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A$AP Mob feat. A$AP Ferg Lyrics


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I gotta close the window before I record
'Cause New York don't know how to be quiet

Coogi down to the socks like I'm Biggie poppa
Keep your girl head in my Tommy boxers
But really though, she a silly ho
Cause you know the Fergenstein getting plenty dough
She don't get nothin' from a nigga though
All she get is hard dick and some Cheerios
Kinda silly though, but I'm lyrical
Bet I put him in the dirt with the penny loafs
No tint though, on my window
So you see a nigga shining in the Benzo
Balling! Got me feelin' like Jim Jones, I'm a pimp though
No limp though, couldn't copy my style in Kinkos
Put in work, run up on a killer then I put him in the dirt
Run up in the buildin', semi gon' squirt
That's what a nigga get when they getting on my nerves
I ain't lying, lay 'em on the curb
Riding on a killer who be coming at Ferg! (Damn)
Girl you twerk, twerk that kitty girl make it purr
Put in work, Flacko put 'em in the dirt
French got the shovel he gon' put him in the earth
Trinidad maniac with a all gold hearse
Yeah, uh, put in work
Schoolboy Q with a pound of the purp
So much work he'll smoke up the Earth
Polo Ground, A$AP World

(Haaan!) That ain't Kanye, that's Montana
Loose cannon, he shot me so I had to do it
Put him in the dirt, put him in it first
I just sold a swammy with ten hommies on it
Her ass fat, you could park ten Tahoes on it
When they mask up, comin' for your ice
When they bare-faced, they comin for your life
Baby don't pray for me pray for the weak
I'm drinkin' lean, it help me sleep
Illuminati? I'm from the streets
Never sold my body, we takin' bodies

Put in work, put in work
Put in work, put 'em in the dirt

Shout out that motherland, 12 years old with guns in hand
They don't ask no questions, nigga, all they do is bang bang bang
They don't ask no questions, all they do is bang bang
I said I do this for them shottas, Trinidad I love ya
I do this for them shottas, Jamaica I'm your brother
I know a bitch from VI, yeah yeah yeah that's my partner
You got a problem with it, then, then, then, then that's your problem
I fuck with Asian niggas and I fuck with Migos
I fuck with Haitian niggas, all they speak is Creole
I said all I speak is real, y'all niggas might hate me but
That don't get no deal, I said no that don't get no deal
I just now got my deal, but I been gettin' this money
No green card in this struggle, immigration give you nothing but work
(Put it in work)

Yawk, Yawk, Yawk, Yawk!
A lotta niggas died, should've been from Hoover Street
No I do not have a car, but I could buy one every week
Pimpin' like I'm 33, move keys like I'm 36
Ship O's like I'm 28, Tacoma know I'm pushin' weight
O-X-Y I'm in your state, eatin' off your dinner plate
My heart live where Santa stay, super fly, I need a cape
Bitches throwin' pussy back and forth, they on my dick
Passion drippin' off her lip, she say she never had a crip
Uh, put in work, all big booties make ya twerk
All big titties lift your shirt, show a player what you're worth
Yeah, put in work, spray his ass in front the Church
Deacon said I did my shit, the pastor said, "That nigga turnt"
Pop my collar on my shirt, make these bitches go berserk
Shippin' units, Captain Kirk, takin' xannies poppin' percs
Might not last, I'll bomb ya first, turn your backseat to a hearse
Back to the lab with mother Earth, had to give Young Ferg a verse

A lot of homies cried, due to crimes, homicide
Drivin' by, poppin' nines, Pakistan, Columbine
Out of line, pistols barkin' "Ar, ar" ride or die
Write a script, design a line, all I see is dollar signs
You want that pretty Flacko? Ratchets, designer jackets
The same niggas who jack it be the first who claim we faggots
My bitch is a movie actress, side bitch won a beauty pageant
Got a chick that worked at Magic
But I'm so damn fine make a bitch look average




See my daddy in heaven, right next to Ferg's
You know what's up I'm throwin' bucks, Loaded Lux, put in work

Overall Meaning

The song "Work" by A$AP Mob feat. A$AP Ferg is a high-energy hip-hop track that represents the group's origin in Harlem. The chorus "put in work" sets the tone for the song, which is about hustling, grinding, and fighting against adversity. The opening lines "I gotta close the window before I record, 'Cause New York don't know how to be quiet" speaks to the environment that the A$AP Mob grew up in and their need to persevere in spite of their surroundings. The reference to Biggie Smalls in the verse "Coogi down to the socks like I'm Biggie poppa" not only alludes to the late rapper's style but also serves as a testament to the A$AP Mob's Harlem roots.


