21 Savage's debut studio album, Issa Album (2017), peaked at number two on the U.S. Billboard 200 and its lead single "Bank Account" reached number 12 on The Hot 100. He then released the collaborative album Without Warning (2017) with Offset and Metro Boomin, with the song "Ric Flair Drip" peaking at number 13 on the Hot 100. 21 Savage featured on Post Malone's 2017 single "Rockstar", which reached number one on the Hot 100 and nominated for Record of the Year and Best Rap/Sung Performance at the 2019 Grammy Awards. His second album, i am > i was (2018), became his first U.S. number one album and spawned the hit song "A Lot" (featuring J. Cole), which won Best Rap Song at the 2020 Grammy Awards.
21 Savage was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on February 3, 2019. Officials revealed his status as a British citizen who entered the U.S. in July 2005 and unlawfully overstayed a H-4 visa that expired in 2006. He was granted bond on February 12 and released the next day, pending the outcome of an expedited deportation hearing, which was initially scheduled for April 9, but was later postponed indefinitely, with 21 Savage's lawyers stating he was legally residing in The U.S. for several years prior to the 2005 H-4 visa. 21 Savage's highly anticipated third album, Savage Mode II (2020), a sequel collaboration with Metro Boomin to their 2016 EP, debuted atop the Billboard 200, and spawned the U.S. top 10 singles "Runnin" and "Mr. Right Now" (featuring Drake).
On November 4th, 2022, 21 Savage would release "Her Loss", a collab album with Drake. It debuted at No.1 on the US Billboard 200. All 16 of its songs debuted on the Hot 100.
One Foot
21 Savage Lyrics
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Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
21, 21
I got one foot in, one foot out
One foot in, one foot out
I really wanna rap but this trapping what I'm bout
I got one foot in, one foot out
One foot in, one foot out
Catch me at the studio or at the trap house
Pull up right now I'll serve you right now
Pull up in a 'Rari
Pull up on a Harley
Hanging out the window
Two-two-three it hit like
Pew Pew, Pew, Pew
Bitch I'm posted in the VIP
With the drank sipping sip
Nigga know that when I pull up they gone dip (they gone dip)
When I pull it off the hip I'mma hit (I'mma hit)
I don't give a fuck about a bitch, nigga fuck a bitch
I'm a Slaughter Gang Savage, niggas know we with the shit
All my Murder Gang niggas pulling up they with the shit
All my Billy Bros pulling up and hopping out with sticks
Since a youngin' I been thuggin', I been flipping fuckin clips
I got one foot in, one foot out
One foot in, one foot out
I really wanna rap but this trapping what I'm bout
Really wanna rap but this trapping what I'm bout
I got one foot in, one foot out
One foot in, one foot out
Catch me at the studio or at the trap house
Pull up right now I'll serve you right now
Bitch I'm gang, gang
What I claim, claim
Nigga bang, bang
Got a stain, stain
Hit em with that two-two-three, now that shit stain stain
I pull up on your wife, you know I'm fuckin on your main
Diamonds on my ring
Pinky ring bling
Watch chain ring
Nigga you can't hang
You know I sell cocaine
Fuckin on a nigga bitch
And then I pulled up in that 'Rari, then I left in that M6
Bitch I'm really in the six, and all my niggas with the shit
All my niggas selling bricks, walking round with extended clips
Young nigga ready to trip, young nigga get ya hit
Five thousand dollar nigga get a pussy nigga kilt
I got one foot in, one foot out
One foot in, one foot out
I really wanna rap but this trapping what I'm bout
Really wanna rap but this trapping what I'm bout
I got one foot in, one foot out
One foot in, one foot out
Catch me at the studio or at the trap house
Pull up right now I'll serve you right now
The song "One Foot In 2-3" by 21 Savage talks about the constant battle he faces between his passion for rapping and the allure of the trap life. The hook states “I got one foot in, one foot out”, implying that 21 Savage is caught between two worlds: one where he wants to pursue his rap dreams and the other where he has to deal with drugs and crime to survive. The lyrics, “Really wanna rap but this trapping what I’m bout” further emphasize his inner conflict. He wants to have a successful music career, but the trap life provides him with the means to make a living. Nonetheless, while he doesn’t glorify the trap lifestyle, he still acknowledges that it is a part of his life.
The opening lines of the song also establish 21 Savage’s signature sound, with his voice chopped and screwed to create a distinctively low and menacing tone. As 21 Savage raps about trapping, there are references to gang culture, guns, and drugs. The line “N*gga know that when I pull up they gone dip” implies that he is involved in dangerous activities and has the power to make people afraid of him.
Later in the song, there is a shift of focus to 21 Savage’s wealth, as he boasts about his expensive jewelry and cars. He also talks about sleeping with other people’s partners, referring to them as “nigga’s bitch”. However, he concludes the song repeating the hook, suggesting that he would still prefer to have one foot out of the trap life and one foot in the music industry.
