' off them Vickie's quickly,
Under the doo-rag thick three sixty,
It's the hypno and sticky icky,
I said Okay!

[Chorus]
I'm fly enough, to do better,
But pimp enough to not give a fuck,
And I'm thug enough, to do better,
And gangsta enough to not give a fuck,
I'm hustlin' enough, to know better,
But ballin' enough to not give a fuck,
And I'm, old enough, to know better,
But young enough to not give a fuck

D-d-d-d-dammit man,
I'm in a throwback so old,
It'll make your grandma glance,
And everybody know, everybody go,
So please, call the stretch ambulance,
These dudes don't stand a chance,
When I pull up like the pamper brand,
Those in the Lambo slants,
With a madame from France,
With a ass so big,
You couldn't hide it in hammer pants,
Who else be in New York,
With Miami tans,
Got everybody doin' the street family dance,
I'm sure this hammer can,
Make you save that gangsta role for the camera man,
F-A-B, you preferably,
Don't wanna F wit me,
Please believe it,
I'm definitely, as responsible,
For gettin' the City High as 'Clef would be,
Believe it please

[Chorus]

I'm introduced to your women friends,
'Cause I buy double deuces to rent a Benz,
Like they boots made by Timbaland,
I have to remind, since I got drafted and signed,
Y'all playa's get used to the scrimagin'
Not one of the Jesus's got lemon gems?
Y'all lips get loose like y'all feminine,
I prove letting loose but the semi can boost my adrenaline,
You never had no use with that lem again,
Half my roots is Dominican,
Faboloso mi gusto Le bengamins,
This dude got the juice of a pimp in him,
Turn to stones like Medusa got a glimpse of them,
But right now you can lie and gossip too,
And later be the guy the dude spoke to,
And right now you can try to prosecute,
But later in you goin' die in the hospital

[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

In "Not Give A," Fabolous explores his layered identity as a rapper from the ghetto who has achieved significant success. He remarks that he is a "phenomenon," but he is still willing to engage in drama and violence to protect his reputation. Fabolous highlights his ability to navigate both the urban and business worlds successfully. He is thankful for his riches and his ability to ball out, but he remains unapologetically gangster. He proudly affirms that he is old enough to know better but still young enough to not give a fuck.


The lyrics illustrate the tension between Fabolous's street credibility and his growing success. Fabolous is a self-made rapper who has conquered the music industry through his intrinsic talents, and he recognizes that his swag and sense of style have helped him gain public acclaim. He is a high roller who can afford a luxurious lifestyle and go on extravagant trips to the Bahamas, but he is still able to maintain his street credibility. He is daring and imposing, proclaiming his distaste for those who cannot eat fit meals and his preference for Farragama thongs. He employs several provocative metaphors and similes throughout the song, making references to Ramadan, the Pamper brand, Haiti, Miami tans, and more.


Overall, "Not Give A" provides an insight into the complex and multifaceted identity of a rapper who has made it big in the music industry. Fabolous is proud of his roots as a street hustler but is also happy to celebrate his success as an artist.


Line by Line Meaning

What what what what what
Starting with an exclamation as if to indicate that something big is coming.


Right, right ghetto
Affirming the rough and tumble nature of his background and upbringing.


I'm somethin' like a phenomenon,
Describing himself as highly unusual or remarkable.


But still dumpin' whenever the drama's on,
Despite his fame and success, he will still resort to violent means when necessary.


Y'all hustlers can't eat fit meals,
Implying that his rivals are not doing as well financially as they claim.


And it feels somethin' like when it's Ramadan,
Eating simple, unexciting food as a reference to the Islamic tradition of Ramadan, in which one fasts during daylight hours.


Hope you chumps been walkin' with armor on,
Warning his enemies to be prepared for battle.


Somethin's turnin' his momma on,
Suggesting that even his mother is impressed with his success and attractiveness to women.


I love to see rumps in Farragama thongs
Expressing his appreciation for women in revealing clothing.


Bet it look plump when you got pajama's on,
Imagining what women's bodies might look like even under less revealing clothing.


Jump in, let's hit the Bahama's ma',
Inviting a woman to accompany him on a trip to the Bahamas.


And it's crunk whenever I'm on the song,
Asserting that his music is always energetic and exciting.


Bumpin' like "Bumb-ba-Bump,"
Describing his music as rhythmic and catchy.


I'm particularly picky,
Admitting that he is selective when it comes to women.


When it comes to licky licky,
Referring to oral sex in a euphemistic way.


Have 'em slidin' off them Vickie's quickly,
Implying that his sexual prowess is such that he can quickly make women aroused and eager for sex.


Under the doo-rag thick three sixty,
Describing his hairstyle as being covered by a cloth head covering.


It's the hypno and sticky icky,
Referring to alcohol and marijuana as his preferred means of relaxation or escape.


I said Okay!
Ending his rap with an exclamation indicating enthusiasm or approval.


I'm fly enough, to do better,
Implying that he is stylish and successful enough to achieve even greater success if he desired.


