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$AP Mob members. Furthermore, he produces records under the pseudonym Lord Flacko.
Black Tux White Collar
A$AP Rocky Lyrics
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Get jealous of a nigga or something tryin' to
Check it out, whole lot of jewelry
Trying to surpass me
My time nigga
Real shit
Clams Casino, nigga
Don't do all that talking nigga
A$AP nigga, fuck you talkin' 'bout?
Meet me at the finish line bih
Pew
I say motherfuck you niggas for the hate that you investin'
Fuck police 'cause he probably wanna arrest me (check it out)
Fuck the prison system, this injustice was ingestive (slatt)
All black tuxes, get the white collars jealous like
All my role models either dead or in the pen
I had no choice to be the nigga that I am
Stuck with bros, stuck the code
'Cede emblem on the fender (yeah)
Couple fans in the hood I got no choice but to vent
Going in front to back
At events, fuckin' packed
With the hits back to back
Where the gas from the back
Gold on gold, platinum plaques
On the road after that (yeah)
She on a pole on a roll, make it clap, bring it back
Real bitches where you at? Real niggas where you at?
Makin' niggas send a couple real niggas where you at though?
How could I not be negative when I don't trust my relatives?
Niggas want settlements and bitches want like seven kids
Fuck fake people, I'ma go ahead and address it
Fuck you too just because you never said it
God hate evil, you just blowin' all your blessings (A$AP)
Black tux, white collar formal on wedding
Time to divorce (time to divorce)
Line up the courts (line up the courts)
Tuxedo, don't try to support them
No time to support
When it's time to go off
Come fuck with your boy
I'ma shine through it all
Shine and all
Takeoff, lightyear
Shootin' star
Shine and all, shine and
All
To the cathedral, tux like I'm married (Tux on like I'm married)
Don't got a ring on but it feel like I'm married (ring on my finger)
To the cathedral, tux like I'm married (like I'm married)
Know when that ring involved, know that it married
Fuck views and opinions
I'm willin' to die, seemin' to shake off the image
But when I'm inside, pretendin' to smile
I feel the same high from the vengeance
I mean, I know we're both grown, like who are we kiddin'?
Goodbye to the crack way
The picket fences, kids in the kitchen
Stuck in this world, I feel lost
I'm feelin' trapped in my thoughts
I don't know who to trust, just got my word and my balls
This is hell and a ho
I know this the life that we chose
But lovin' the life that we livin'
We'll make it in the beginnin'
Save me the tux
Save me the tux for the endin'
Endin'
The lyrics of A$AP Rocky's "Black Tux White Collar" speak to various themes such as the hate and jealousy that people often invest in others, the anger toward the police and the prison system, and the idea of being stuck with the code. The rapper touches on the fact that all his role models are either dead or in jail, which left him with no choice but to be the person he is. He addresses people who are fake and speaks on the need to go through his pain and struggles to achieve success.
Throughout the song, A$AP Rocky shows his prowess with the verses, creating a dynamic flow that matches the beat perfectly. His delivery is sharp and well-timed, making the lyrics all the more impactful. The chorus has a hypnotic effect with its repetition of "shine and all" and "takeoff, lightyear, shooting star," which further tie in with the overarching theme of rising above the hate and negativity to reach success and stardom.
Overall, "Black Tux White Collar" manages to combine elements of bravado, social commentary, and introspection, making it a standout track on the album. The lyrics are engaging, and the beat is infectious, making it a track that many fans will enjoy.
Line by Line Meaning
Know what I'm sayin'
I'm trying to communicate something to you.
Get jealous of a nigga or something tryin' to
You envy me because I'm successful.
Check it out, whole lot of jewelry
Look at all of my expensive accessories.
Trying to surpass me
You want to be better than me.
My time nigga
I am successful and it's my time to shine.
Real shit
What I'm saying is the truth.
Clams Casino, nigga
I'm giving a shoutout to Clams Casino, my music producer.
Don't do all that talking nigga
Stop talking and start doing something.
A$AP
Referring to my name, A$AP Rocky.
A$AP nigga, fuck you talkin' 'bout?
What are you even saying while I'm standing here as a successful rapper?
Meet me at the finish line bih
If you want to compete with me, let's race to the finish line.
Pew
Sound effect to emphasize the end of a statement.
I say motherfuck you niggas for the hate that you investin'
I don't appreciate the negativity and hate directed towards me.
Fuck police 'cause he probably wanna arrest me (check it out)
I don't trust the police and think they will try to arrest me at any moment.
Fuck the prison system, this injustice was ingestive (slatt)
The prison system is corrupt and unfair, and it's difficult to digest the injustice in it.
All black tuxes, get the white collars jealous like
Wearing all black formalwear with white collared shirts makes people envious of my style and success.
All my role models either dead or in the pen
The people I looked up to are either dead or in prison.
I had no choice to be the nigga that I am
I was shaped by my environment and upbringing to become who I am now.
Stuck with bros, stuck the code
I'm loyal to my friends and I follow a certain code of behavior.
