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A$APFerg Lyrics
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Drop in the flame
A lot of niggas die, due to these streets
A lot of mamas cry, due to this beef
Purple kush got me high, don't wanna leave
See my daddy in heaven, he be the realest G
And your bitch I got her, she like my Tommy boxers
Make 'Em Say Ugh, Silkk The Shocker
Very rare Vesace, I bet my silk will shock her
Put in work, put 'em in the dirt
Semi gon' squirt, damn he got murked
Who got that work? He got that work
She pop that pussy, she make it twerk
A couple model bitches, thought I balled for the Lakers
All they know is suck and fuck and speak a different language
She like that cocaina, she sniff it off my banger
She like to blow my nine, I think she's going brainless
Put in work, put 'em in the dirt
Semi gon' squirt, damn he got murked
Who got that work? He got that work
She pop that pussy, she make it twerk
A couple model bitches, thought I balled for the Lakers
All they know is suck and fuck and speak a different language
She like that cocaina, she sniff it off my banger
She like to blow my nine, I think she's going brainless
All my Dominican niggas, got me speaking Spanglish
Now that I'm rapping, I'm fucking different singers
Celine Dion, Mariah Carey
I got them Nick Cannons, if you coming at me
Couple of them skinny niggas, that be trigger happy
Feel them candy girls, make them do the Laffy Taffy
They pop a pill, then they pop a bullet
Man, fucking with this nigga like playing Russian Roulette
I ain't wanna pull it, but I had to do it
I be out tomorrow, my lawyer's Jewish
He work hard, he put in work
He put in work, got these niggas going bezerk
Riding music, I see you riding to it
Bang 'em over the head, nigga that for talking foolish
Nigga, work hard, put in work
Put in work, got these niggas going berserk
The opening lines, "Yeah, straight off the plane, drop in the flame," sets the stage for the rest of the song. The rapper A$AP Ferg seems to be describing his high-energy lifestyle and how he effortlessly navigates through different situations. In the next few lines, he talks about the dangers of the street life and how many people succumb to it. He also brings up his father, who is now deceased, but still has an influence on him, as seen in the line "See my daddy in heaven, he be the realest G."
The chorus of the song, "Put in work, put 'em in the dirt," is repeated throughout the song and serves as a call to arms. It seems like A$AP Ferg is encouraging his listeners to work hard, while also embracing the danger that comes with living life to the fullest. He also references his love for drugs and the women he surrounds himself with, highlighting his seemingly carefree lifestyle. However, he also acknowledges the darker side of his lifestyle, as seen in the line "Man, fucking with this nigga like playing Russian Roulette."
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, straight off the plane
I just came back from somewhere and I'm ready to get things going
Drop in the flame
I'm jumping into the fire, ready to take on whatever challenges come my way
A lot of niggas die, due to these streets
Many people lose their lives on the dangerous streets I come from
A lot of mamas cry, due to this beef
The violent conflicts and disputes in my community cause great pain and grief for many mothers
Purple kush got me high, don't wanna leave
The strain of marijuana I'm smoking is really good and keeping me feeling good
See my daddy in heaven, he be the realest G
My father, who is now in heaven, was the most genuine and authentic gangsta I knew
And your bitch I got her, she like my Tommy boxers
I've taken your girl and she likes my Tommy Hilfiger boxers
Nigga I ain't no boxer, I let that Tommy box 'em
I don't use my fists to fight, I let my gun (Tommy) handle the job
Make 'Em Say Ugh, Silkk The Shocker
I'm referencing the classic No Limit Records hit song by Silkk The Shocker
Very rare Vesace, I bet my silk will shock her
I'm wearing a rare Versace outfit and I bet it will impress and wow her
Put in work, put 'em in the dirt
I'm willing to work hard and do whatever it takes to succeed, even if it means hurting others
Semi gon' squirt, damn he got murked
I'm using a semi-automatic gun and just killed someone
Who got that work? He got that work
I'm asking who has the drugs and is ready to sell them
She pop that pussy, she make it twerk
A girl is dancing very sexually and provocatively
A couple model bitches, thought I balled for the Lakers
I'm hanging out with some attractive model women who think I'm a player for the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team
All they know is suck and fuck and speak a different language
These women are only interested in sexual activities and don't have much else to offer, nor do we really speak the same language
She like that cocaina, she sniff it off my banger
The girl enjoys using cocaine and snorts it from my gun
She like to blow my nine, I think she's going brainless
The girl enjoys performing oral sex on my gun (nine) and it's making her go insane
All my Dominican niggas, got me speaking Spanglish
I'm fluent in Spanglish because I'm surrounded by a lot of Dominican friends
Now that I'm rapping, I'm fucking different singers
Since I became a rapper, I've had sexual relations with various female singers
Celine Dion, Mariah Carey
I'm mentioning two famous female singers that I've either slept with or want to
I got them Nick Cannons, if you coming at me
I have guns (cannons) ready to defend myself if anyone tries to come after me, including Nick Cannon who was beefing with me at the time of this song's release
Couple of them skinny niggas, that be trigger happy
I know some thin guys who shoot guns without hesitation
Feel them candy girls, make them do the Laffy Taffy
I'm able to charm women and make them do whatever I want, including dance to the popular song 'Laffy Taffy'
They pop a pill, then they pop a bullet
People in my community often take drugs and then resort to violence
Man, fucking with this nigga like playing Russian Roulette
Messing with me is like playing a dangerous game of chance, someone could get hurt or killed
I ain't wanna pull it, but I had to do it
I didn't want to have to use my gun, but the situation called for it
I be out tomorrow, my lawyer's Jewish
If I get arrested, I have faith in my Jewish lawyer to get me out of it quickly
He work hard, he put in work
My lawyer is dedicated and diligent in his job
He put in work, got these niggas going bezerk
My lawyer is so good at his job that he can make other people go crazy or act irrational
Riding music, I see you riding to it
My music is perfect to listen to while cruising in your car
Bang 'em over the head, nigga that for talking foolish
If you talk or act stupidly around me, I will come after you and make sure you regret it
Nigga, work hard, put in work
I'm emphasizing the importance of hard work and dedication to achieve success
Put in work, got these niggas going berserk
Working hard can drive others crazy with envy or admiration
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG Rights Management, TIG7 PUBLISHING, THE ADMINISTRATION MP INC
Written by: RAKIM MAYERS, QUINCEY HANLEY, DAROLD DURARD BROWN, KARIM KHARBOUCH, NICHOLAS WILLIAMS, STEVEN PUGH
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bloodm4ykr
3 years later and this is still my favorite song. never gets old. always a classic
potężny gej
for sure?
big bag getter
@potężny gej yes
Gregory Snapplecock
Might want to get some better taste in music if this is your favorite song
LadónG
@Gregory Snapplecock you come your way to insult someone for their favorite song under that song's official video? lol sad people
Gregory Snapplecock
@LadónG yeah I came over here for that purpose specifically genius
Jonathan Mathew
It's not just the beat, it's what you can do with the beat .
FierySpiritCamari
This and the remix is like the greatest example of how much energy and cadence can effect a song and turn a good verse into a great verse
mpfary the juice
100 facts!
John Marshall
10 years later and i still listen to this from time to time
so good