On August 28, 2012 the collective released their first full-length project together, a mixtape titled Lords Never Worry, which received mostly mixed reviews by critics. In August 2013, it was announced ASAP Mob's upcoming debut album, would be released in October, however it would later be delayed. They subsequently released their debut single, "Trillmatic", in December 2013. The song, performed by ASAP Nast, is an ode to '90s hip hop and features a guest verse from Method Man. Their debut album, titled L.O.R.D., was set to be released in 2014, however the album was shelved.
On January 18, 2015, ASAP Mob founder, Steven "ASAP Yams" Rodriguez, was found dead at the age of 26. The cause of death was ruled an overdose due to mixed drug intoxication.
London Town
A$AP Mob Lyrics
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Motivation foreign
Dior on my feet
Everyday foreign
Motivation foreign
Motivation foreign
Car from Germany
Everything foreign
Everything foreign
Vintage Ralph Lauren
Feel like Jeff Gordon
Switzerland touring
You H&M sporting
You niggas is boring
Got a white bitch on my dick, yeah she snorting
Drive the whip fast 'till I crash it
I'm a bastard, little Boosie, I'm a savage
Fuck her then I pass it
Flacko smashed it
Bari smashed it
(Harlem and London, same ting)
(Harlem and London, same ting)
Carti bitch, all on my face yeah
Fucking, I cum on her face now
Spend a whole check on my waist yeah
Bag it up, it's on the way yeah
I do what I want and they hate
I do what I want and they hate
Yeah, trust a soul that's ok yeah
Keep a pole yeah okay, yeah
Motivation foreign
Motivation foreign
Dior on my feet
Everyday foreign
Motivation foreign
Motivation foreign
Car from Germany
Everything foreign
L-O-R-D F-L-A-C-K-O aye yo' I heard you a featherweight
Vroom vroom, zoom zoom
Winnipeg, paper thick, the paper chase
Stoned all in London town
Smile for the camera lenses, I ain't shy
I'mma fly by
I'm a fly guy
Sell that ya-ya
Yeah yeah yeah, on the corner everyday when you see him posted
Toasted with the soldiers
Robbers with me
Choppers on us
Lord Pretty Flacko Jodye
Holy matrimony
Married to the guacamole
Avocado seeds up on my broccoli
Drop my socks pony
Got my thot and Chloe
All of my hoes are foreign man
Know how I love them bitches though
All of my hoes are foreign man
All of my hoes be switching hoes
Motivation foreign (Harlem and London, same ting)
Motivation foreign (Harlem and London, same ting)
Dior on my feet (Harlem and London, same ting)
Everyday foreign (Harlem and London, same ting)
Motivation foreign (Harlem and London, same ting)
Motivation foreign (Harlem and London, same ting)
Car from Germany (Harlem and London, same ting)
Everything foreign (Harlem and London, same ting)
I'm in the ends now
I'm in the ends now
In the Rolls with my mens now
In the Rolls with my mens now
The lyrics to A$AP Mob's "London Town" showcase the luxurious lifestyle of these rappers. The phrase "Motivation Foreign" is repeated throughout the song, indicating that their inspiration and drive come from the foreign places and things they experience. The lyrics reference high-end fashion brands such as Dior and vintage Ralph Lauren, indicating their affinity for luxury goods. The rapper compares himself to NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon, showcasing his speed and love for fast cars. He also mentions touring in Switzerland and being in London, indicating the global reach of his music.
The lyrics also contain explicit references to sexual encounters, with one rapper boasting about having a "white bitch on my dick." Additionally, the lyrics mention carrying weapons and being with robbers, indicating a connection to a criminal lifestyle. The song ends with the rapper in the "ends" or his neighborhood, being driven around in a Rolls Royce with his friends.
