4AM
2 Chainz Lyrics

Yeah, yeah, yeah
Excitedly acknowledging the presence of someone or something

(M-M-M-Murda)
Acknowledging the producer of the song

Damn right, bro
Affirming a statement and addressing a male individual

4 AM, I'm just gettin' started
Stating the time of day and indicating the beginning of his activities

For my birthday I threw me a surprise party
Celebrating his birthday by organizing his own surprise party

Reminiscin' 'bout the trap, playin' the first Carter
Recalling his days in the trap and listening to the first album of Lil Wayne's Carter series

My life changed when I had my first daughter
Reflecting on how having his first daughter impacted his life

Got my first quarter flippin' fifty-dollar slabs
Achieving his first profit by selling $50 worth of drugs

Your nigga lookin' at the bills, askin' you for half
Implying that your partner is broke and asking you for money

Cut from a different cloth, take pride in results
Asserting that he is unique and proud of his accomplishments

Anytime she wanna dip I'm providin' the sauce
Boasting that he is always ready to satisfy his partner's needs

You on side of the boss, so you kind of the boss
Noting that if you are aligned with the boss, you are also in a position of power

You keep playin' with me, I end up signing your boss
Warning that if you continue to disrespect him, he will take control of your superior

Drop an EP on a nigga for the free-free on a nigga
Releasing an extended play for free

Yeah you ZZ on a nigga, king like BB on you niggas, yeah
Comparing himself to ZZ Top and B.B. King

Ride with Champagne P
Travelling in a car with the rapper Champagne P

If it wasn't for the struggle then I wouldn't be me
Acknowledging that his hardships have helped define him

Call me Deuce or Dos, anything but broke
Preferring to be referred to by one of his nicknames instead of being called poor

Got my aim from the scope, got the game by the throat, damn
Asserting that he has a clear focus and control of the game

Okay, you popped up on me by surprise (yeah, yeah)
Acknowledging that someone unexpectedly appeared

You see I never took you for the poppin' type (straight up)
Admitting that he underestimated someone's ability to be successful

Damn, it's 4 AM so please believe the hype (it's lit)
Confirming that it is indeed early morning and that his hype is real

Hit the lights (yeah), I'm way over top
Instructing someone to turn off the lights and indicating that he is in a superior position

Pop it, flick it
Encouraging someone to pop or open a bottle and flick their wrist

Drop a pin, send a location (skrrt, skrrt)
Asking someone to share their location

I'ma pull up in that bullet-coupe spaceship (skrrt, skrrt)
Indicating that he will arrive at the location in a luxurious sports car

Drop off a bag of some dangerous (yeah)
Delivering a bag of something potentially dangerous

I'ma hit you, 4 AM, see if you make it (yeah)
Threatening to harm someone and indicating that it will happen early in the morning

I dropped ColleGrove out the sky, ooh
Releasing an album named ColleGrove

In a group with the best rapper that's alive, ooh
Collaborating with one of the greatest rappers alive

Never turn my back on my slime, ooh
Assuring that he will always be loyal to his friends

I ain't wanna fuck the bitch but she was fine, ooh
Admitting that he was physically attracted to a woman, but did not necessarily want to engage in sexual activity with her

Hold up baby, let me take my time, ooh
Asking someone to give him more time to perform a specific task or action

Hard to get some head and try to drive, ooh
Acknowledging that it is difficult to receive oral sex and drive a car at the same time

Jumpin' out the cake and that's surprisin', ooh
Describing someone popping out of a cake as a surprise

Pickin' up the duffel bag like exercisin', ooh
Lifting a large bag as if it were a form of exercise

Bought mama new house 'cause she deserve it, ooh
Providing his mother with a new home to show his appreciation

Practice makes perfect but nobody's perfect, ooh
Noting that practicing something can improve performance, but that perfection is impossible

Escobar is not open for service, ooh
Indicating that he is not involved in illegal activity related to the drug lord Pablo Escobar

Send you to Dr. Miami for your surgery, ooh
Threatening to send someone to a specific doctor known for controversial cosmetic procedures

Ooh, Riccardo Tisci on the crew neck
Describing the designer brand of his shirt

Ooh, on a killin' rapper spree and nigga, you next
Threatening other rappers that he intends to best them

Ooh, they talkin', chillin', watchin' Netflix (straight up)
Describing the relaxed behavior of other people in comparison to his more intense activities

Ooh, I used to trap and watch bootlegs
Revealing that he used to sell drugs and watch illegal movies

Ooh, I'm on my wave like a durag
Stating that he is experienced on a certain subject in a similar way to how a durag securely holds back hair

Ooh, I see your boo, now where your crew at?
Noticing someone's girlfriend and asking where her friends or romantic partner's associates are

Ooh, talkin' Tequila for the pipe-up
Referring to drinking tequila and becoming excited or hyped

Ooh, I hope you got a clean vagina, yeah
Making a sexually suggestive comment about someone's genital hygiene

Trench God, drench God, really
Describing himself as a fashion icon with strong influence

Represent and we the squad, really
Asserting that he and his associates represent a team

TEC got the Rollie, now I get it
Acknowledging that another individual has obtained a fancy watch and boasting that he will acquire one as well

I used to sell drugs for a living
Admitting that he made a living by selling drugs

Got me a job sellin' records
Switching from selling drugs to working in the music industry

Had to use my jeweler for a reference
Referring to his jeweler as a business reference

Might buy a truck with the extra
Considering purchasing a vehicle with any leftover money

Might use the legs for a necklace
Jokingly stating that he may use detachable legs for a fashion accessory

Don't stop trappin', boy
Encouraging someone to continue selling drugs for profit

Got 'bout twelve racks this mornin'
Referring to the money he has obtained since he woke up

Started last night, still goin'
Implying that he began earning money the previous evening and has continued to do so

Twelve racks strong
Proud of the amount of money he has earned

Got the pitbull in the corner, she pregnant
Referencing a pregnant dog in the corner of the room

Got the crackhead in the corner, she pregnant
Acknowledging the presence of a pregnant drug addict in the room

Everybody in here pregnant, 'cept my partner and them
Jokingly noting that everyone in the room is pregnant except for himself and his associates

But we gettin' this money though, I'm tellin' you that
Asserting that despite unconventional circumstances, they are still earning a profit