Rakim Athelaston Mayers, known professionally as A$AP Rocky, is an American… Read Full Bio ↴Rakim Athelaston Mayers, known professionally as A$AP Rocky, is an American rapper, record producer and record executive. Born and raised in Harlem, he embarked on his musical career as a member of the hip hop collective A$AP Mob, from which he adopted his moniker. In August 2011, Rocky's single "Peso" was leaked online and within weeks began receiving radio airplay. Rocky released his debut mixtape Live.Love.A$AP, later that year to widespread critical acclaim. The success of what is considered his breakout project led to a joint venture record deal with Polo Grounds Music and Sony Music's RCA Records.

His debut studio album Long.Live.A$AP (2013) debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and was later certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). In 2015, Rocky released his second album, titled At.Long.Last.A$AP. The album was Rocky's second consecutive album to debut at number one on the Billboard 200 and received mostly positive reviews from music critics. In 2018, Rocky released his third album, Testing, which peaked in the top five of several countries, including the Billboard 200.

Rocky has won a BET Award, two BET Hip Hop Awards, an MTV Video Music Award Japan and an MTVU Woodie Award, as well as being nominated for two Grammy Awards, six World Music Awards, three MTV Video Music Awards and two MTV Europe Music Awards. Rocky has also directed music videos for himself, Danny Brown, and other A$AP Mob members. Furthermore, he produces records under the pseudonym Lord Flacko.

Better Things
A$AP Rocky Lyrics

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(Uh)
Don't give a fuck about your man
I'm just seeing what it's hitting for
(Bitch, I'm sayin') How you fronting on the kid though?
You should fuck with me girl
You know what you need girl
See I got used to livin' life up on my own, yeah
And searching, lovin' for a wife to call my own, yeah

It's all I think about at nights when I'm alone, yeah
Swear that I can't get no rest in California

Uh, uh, uh

Swear that life is just a whole bunch of vices
Niggas biting off of my shit, my dick
Stay up in your chick ride stick without a license
Tell her hold on like some vice grips
Might just call her, let her ride with a baller
Look up on her face was priceless, wonder what my type is
Well tonight Mrs. lightskin with a light mix, or a light switch
White chick, darkskin complexion and she righteous
I take a dyke chick if she like dick
I kissed the dyke chick and I liked it
Fucking each and every Katy Perry for the night bitch
Light this

Light it light it, puff it puff it, pass it, pass it (yeah)
(Moving on to better things)
Bless, sit back and relax one time, clear your mind (can't feed this addiction anymore)
'Bout to send me back to my old ways (moving on to better things)
Know what I'm sayin' (can't feed this addiction anymore)
Yeah, you know just G mackin' and stackin' (talkin' bout)

I've been puffing, rolling up
Cop a lot and pourin' up
Plus my niggas know the plug
A generation's thrown on drugs

I swear that bitch Rita Ora got a big mouth
Next time I see her might curse the bitch out
Kicked the bitch out once 'cause she bitched out
Spit my kids out, jizzed up all in her mouth and made the bitch bounce
Ride with a nigga mane, and you know I stay fly like the Jigga mane
And it figures, 'cause here is something you can't understand
How I could just kill a man, anyways
Nowadays everybody's stressed, yes
Animosity is better off your chest, yes
Everybody want to stay blessed, stay fresh
Take a nigga threats, but I'm up next, take debts

Light it light it, puff it puff it, pass it, pass it (yeah)
Inhale exhale, relieve your mind of stress (moving on to better things)
Smoke some one time for your boy A$AP (can't feed this addiction anymore)

I've been puffing, rolling up
Cop a lot and pourin' up

Plus my niggas know the plug
A generation's thrown on drugs

Overall Meaning

In the lyrics to A$AP Rocky's song Better Things, he talks about his views on women, relationships and his general outlook on life. The opening lines, "Don't give a fuck about your man, I'm just seeing what it's hitting for" suggests that A$AP is not interested in a committed relationship and is only looking for a good time. He goes on to say, "How you fronting on the kid, though? You should fuck with me girl, you know what you need girl." This line implies that A$AP thinks he knows what is best for the girl he is trying to get with and is urging her to take a chance on him.

The song continues with A$AP reflecting on his desire for a wife and his search for love. He says, "I got used to livin' life up on my own, yeah, and searching, lovin' for a wife to call my own, yeah." The repetition of the word "yeah" in these lines suggests that A$AP is trying to convince himself that he is ready for a committed relationship. He also talks about how he can't sleep and is constantly thinking about finding a wife.

