Distorted Records
A$AP Rocky Lyrics

I can feel the bass, from the ceiling to the basement
The singer is fully immersed in the music, feeling the bass vibrations throughout the entire building.

I don't feel a thing, get the fuck up out my face, bitch
The singer is too focused on the music to care about any negativity or distractions around them.

I don't feel a thing, yeah I'm faded, yeah I'm shaded
The singer is under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol and is feeling numb and out of touch with reality.

I can feel the bass, I can feel the bass
Despite the artist feeling numb, they are still able to physically feel the bass of the music.

Distorted, distorted records
The artist is referencing the distorted sound and effects used in the production of the song.

First things first, I done heard the worst things
The singer has heard negative things about themselves, but is confident in their abilities regardless.

Like if I'm in your top 10, mine's better be the first name
If someone is making a list of the top rappers, the singer expects to be listed as number one.

Out your mouth, or even worth saying
Anything negative spoken about the artist is not worth acknowledging or responding to.

Little niggas is my offsprings
The artist has influenced and inspired younger artists and considers them as his own offspring.

They deserve a nigga' first name, middle name, surname
The artist has had a significant impact on the younger generation and feels responsible for their success.

From another planet, birthplace, Cloud 9, hello earthlings
The singer views themselves as unique and superior, coming from a higher state of mind and consciousness.

My newest president an asshole
The artist is referencing Donald Trump, whom he disapproves of and thinks is an unpleasant person.

I guess that's why I'm leaving turd stains
The singer is so unimpressed with Donald Trump that he causes him distress, even physically affecting him.

My ex used to chill with bad tings
The singer's ex-girlfriend used to hang out with other women who had questionable motives or reputations.

All they talk about was bird things
The women the singer's ex hung out with only spoke about superficial or materialistic things.

Try to put them on the bad brains, bird hoes got the bird brains
The artist tried to influence these women to be better, but they were too shallow to understand.

Everything I do ground break, big body make the floor break
The artist is confident in their abilities and presence, causing a stir and disruption wherever they go.

Big bass make the world shake, Flacko out here causin' earthquakes
The singer's music and persona has the power to cause a stir and affect those around him in a significant way.

Uh, I can feel the bass, uh, I can see the fakes
The singer is fully immersed in the music and can spot those who are not genuine or authentic around him.

Word to T.D. Jakes, uh, word to Pastor Ma$e and Kirk Franklin
The artist is referencing the pastors' teachings and advice in his life.

Fuck what niggas think, I'm about the bank
The artist is not concerned with others' opinions and is solely focused on making money and securing his financial future.

Comma, dollar signs, I'm about my Franklins
The artist is referencing the United States hundred dollar bill (a.k.a. 'Franklins'), and the importance of making money.

Distorted records, distorted records
The singer is referencing the distorted sound and effects used in the production of the song.