Overall, "London Town" portrays a life of luxury, fast cars, and sexual exploits, with hints of violence and crime. It is a song that celebrates the lifestyle of the rich and famous, with an emphasis on foreign influences and experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Motivation foreign
I am driven by foreign things and experiences
Motivation foreign
I am driven by foreign things and experiences
Dior on my feet
I am wearing high fashion footwear
Everyday foreign
My everyday life is filled with foreign and exotic possessions and experiences
Motivation foreign
I am driven by foreign things and experiences
Motivation foreign
I am driven by foreign things and experiences
Car from Germany
My car is imported from Germany, a foreign country
Everything foreign
Everything I have is foreign, exotic and valuable
Vintage Ralph Lauren
I am wearing an old and valuable Ralph Lauren item
Feel like Jeff Gordon
I feel invigorated and powerful like a racing car driver
Switzerland touring
I am traveling across Switzerland, a foreign and exotic country
You H&M sporting
You are wearing clothes from H&M, a cheap and low-quality brand
You niggas is boring
You are dull and uninteresting compared to me
Got a white bitch on my dick, yeah she snorting
I have a white woman who is snorting drugs while having sex with me
Drive the whip fast 'till I crash it
I drive my car recklessly, pushing it to the limit until I crash it
I'm a bastard, little Boosie, I'm a savage
I am a ruthless and brutal person, just like Boosie
Fuck her then I pass it
I have sex with a woman and then leave her immediately after
Flacko smashed it
I had sex with a woman and did it very well
Bari smashed it
My friend Bari also had sex with a woman and did it well
(Harlem and London, same ting)
The lifestyles and cultures of Harlem and London are similar and comparable
(Harlem and London, same ting)
The lifestyles and cultures of Harlem and London are similar and comparable
Carti bitch, all on my face yeah
My face is covered by Carti's tattoos and imagery
Fucking, I cum on her face now
During sex, I ejaculate on a woman's face
Spend a whole check on my waist yeah
I spend a lot of money on my waist (clothing or physical appearance)
Bag it up, it's on the way yeah
I am preparing something (perhaps drugs) and it will be delivered soon
I do what I want and they hate
Many people do not approve of my actions, but I continue to do as I please
I do what I want and they hate
Many people do not approve of my actions, but I continue to do as I please
Yeah, trust a soul that's ok yeah
I am comfortable trusting very few people in the world
Keep a pole yeah okay, yeah
I always carry a gun with me for protection
L-O-R-D F-L-A-C-K-O aye yo' I heard you a featherweight
People think I am weak and lightweight
Vroom vroom, zoom zoom
I am driving very fast and accelerating
Winnipeg, paper thick, the paper chase
I am chasing money relentlessly and it is becoming thicker like paper
Stoned all in London town
I am under the influence of marijuana while in London
Smile for the camera lenses, I ain't shy
I am confidently posing for the camera
I'mma fly by
I am going to pass by quickly and confidently
I'm a fly guy
I am a cool and fashionable person
Sell that ya-ya
I am selling a type of illegal drug
Yeah yeah yeah, on the corner everyday when you see him posted
I am always present at a certain corner every day
Toasted with the soldiers
I am getting drunk with my friends (soldiers)
Robbers with me
I am hanging out with people who are willing to commit robbery with me
Choppers on us
We carry heavy weaponry with us
Lord Pretty Flacko Jodye
A nickname for myself (A$AP Rocky)
Holy matrimony
I am committed and married to something important (perhaps drugs or money)
Married to the guacamole
I am committed to money
Avocado seeds up on my broccoli
I am adding avocado seeds to my broccoli (unconventional and creative)
Drop my socks pony
I am lowering my socks (perhaps to show off my shoes)
Got my thot and Chloe
I have my promiscuous female companion and my designer clothing brand (Chloe)
All of my hoes are foreign man
All of the women I associate with are foreign and exotic
Know how I love them bitches though
I am very fond of these women despite calling them 'bitches'
All of my hoes are foreign man
All of the women I associate with are foreign and exotic
All of my hoes be switching hoes
The women I associate with are promiscuous and often switch partners
I'm in the ends now
I am now present in a dangerous neighborhood
I'm in the ends now
I am now present in a dangerous neighborhood
In the Rolls with my mens now
I am now in a Rolls Royce with my male companions
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Rakim Mayers, Adam Kirkman, Hector Delgado, Devon Lewis, Jordan Carter
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