The song features vocals from Puff Daddy, also known as Diddy, marking Rocky’s first collaboration with the rapper turned business mogul and fellow New York native.
Tony Tone
A$AP Rocky Lyrics
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My mic sounds nice, check one (wo wo wo)
My mic sounds nice, check two (uh-huh yeah-yeah)
Testing, one, two, one, two
Let's go
Uh, huh, uh, huh
Let's go
Yeah, yeah
My mic sounds nice, check one
My mic sounds nice, check two (testing, testing)
Stone-stone when I'm in my zoney zone
Smokin' on the homegrown
Feeling like I'm all alone
Used to go to Kingdom, Rucker Park with Tony Tone (Harlem!)
Listenin' to Bone Bone, feelin's in my bone bone
I can tell if- I could give a fuck about a list, ya heard? (ya heard?)
I could give a fuck about a diss, ya heard? (ya heard?)
I could give a fuck about your clique, ya heard? (ya heard?)
Shut the fuck up 'fore I rock your bitch, ya heard? (ya heard?)
Shut the fuck up
My mama named me
My papa gave me cock to take a piss with
To fuck ya bitch with
Life is different for me, for instance
For the type of niggas sprays jizz in some chicks
He wouldn't raise his kids with
That type of twisted shit
Come on, man
What you say nigga?
Times out
Let's start over with this conversation
You sound super crazy right now and I got my two kids listenin'
I'm just playing
You said what
I said I'm just playing
Uh-uh nigga you got me fucked up
Shut the fuck up
I could give a fuck about a list, ya heard? (ya heard?)
I could give a fuck about a diss, ya heard? (ya heard?)
I could give a fuck about your clique, ya heard? (ya heard?)
Shut the fuck up 'fore I rock your bitch, ya heard? (ya heard?)
Shut the fuck up
People think I'm an asshole, I say anything (c'mon)
Truthfully, I just say what I really think
Like I'm too fresh, man, to be you're under-class-man (too fresh)
Would say "suck my dick" but that's sexual harassment, take that (let's go)
Fuck around and Willy come through in the Merc' on ya (come on)
Who else you know design ya stage and do your merch over (come on)
And if you lame do your verse over (yeah)
I changed the game like I'm Kurt Warner (yeah)
I run the game (keep goin') like I'm Time Warner (yeah)
This ain't no Teen Choice Awards (keep goin') I'm slide on ya (yeah)
And make your home for mama's fried roasting
And lean and beans, tomatoes, potatoes
And keys, and grams, just me and Yams (yeah, come on)
See me rest in peace
Pickin' off the last collard greens
Fresh supply the beat
Now we sellin' out the colosseum
For the dynasty
Tell 'em whores who got it lock and got the key
You proud to see, behind the scenes or in the streets
Peep my repertoire, Uptown, Esplanade
Eleanor, grew ham, niggas goin' too ham
AK, Jackie Rob
East Eleven, ninety-nine
Lennox Ave, VLONE
East side Wayne Stone (uptown)
Stone-stone when I'm in my zoney zone
Smokin' on the homegrown
Feeling like I'm all alone
Used to go to Kingdom, Rucker Park with Tony Tone (Harlem!)
Listenin' to Bone Bone, feelin's in my bone bone
I can tell if- I could give a fuck about a list, ya heard? (ya heard?)
I could give a fuck about a diss, ya heard? (ya heard?)
I could give a fuck about your clique, ya heard? (ya heard?)
Shut the fuck up 'fore I rock your bitch, ya heard? (ya heard?)
Ayo, we don't give a fuck about none of that shit
This is Harlem motherfuckers (yeah yeah)
Fuck you think (uptown nigga)
Mob, A$AP, same gang
Tone Rock
Harlem
The song “Tony Tone” by A$AP Rocky is about him living his life his way and not caring about what others think or say about him. The first verse of the song talks about how A$AP Rocky is in his zone, smoking and feeling alone. He mentions Tony Tone, who is likely a friend or associate from his past in Harlem. He also references Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, a popular hip-hop group from the 90s. A$AP Rocky then emphasizes that he doesn’t care about lists, disses, or cliques, and threatens to “rock your bitch” if someone keeps talking nonsense.
The second verse further emphasizes A$AP Rocky’s individuality, with him talking about how he speaks his mind and hates being under someone else’s control. He mentions Willy, likely a friend of his, and how he would come to the rescue if anyone tried to mess with him. He also talks about how he handles his own business and changes the game, comparing himself to football legend Kurt Warner. The song ends with a shoutout to Harlem and his crew, Mob A$AP.
