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A$AP Ferg (feat. A$AP Rocky French Montana Trinidad James & Schoolboy Q) 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 lyrics to A$AP Ferg's "Work" is a boastful track that is a reflection of Ferg's rise to fame. Starting with the line, "straight off the plane, drop in the flame," Ferg is immediately establishing his dominance as he comes into the game with a fire that can't be put out. The song then delves into the harsh realities of life on the streets with lines like, "a lot of n***as die, due to these streets, a lot of mamas cry, due to this beef." Ferg reflects on the reality that many young lives are cut short because of the violence that plagues inner-city communities.
Throughout the song, Ferg peppers in braggadocious lines about his wealth, such as "very rare Versace, I bet my silk will shock her," and "couple model b*tches thought I balled for the Lakers." He also touches on the drug culture, with lines like "she likes that cocaina, she sniff it off my banger." Ferg also throws in some elements of his Trinidadian heritage when he raps, "all my Dominican n***as got me speaking Spanglish," a nod to the diverse communities that make up New York City.
Overall, "Work" is a gritty portrait of life in the inner city, with Ferg juxtaposing harsh, violent realities with boasts about his success.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, straight off the plane
Immediately after landing from a flight
Drop in the flame
Diving straight into the dangerous and risky environment of the streets
A lot of niggas die, due to these streets
Many individuals have lost their lives due to the violent nature of the streets
A lot of mamas cry, due to this beef
Mothers of these individuals mourn the loss of their children due to conflicts and disputes within the streets
Purple kush got me high, don't wanna leave
The artist is under the influence of a type of marijuana known as Purple Kush and is content in staying in his current state of mind
See my daddy in heaven, he be the realest G
The singer reminisces on a deceased loved one, referring to him as a gangster and giving him the utmost respect
And your bitch I got her, she like my Tommy boxers
The singer claims to have taken someone's girlfriend and she finds his choice of underwear appealing
Nigga I ain't no boxer, I let that Tommy box 'em
The artist clarifies that he is not an actual boxer but rather uses a brand of clothing to refer to a gun and its ability to release bullets
Make 'Em Say Ugh, Silkk The Shocker
Referencing a popular song from 1998 by the rapper Silkk The Shocker in which he emphasizes his power and dominance
Very rare Vesace, I bet my silk will shock her
The artist boasts about his expensive Versace clothing and how it can impress and stun anyone
Put in work, put 'em in the dirt
To exert oneself into a situation and eliminate any opposition, potentially resulting in death
Semi gon' squirt, damn he got murked
A semi-automatic gun will fire, resulting in someone being killed
Who got that work? He got that work
Asking who has control over the illegal drugs or weapons in a certain area
She pop that pussy, she make it twerk
A woman is sexually provocative and dances seductively
A couple model bitches, thought I balled for the Lakers
Some beautiful women assumed that the singer was a professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers team
All they know is suck and fuck and speak a different language
The women are only knowledgeable in sexual activities and do not speak the same language as the artist
She like that cocaina, she sniff it off my banger
The woman enjoys using cocaine and uses the artist's gun as a tool to snort the drug
She like to blow my nine, I think she's going brainless
The same woman is willing to perform oral sex on the singer while he holds his gun, causing concern for her mental state
All my Dominican niggas, got me speaking Spanglish
The singer's Dominican friends have influenced him to speak a mixture of Spanish and English known as Spanglish
Now that I'm rapping, I'm fucking different singers
Since becoming a rapper, the artist has had sexual relations with various female singers
Celine Dion, Mariah Carey
Two popular female singers that the artist has allegedly been intimate with
I got them Nick Cannons, if you coming at me
The artist is armed with guns and willing to use them if someone tries to attack him
Couple of them skinny niggas, that be trigger happy
The singer knows some thin individuals who are quick to use their guns when provoked
Feel them candy girls, make them do the Laffy Taffy
The artist is able to easily influence women into dancing provocatively, referencing a popular song and dance style from the mid-2000s
They pop a pill, then they pop a bullet
The women mentioned previously take drugs and are willing to use guns to cause harm
Man, fucking with this nigga like playing Russian Roulette
Engaging with the singer could result in a very dangerous situation with potentially life-altering consequences
I ain't wanna pull it, but I had to do it
The singer did not want to use their firearm, but felt forced or justified in doing so
I be out tomorrow, my lawyer's Jewish
The artist believes they will be released from custody soon and states that their lawyer is of Jewish descent
He work hard, he put in work
The artist's lawyer is diligent and dedicated to their profession, putting in the necessary effort to ensure his client's success
Got these niggas going bezerk
The singer's actions have caused others around him to become uncontrolled and irrational
Riding music, I see you riding to it
The singer's music is popular among listeners who enjoy driving or riding to it
Bang 'em over the head, nigga that for talking foolish
Those who express nonsensical or disrespectful comments may suffer physical harm or humiliation, according to the artist
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., 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