Line by Line Meaning
I got one foot in, one foot out
I'm torn between pursuing my passion of rapping and making money through trapping
One foot in, one foot out
I'm trying to balance my desire to be a rapper and making money while staying true to my roots
I really wanna rap but this trapping what I'm bout
Although I want to rap more than anything, trap music is where my heart lies and where I belong
Catch me at the studio or at the trap house
You can find me either at the recording studio or at the trap house making that money
Pull up right now I'll serve you right now
I'm always ready to hustle and make money by selling drugs to anyone who needs them
Bitch I'm posted in the VIP
I'm chilling in the VIP section like a boss
With the drank sipping sip
I'm sipping my drink and enjoying the party
When I pull it off the hip I'mma hit
When I pull out my gun, I'll definitely take the shot
I'm a Slaughter Gang Savage, niggas know we with the shit
I belong to a gang called Slaughter Gang, known for our brutal tactics and illegal activities
Since a youngin' I been thuggin', I been flipping fuckin clips
I've been involved in street life ever since I was young, dealing and flipping weapons
Bitch I'm gang, gang
I belong to a notorious street gang
Nigga bang, bang
I'm not afraid to use my gun and shoot at anyone who tries to cross me
Diamonds on my ring
I'm ballin' with my diamond ring looking fly and fresh
Nigga you can't hang
You can't keep up with my lifestyle and the way I make money
You know I sell cocaine
I'm known for dealing drugs, specifically cocaine
Fuckin on a nigga bitch
I enjoy having sex with other guys' girlfriends or wives
All my niggas selling bricks, walking round with extended clips
All of my crew is selling drugs and are armed with extended clips
Young nigga ready to trip, young nigga get ya hit
I'm a young gangster who is ready to retaliate and take someone out if they cross me
Five thousand dollar nigga get a pussy nigga kilt
If you mess with me, I'll kill you for just $5,000
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SHAYAA JOSEPH, SONNY COREY UWAEZUOKE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@EncinitasLokal
Song smacks.. Here sing along
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I got one foot in, one foot out
One foot in, one foot out
I really wanna rap but this trapping what I’m bout
Really wanna rap but this trapping what I’m bout
I got one foot in, one foot out
One foot in, one foot out
Catch me at the studio or at the trap house
Pull up right now I’ll serve you right now
Pull up in a rari
Pull up on a Harley
Hanging out the window
Two-Two-Three it hit like
Pew Pew, Pew, Pew
Bitch I’m posted in the VIP
With the drank sipping sip
Nigga know that when I pull up they gone dip (they gone dip)
When I pull it off the hip imma hit (imma hit)
I don’t give a fuck about a bitch, nigga fuck a bitch
I’m a Slaughter Gang Savage, niggas know we with the shit
All my Murder Gang niggas pulling up they with the shit
All my Billy Bros pulling up and hopping out with sticks
Since a youngin I been thuggin, I been flipping fuckin clips
I got one foot in, one foot out
One foot in, one foot out
I really wanna rap but this trapping what I’m bout
Really wanna rap but this trapping what I’m bout
I got one foot in, one foot out
One foot in, one foot out
Catch me at the studio or at the trap house
Pull up right now I’ll serve you right now
Bitch I’m gang, gang
What I claim, claim
Nigga bang, bang
Got a stain, stain
Hit em with that two-two-three, now that shit stain stain
I pull up on your wife, you know I’m fuckin on your main
Diamonds on my ring
Pinky ring bling
Watch chain ring
Nigga you can’t hang
You know I sell cocaine
Fuckin on a nigga bitch
And then I pulled up in that rari, then I left in that M6
Bitch I’m really in the 6, and all my niggas with the shit
All my niggas selling bricks, walking round with extended clips
Young nigga ready to trip, young nigga get ya hit
Five thousand dollar nigga get a pussy nigga kilt
I got one foot in, one foot out
One foot in, one foot out
I really wanna rap but this trapping what I’m bout
Really wanna rap but this trapping what I’m bout
I got one foot in, one foot out
One foot in, one foot out
Catch me at the studio or at the trap house
Pull up right now I’ll serve you right now
@strawhatkev
This was the first song I heard by 21. My cousin put me on to him when we were on our way to school and he played this on he aux. I've been listening to this song ever since and it STILL slaps. 🔥🔥🔥🔥
@tuckerdouglass844
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@lucidrealties6
Prolly one of the hardest song on that Free Guwop EP. Make a video to this 💯
@nathanburnside5737
Dt Finesse honestly 21 savage has been my favorite rapper since the beginning of the year but I usually like rapper for a month and then think another rapper is better but I've always thought 21 savage is the best rapper
@tishastoneman3632
Dt Finesse j..μ]`<¬`]
@Unknown_____12332
He poppin now
@freebasereese6478
This nigga 21 is not missing. He keep coming with hits.
@vendettav1147
nigga dis shit old 😂😂
@freebasereese6478
+Curtrell Merchant I know that I'm just saying.. He gon keep coming hard af.
@deontrebrown5508
+Curtrell Merchant l know right