Overall, “Tony Tone” is a declaration of independence and self-confidence by A$AP Rocky, who is proud of where he came from and unafraid to speak his mind.
Line by Line Meaning
My mic sounds nice, check one (wo wo wo)
The rapper checks his microphone before starting the song.
My mic sounds nice, check two (uh-huh yeah-yeah)
The rapper double-checks his microphone before starting the song.
Testing, one, two, one, two
Let's go
The rapper is ready to start the song.
Stone-stone when I'm in my zoney zone
Smokin' on the homegrown
Feeling like I'm all alone
Used to go to Kingdom, Rucker Park with Tony Tone (Harlem!)
Listenin' to Bone Bone, feelin's in my bone bone
The rapper reminisces about himself and his friend Tony Tone smoking weed and listening to music during their teenage years in Harlem.
I can tell if- I could give a fuck about a list, ya heard? (ya heard?)
I could give a fuck about a diss, ya heard? (ya heard?)
I could give a fuck about your clique, ya heard? (ya heard?)
Shut the fuck up 'fore I rock your bitch, ya heard? (ya heard?)
Shut the fuck up
The rapper doesn't care about other people's opinions, threats or insults; he just wants them to shut up before he retaliates.
My mama named me
My papa gave me cock to take a piss with
To fuck ya bitch with
Life is different for me, for instance
For the type of niggas sprays jizz in some chicks
He wouldn't raise his kids with
That type of twisted shit
Come on, man
The rapper denounces toxic masculinity and how it affects parenting and relationships.
What you say nigga?
Times out
Let's start over with this conversation
You sound super crazy right now and I got my two kids listenin'
I'm just playing
You said what
I said I'm just playing
Uh-uh nigga you got me fucked up
Shut the fuck up
The rapper doesn't take seriously a conversation with someone who disrespects him in front of his children; he tells him to shut up.
People think I'm an asshole, I say anything (c'mon)
Truthfully, I just say what I really think
Like I'm too fresh, man, to be you're under-class-man (too fresh)
Would say "suck my dick" but that's sexual harassment, take that (let's go)
Fuck around and Willy come through in the Merc' on ya (come on)
Who else you know design ya stage and do your merch over (come on)
And if you lame do your verse over (yeah)
I changed the game like I'm Kurt Warner (yeah)
I run the game (keep goin') like I'm Time Warner (yeah)
This ain't no Teen Choice Awards (keep goin') I'm slide on ya (yeah)
And make your home for mama's fried roasting
And lean and beans, tomatoes, potatoes
And keys, and grams, just me and Yams (yeah, come on)
The rapper boasts about his talent, creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit. He also mocks conformism and superficiality in the music industry.
See me rest in peace
Pickin' off the last collard greens
Fresh supply the beat
Now we sellin' out the colosseum
For the dynasty
Tell 'em whores who got it lock and got the key
You proud to see, behind the scenes or in the streets
The rapper celebrates his success, influence, and legacy. He also acknowledges his fans and haters.
Peep my repertoire, Uptown, Esplanade
Eleanor, grew ham, niggas goin' too ham
AK, Jackie Rob
East Eleven, ninety-nine
Lennox Ave, VLONE
East side Wayne Stone (uptown)
The rapper mentions some streets and neighborhoods in Harlem where he grew up and where he still has strong ties to.
Ayo, we don't give a fuck about none of that shit
This is Harlem motherfuckers (yeah yeah)
Fuck you think (uptown nigga)
Mob, A$AP, same gang
Tone Rock
Harlem
The rapper proclaims his loyalty to his hometown of Harlem and his crew, which includes his late friend A$AP Yams and Tony Tone.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Rakim Mayers, Michael Mule, Hector Delgado, Isaac De Boni, Sean Combs, Roger Webb
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ImTheWhizL
Literally no one is on Rocky's level when it comes to visuals
@integurle
WhizL I’d agree but Travis has some god tier visuals
@sethu2356
@WhizL | Not even a Kendrick fan but his videos are something else
@ikiin9930
travis is :/
@djodyssey99
Travis Scott and Rocky got some good visuals.. but have y'all seen Mac Miller's?? 😴
@abc-qq5ue
Migos awesome vids
@darkash9127
Bruh this song gives me dangerous levels of confidence, raw chaotic masculine energy
@clickdraw9762
Spot on.
@jamiepiersefarrell565
It got that lpfj2 energy
@Rohit-jv7nl
Testosterone coming outta your speakers