Molly
808 DEAD Lyrics
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Look at these bitches, they lyin' (Yeah)
Baby, these diamonds not Johnny (Yeah)
I just called up Avianne (Yeah)
I don′t got no stylist (Yeah)
All my planes are privates
Perkys on the privates
We don't fuck with molly
I just fucked the pint up
I'm finna settle in your field
Get slimed, lil′ bitch, I know you not real
I′ma spend my money on guns and pills
In Atlanta with a bitch and the bitch so bad
I'm on the that lean, lil′ bitch
Kick the bitch out, I didn't need the bitch
I′m from the Flat, lil' nigga (Ooh)
We started trappin′, nigga (Ooh)
We started rappin', nigga (Ooh)
These all black diamonds, nigga (Ooh)
Hang out with robbers, nigga (Ooh)
What you know about robbin' niggas? (Ooh)
What you know about TECs? (Ooh)
What you know about mobbin′, nigga?
Look at these diamonds, they shinin′ (Yeah)
Look at these bitches, they lyin' (Yeah)
Baby, these diamonds not Johnny (Yeah)
I just called up Avianne (Yeah)
I don′t got no stylist (Yeah)
All my planes are privates
Perkys on the privates
We don't fuck with molly
We had to lay back on them pills (Yeah)
I just fucked the pint up
I′m finna settle in your field
Get slimed, lil' bitch, I know you not real
I′ma spend my money on guns and pills
In Atlanta with a bitch and the bitch so bad
I'm on the that lean, lil' bitch
Kick the bitch out, I don′t need the bitch
The lyrics of 808 DEAD's song "Molly" are all about living a glamorous lifestyle, filled with private planes, expensive jewelry, and drugs. The singer brags about his diamonds and his ability to afford them, as well as his preference for Percocet over MDMA, which they refer to as "molly". They claim to not need a stylist since they have such good taste in fashion, and they reference hanging out with robbers and carrying a TEC (a type of handgun).
While the lyrics may seem superficial on the surface, they actually speak to a larger thematic trend in hip hop music. The obsession with wealth and status is a common theme in the genre, and it reflects the cultural and sociological landscape in which it is created. Many rappers who come from marginalized communities see success as a means of escape, and the material trappings of wealth and fame become important markers of achievement.
At the same time, however, the lyrics of "Molly" also suggest a darker underbelly to this lifestyle. The focus on drugs and guns hints at a potential for violence, and the dismissive attitude towards women ("kick the bitch out, I didn't need the bitch") suggests a lack of respect for others.
Ultimately, "Molly" is a complex and multifaceted work, blending elements of braggadocio and social commentary into a single track.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at these diamonds, they shinin' (Yeah)
These diamonds are shiny and expensive
Look at these bitches, they lyin' (Yeah)
These women are dishonest
Baby, these diamonds not Johnny (Yeah)
These diamonds aren't fake, they're real
I just called up Avianne (Yeah)
I called my jeweler
I don't got no stylist (Yeah)
I don't have a fashion stylist
All my planes are privates
I only fly on private planes
Perkys on the privates
I have Percocet pills with me
We don't fuck with molly
We don't use the drug Molly
We had to lay back on them pills (Yeah)
We had to stop using pills
I just f****d the pint up
I finished a pint of codeine cough syrup
I'm finna settle in your field
I'm going to take over your territory
Get slimed, lil' bitch, I know you not real
You're not authentic, you're fake and I can see through you
I'ma spend my money on guns and pills
I will use my money to buy guns and pills
In Atlanta with a bitch and the bitch so bad
I'm in Atlanta with a woman who is very attractive
I'm on the that lean, lil' bitch
I'm under the influence of codeine cough syrup
Kick the bitch out, I didn't need the bitch
I told the woman to leave because I didn't need her around
I'm from the Flat, lil' nigga (Ooh)
I'm from The Flats neighborhood
We started trappin' nigga (Ooh)
We began selling drugs
We started rappin', nigga (Ooh)
We started making music
These all black diamonds, nigga (Ooh)
These are black diamonds
Hang out with robbers, nigga (Ooh)
I associate with people who commit robbery
What you know about robbin' niggas? (Ooh)
Do you know anything about committing robbery?
What you know about TECs? (Ooh)
Do you know anything about TEC-9 guns?
What you know about mobbin', nigga?
Do you know anything about moving around with a group of people?
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