But pimp enough to not give a fuck,
Despite his success, he remains true to his roots and refuses to compromise his values or attitude.


And I'm thug enough, to do better,
Acknowledging that he could achieve even more success if he played by the rules of the mainstream corporate world.


And gangsta enough to not give a fuck,
Despite being labeled as a gangster or thug by society, he remains true to his own principles and values.


I'm hustlin' enough, to know better,
Admitting that he is engaged in a competitive, cutthroat world and must be smart and strategic to succeed.


But ballin' enough to not give a fuck,
Despite his success and wealth, he remains unimpressed by the trappings of mainstream society and remains true to his values.


And I'm, old enough, to know better,
Acknowledging that he is no longer young and inexperienced.


But young enough to not give a fuck
Maintaining a youthful, rebellious attitude despite his age.


D-d-d-d-dammit man,
Beginning an exclamation of frustration or surprise.


I'm in a throwback so old,
Wearing a retro-style clothing item that is out of fashion or no longer manufactured.


It'll make your grandma glance,
Implying that his style is so eye-catching that even elderly people will take notice.


And everybody know, everybody go,
Suggesting that he has a large and devoted following.


So please, call the stretch ambulance,
Indicating that he is a serious force to be reckoned with.


These dudes don't stand a chance,
Implying that he is confident in his ability to win battles or defeat rivals.


When I pull up like the pamper brand,
Asserting his status as a luxury or high-end brand in the world of hip hop.


Those in the Lambo slants,
Referring to Lamborghini cars, which are considered a status symbol.


With a madame from France,
Implying that he has connections to high-end or exclusive circles.


With a ass so big,
Describing the physical appearance of a woman he is involved with.


You couldn't hide it in hammer pants,
Suggesting that the woman's body is so curvy or voluptuous that it could not be hidden even in loose clothing.


Who else be in New York,
Implying that he is one of the top musicians or personalities in the New York City hip hop scene.


With Miami tans,
Looking tan or healthy, as if he has been sunbathing or traveling.


Got everybody doin' the street family dance,
Describing a popular dance craze that he has helped create or popularize.


I'm sure this hammer can,
Suggesting that he has a powerful weapon or tool at his disposal if needed.


Make you save that gangsta role for the camera man,
Implying that his rivals' toughness is only a performance or facade intended for public consumption.


F-A-B, you preferably,
Referring to himself by his shortened stage name, which he suggests is more preferable to saying his full name.


Don't wanna F wit me,
Asserting that his rivals do not want to engage with him, as he is too powerful or dangerous.


Please believe it,
Asserting that what he is saying is absolutely true and should be taken seriously.


I'm definitely, as responsible,
Suggesting that he is responsible for some of the success or influence of other musicians in his genre.


For gettin' the City High as 'Clef would be,
Comparing himself to Wyclef Jean, himself a famous rapper, and implying that he has a similar level of influence or success.


Believe it please
Reiterating that what he is saying is absolutely true and should not be questioned.


I'm introduced to your women friends,
Implying that he is socially successful and popular among women.


'Cause I buy double deuces to rent a Benz,
Referring to his wealth and success, which allows him to rent expensive cars and impress others.


Like they boots made by Timbaland,
Comparing his own style to that of popular shoe brand Timbaland.


I have to remind, since I got drafted and signed,
Suggesting that despite his success, he has had to work hard to earn his fame and fortune.


Y'all playa's get used to the scrimagin'
Advising his rivals to get used to the competitive nature of the music industry.


Not one of the Jesus's got lemon gems?
Asking a question in a sarcastic or rhetorical manner.


Y'all lips get loose like y'all feminine,
Implying that his rivals are not as tough or manly as they appear to be.


I prove letting loose but the semi can boost my adrenaline,
Suggesting that he enjoys danger and excitement, and has a powerful weapon at his disposal if needed.


You never had no use with that lem again,
Referring again to his use of marijuana and alcohol as a way to relax or escape stress.


Half my roots is Dominican,
Referring to his heritage and background.


Faboloso mi gusto Le bengamins,
Referring to his fashion sense and love of high-end clothing brands like Le Bengamins.


This dude got the juice of a pimp in him,
Describing his own sexual prowess and confidence.


Turn to stones like Medusa got a glimpse of them,
Comparing his rivals to the mythological creature Medusa, implying they are weak or vulnerable.


But right now you can lie and gossip too,
Suggesting that he is aware that people may talk behind his back or spread rumors about him.


And later be the guy the dude spoke to,
Implying that his status or reputation will eventually be so high, that those who spoke negatively about him will regret it.


And right now you can try to prosecute,
Suggesting that he is aware that people may try to bring him down or accuse him of wrongdoing.


But later in you goin' die in the hospital
Issuing a dire warning to his enemies that they will face serious consequences for going against him.


[Chorus]
Reintroducing the chorus, which repeats several times throughout the song.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN JACKSON, JOHN DAVID JACKSON, RICARDO THOMAS

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