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$AP Mob members. Furthermore, he produces records under the pseudonym Lord Flacko.
Ghetto Symphony
A$AP Rocky Lyrics
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Don't come in any closer
And no one will get hurt
'Cause I dunno how long I can hold my heart in two
A rebel I be one day, on that track with Gunplay
Outcast my whole life so I decide to spit like Andre
Beef is on my entrée, gin and juice that's Bombay
Pussy on a Sunday, fitness on a Monday
My new crib came with Feng Shui
And my closet is like a runway
Come be fiancée, she fuck me in a Hyundai
My rooftop got a lounge
Just a sit around and watch her sunbathe
Dinner date for one K, shopping date for two K
Bougie ass bitch made wait to fuck for two days
Finally got the two day, swear to God my mood change
Top off like toupes, drop off, touché
Yeah my mouth is full of gold and I'm a city boy
And my outfit was in Vogue, I'm a pretty boy
Bounce, boy, Flacko tell 'em holla at a nigga G
Riding on my enemies, this my Ghetto Symphony
Don't come in any closer
Don't come in any closer
Don't come in any closer
Don't come in any closer
Whippin' Whitney, my mama as a witness
Bitches lickin' and locking up my Swishas
Once she blow my whistle
She know it's dismissal
Spread the news I'm official
Now hop out my foreign vessel
Before I get aggressive
Forget it, war ready, already tested
Tears and blood invested
'Til my cardiacs arrested and my 40 oz is empty
Show me watcha owe me and a porterhouse with that
Black magic on the tires, only I
Rolling down a lonely mile phony smile, warrants
Police on me now, still touring
And my chain it may slow me down cheer for
Pain, in it's purest form
Don't complain I came to reign
From here forward, still 'noid
So the crib got clear doors
Burning planes in my Air Force
And all I can see is clear ports
Don't come in any closer
Don't come in any closer
Don't come in any closer
Don't come in any closer
Since Rocky spit like Andre, I'm gon' kill em like Big Boi
These rappers is on my entrée
Eat 'em like cookies, Chips Ahoy
Mm, enjoy, when I get annoyed
Know a couple niggas that'll kill for joy
Either Gunplay, runway, trip avoid
Body get found by a lil' fishin' boy
Arnold Schwarzenegger, toss a nigga
Like codeine mixed with a roid
Slow punch make a nigga chin collide
For talking how fast, you could grip a 9
Damn, look at how that hollow tip hit his spine
Little motherfuckers that commit to crime
These niggas have the sidewalk sippin' wine
Guess that's why the ground sip the wine
Pourin' liq so I soak in lift and shine
Tip tipped and toe I miss the sky
My soul get cold when my niggas died
So and so, niggas live and die
Beneath shoe soles you will reside
Rappers get a mil' for these freakin' lies
Sign a couple deals for these freakin' lies
How many time your eyes and a nigga died?
Never!
Spittin' it like a Beretta, nobody do it better nigga
Ghetto Symphony by A$AP Rocky featuring Gunplay and A$AP Ferg is a song that highlights the experiences of the artists while growing up in the ghetto. The opening lines of the song "Do just what I tell you, Don't come in any closer, And no one will get hurt, 'Cause I dunno how long I can hold my heart in two" show that the artists are in control of the situation and by following their instructions, they will not be hurt. This is a metaphor for life in the ghetto where one needs to be careful and vigilant to avoid getting hurt.
The song is mostly about the artists' experiences growing up and how they have overcome the challenges that come with living in the ghetto. A$AP Rocky talks about his rebellious nature and how he has decided to take up rapping as a way of expressing himself. He also talks about his flashy lifestyle and how he has managed to acquire some of the luxuries of life even while growing up in the ghetto. Gunplay, on the other hand, talks about his experiences with women, drugs, and violence while A$AP Ferg gives a tribute to the rappers that have inspired him.
The lyrics are a reflection of the artists' real-life experiences and struggles while growing up in the ghetto. The song is an example of how music can be used to tell a story and bring attention to important social issues. The artists use their music as a platform to share their experiences and give voice to people who are often ignored or marginalized.