'Cede emblem on the fender (yeah)
I have a Mercedes-Benz car with a 'Cede emblem on the fender.
Couple fans in the hood I got no choice but to vent
I have a few dedicated fans in my neighborhood, so I need to express myself through my music.
Going in front to back
I'm performing all of my hits from the beginning to the end of the show.
At events, fuckin' packed
At my concerts, the venues are always full of excited fans.
With the hits back to back
My best songs are played one after the other.
Where the gas from the back
My performance is so high energy that it feels like I'm pumping gas from the back of the venue.
Gold on gold, platinum plaques
I have a lot of gold and platinum records and awards.
On the road after that (yeah)
After the concert, I'm traveling to the next city for another show.
She on a pole on a roll, make it clap, bring it back
There is a woman pole dancing at the strip club, and she's doing a great job.
Real bitches where you at? Real niggas where you at?
I want to know where the real people are, who I can count on.
Makin' niggas send a couple real niggas where you at though?
I'm asking for people who are authentic and trustworthy to come forward and support me.
How could I not be negative when I don't trust my relatives?
It's hard to stay positive when even my own family is not trustworthy.
Niggas want settlements and bitches want like seven kids
People always want something from me, whether it's money or wanting to have my children.
Fuck fake people, I'ma go ahead and address it
I don't like phony people, and I'm willing to call them out.
Fuck you too just because you never said it
Even if you didn't do anything to harm me, I'll still say 'fuck you' just because you never supported me.
God hate evil, you just blowin' all your blessings (A$AP)
God doesn't like wickedness, and if you don't change your ways, you're going to miss out on the good things in life.
Black tux, white collar formal on wedding
Wearing black tuxedos with white collared shirts is appropriate for a formal wedding.
Time to divorce (time to divorce)
It's time for a change, to separate and move on.
Line up the courts (line up the courts)
Prepare for a legal battle.
Tuxedo, don't try to support them
Wearing formal attire doesn't mean I have to support something I disagree with.
No time to support
I don't have time to endorse something I don't believe in.
When it's time to go off
When it's time for action.
Come fuck with your boy
Come support me, hang out with me, be on my side.
I'ma shine through it all
I'll keep glowing and standing out despite the obstacles in my way.
Takeoff, lightyear
I'm taking off like a rocket and expanding like a distant galaxy.
Shootin' star
I'm a shooting star, burning brightly and meteoric.
To the cathedral, tux like I'm married (Tux on like I'm married)
I'm dressed formally like I'm getting married at a church.
Don't got a ring on but it feel like I'm married (ring on my finger)
Even though I'm not married, I feel committed and devoted to my lifestyle and success.
Know when that ring involved, know that it married
Once you're truly committed to something, it's like a marriage.
I'm willin' to die, seemin' to shake off the image
I'm willing to sacrifice everything to get rid of my negative representation.
But when I'm inside, pretendin' to smile
I have to put on a facade and pretend to be happy even though I'm feeling down.
I feel the same high from the vengeance
Getting revenge on people makes me feel just as good as my other successes.
I mean, I know we're both grown, like who are we kiddin'?
Let's stop pretending like we don't understand each other as adults.
Goodbye to the crack way
I'm transitioning away from the dangerous lifestyle of drug use and addiction.
The picket fences, kids in the kitchen
I aspire to have a stable, suburban life with a family.
Stuck in this world, I feel lost
Despite my success, I still feel confused and disconnected from my environment.
I'm feelin' trapped in my thoughts
My own thoughts and feelings are overwhelming and suffocating me.
I don't know who to trust, just got my word and my balls
It's hard to trust other people, so all I have is my own word and bravery.
This is hell and a ho
Life can be difficult and trying, and it's also a pit of pleasure and sin.
I know this the life that we chose
This is the lifestyle we have chosen and it comes with its own rewards and consequences.
But lovin' the life that we livin'
We may face hardships, but overall, we love the lives we are living.
We'll make it in the beginnin'
We will succeed and overcome in the early stages of our lives.
Save me the tux
Reserve the tuxedo for the end of the show, when things really start to heat up.
Save me the tux for the endin'
Don't waste my best outfit in the beginning of the show.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: Hector Delgado, Kelvin Magnusen, Michael Volpe, Olufunmibi Awoshiley, Rakim Mayers
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
rata tootie -_-
This album is like yeezus everyone sleepin on it and they gon realize it years later. Until then brethens let us eat and rejoice while the slow minded fools sleep
Sinclaire!
rata tootie -_- OG comment
mistahmst
Yeezus is still wack
Egoleo
u were right man this albums growin on me. I hated it when it first came out lol
Ollie Boy
im glad that i loved this album from the moment it was released
thirtyroundclipinmyglock
this album is nothing like yeezus don't compare rockys art to that nigga fam lol
bigwilliestyle
Its sad this song has the least amount of plays but its the best on the album
uv6o7
Between this, Hun43rd, and Tony Tone
ajforreal
@uv6o7 gunz n butter
Finally_Rich_
uv6o7 honestly, most of the songs on the Album are so on
the same level