Grandma
A$AP Ferg Lyrics

All I ever wanted was a minute with my grandma
The artist wishes he had more time with his grandmother to tell her about his accomplishments.

I would tell her how I made it, listen to me grandma
He wishes his grandma were alive to hear about his successes.

Security wasn't workin', he failin' his job
The security guard failed at his job.

He look at God
He prays to God for help.

And I got a call from Universal like "hey this Ferg?"
The artist received a call from Universal Music inquiring about him.

But Rocky told me if them labels call just curve
Rocky advised the artist to ignore calls from record labels.

I'm sittin' here like "damn Rocky you got nerves"
The artist is surprised by Rocky's advice, but trusts him.

He got us this far so I'ma trust his word
The artist trusts Rocky's advice because he has been successful in the past.

Then [?] call me "what's up homie?
Someone called the artist and greeted him.

Got a deal for you like 2 mili"
The deal offered to the artist was for two million dollars.

When Rocky asked get money
Rocky is focused on getting paid.

Too much money, this half only
The artist is only taking half of the offered deal.

Two mil, two mil, I don't know
The artist is uncertain about whether he should take the deal.

Grandma I ain't lie
The artist is being truthful with his grandmother about his situation.

Then Geno called like (?)
Someone named Geno called the artist.

Got a deal for us like 3 mili at Polo Grounds
The deal offered to the artist and his team was for three million dollars from Polo Grounds Records.

That label do A$AP Worldwide, this shit unreal
The artist is ecstatic about being signed to Polo Grounds Records, which is affiliated with A$AP Worldwide.

Now we signed signed it
The artist and his team have signed the deal.

Grandma, now we signed it
The artist wishes his grandma were alive to share in his success.

Wish you was here to smell this air
The artist wishes his grandma could experience his current environment.

And I could touch your pretty hair
The artist misses his grandma's physical presence.

We could talk for two more years
The artist wishes his grandma had more time to spend with him.

Push you around in your wheel chair
The artist wishes he could have taken care of his grandma in her old age.

Momma say hi
The artist greets his mother on his grandma's behalf.

"Hey mother, dear"
The artist addresses his mother affectionately.

Your birthday on Christmas
The artist remembers his grandma's birthday was on Christmas.

And we shed a tear like every year
The artist and his family remember their grandma and become emotional about her passing.

Celebratin' your happy years
Although sad about their loss, the artist and his family celebrate the happy times they had with his grandma.

Hopin' that your spirit clear
The artist and his family hope that his grandma is at peace and in a clear state of mind.

When (?) feel it you can touch my nose and brush your clothes
The artist believes that his grandma's spirit is still present and can interact with him in subtle ways.

Light flickerin' from the chandelier
The artist notices a flicker in the light, perhaps an indication of his grandma's presence.

You see she blew that candle near
The artist believes his grandma was responsible for the light flicker and blowing out a nearby candle.

What you don't know you shall feel
The artist believes that his grandma's spirit will be felt by those who don't know about her presence.

But I know my grandma, I ain't scared
Despite the supernatural elements, the artist is not afraid because he knows his grandma and feels her presence around him.

Grandma ain't gotta go through pain no more
The artist is happy that his grandma is no longer in pain in the afterlife.

Arthritis and pain and sores
The artist remembers his grandma's physical ailments.

Bleedin' red, they paint your gauze
The artist remembers his grandma's bleeding wounds that needed to be bandaged.

Many nights you pray to God
The artist's grandma was religious and prayed to God for help during her difficult times.

Lord help me, I can no more, I can't endure this pain no more
The artist's grandma prayed to God for relief from her pain and suffering.

What about my husband? He want more
The artist's grandma worried about her husband wanting more attention and care.

Can't stand up cook, can't stand at all
The artist's grandma was unable to stand and do simple tasks like cooking.

Times I heard 'em down that hall
The artist remembers hearing his grandma's husband walking down the hall.

"I heard you down that hall"
The artist recalls conversations with his grandma's husband.

It was times I heard 'em down that hall
The artist is reminded of his grandma's husband's presence.

"Don't be slick you fucked that neighbor"
The artist's grandma accuses her husband of cheating on her with their neighbor.

Tell me lies, you tell me fables
The artist's grandma's husband would lie to her and make up stories.

"You really think I'm stupid?"
The artist's grandma didn't believe her husband's lies.

I hate you
The artist's grandma expresses her hatred towards her husband.

Take advantage, I'm disabled
The artist's grandma felt like her husband was taking advantage of her because of her disability.

What about time I fixed your table
The artist's grandma reminds her husband of the times she helped him.

All of them times filled your naval
The artist's grandma reminds her husband of all the meals she prepared for him.

Coulda had a guy that fixed that cable
The artist's grandma believes her husband wasn't grateful for all her hard work and dedication.

But I know you and I love you
Despite their problems, the artist's grandma still loves her husband.

Yeah I love you, you spoiled motherfucker
The artist's grandma still loves her husband despite his spoiled nature.

Fuck them other bitches sucker
The artist's grandma is angry at her husband for cheating on her.

Let them other bitches love ya, bitch
The artist's grandma tells her husband to let his mistresses love him.

I'm good and my kid love me
Despite her problems with her husband, the artist's grandma knows that her child loves her and she is content with that.

The only reason why I still really wanna breathe
The artist's grandma wants to keep living for her child's sake.

Even though you love me unconditionally
The artist's grandma knows that her family loves her no matter what.

And I understand the circumstance when it come to me
The artist's grandma understands that her family's circumstances make it difficult for them to care for her.

All I ever wanted was you here with me through all this shit
The artist wishes his grandma were still alive to support him through all the hardships in his life.

Through this life that I live, through this life that God gave me
The artist recognizes that his life was given to him by God and wishes his grandma were alive to experience it with him.