Tango
A$AP Ferg Lyrics

Makin' money for the long term
Working hard to make money that will last for a while

Off these words
Through writing and rapping songs

Yeah, yeah give me one more, one more
Asking for another chance to make more money

We're gettin' more and gettin' more
Becoming more successful and earning more money

We gotta get more, yeah
We need to make more money to achieve our goals

Make a dollar outta these words
Earning money by putting together lyrics and creating music

And I'm just tryna find the real words
Searching for the right words to express my thoughts and emotions

So I try to find an angle
Looking for a unique and interesting perspective or approach

Yeah, I try to find another angle
Trying out different angles, perspectives, and approaches

So we can tango
Making creative and interesting music that people will enjoy

So I try to find another angle
Experimenting with different styles and ideas

So I try to find another angle
Continuing to explore different perspectives and concepts

So we can tango with these words
Creating music that is dynamic, engaging, and fun to listen to

These words
The lyrics and themes that are expressed in my music

Yeah, real life
The experiences, struggles, and challenges that I face in the real world

Ain't nothing like real life events
The things that happen in real life are unique and can be difficult to express through music

Now talk to 'em, yeah
Encouraging the listener to pay attention to my words and message

Just found out my daddy died for the wrong reasons
Learning that my father passed away due to poor medical treatment

Wasn't the the kidney that took him, it was the bad treatment
Explaining that it was medical malpractice that caused my father's death

Ain't go to court because our heart was still bleedin'
Choosing not to pursue legal action due to the emotional pain and grief of losing a loved one

Family grievin', no money could fix the pain that we feelin'
Dealing with the emotional pain of losing a family member and realizing that money cannot make that pain go away

Lil' nice, done leveled up, you wouldn't believe it
I have achieved success and elevated my status, but it's hard to believe

And my momma always reflect when I was younger teethin'
My mom reminisces about when I was a baby and learning to chew

Now his gold grills glisten every time the teeth in
I have expensive gold teeth that sparkle and shine when I smile

And all my idols listen every time I'm speakin'
My musical heroes and role models pay attention to me and respect what I have to say

Timbaland and Missy lose it when I load the beat it
Famous producers Timbaland and Missy Elliot get excited when they hear my music

My life a party, everyday is a weekend
My life is full of excitement, fun, and adventure

I swear my whole life changed last weekend
Something major happened recently that completely altered my life and perspective

But this game strange it'll throw you off the deep end
The music industry can be unpredictable and difficult to navigate, and it can be easy to lose your way

Speak to Yams' moms on the daily, beautiful lady
I talk to the mother of my late business partner Yams every day, and she is a wonderful person

Feelin' of her losing her baby drivin' her crazy
She is still struggling with the grief and pain of losing her son

She say that I remind her of her son
Yams' mother sees similarities between me and her son

She make arroz con pollo and cook every time I come
She makes a special dish for me every time I visit

I get the 'itis, she tell me to go sleep in his bed
I get tired after eating and she lets me sleep in Yams' old bed

And maybe some of Yams' visions come to your head
Being in his old room may spark some of Yams' creative ideas and inspirations in me

Life's a dream, momma knew that I was somethin' special
My mother always believed in me and knew that I had a special talent

Never settled, tunnel vision, pedal to the metal
I am always pushing myself to be better and have a strong determination and focus

Momma in first class, she actin' all boujetto
My mother is flying first class and acting fancy

Now it's PBS specials, thought I was too ghetto
I am now being recognized by respectable channels like PBS, even though some people may have thought I wasn't good enough

Singin' Christmas carols with Miss Universes
Performing and hanging out with beautiful women who have won the Miss Universe pageant

She slide me her number, you know Fergie gon' put the work in
One of the women gave me her phone number, and I am going to work hard to try and get to know her

Real life, I be livin' out my verses
My personal experiences inspire the lyrics and themes of my music

Reflect, when Dove ran out, I used detergent
Thinking back on when I didn't have a lot of money, so I had to use laundry detergent instead of body wash

The one you clean dishes with
I had to use a type of detergent that is meant for washing dishes

And now we at award shows all gettin' lit now
Now I am attending fancy award shows and parties and having a great time

Sometimes I like to tango
I enjoy the creative process of making music

Tango all around these words
Experimenting and exploring different ways to express my ideas

Dance all around these words
Using my creativity and artistic expression to make fun and engaging music

If I don't speak it might get worse
If I don't express myself, my thoughts and emotions will continue to build up and potentially cause problems

I'mma dance all around these words
I am going to keep making music and using my creativity to express myself

Sometimes I like to tango
I enjoy using my creativity, skills, and talents to make interesting and engaging music

Don't speak it might get worse
Not expressing myself can lead to negative consequences

Dance all around these words
Using my creativity and artistic expression to make music that people will enjoy

Dance all around these words (Dance all around)
Exploring different styles and approaches to make dynamic and interesting music

Sometimes I like to tango
I enjoy experimenting and trying new things with my music

Don't speak it might get worse
Not expressing myself can have negative consequences and cause problems

Don't speak it might get worse
Continuing to hold in my thoughts and emotions may make things worse

Sometimes I like to tango, yeah
I enjoy using my creativity and making music that people will love