Hell
A$AP Rocky Lyrics


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Uh, uh

We use to wear rugged boots, now it's all tailored suits
Audemars Piguets for my criminal recruits
Champagne flutes, bumpin' rhythm and the blues
My partner made bad moves, he might end up in the news
Or end up in the tombs or living in the boondocks
Riding by the rulesm I'll abide by it soon
See the situation we sophisticated goons
I know you live by the gun then you die by it too
Niggas call me prophecy, swagging and philosophies
White on white wagon, call that motherfucker Socrates
Rat ass niggas, fighting for a block of cheese
Catch me out in China stunting, yeah, I'm 'bout my guapanese
My shoe game serious, so serious, Wapanese
Niggas say I'm blessed, my bad I forgot to sneeze (Achoo)
There your reasons go, bitch
I got some tissues for your issues tell 'em blow this (bitch)

Make my money, walk straight ahead now
They countin' every day down, waitin' on me long
You know your way? Where you headin' now?
Me, I want everything (bitch) it won't take me long
Make my money, walk straight ahead now
They countin' every day down, waitin' on me long
You know your way? Where you headin' now?
Me, I want everything (bitch) it won't take me long

Roger, Roger, tell 'em roger that
It's the gold teeth, French braids, call me Project Pat
With the stocking cap, Jason mask on, probably strapped
It's the Rocky cap, turn my swag on, holla back
Throw a dollar at a bidd-itch, tell her suck my di-dick
'Cause they hatin on my cli-dick, 'cause we made it when we did it
Hate it 'cause they didn't
My mama always told me keep your mind on your money, boy you better pay attention
Ride with the pretty nigga, hoopty, no chauffeur
Paint lookin' like a drippin' smoothie, no coaster
The game's full of posers, big dog bulldozer
Pop up on 'em like toasters, wake 'em up like Folgers
'Cause Heaven need a villain like Hell need a newer idol
You could bet the crib and car, just renew the title
For now I'm po-pimpin' like them Do or Die dudes
Smoking killa but my doors still suicidal

Make my money, walk straight ahead now
They countin' every day down, waitin' on me long
You know your way? Where you headin' now?
Me, I want everything (bitch) it won't take me long
Make my money, walk straight ahead now
They countin' every day down, waitin' on me long
You know your way? Where you headin' now?
Me, I want everything (bitch) it won't take me long

It will hit you on the head
You don't even gotta hate me now, babe
Just as sheeps get led, oh
You can see where I'm going, oh
How you gonna feel now? You know what they said
Really you know that we don't come how we get down
Everyone say "Rocky ahead"
They rollin', do what he said, no they can't get it wrong

Make my money, walk straight ahead now
They countin' every day down, waitin' on me long
You know your way? Where you headin' now?
Me, I want everything (bitch) it won't take me long
Make my money, walk straight ahead now
They countin' every day down, waitin' on me long




You know your way? Where you headin' now?
Me, I want everything (bitch) it won't take me long

Overall Meaning

In the song "Hell" by A$AP Rocky, he discusses his wealthy lifestyle and connects it to the danger that comes with living as a hustler. The song opens with him contrasting his past clothing choices of rugged boots with his current preference for tailored suits, showcasing how his financial situation has dramatically shifted. He boasts about his criminal recruits and their Audemars Piguets while drinking champagne flutes and bumping rhythm and blues. However, he acknowledges the possibility of his partners making bad moves and ending up in trouble, either in the news or the graves. Rocky insists that he will soon abide by the rules, and the situation isn't as primitive as people might think. He knows that living by the gun will ultimately result in dying by it as well.


Furthermore, Rocky feels like people come to him for prophecies and meaningful advice. He compares his white-on-white wagon with Socrates as the latter was a famous Greek philosopher, and his ride is white. Rocky taunts people who are willing to fight for a block of cheese, hinting at how petty they look. He's cocky enough to boast about being in China, showcasing his love for the Guapanese culture. Rocky also takes pride in his great shoe game and wanted to sneeze, but he forgot to. He offers tissues for people's issues and dismisses anyone who opposes him. The chorus talks about how Rocky is straight ahead, making money, and pursuing his dreams. He wants everything, and nothing can stop him from achieving his goals.


In conclusion, the song offers a glimpse into Rocky's lavish life and his desire to succeed regardless of the danger that comes with living as a hustler.


Line by Line Meaning

We use to wear rugged boots, now it's all tailored suits
Our style has evolved, as we have moved from our previous rough lifestyles to more sophisticated ones, reflecting our success.


Audemars Piguets for my criminal recruits
My team of nefarious associates are rewarded with luxury watches as a sign of their success.


Champagne flutes, bumpin' rhythm and the blues
We celebrate our success with fine champagne and music that reflects the melancholic mood of our past struggle.


