Get Up
9.2 Lyrics

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Came a long long way
Niggas still be slaves
Money on my brain
How the fuck I'm gettin' paid
I can't just, sit up, I gotta get up, pour the liquor
Break down the green and then get lit up
Six four I'm a big nigga
But I don't ball unless it's big figgas

Been in my basement like Big Tigga
Pickin' pussy out the fuckin' litter
If they ain't breakin' I ain't shakin' wit' 'em
Man I'm pimpin' I ain't playin' wit' 'em
You know I like 'em wit' a lil' bit of danger in 'em
I show her where to aim the venom
None of my hoes ain't got no shame up in 'em
All they got is good drugs, xo, and game up in 'em
Came a long long way
Niggas still be slaves
Money on my brain
How the fuck I'm gettin' paid
I can't just, sit up, I gotta get up, pour the liquor
Break down the green and then get lit up
Came a long long way
Niggas still be slaves
Money on my brain
How the fuck I'm gettin' paid
I can't just, sit up, I gotta get up, pour the liquor
Break down the green and then get lit up
Like the sun every day I will come up
And I bet you hoes feel me like it's summa
Raised in the desert I'm used the hot weather
And I, ball all around but I'm not tethered
Mane I'm g'd up I don't need to leash 'em
All my bitches bi but you need to lease 'em
I come across a dry hoe I don't even grease 'em
I just leave and peace 'em
I've grown now to be cold the boy let the breeze in
Came a long long way
Niggas still be slaves
Money on my brain
How the fuck I'm gettin' paid
I can't just, sit up, I gotta get up, pour the liquor
Break down the green and then get lit up
Came a long long way
Niggas still be slaves
Money on my brain
How the fuck I'm gettin' paid

I can't just, sit up, I gotta get up, pour the liquor
Break down the green and then get lit up

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to 9.2's song "Get Up" talk about the struggles and perseverance throughout his journey. He acknowledges the progress he's made but recognizes that there's still work to be done as he compares the continued struggle of black people to slavery. The line "Money on my brain, How the fuck I'm gettin' paid" reveals his determination to succeed and make money, but also his confusion and disbelief at how he's actually achieving it. He then goes on to describe his process of getting ready and motivated by pouring liquor, breaking down weed, and getting high.

The verses also reflect his confidence with women as he describes his pimping lifestyle and how he likes his women to have a bit of danger in them. He makes it clear that he's not one to chase after women (dry hoes) and will simply leave if they're not interested. He ends the song with a sense of pride and freedom as he talks about being "g'd up" and not needing to leash his women anymore. Overall, "Get Up" is a song that talks about the journey, the grind, and the rewards of achieving success.

Line by Line Meaning

Came a long long way
Despite making progress, there is still a long way to go.

Niggas still be slaves
Many people are still oppressed and treated unfairly.

Money on my brain
Focused on financial success and wealth accumulation.

How the fuck I'm gettin' paid
Determination to find a way to make money and succeed despite obstacles and challenges.

I can't just, sit up, I gotta get up, pour the liquor
Motivation to take action and not just sit idle or stagnant, even when faced with difficulties.

Break down the green and then get lit up
Referring to smoking marijuana as a way to relax and unwind after working hard.

Six four I'm a big nigga
Boasting about being physically imposing and commanding respect.

But I don't ball unless it's big figgas
Being selective about how money is spent and avoiding frivolous spending.

Been in my basement like Big Tigga
Spending time alone or working hard in seclusion.

Pickin' pussy out the fuckin' litter
Navigating through many romantic partners or potential partners, choosing only the best ones.

If they ain't breakin' I ain't shakin' wit' 'em
Preferring partners who are spontaneous and adventurous.

Man I'm pimpin' I ain't playin' wit' 'em
Asserting oneself as a dominant figure and leader, especially in romantic relationships.

You know I like 'em wit' a lil' bit of danger in 'em
Preferring partners who are adventurous and risk-taking, possibly prone to breaking the law or living on the edge.

I show her where to aim the venom
Teaching and guiding partners how to successfully navigate risks and challenges.

None of my hoes ain't got no shame up in 'em
Being unapologetic about participating in multiple sexual relationships, and not feeling ashamed about it.

All they got is good drugs, xo, and game up in 'em
Describing partners as having good qualities such as charm, drug connections, and seduction skills.

Like the sun every day I will come up
Determination to keep working hard and eventually succeed, much like the sun rises each day.

And I bet you hoes feel me like it's summa
Belief that others can relate to and understand one's experiences and feelings.

Raised in the desert I'm used the hot weather
Experiencing difficult conditions and becoming adjusted to them.

And I, ball all around but I'm not tethered
Being successful and influential while not being controlled or restricted by others.

Mane I'm g'd up I don't need to leash 'em
Feeling confident and in control, not needing to exert a lot of effort to maintain power over others.

All my bitches bi but you need to lease 'em
Keeping romantic partners who are sexually ambiguous or fluid, asserting control over who can have access to them.

I come across a dry hoe I don't even grease 'em
Having high standards for romantic partners and prioritizing quality over quantity.

I just leave and peace 'em
Not getting emotionally attached to romantic partners and willing to move on when necessary.

I've grown now to be cold the boy let the breeze in
Becoming emotionally detached and not allowing others to affect one's mood or demeanor.