I just woke up in the morning, uh
I just woke up in the morning, I got mud in my cup (woke up)
I just woke up in the morning, I got mud in my cup (woke up)
At least I woke up today (yeah, woke up, go)

Had to get rich like that, I ain′t pick no side (yeah)
Heard you got skipped like that, get finessed all the time (yeah)
Blew a dub on a beat, not a quarter, not a dime (no more)
You ain't gettin′ nothin' else no more, why you lyin'? (Woah)
How it feel to be rich like this? Yeah, it got me cryin′
Won′t talk to the cops, we quiet, yeah, what crime? (Shh)
Put a mil' in my watch (milli′), hundred time, huh
She show love to my crotch (yeah, foreally), all the time

I just called my twizz up, told him we got the world
I called all my bitches up, told 'em we run the world
I just called my mama up, told her this my run (really, really)
Told you I done turned it up, told you I done turned it up (really, really)

I be making album after album, got like 20 hits
Pulled up on my shawty, what she did? Drank up all my kids
Bitch, we in NY, as deep as it gets, we chill at the Ritz
I can′t make my mind with these drugs, no, I can't pick, huh

Woah, no, don′t worry
All my pockets filled up with racks, they so glory (yeah)
No, baby girl, don't try me, this not Maury
Most y'all lost, find yourself just like you Dory, let′s go

I just woke up in the morning, uh
I just woke up in the morning, I got mud in my cup (woke up)
I just woke up in the morning, I got mud in my cup (woke up)
At least I woke up today (yeah, woke up, go)

Had to get rich like that, I ain′t pick no side (yeah)
Heard you got skipped like that, get finessed all the time (yeah)
Blew a dub on a beat, not a quarter, not a dime (no more)
You ain't gettin′ nothin' else no more, why you lyin′? (Woah)
How it feel to be rich like this? Yeah, it got me cryin'
Won′t talk to the cops, we quiet, yeah, what crime? (Shh)
Put a mil' in my watch (milli'), hundred time, huh
She show love to my crotch (yeah, foreally), all the time, huh

Overall Meaning

The song "Morning Mudd" by Yeat is a catchy trap song that is full of self-confidence and braggadocio. The lyrics speak about waking up in the morning and being grateful for living another day, but also about the struggles of getting rich and famous. The opening line of the song is repeated throughout, "I just woke up in the morning, I got mud in my cup," using the metaphor to describe the grit and determination it takes to keep going in life.

The second verse of the song talks about the hard work and dedication that Yeat had to put in to get to where he is today. He boasts about his success and how he's making album after album and has "like 20 hits." He also talks about the challenges that come with fame, including dealing with people who are trying to take advantage of him.

The chorus of the song, "Had to get rich like that, I ain′t pick no side, Heard you got skipped like that, get finessed all the time," speaks to the various ways people try to make money and how Yeat made his fortune without compromising his integrity. Overall, "Morning Mudd" is a rap anthem that celebrates hard work and success, while also acknowledging the challenges that come with it.

Line by Line Meaning

I just woke up in the morning, uh
I just woke up in the morning, feeling groggy and disoriented.

I just woke up in the morning, I got mud in my cup (woke up)
I have a cup of coffee or tea that has become muddy from being left out all night.

At least I woke up today (yeah, woke up, go)
I am grateful to be alive and awake to see another day.

Had to get rich like that, I ain′t pick no side (yeah)
I had to find a way to become wealthy, and I didn't choose to align with any particular group or organization.

Heard you got skipped like that, get finessed all the time (yeah)
I've heard that some people are being scammed or cheated out of their money regularly.

Blew a dub on a beat, not a quarter, not a dime (no more)
I spent a lot of money on a particular song or music production without any regret.

You ain't gettin′ nothin' else no more, why you lyin'? (Woah)
You aren't going to receive anything else from me, so why are you pretending like you will?

How it feel to be rich like this? Yeah, it got me cryin′
Being wealthy feels incredible to me, to the point where it can bring me to tears.

Won′t talk to the cops, we quiet, yeah, what crime? (Shh)
I'm not willing to communicate with police officers, and I don't think I've committed any crimes, so why should I?

Put a mil' in my watch (milli′), hundred time, huh
I invested a million dollars into my watch, and it was a worthwhile decision that I would make again.

She show love to my crotch (yeah, foreally), all the time
The women around me are sexually attracted to me and my body.

I just called my twizz up, told him we got the world
I called my friend and told him that we have the whole world in front of us to conquer.

I called all my bitches up, told 'em we run the world
I contacted all the women I have relationships with and informed them that we are in charge of the world.

I just called my mama up, told her this my run (really, really)
I spoke to my mother and let her know that this moment in my life is my time to shine.

Told you I done turned it up, told you I done turned it up (really, really)
I have already told you that I have increased my level of success and am now thriving.

I be making album after album, got like 20 hits
I've been creating music consistently and have produced around 20 successful tracks.

Pulled up on my shawty, what she did? Drank up all my kids
I went to see my girlfriend, and she drank all of my alcohol.

Bitch, we in NY, as deep as it gets, we chill at the Ritz
We are currently in New York City, living our best lives and staying at the luxurious Ritz Carlton hotel.

I can′t make my mind with these drugs, no, I can't pick, huh
I am unable to decide anything while under the influence of drugs and am feeling indecisive.

Woah, no, don′t worry
There's no need to worry or panic.

All my pockets filled up with racks, they so glory (yeah)
My pockets are overflowing with money, and it feels great.

No, baby girl, don't try me, this not Maury
Don't test me, I'm not going to react the way they do on the TV show Maury.

Most y'all lost, find yourself just like you Dory, let′s go
The majority of people are lost and wandering aimlessly, but now it's time to find the way forward and move forward.

Writer(s): Daniel Luis Perez, Noah Smith

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