Bass for My Thoughts
070 Shake Lyrics

No, no, no, this isn't a phase
The singer is emphasizing that their current lifestyle and attitude are not temporary or just for show.

These thangs ain't no game
The things the singer is involved in are serious and have real consequences.

The club's only fun with 40s to the face
The singer only enjoys going to clubs and partying when they are drinking 40 oz bottles of alcohol.

The face, the face
The repetition of 'the face' emphasizes the importance of drinking and partying to the artist.

But say that we make it
The artist is contemplating their future success and questioning if it will truly make them happy.

Turn up the bass (turn up, turn up, turn up)
The singer wants the bass in the music to be turned up louder.

Ding, ding, dong, ding on your doorstep
This line is nonsensical and may be used for its sound rather than meaning.

How could you be so shallow?
The artist is questioning someone's lack of depth or understanding of a situation.

Some things are so hard to swallow
The artist is acknowledging that certain truths or realities can be difficult to accept.

But I'm still pop, poppin' bottles
Despite the difficulties of life, the artist is still drinking and partying to escape them.

Cause it's sunny out, and the money out
The singer is enjoying their current situation and financial success.

So now I got a chance to help Anny out
The artist has the ability to help someone named Anny, who may be in need.

Super, super
This repetition of 'super' is unclear in meaning, but may indicate excitement or enthusiasm.

Super, super, super, super, superheroes in the buildin'
The singer is using this superhero imagery to convey a feeling of power or strength.

Children please stay children
The singer is warning against growing up too quickly or losing one's innocence.

When the money come around they come around
People are only interested in the artist when they have money.

'Member good times, great sounds downtown
The artist is reminiscing about enjoyable times spent in their city.

Can't believe you're missin' this
The singer is disappointed that someone is not there to experience what they are experiencing.

I know you wanna witness this
The singer believes that the person they are addressing would enjoy what they are experiencing if they were there.

This time I got first
The artist is asserting themselves as being first or better than others.

Now I'ma really go berserk
The artist is indicating that they are going to lose control or get wild.

Close the curtain, close the curtain
The artist is preparing to do something that they do not want others to see.

Cause you don't wanna see me get turnt
The singer is warning others to avoid seeing them get out of control.

I don't feel it, it's the mothafuckin' blessin' and the mothafuckin' curse
The artist has a complicated relationship with their emotions or lack thereof.

Cause you can say the truth
The singer is highlighting the importance of being honest and truthful.

You can say it 'til it hurts
The singer is encouraging people to be honest, even if it may be difficult.

You know what we started with
The singer and others began with very little, and have accomplished much through hard work and determination.

And look at what we did with it
Despite their humble beginnings, the artist and others have achieved success and done great things.

And if you don't want savin' then I'll let you drown
The artist is willing to help others who need it, but is also willing to let them suffer the consequences of their actions.

And this ain't how she raised you, she wouldn't be proud
The singer is implying that someone's actions are not in line with how they were raised, and this would disappoint their parent(s).

These lessons are dangerous, I can't even explain 'em
The singer has learned dangerous or difficult lessons that are hard to articulate.

These lessons, teacher, can you hear me now?
The artist is seeking guidance or support in dealing with the difficult lessons they have learned.

When I first got here I started
The artist is referring to when they first arrived in a new place or situation.

I thought it was cool
The artist initially thought their new situation was enjoyable or positive.

You're not supposed to know about this
The singer is indicating that others are not meant to be aware of certain things.

Turn it up! Turn it up!
The artist wants the volume or intensity of the music to be increased further.

If I hit you with this bang, you won't feel anything
The singer is suggesting that their music has such an impact that it could be physically felt.

Stronger gang, gang, thang
It is unclear what the singer means by 'stronger gang, gang, thang'.

You're not supposed to know
The singer is continuing to emphasize that certain things are meant to be kept secret.