Häagen Dazs
Ghetto Sage Lyrics

(This my water?) Baby
Introductory phrase addressed to a listener, indicating that the singer is going to start talking about something important.

I get the bands like The Roots
I make a lot of money like the Roots, a legendary hip-hop group.

Black out all my thoughts, request the love, revenge the youth
Forget my worries and request love, while also seeking revenge for the injustices done to young people.

Benz a coupe, that bitch fast, Häagen Dazs
I own a Benz coupe car that is very fast, akin to the experience of eating Häagen Dazs ice cream.

Ice cream on the inside, Häagen Dazs, SRT, huh
The car's interior is as sweet as Häagen-Dazs ice cream, and has an SRT engine.

She said, 'I ain't never seen nothin' like this In my motherfuckin' life though'
A woman expresses awe at the singer's appearance or possessions.

Damn them some nice kicks, I don't know what them is but I like those
A woman admires the singer's shoes, despite not knowing what kind they are.

Rap game star pupil, I wrote this shit with my eyes closed
I am a skilled rapper who can write effortlessly and with great skill.

Shawty say she workin' onto my tape shift, call it Tae Bo
A woman says she is working out to my music, comparing it to the martial arts exercise routine Tae Bo.

'Range my shit, got range, I write with a rifle
I have a broad skill set and write with precision and accuracy, like a sharpshooter.

Rightfully keep LED like a light-show
My music is bright and flashy, likened to a light show.

I prefer the North side, do it for the North side
I come from the North side and represent it with pride and loyalty.

Later tonight, my bitch ain't no strings tied (no)
Tonight, I will be with my girlfriend but we are not in a committed relationship.

Gave that ass the boot like Louisiana
I ended a relationship, using a Louisiana expression meaning to kick someone out.

Cross over like hot sauce, ducking dodging pork chops
I move quickly and effortlessly, dodging obstacles just like how hot sauce cuts through food, and avoiding trouble like dodging pork chops.

You is not a street nigga, unless you grew up in the street, nigga
You can only be considered a true street person if you grew up in the streets.

It's cool to be you, just take a look at me, nigga, ooh
I suggest that it is okay to be your authentic self, citing myself as an example.

I get the cake, tiramisu
I acquire a lot of money, like the Italian dessert tiramisu.

Fake clout, got they hand out, nigga lookin' like a masseuse
People falsely claiming influence in the industry, begging for attention, look like massage therapists.

I'm really ten toes down, yeah, it look like I'm in boots
I am truly committed to the street life, as if wearing metaphorical boots.

One hand on the wheel, but I whip it, it feel like a ten to two (ah)
I am driving recklessly with only one hand on the wheel, but it feels like I have control at ten and two o'clock positions.

They killin' for tennis shoes
Violence is being committed over shoes.

But the people dyin' out here for less though (for less)
People are dying for trivial reasons.

Meanwhile them same shoes that the clubs said ain't the dress code (ayy)
Even though clubs prohibit certain shoes, they are the same shoes people are killing for.

You say you fresh though
You claim to be fashionable and up-to-date on current trends.

I'm on the bread, I'm on the pesto, I'ma invest though
I am focused on making money and investing it wisely, while also enjoying the finer things.

She feel the heart in it, then let me beat, the sound like a stethoscope
A woman feels my passion and lets me have sex with her, just like a stethoscope detects heartbeats.

I get the band like a Funkadelic
I make money like the funk band Funkadelic.

And that shit was easy like my name was Erick
Making money comes naturally, like how easy it is for someone named Erick.

And then I take your girl like a nigga Elvis
I seduce women with ease, like how Elvis Presley was known for his charisma and charm.

Make a couple dollars, split it with the fellas
I earn money and share it with my friends.

Yeah, ice cream shoes, Ben & Jerry
My shoes are like ice cream, reminiscent of the brand Ben & Jerry's.

Yeah, I'ma ice these fools, Tom & Jerry
I will take out my enemies with ease, like the cartoon characters Tom & Jerry.

I got pristine flows, bend and vary
My rap style is polished and versatile, with various styles and techniques.

Nigga, fourth and goal, Hail Mary (ah)
I am in a high-pressure situation and must succeed, using a football metaphor.

Oh Papi, you don't wanna fuck with me
A woman warns a man not to mess with her.

Half a suicidal bitch might suck you up
A woman warns the man that she is volatile and may hurt him.

Then dust the knees and hit the streets Rejoice a little
After having sex, she will leave and celebrate briefly.

Grateful for my everything, his body's a casket
She is thankful for everything in her life, even though her partner may die soon.

The lining cherry wood
Her partner's casket has a cherry wood lining.

The pussy turned him ashes to ashes
The woman's sex was so good that it killed her partner and turned him to ash.

I dash it, I coma
I move quickly and aimlessly, referencing a running technique and a medical state of unconsciousness.

'cause black lives matter
I perform sexual acts because I support the Black Lives Matter movement.

I scatter roses on my metaphor, 'cause the world shot Nipsey
I use roses as a metaphor for expressing grief after the world lost rapper Nipsey Hussle to violence.

When a girl got tipsy I went to Ben and Jerry
When a woman got drunk, I took her to get Ben & Jerry's ice cream.

Got my berry on
I am enjoying my berry-flavored ice cream from Ben & Jerry's.

Whole world steady crashin' and burnin'
The world is falling apart and in chaos.

Niggas just carry on, carry on
Despite the chaos and destruction, people continue to move forward.

Cry cry, cry, get right back to the money
Although people may cry and grieve, they quickly return to making money and pursuing success.

Then carry on, cry cry, cry, hop right back in the pussy
After grieving, people resume having sex and pursuing pleasure again.

Ooh I wish he, I wish he would fuck me happy too
A woman wishes for a man who can please her sexually and make her happy.

Lookin' at Ben or Jerry hope one of my niggas comin' through, uh
She is looking at her phone, hoping one of her friends will come and have sex with her, while also referencing Ben & Jerry's ice cream again.