Later in the song, A$AP talks about his drug use and the negative effects it has had on his life. He references the "drugs generation" and talks about how he has been "puffing, rolling up, cop a lot and pourin' up" in an effort to escape reality. He also speaks about his encounters with women and his sexual exploits, including a reference to Rita Ora.

Overall, A$AP Rocky's Better Things is a song about a young man's struggles with love, relationships, and drug addiction. It highlights the pressure and temptations that come with fame and success but also suggests that there is a desire for something more genuine and meaningful.

Line by Line Meaning

Don't give a fuck about your man
I don't care about your boyfriend or whoever you're seeing

I'm just seeing what it's hitting for
I'm just testing the waters, seeing if we have chemistry

(Bitch, I'm sayin') How you fronting on the kid though?
Come on, why are you pretending like you're not interested in me?

You should fuck with me girl
You should date or hook up with me

You know what you need girl
You know I'm what you're looking for

See I got used to livin' life up on my own, yeah
I'm used to doing things by myself and being independent

And searching, lovin' for a wife to call my own, yeah
I'm looking for a long term partner to marry

It's all I think about at nights when I'm alone, yeah
I think about finding a wife at night when I'm by myself and can't sleep

Swear that I can't get no rest in California
I can't relax or sleep properly even in sunny California

Swear that life is just a whole bunch of vices
Life seems to be just full of bad habits and dangerous behaviors

Niggas biting off of my shit, my dick
People are stealing my style and copying me

Stay up in your chick ride stick without a license
I'm having sex with your girl and driving recklessly without a license

Tell her hold on like some vice grips
Tell her to hold on tight like she's using a pair of pliers

Might just call her, let her ride with a baller
I might call your girl and pick her up so she can ride with a richer man

Look up on her face was priceless, wonder what my type is
Her expression was priceless, I wonder what kind of person I'm into

Well tonight Mrs. lightskin with a light mix, or a light switch
Tonight I'm attracted to a lighter skinned girl or someone who switches between genders

White chick, darkskin complexion and she righteous
I'm attracted to someone with a mix of light and dark skin who is also virtuous

I take a dyke chick if she like dick
I'm open to hooking up with a lesbian if she's into men

I kissed the dyke chick and I liked it
I experimented with a lesbian and enjoyed it

Fucking each and every Katy Perry for the night bitch
I'm sexually active with many women, like Katy Perry

Light this
Pass me the joint or the lighter

Bless, sit back and relax one time, clear your mind
Take a break, relax, and let your mind rest

'Bout to send me back to my old ways
I feel like I might relapse into old habits or behaviors

Know what I'm sayin'
Do you understand what I'm talking about?

Yeah, you know just G mackin' and stackin'
Yeah, you know I'm hustling and making money

I've been puffing, rolling up
I've been smoking marijuana and rolling joints

Cop a lot and pourin' up
I buy drugs and pour drinks frequently

Plus my niggas know the plug
My friends know where to get drugs and how to connect with dealers

A generation's thrown on drugs
Our generation is addicted to drugs and alcohol

I swear that bitch Rita Ora got a big mouth
I think Rita Ora talks too much

Next time I see her might curse the bitch out
Next time I see her I might yell or curse at her

Kicked the bitch out once 'cause she bitched out
I kicked her out before because she didn't do what I wanted

Spit my kids out, jizzed up all in her mouth and made the bitch bounce
I had sex with her and ejaculated in her mouth, then made her leave

Ride with a nigga mane, and you know I stay fly like the Jigga mane
Ride with me and you'll see how cool and fly I am, like Jay-Z

And it figures, 'cause here is something you can't understand
It's no surprise, because there's something you can't comprehend

How I could just kill a man, anyways
I'm feeling like I could violently harm someone right now

Nowadays everybody's stressed, yes
These days everyone is anxious and tense

Animosity is better off your chest, yes
It's better to express your negative feelings and get them off your chest

Everybody want to stay blessed, stay fresh
Everyone wants to stay happy and fashionable

Take a nigga threats, but I'm up next, take debts
I'm not afraid of threats and I'm going to succeed and make money

Inhale exhale, relieve your mind of stress
Breathe deeply and let go of your stress and worries

Smoke some one time for your boy A$AP
Take a hit of weed in solidarity with me, A$AP Rocky

Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Andrea Estella Hernandez, Bobby Caldwell, Bryan Matthew Ujueta, Eric Michael Cardona, Frans Mernick, Gabel D'amico, Jimmy Mccracklin, Larry Muggerud, Lowell Fulsom, Rakim Ma, Senen Reyes, Udbhav Gupta, Gabel Mullen D'amico, Zach Perry Yudin, Rakim Mayers,

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