The song also speaks to the group's diversity and openness to different cultures as evidenced in the line "I fuck with Asian niggas and I fuck with Migos, I fuck with Haitian niggas, all they speak is Creole." This line highlights the group's willingness to embrace different cultures and includes not only black Americans but also individuals from different parts of the world who have come together for the sake of music. The song's fast-paced beat and energetic lyrics create a powerful and gritty image of life in Harlem where the A$AP Mob started their journey to fame.


Line by Line Meaning

I gotta close the window before I record
I need to close the window to prevent any noise from New York City


'Cause New York don't know how to be quiet
New York City is notoriously loud and bustling


Coogi down to the socks like I'm Biggie poppa
I'm dressed in a fashionable Coogi outfit like the late rapper Biggie Smalls


Keep your girl head in my Tommy boxers
I have a girl who is infatuated with me and she has my name in her thoughts


But really though, she a silly ho
However, she's not very intelligent or wise


Cause you know the Fergenstein getting plenty dough
Because I, A$AP Ferg, am making a lot of money


She don't get nothin' from a nigga though
But she doesn't receive anything valuable from me


All she get is hard dick and some Cheerios
All she receives is sexual pleasure and a simple breakfast cereal


Kinda silly though, but I'm lyrical
It may seem foolish, but I am talented when it comes to lyrics


Bet I put him in the dirt with the penny loafs
I am confident that I can defeat my opponent with my clever wordplay


No tint though, on my window
The windows of my car are not tinted


So you see a nigga shining in the Benzo
As a result, people can see me clearly shining in my Mercedes-Benz


Balling! Got me feelin' like Jim Jones, I'm a pimp though
I am feeling successful and powerful, reminiscent of the rapper Jim Jones and his persona as a pimp


No limp though, couldn't copy my style in Kinkos
I have a confident and unique style that cannot be imitated at a copy center


Put in work, run up on a killer then I put him in the dirt
I am willing to exert effort and confront a dangerous person, ultimately defeating and perhaps even killing them


Run up in the buildin', semi gon' squirt
I will enter a building with a semi-automatic firearm ready to shoot


That's what a nigga get when they getting on my nerves
My response to someone irritating me is to retaliate with force


I ain't lying, lay 'em on the curb
I'm not being dishonest, I will leave my opponent lying on the street


Riding on a killer who be coming at Ferg! (Damn)
I am seeking revenge on someone who poses a threat to me, expressing my frustration


Girl you twerk, twerk that kitty girl make it purr
Girl, showcase your dancing skills, make your body move seductively


Put in work, Flacko put 'em in the dirt
My associate Flacko will handle the confrontation and defeat the opponent


French got the shovel he gon' put him in the earth
French has a shovel and will bury the opponent


Trinidad maniac with a all gold hearse
I am from Trinidad and I am a reckless troublemaker with a gold hearse


Put in work, Schoolboy Q with a pound of the purp
We are putting in effort, accompanied by Schoolboy Q, who has a pound of marijuana


So much work he'll smoke up the Earth
Schoolboy Q is so dedicated to his work that he will consume all the marijuana on Earth


Polo Ground, A$AP World
We represent Polo Grounds, the neighborhood, and the A$AP Mob collective


(Haaan!) That ain't Kanye, that's Montana
The person you think is Kanye West is actually French Montana


Loose cannon, he shot me so I had to do it
French Montana is an unpredictable and reckless individual who provoked me to respond


Put him in the dirt, put him in it first
I will defeat him and bury him before he can harm me further


I just sold a swammy with ten hommies on it
I successfully completed a drug deal with the help of my ten close friends


Her ass fat, you could park ten Tahoes on it
She has an extremely large buttocks that could fit multiple large SUVs


When they mask up, comin' for your ice
When individuals conceal their identities and approach, they are intending to steal your valuable jewelry


When they bare-faced, they comin for your life
When they are unmasked, they are coming to physically harm or kill you


Baby don't pray for me pray for the weak
Don't waste your prayers on me, focus on those who are truly vulnerable


I'm drinkin' lean, it help me sleep
I consume a mixture of codeine and soda to induce sleep


Illuminati? I'm from the streets
The rumors of me being associated with the Illuminati are false, I am simply a product of the streets


Never sold my body, we takin' bodies
I have never engaged in prostitution, instead, we are responsible for taking lives


Yawk, Yawk, Yawk, Yawk!
A chant or vocal expression of excitement or aggression


A lotta niggas died, should've been from Hoover Street
Many individuals have lost their lives, they should have been from Hoover Street


No I do not have a car, but I could buy one every week
I currently don't own a car, but I have the means to purchase a new one every week


Pimpin' like I'm 33, move keys like I'm 36
I exude a confident and successful persona, similar to a seasoned pimp, and I am involved in drug trafficking


Ship O's like I'm 28, Tacoma know I'm pushin' weight
I transport large quantities of drugs, like an experienced drug dealer, and the city of Tacoma is aware of my significant influence


