36
2 Chainz Lyrics


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36
That's how many ounces in a brick
36, 36, 36, 36
That's how many ounces in a brick
That's how many ounces in a brick
36

Whip that s***, whip my wrist
I might whip your b**** if she ain't with that s***
Young whippersnapper, I might eat that snapper
Got a yellow b****, gotta whip them at ya
All I know is soda bakin'
All them other n****s fakin'
Watch them n****s fall to pieces
All them other n****s flaky
Did it for my city sellin' crack out my building
Now I ride around with a crack in the ceiling
Exhale, Ziplock, flip-flop with them burglar doors
Yeah, I got that hard work
N****, you are unemployed
Residue all on the floor
Just made a mil so you know that's what I'm hungry for
Get it how you live

36, 36, 36, 36
That's how many ounces in a brick




That's how many ounces in a brick
36

Overall Meaning

In this song, 2 Chainz is talking about the drug trade and more specifically, the amount of drugs in a brick. A brick is a common term used in the drug trade to refer to a package of 36 ounces (or roughly one kilogram) of a substance, usually cocaine. The repetition of the number 36 throughout the song emphasizes the significance of this amount and its connection to drug trafficking.


2 Chainz also references his experience with selling drugs, including his successful career in the trade and the dangers that come with it. He brags about his ability to whip up product and his expertise in the industry, claiming that all other dealers are fakers. He even talks about his car and how he's made enough money to not care about the crack in the ceiling.


The lyrics of "36" highlight a raw and gritty portrayal of the dangerous world of drug trafficking. 2 Chainz uses his experience in the drug game to aptly paint a vivid picture of what it's like to be a dealer.


Line by Line Meaning

That's how many ounces in a brick
A reference to the weight measurement of a drug package containing 36 ounces.


Whip that s***, whip my wrist
Preparing drug package by mixing and stirring the ingredients in a container and using a quick, rotating motion of one's wrist.


I might whip your b**** if she ain't with that s***
The singer might force someone's female companion to participate in drug production if she does not object to it.


Young whippersnapper, I might eat that snapper
A young and inexperienced person might prepare the drug mixture or the human genitalia metaphorically referred to as snapper.


Got a yellow b****, gotta whip them at ya
The artist has a female for sex and drug production, and needs to discipline her to be obedient to his commands.


All I know is soda bakin'
The singer only knows how to make drugs using the process of baking soda method.


All them other n****s fakin'
Other people in the drug dealing business who claim to be successful are actually being dishonest and lying.


Watch them n****s fall to pieces
Other dishonest drug dealers will eventually fail and suffer the consequences of their actions.


All them other n****s flaky
Other dishonest drug dealers are unreliable and doubtful to work with.


Did it for my city sellin' crack out my building
The artist sold drugs within his own building for the economic benefit of his community.


Now I ride around with a crack in the ceiling
The singer has made enough money from drug sales that he can afford to drive a car with a crack in the ceiling.


Exhale, Ziplock, flip-flop with them burglar doors
The process of exhaling the drug smoke, storing the drug packages in a sandwich bag, and quietly closing the car doors before driving away.


Yeah, I got that hard work
The singer has put substantial effort and labor into his drugs to make them high-quality.


N****, you are unemployed
The singer is more successful, likely referring to someone who criticizes or disapproves his drug-dealing business.


Residue all on the floor
The drug mix remains on the floor after the process of preparing it for sale and use.


Just made a mil so you know that's what I'm hungry for
The artist has recently earned millions of dollars from drug sales, and he is motivated to continue making money through this illegal activity.


Get it how you live
Do whatever it takes to survive and succeed in life, even if the activity is illegal, immoral, or unethical.


36, 36, 36, 36
Repeating the amount of drugs in a package, emphasizing the significant quantity of drugs being produced.


That's how many ounces in a brick
Reiterating the weight measurement of the drug package containing 36 ounces.


That's how many ounces in a brick
Reiterating the weight measurement of the drug package containing 36 ounces.


36
Repeating the amount of drugs in a package, emphasizing the significant quantity of drugs being produced.




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Tauheed Epps, Thomas Lee Brown

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Comments from YouTube:

Manjyot S

why has this song been taken off spotify?

M Philip

It was a physical copy exclusive

tenhush

I recon is some sample issue

Manjyot S

@BHS in the Metaverse annoying

BHS in the Metaverse

I can't find the reason anywhere, its buggin me lmao

Kayli Bradley

Lmao the video with all the food gets me every time πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

bihhsaywat 505

Recipes and all πŸ˜‚

D33 Chainz

2022 still got Chainz on me

EndoTheGreatThief

I googled 36 divided by 2 and this is where it leads me

Intel Creation

The answer is 18

incase you were wondering lol

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