The track samples “Cradle to the Grave” by the 2Pac-led rap group Thug Life.
Hun43rd
A$AP Rocky Lyrics
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From the cradle to the grave, I'ma put in work
From the cradle to the grave, I'ma put in work
From the cradle to the grave, I'ma put in work
From the cradle to the grave, I'ma put in work
From the cradle to the grave, I'ma put in work
From the cradle to the grave, I'ma put in work
All year long bruh, stuck up in my zone all by my lonesome
Pay the role my dues, I brought my own funds
When it's time to war I brought my own guns
Difference is I'm ghetto but I'm wholesome
Nigga saying I switch up like I'm on somethin'
Why you always treat me like I owe some
Truthfully you only wanna hold some
Whip it like I've been a slave
Bucking from the twelve like I've been afraid
Motorola, burn out couple minutes saved
Kept a pre-paid, on my hip them days
Hundred forty third and from the menacing
Cam'ron had us wearing pink
From the cradle to the grave
Putting work, hustle 'round the corner where my mans'd stay
Couldn't work, open up shop now from the corner store
Make 'em rennovate, with the killer's stand
Fuck a lemonade, but they cook it by the Minute Maid
Couple niggas hate but the best form of flattery is
When you imi-, when you imitate, ayy
Tell me how it's gonna be
Tell me how it's gonna be
Tell me how it's gonna be (Ohh)
Tell me how it's gonna be
With my back against the wall
Nigga I'ma ball
Show you how to ball, got it with the squad
Never had a job, but I kept a broad
When I went in Saks, went and copped it all
My cougars had me lit
Kept a PYT
Your mama on my dick
(Prettier than a bitch)
And I'm overseas
And I had to ball, seein' overseas hoes
(Really litty lit)
We ain't counterfeit like we have face tats
How you name go when, where your hoes?
Why your chain don't spin?
Light them up, really like 'em all
Nigga like it all, nigga like it
Tell her "get like me"
Tell me how it's gonna be
(Get like me, tell me how it's gonna, how it's gonna be)
Tell me how it's gonna be
(Like me, tell me how it's gonna be)
(I'ma have a ball, I'ma cop it all, I'ma buy the store)
Tell me how it's gonna be
(I'ma go ball, cradle to the grave, busy gettin' paid, niggas don't shade, nigga I'ma have it–)
Tell me how it's gonna be
Bow, nigga, bow
Bow, nigga, bow
Bow, nigga, bow
Bow, nigga, bow
Bow, nigga, bow
Bow, nigga, bow
Bow, nigga, bow
Bow, nigga, bow
Bow, nigga, bow
Bow, nigga, bow
Bow, nigga, bow
Bow, wow, bow, wow
Bow, nigga, bow
Bow, nigga, bow (shoot)
Bow (pew)
The lyrics of A$AP Rocky's song "Hun43rd" are an anthem to his hardworking nature and his determination towards putting in work from birth till death. He repeats the phrase "From the cradle to the grave, I'ma put in work" and emphasizes his commitment to his work. He further describes his life, how he spent his time in solitude "stuck up in my zone all by my lonesome," but still pays his dues, and brings his own funds, and guns, when it's time to war. The uniqueness and difference is the fact that he is ghetto but wholesome, which differentiates him from others who try to imitate him. He is committed to putting in work and hustling where his mans are, opening up his shop from the corner store, and renovating it with a killer's stand.
A$AP Rocky further illustrates his success in life with the possessions he owns, as he describes going to Saks to buy everything he wants, and also the women in his life. He describes himself as someone who never held a job yet can afford to have everything he wants. He talks about keeping a PYT (Pretty Young Thing) and having cougars in his life who lit him up. Despite his success, he is still subject to hatred, but the best form of flattery is imitation. To conclude, the lyrics represent A$AP Rocky's life, commitment to putting in work, and living life with no regrets.
Line by Line Meaning
From the cradle to the grave, I'ma put in work
I will work hard all my life.
All year long bruh, stuck up in my zone all by my lonesome
I spend a lot of time alone.
Pay the role my dues, I brought my own funds
I earned what I have, and I paid for it myself.
When it's time to war I brought my own guns
I am prepared to defend myself.
Difference is I'm ghetto but I'm wholesome
I may come from a poor background, but I am still a good person.
Nigga saying I switch up like I'm on somethin'
People accuse me of being different, even though I haven't changed.
Why you always treat me like I owe some
You act like I owe you something.
Truthfully you only wanna hold some
You just want something from me.
Whip it like I've been a slave
I work hard to make money.
Bucking from the twelve like I've been afraid
I am always ready to fight back, even when faced with authority.
Motorola, burn out couple minutes saved
I try to save time and money wherever I can.
Kept a pre-paid, on my hip them days
I always had a cheap phone to stay connected.
Hundred forty third and from the menacing
I come from a rough and dangerous neighborhood.
Cam'ron had us wearing pink
I used to follow the fashion trends set by the rapper Cam'ron.
Putting work, hustle 'round the corner where my mans'd stay
I used to work hard and hustle in my friend's neighborhood.
Couldn't work, open up shop now from the corner store
I now own a store where I used to work.
Make 'em rennovate, with the killer's stand
I made the store better and more profitable, even though it could be dangerous.
Fuck a lemonade, but they cook it by the Minute Maid
I don't like fake things, but others pretend to use real ingredients.
Couple niggas hate but the best form of flattery is
Some people hate me, but secretly they want to be like me.
When you imi-, when you imitate, ayy
When someone copies me, it is a compliment.
With my back against the wall
I am in a difficult situation.
Nigga I'ma ball
I will succeed despite the odds against me.
Show you how to ball, got it with the squad
I will show others how to succeed with my team.
Never had a job, but I kept a broad
I made money without a traditional job, but always had a girlfriend.
When I went in Saks, went and copped it all
When I went shopping, I bought everything I wanted.
My cougars had me lit
The older women I dated made me popular.
Kept a PYT
I always had a pretty young thing by my side.
Your mama on my dick
Your mother is attracted to me.
(Prettier than a bitch)
She is very attractive.
And I'm overseas
I am traveling internationally.
And I had to ball, seein' overseas hoes
I succeeded while traveling and meeting new women.
(Really litty lit)
I am very successful and cool.
We ain't counterfeit like we have face tats
We are authentic, unlike people with fake tattoos.
How you name go when, where your hoes?
What is your reputation like if you don't have any women?
Why your chain don't spin?
Why isn't your jewelry impressive?
Light them up, really like 'em all
I want to succeed and make everyone happy.
Nigga like it all, nigga like it
I like and want everything.
Tell her "get like me"
I am telling someone to be like me and succeed.
Bow, nigga, bow
I am successful and powerful.
Bow, nigga, bow (shoot)
I can even command others to do what I want.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Rakim Mayers, Devonte Hynes, Hector Delgado, Tupac Shakur, Tyruss Himes, Maurice Shakur, Diron Rivers, Walter Burns
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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