My partner made bad moves, he might end up in the news
My associates who make foolish decisions risk being exposed and ending up in trouble with the law.


Or end up in the tombs or living in the boondocks
They may end up in jail or living in isolation in rural areas.


Riding by the rulesm I'll abide by it soon
I intend to comply with legal restrictions and avoid being caught and punished for illegal activities.


See the situation we sophisticated goons
We are a group of intelligent criminals, moving up the ranks of society with style and class.


I know you live by the gun then you die by it too
Those who live a life of violence will eventually die by it as well.


Niggas call me prophecy, swagging and philosophies
People recognize me for my style and unique perspective, referring to me as a prophet of sorts.


White on white wagon, call that motherfucker Socrates
My luxurious white car is so stylish and classy that it's as if ancient Greek philosopher Socrates was driving it.


Rat ass niggas, fighting for a block of cheese
Jealous, petty people are always fighting over small things, like a block of cheese.


Catch me out in China stunting, yeah, I'm 'bout my guapanese
I like to show off my wealth and success in places like China, using a blend of Japanese and Gucci style.


My shoe game serious, so serious, Wapanese
I take my shoe collection very seriously, incorporating a Japanese influence into my style.


Niggas say I'm blessed, my bad I forgot to sneeze (Achoo)
People say I am lucky, but I haven't even sneezed in acknowledgement of my blessings.


There your reasons go, bitch
Your excuses are pointless and irrelevant.


I got some tissues for your issues tell 'em blow this (bitch)
I have no patience for your problems, so blow your nose and move on.


Make my money, walk straight ahead now
I am focused on making money and progressing forward towards my goals.


They countin' every day down, waitin' on me long
My success is being tracked and anticipated by others, who wait in anticipation.


You know your way? Where you headin' now?
Do you have direction and purpose in your life?


Me, I want everything (bitch) it won't take me long
I am ambitious and determined, and I believe I will achieve everything I desire quickly.


It's the gold teeth, French braids, call me Project Pat
My distinct appearance, including gold teeth and French braids, is reminiscent of rapper Project Pat.


With the stocking cap, Jason mask on, probably strapped
I wear a distinctive mask and hat, suggesting I am possibly armed and dangerous.


It's the Rocky cap, turn my swag on, holla back
I am wearing my signature Rocky cap, confidently showing off my style and receiving positive attention in return.


Throw a dollar at a bidd-itch, tell her suck my di-dick
I disrespect women by throwing money at them and demanding sexual favors.


'Cause they hatin on my cli-dick, 'cause we made it when we did it
Jealous people hate on my success and the success of my crew, which we achieved on our own terms and time.


Hate it 'cause they didn't
They hate our success because they were unable to achieve the same level of success themselves.


My mama always told me keep your mind on your money, boy you better pay attention
My mother taught me the importance of staying focused on making money and paying attention to details.


Ride with the pretty nigga, hoopty, no chauffeur
I am the one driving my old, beat-up car, but my style and personality make up for it.


Paint lookin' like a drippin' smoothie, no coaster
The paint job on my car looks like a melting smoothie, and I don't even use a coaster.


The game's full of posers, big dog bulldozer
The music industry is filled with fake people, but I am a tough bulldozer, paving my own path to success.


Pop up on 'em like toasters, wake 'em up like Folgers
I surprise my enemies with sudden attacks, much like a toaster popping up, and wake them up rudely, like Folgers coffee.


'Cause Heaven need a villain like Hell need a newer idol
There needs to be a villainous figure in every story, just like Hell needs a new demonic figurehead.


You could bet the crib and car, just renew the title
I am so confident in my ability to make money that you could bet my entire house and car, and I would still be able to keep them by renewing their titles.


For now I'm po-pimpin' like them Do or Die dudes
Currently, I am living a high-risk lifestyle, like the rappers Do or Die.


Smoking killa but my doors still suicidal
I smoke and deal in dangerous drugs, making my life risky, but even my car's doors look like they want to take their own lives.


It will hit you on the head
The reality of my success and wealth will become undeniable, hitting you like a blunt object on the head.


You don't even gotta hate me now, babe
My success is not dependent on your approval or dislike.


Just as sheeps get led, oh
As in nature, people follow the successful and powerful, like sheep following a shepherd.


You can see where I'm going, oh
My path to success is clear and visible to everyone, with no obstacles in sight.


How you gonna feel now? You know what they said
How will you feel when my success becomes undeniable, considering what people have said about me in the past?


Really you know that we don't come how we get down
My crew and I do not mess around, living life on our own terms and making our own success.


Everyone say "Rocky ahead"
Everyone recognizes my success and leadership in my industry.


They rollin', do what he said, no they can't get it wrong
My followers trust and respect me completely, knowing that following my lead is the right move.




Lyrics ยฉ CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Michael Volpe, Rakim Mayers, Santi White

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