O-X-Y I'm in your state, eatin' off your dinner plate
I have OxyContin drugs in your state, profiting from your addiction


My heart live where Santa stay, super fly, I need a cape
My true emotions and values reside where Santa Claus lives, and I possess a stylish and confident demeanor that warrants a cape


Bitches throwin' pussy back and forth, they on my dick
Women are engaging in promiscuous behavior, competing for my attention and affection


Passion drippin' off her lip, she say she never had a crip
Intense desire and sexual attraction are evident in her words and actions, and she claims to have never been involved with a member of the Crips gang


Uh, put in work, all big booties make ya twerk
We are exerting effort and encouraging women with large buttocks to showcase their dancing abilities


All big titties lift your shirt, show a player what you're worth
Women with large breasts are encouraged to expose themselves, demonstrating their self-esteem and value


Yeah, put in work, spray his ass in front the Church
Continue to put in effort and retaliate with force, even if it means publicly shooting someone in front of a church


Deacon said I did my shit, the pastor said, 'That nigga turnt'
The deacon approves of my actions, stating that I effectively executed my plans, and the pastor acknowledges my energy and enthusiasm


Pop my collar on my shirt, make these bitches go berserk
I confidently raise the collar on my shirt, causing women to become excited and frenzied


Shippin' units, Captain Kirk, takin' xannies poppin' percs
I am successfully selling large quantities of drugs, similar to Captain Kirk navigating the galaxy, and I am consuming Xanax and Percocet pills


Might not last, I'll bomb ya first, turn your backseat to a hearse
There is a possibility that my success won't be long-lasting, so I will eliminate my enemies before they can harm me, turning their vehicles into makeshift hearses


Back to the lab with mother Earth, had to give Young Ferg a verse
I am returning to the recording studio to collaborate with A$AP Ferg, providing him with a verse


A lot of homies cried, due to crimes, homicide
Many of my friends shed tears as a result of criminal activities and acts of murder


Drivin' by, poppin' nines, Pakistan, Columbine
Driving around and firing guns, reminiscent of violent incidents in Pakistan and Columbine


Out of line, pistols barkin' 'Ar, ar' ride or die
I am involved in dangerous activities, with firearms being fired and my loyalty unquestionable


Write a script, design a line, all I see is dollar signs
I create a script for my life, making calculated moves, and my primary focus is monetary gain


You want that pretty Flacko? Ratchets, designer jackets
If you desire a stylish and attractive individual like me, you will need to possess firearms and high-end clothing


The same niggas who jack it be the first who claim we faggots
Those who falsely accuse us of homosexuality are often the same individuals who engage in theft


My bitch is a movie actress, side bitch won a beauty pageant
My main partner is involved in the film industry, while my secondary partner has won a beauty contest


Got a chick that worked at Magic
I am involved with a woman who is employed at the Magic Club (a popular strip club)


But I'm so damn fine make a bitch look average
My exceptional physical appearance makes other women appear ordinary


See my daddy in heaven, right next to Ferg's
I envision my deceased father in heaven, alongside A$AP Ferg's father


You know what's up I'm throwin' bucks, Loaded Lux, put in work
I demonstrate my wealth by throwing money, similar to the battle rapper Loaded Lux, emphasizing our dedication and effort


Put in work, put in work
Exert effort, continue to put in work


Put in work, put 'em in the dirt
Exert effort, defeating and possibly killing our opponents


Shout out that motherland, 12 years old with guns in hand
Acknowledging our ancestral homeland, where children as young as twelve possess firearms


They don't ask no questions, nigga, all they do is bang bang bang
They don't hesitate or inquire, they simply engage in violent actions


I said I do this for them shottas, Trinidad I love ya
I dedicate my efforts to the dangerous and reckless individuals, expressing my affection for Trinidad


I do this for them shottas, Jamaica I'm your brother
I am dedicated to the dangerous individuals in Jamaica, considering myself a supportive brother figure


I know a bitch from VI, yeah yeah yeah that's my partner
I am acquainted with a woman from the US Virgin Islands, and she is considered my close companion


You got a problem with it, then, then, then, then that's your problem
If you have an issue with this, then that's solely your problem


I fuck with Asian niggas and I fuck with Migos
I associate and have relationships with Asian individuals, as well as members of the music group Migos


I fuck with Haitian niggas, all they speak is Creole
I associate with Haitian individuals, who primarily speak the Creole language


I said all I speak is real, y'all niggas might hate me but
All I communicate is truth and authenticity, although some may dislike me


That don't get no deal, I said no that don't get no deal
However, expressing honest opinions does not necessarily lead to opportunities or success


I just now got my deal, but I been gettin' this money
I recently signed a record deal, but I have been accumulating wealth for a while


No green card in this struggle, immigration give you nothing but work
I do not possess legal documentation in this challenging environment, and the immigration system only provides hard labor


