Rebirth
A$AP Ferg Lyrics

If I die before I wake
Ferg contemplates his mortality and hopes that he will be remembered positively.

At least I lived life my way
He takes pride in living life on his own terms, regardless of the outcome.

Hope that you remember me
Ferg wants to leave a lasting impact on his fans and loved ones.

Came up fast, bittersweet
His rise to fame was rapid, but it came with its own set of challenges.

Please prepare me mentally
He wants to be mentally prepared for the challenges of fame and success.

'Fore you take my song on MTV
Ferg wants his music to be shared with the world, but he recognizes the potential consequences of fame.

Now that you're no longer a lord that's trapped
Having escaped his past life, Ferg has a newfound perspective on his role in his community.

You have graduated to the Hood Pope
Ferg has risen to a position of leadership and wants to use his platform to help others.

You have made it to represent your people
Ferg recognizes the responsibility that comes with his success and wants to represent his community in a positive light.

Show them another way
Ferg wants to provide an alternative path for those who feel trapped or without hope.

Be the voice of the people who couldn't make it out the hood
He wants to speak for those who are still struggling in his community.

Make sure my family good, my ma still in the hood
Ferg wants to take care of his family and make sure they are provided for.

I ain't rich like they think cause I copped me one mink
Ferg acknowledges that material possessions are not the measure of his wealth.

They think I got me a house with a big couch and a gold sink
He recognizes the common misconceptions about fame and success.

With a model bitch with a gold ring, big ass fish in a fish tank
Ferg pokes fun at the stereotypes associated with fame and fortune.

Haha, you laughing, just put me in my casket
He laughs at the absurdity of these stereotypes and has a lighthearted approach to his own mortality.

I ain't even into nagging, it's what it is, I'm passing
Ferg accepts the reality of his life and is at peace with it.

And though times is hard now, your success awaits them
Ferg encourages those in his community to keep working towards success, despite the current challenges.

I'm no different what y'all are saying
He recognizes that he is not special and anyone can make it out of the hood with hard work and perseverance.

Ferg made it out? Well, I can play that game
He wants to inspire others to follow in his footsteps and achieve their dreams.

You're not exempt from the growing chain
Everyone is a part of the cycle of growth and change, regardless of their background or circumstances.

Niggas forget who's afraid to change
He acknowledges that change can be scary, but it is necessary for growth and success.

You're the trapped lord, I will remain
He has moved on from his past life and wants to help those who are still struggling.

Hood Pope, I'ma teach these confused folks how to maneuver
Ferg wants to act as a mentor and guide for those who are lost or lack direction in life.

Through folks and attention, get you choked, you know
He wants to teach people how to avoid the dangers and pitfalls of fame and success.

Slim model girls sniffing the coke
Ferg recognizes the negative influences that fame can attract.

Fiend on the block sniffin' the dope
He acknowledges the harsh realities of life in his community.

I wanna help, I don't know
He feels a responsibility to help, but he is not always sure how to do so.

Tell me the, antidote
He is searching for a solution to the problems facing his community.

How you hood and a pope
Ferg wants to reconcile his upbringing and current position of leadership in his community.

Conscious thinking, ghetto though
He wants to bring a thoughtful and intelligent approach to problems that are often associated with the ghetto.

I'll teach you how to build a grow tree
Ferg wants to teach people how to plant the seeds for a successful life.

Life like a bike and pedal slow
He wants people to take their time and enjoy the journey of life.

If I die before I wake
Ferg restates his initial contemplation of his own mortality and hopes to be remembered well.

At least I lived life my way
He is content with the fact that he lived life on his own terms.

Hope that you remember me
He wants his legacy to endure.

Came up fast, bittersweet
He recognizes that his success has been both positive and negative.

Please prepare me mentally
He wants to be ready for the challenges that come with success.

'Fore you take my song on MTV
He acknowledges that fame can be a double-edged sword.