Hood Pope
A$AP Ferg Lyrics

Oh let me sing my song, if you feel this shit, mothafucka sing along
I want to share my story and connect with those who can relate

Oh it's the Hood Pope, chain hang low, red rubies and the gold
I am a leader in my community and represent my neighborhood with my jewelry

Oh young trap lord, feel your pain, I be down for my people
I understand the struggles of growing up in the hood and will always support and protect my fellow residents

Oh drinking Jesus juice, jeans hang low, red rubies and the gold
I may indulge in vices, but I still have a connection to my religion and upbringing

And we sick, cause we hurting
My community and I are suffering from the injustices and violence that we face

Pull a chrome fifth when they murk them
I carry a weapon to defend myself and my people when we are in danger

Then murk off in Excursion
After defending ourselves, we may have to make a quick exit to avoid further danger

All cause a nigga be lurking
Our safety is constantly threatened by those who want to harm us

Big money shit we earning
Despite the struggles, we are still able to make money and succeed in our own way

A bunch of hooligans need churching
We may not always make the best decisions and could benefit from guidance and support

I'm the Hood Pope, these my children
As a leader in my community, I feel a responsibility to guide and protect the residents who look up to me

And I'll be their Donny McClurkin
I hope to be a source of inspiration and guidance, just like the gospel singer McClurkin

Gold teeth when I'm smirking
Despite my tough exterior, I still have a sense of humor and personality

Bunch of little kids running 'round need nuturing
The youngest members of our community need positive role models and support from those who understand their struggles

Lord know that I ain't really perfect
I may not always make the best decisions or be the best example, but I am still trying to do what is right

All of these clowns run around this circus
There are many people who don't understand or appreciate the struggles of our community and make light of our situation

Lord please what is my purpose
I am questioning my role and purpose in my community and how I can make a positive impact

Besides fucking these Persians
Aside from indulging in my vices, I want to find a greater purpose in my life

Popping these bottles and popping these models
I may have moments of indulgence and frivolity, but they don't define me or my values

Please tell me where is the Sherman
I am questioning where my safety and protection will come from

And I'm smoking my weed, put me in my zone
I use marijuana to calm my nerves and help me focus on my goals and priorities

Demons chasing me, cause they want my dome
I am constantly faced with danger and threats from those who don't support or understand my community

And I carry the heat, and I sleep with the chrome
I carry a gun with me at all times for protection and am ready to defend myself at any time

'Cause I'm in some beef, and they want my dome
I am aware that people want to harm me and that I am a target

God say "Son, you don't wanna go down"
I have a spiritual side and believe in a higher power who warns me of danger

Now you praying in that trap when you hear that gun sound
Despite the danger and violence, I still turn to my religion and faith for comfort and guidance

And I told you, told you time again
I have warned my community and friends of the dangers and consequences of certain actions

That ain't you gon' find your friends
The people you think are your friends may not have your best interests at heart

You talking about you riding with them
People may claim to have your back or support you, but their actions prove otherwise

And fighting with them, those ain't your friends
Fighting and violence never solve anything and those who encourage it are not true friends

You dying, lying on cement, momma be crying "Don't take him!"
The consequences of violence and danger are real and can have devastating effects on people's lives

Gotta be trying, but he said "I promise he won't, ever again"
I hope and try to make positive changes in my life and actions to avoid further danger and violence

God, he was a little child, he was a good kid for a while
I acknowledge the loss of so many young and innocent lives in my community

He found the streets and then it got wild, God, I promise, never again
The streets can be dangerous and have a negative influence on young people, but I vow to make positive changes and prevent further tragedies

God, he is my only child, please don't wake him so he smiles
I plead to a higher power to protect the lives of the innocent and prevent them from being taken too soon

But all she hear is lonely sounds, now he won't talk ever again
The loss of life is heartbreaking and can leave loved ones feeling alone and hopeless