SAME PROBLEMS
A$AP Rocky Lyrics

How many problems get solved?
The singer is questioning the effectiveness of problem-solving methods in their environment.

Niggas dyin' every other night
Death is a common occurrence in the singer's community.

Niggas cryin', that's a part of life
Emotional distress is a common occurrence in the singer's community.

Lyin' to my face, tryna say that it's all good
People in the artist's community pretend that everything is okay, even when it's not.

Put your five fingers high, to the sky
The artist is encouraging the audience to raise their hands as a symbol of unity.

On the stand, put it on your life
The singer is asking the audience to testify to their loyalty.

Stand by a nigga, wrong or right
The singer is advocating for loyalty, regardless of whether someone is right or wrong.

Not new to drama, nigga, all my life
The artist has experienced a lot of drama throughout their life.

Not new to trauma, nigga, all my life
The artist has experienced a lot of trauma throughout their life.

Been duckin' karma, nigga, all my life
The artist has been avoiding the consequences of their actions for their entire life.

Am I a product of things that I saw?
The singer is questioning whether their experiences have influenced who they are as a person.

Am I a product of things in my songs?
The artist is questioning whether their music reflects who they are as a person.

Am I a product of all of my flaws?
The singer is questioning whether their flaws have shaped who they are as a person.

If we don't get involved?
The singer believes that it is necessary to take action to solve problems.

Don't bite the hand that feed you
The singer is warning against betraying someone who has helped you.

I don't hear or see no evil
The artist is ignoring negativity in their environment.

Dilatin' like my pupils
The artist's pupils are dilated, possibly because of drug use.

Means I already peeped you
The singer has already noticed the negative behavior of someone in their environment.

Annihilated all my people
The singer's friends or associates have been destroyed by negative influences.

Violated, 'til we tower like we skyscrapers
The artist's community has been subjected to repeated negative actions, causing them to become strong like skyscrapers.

All black like we tryna break it
The artist and their associates are dressed in black, possibly to convey a sense of rebellion.

This that crack, call him Ronald Reagan
The artist is referring to their drug use, and compares it to the policies of President Reagan.

A$AP mode, I'm tired of waitin'
The singer is taking action and is tired of waiting for someone else to solve their problems.

Silent night, holy night
The artist is creating a contrast between the peaceful image of a silent night and the violence in their environment.

Bullets flyin', better duck and dive
The singer is warning that bullets are being fired and one must take cover to avoid being hit.

'Member callin' daddy, said, "Turn on the lights"
The singer is recalling a time when they were scared and called out to their father for help.

Went from sellin' out shows to sellin' white
The singer has gone from being a successful performer to selling drugs.

Mommas cryin', it's a part of life
The emotional distress of mothers in the artist's community is a common occurrence.

Momma say I'm high as satellite
The artist's mother thinks they are very high on drugs.

I won't drop the bag even when I'm breakin' nice
The singer will not abandon their illegal activities even when they are doing well financially.

Nigga, drop the bag, you ain't weigh it right
The singer is angry at someone for not weighing their drugs correctly.

Breakin' bad I was breakin' night, Kid Cudi, "Day'N Nite"
The artist is referencing a song by Kid Cudi to describe their drug use.

Goin' down, I'm goin' down, goin' down, I'm goin' down
The artist feels like they are in a downward spiral and things are getting worse.

Goin' down, goin' down, goin' down, goin' down
The artist is repeating that they feel like they are in a downward spiral.