(Put it in work)
(Exert effort and put in work)


Yawk, Yawk, Yawk, Yawk!
A chant or vocal expression of excitement or aggression


A lot of niggas died, should've been from Hoover Street
Many individuals have lost their lives, they should have been from Hoover Street


No I do not have a car, but I could buy one every week
I currently don't own a car, but I have the means to purchase a new one every week


Pimpin' like I'm 33, move keys like I'm 36
I exude a confident and successful persona, similar to a seasoned pimp, and I am involved in drug trafficking


Ship O's like I'm 28, Tacoma know I'm pushin' weight
I transport large quantities of drugs, like an experienced drug dealer, and the city of Tacoma is aware of my significant influence


O-X-Y I'm in your state, eatin' off your dinner plate
I have OxyContin drugs in your state, profiting from your addiction


My heart live where Santa stay, super fly, I need a cape
My true emotions and values reside where Santa Claus lives, and I possess a stylish and confident demeanor that warrants a cape


Bitches throwin' pussy back and forth, they on my dick
Women are engaging in promiscuous behavior, competing for my attention and affection


Passion drippin' off her lip, she say she never had a crip
Intense desire and sexual attraction are evident in her words and actions, and she claims to have never been involved with a member of the Crips gang


Uh, put in work, all big booties make ya twerk
We are exerting effort and encouraging women with large buttocks to showcase their dancing abilities


All big titties lift your shirt, show a player what you're worth
Women with large breasts are encouraged to expose themselves, demonstrating their self-esteem and value


Yeah, put in work, spray his ass in front the Church
Continue to put in effort and retaliate with force, even if it means publicly shooting someone in front of a church


Deacon said I did my shit, the pastor said, 'That nigga turnt'
The deacon approves of my actions, stating that I effectively executed my plans, and the pastor acknowledges my energy and enthusiasm


Pop my collar on my shirt, make these bitches go berserk
I confidently raise the collar on my shirt, causing women to become excited and frenzied


Shippin' units, Captain Kirk, takin' xannies poppin' percs
I am successfully selling large quantities of drugs, similar to Captain Kirk navigating the galaxy, and I am consuming Xanax and Percocet pills


Might not last, I'll bomb ya first, turn your backseat to a hearse
There is a possibility that my success won't be long-lasting, so I will eliminate my enemies before they can harm me, turning their vehicles into makeshift hearses


Back to the lab with mother Earth, had to give Young Ferg a verse
I am returning to the recording studio to collaborate with A$AP Ferg, providing him with a verse


A lot of homies cried, due to crimes, homicide
Many of my friends shed tears as a result of criminal activities and acts of murder


Drivin' by, poppin' nines, Pakistan, Columbine
Driving around and firing guns, reminiscent of violent incidents in Pakistan and Columbine


Out of line, pistols barkin' 'Ar, ar' ride or die
I am involved in dangerous activities, with firearms being fired and my loyalty unquestionable


Write a script, design a line, all I see is dollar signs
I create a script for my life, making calculated moves, and my primary focus is monetary gain


You want that pretty Flacko? Ratchets, designer jackets
If you desire a stylish and attractive individual like me, you will need to possess firearms and high-end clothing


The same niggas who jack it be the first who claim we faggots
Those who falsely accuse us of homosexuality are often the same individuals who engage in theft


My bitch is a movie actress, side bitch won a beauty pageant
My main partner is involved in the film industry, while my secondary partner has won a beauty contest


Got a chick that worked at Magic
I am involved with a woman who is employed at the Magic Club (a popular strip club)


But I'm so damn fine make a bitch look average
My exceptional physical appearance makes other women appear ordinary


See my daddy in heaven, right next to Ferg's
I envision my deceased father in heaven, alongside A$AP Ferg's father


You know what's up I'm throwin' bucks, Loaded Lux, put in work
I demonstrate my wealth by throwing money, similar to the battle rapper Loaded Lux, emphasizing our dedication and effort




Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, THE ADMINISTRATION MP INC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RAKIM MAYERS, QUINCEY HANLEY, DAROLD DURARD BROWN, KARIM KHARBOUCH, NICHOLAS WILLIAMS, STEVEN PUGH

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@michaelgunter7042

2023 an still slaps just as hard

@jaimesalas8557

Yup

@Nick.DeCarlo

Truth

@alexxx7866

It will in 2024 too

@forwithmuchwisdombringsmuc1466

A decade and still putting in WoRk

@eazy2k945

@@forwithmuchwisdombringsmuc1466 StillπŸ”₯

@AlfredFJones1776

Schoolboy killed it.

@JuanRamirez-kc7yd

🧒

@kallari9675

@@JuanRamirez-kc7yd Q was the best on here lol

@dumbmf3189

@@kallari9675 nah it's Ferg

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