Line by Line Meaning
Do just what I tell you
Obey my instructions
Don't come in any closer
Stay at a distance
And no one will get hurt
I don't want any trouble
'Cause I dunno how long I can hold my heart in two
I am emotionally unstable and need space
A rebel I be one day, on that track with Gunplay
I am rebellious and one day I will collaborate with Gunplay on a song
Outcast my whole life so I decide to spit like Andre
My entire life has been as an outsider, so I choose to rap like Andre 3000
Beef is on my entrée, gin and juice that's Bombay
My problems surround me and I drink Bombay Sapphire gin with my meals
Driving fast the wrong way, I swear life is like a one-way
I am speeding in the opposite direction of traffic and life feels like it only goes one way
Pussy on a Sunday, fitness on a Monday
I prioritize pleasure on Sundays and fitness on Mondays
My new crib came with Feng Shui
My new house was designed according to Feng Shui principles
And my closet is like a runway
My closet is filled with designer clothing that could be worn on a runway
Come be fiancée, she fuck me in a Hyundai
My girlfriend will eventually become my fiancée and we have sex in a Hyundai car
My rooftop got a lounge
My rooftop has a seating area
Just a sit around and watch her sunbathe
I spend time watching my girlfriend sunbathe
Dinner date for one K, shopping date for two K
I spend $1000 on dinner dates and $2000 on shopping dates
Bougie ass bitch made wait to fuck for two days
I made a high-maintenance girl wait two days to have sex with me
Finally got the two day, swear to God my mood change
Once we had sex after the two-day wait, my mood improved
Top off like toupes, drop off, touché
I remove my shirt like a toupee and it is impressive
Yeah my mouth is full of gold and I'm a city boy
I have gold teeth and I am accustomed to the city lifestyle
And my outfit was in Vogue, I'm a pretty boy
I was featured in Vogue magazine and I am attractive
Bounce, boy, Flacko tell 'em holla at a nigga G
Hey, listen to me, Flacko, and call me a gangster
Riding on my enemies, this my Ghetto Symphony
I am conquering my rivals and this is my anthem for the streets
Whippin' Whitney, my mama as a witness
I am driving recklessly and my mother is seeing me do it
Bitches lickin' and locking up my Swishas
Women are licking and rolling my cigars
Once she blow my whistle
Once she performs oral sex on me
She know it's dismissal
She knows it's over
Spread the news I'm official
Spread the word that I am important
Now hop out my foreign vessel
Get out of my foreign car
Before I get aggressive
Leave before I get violent
Forget it, war ready, already tested
Do not try to provoke me because I am ready for anything
Tears and blood invested
I have shed tears and blood for my cause
‘Til my cardiacs arrested and my 40 oz is empty
Until my heart stops and my 40-ounce beer is finished
Show me watcha owe me and a porterhouse with that
Pay me what you owe me and give me a steak dinner
Black magic on the tires, only I
I put black magic on my car tires
Rolling down a lonely mile phony smile, warrants
Driving down a deserted road with a fake smile while having warrants
Police on me now, still touring
I am being pursued by the police but I am still performing on tour
And my chain it may slow me down cheer for
My jewelry may hinder my movement but people still admire it
Pain, in it's purest form
I am experiencing the worst kind of pain
Don't complain I came to reign
Do not complain because I am coming to dominate
From here forward, still 'noid
From now on, I will still be paranoid
So the crib got clear doors
My house has clear doors
Burning planes in my Air Force
I am destroying sneakers from the Air Force brand
And all I can see is clear ports
All I can see are clear ports
Since Rocky spit like Andre, I'm gon' kill em like Big Boi
Since Rocky raps like Andre 3000, I will kill my enemies like Big Boi
These rappers is on my entrée
These other rappers are the main focus of my attention
Eat 'em like cookies, Chips Ahoy
I will devour them like cookies
Mm, enjoy, when I get annoyed
I enjoy being angry
Know a couple niggas that'll kill for joy
I know some people who would kill just for fun
Either Gunplay, runway, trip avoid
Either I collaborate with Gunplay on a song, go on a runway, or avoid trouble
Body get found by a lil' fishin' boy
A young boy will find a dead body
Arnold Schwarzenegger, toss a nigga
I will throw a person like Arnold Schwarzenegger
Like codeine mixed with a roid
It will be as powerful as codeine mixed with steroids
Slow punch make a nigga chin collide
A slow punch will make contact with a person's chin
For talking how fast, you could grip a 9
For boasting about how quickly you can hold a gun
Damn, look at how that hollow tip hit his spine
Observe how the bullet impact the person's spinal cord
Little motherfuckers that commit to crime
Small-time criminals
These niggas have the sidewalk sippin' wine
These people drink alcohol on the sidewalk
Guess that's why the ground sip the wine
Maybe that's why the ground is soaked with wine
Pourin' liq so I soak in lift and shine
I pour liquor on the ground to reflect and shine
Tip tipped and toe I miss the sky
I tip-toe and look at the sky
My soul get cold when my niggas died
I feel a chill in my soul when my friends die
So and so, niggas live and die
Some people live while others die
Beneath shoe soles you will reside
You will end up under someone's shoes
Rappers get a mil' for these freakin' lies
Rappers make a million dollars lying in their songs
Sign a couple deals for these freakin' lies
They sign multiple contracts to continue lying
How many time your eyes and a nigga died?
How many times have you seen someone die?
Never!
Never!
Spittin' it like a Beretta, nobody do it better nigga
I am rapping with accuracy and skill like a Beretta gun
Lyrics © WARP MUSIC LIMITED, THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Richard Morales, Rakim Mayers, Darold Durard Brown, Imogen Heap, Peter Chill, Tivon Key, Allan Sigsworth, IMOGEN JENNIFER HEAP, GUY SIGSWORTH, RODNEY RICHARD
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