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A$AP Rocky Lyrics


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I gotta close the window before I record
'Cause New York don't know how to be quiet

Coogi down to the socks like I'm Biggie poppa
Keep your girl head in my Tommy boxers
But really though, she a silly ho
Cause you know the Fergenstein getting plenty dough
She don't get nothin' from a nigga though
All she get is hard dick and some Cheerios
Kinda silly though, but I'm lyrical
Bet I put him in the dirt with the penny loafs
No tint though, on my window
So you see a nigga shining in the Benzo
Balling! Got me feelin' like Jim Jones, I'm a pimp though
No limp though, couldn't copy my style in Kinkos
Put in work, run up on a killer then I put him in the dirt
Run up in the buildin', semi gon' squirt
That's what a nigga get when they getting on my nerves
I ain't lying, lay 'em on the curb
Riding on a killer who be coming at Ferg! (Damn)
Girl you twerk, twerk that kitty girl make it purr
Put in work, Flacko put 'em in the dirt
French got the shovel he gon' put him in the earth
Trinidad maniac with a all gold hearse
Yeah, uh, put in work
Schoolboy Q with a pound of the purp
So much work he'll smoke up the Earth
Polo Ground, A$AP World

(Haaan!) That ain't Kanye, that's Montana
Loose cannon, he shot me so I had to do it
Put him in the dirt, put him in it first
I just sold a swammy with ten hommies on it
Her ass fat, you could park ten Tahoes on it
When they mask up, comin' for your ice
When they bare-faced, they comin for your life
Baby don't pray for me pray for the weak
I'm drinkin' lean, it help me sleep
Illuminati? I'm from the streets
Never sold my body, we takin' bodies

Put in work, put in work
Put in work, put 'em in the dirt

Shout out that motherland, 12 years old with guns in hand
They don't ask no questions, nigga, all they do is bang bang bang
They don't ask no questions, all they do is bang bang
I said I do this for them shottas, Trinidad I love ya
I do this for them shottas, Jamaica I'm your brother
I know a bitch from VI, yeah yeah yeah that's my partner
You got a problem with it, then, then, then, then that's your problem
I fuck with Asian niggas and I fuck with Migos
I fuck with Haitian niggas, all they speak is Creole
I said all I speak is real, y'all niggas might hate me but
That don't get no deal, I said no that don't get no deal
I just now got my deal, but I been gettin' this money
No green card in this struggle, immigration give you nothing but work
(Put it in work)

Yawk, Yawk, Yawk, Yawk!
A lotta niggas died, should've been from Hoover Street
No I do not have a car, but I could buy one every week
Pimpin' like I'm 33, move keys like I'm 36
Ship O's like I'm 28, Tacoma know I'm pushin' weight
O-X-Y I'm in your state, eatin' off your dinner plate
My heart live where Santa stay, super fly, I need a cape
Bitches throwin' pussy back and forth, they on my dick
Passion drippin' off her lip, she say she never had a crip
Uh, put in work, all big booties make ya twerk
All big titties lift your shirt, show a player what you're worth
Yeah, put in work, spray his ass in front the Church
Deacon said I did my shit, the pastor said, "That nigga turnt"
Pop my collar on my shirt, make these bitches go berserk
Shippin' units, Captain Kirk, takin' xannies poppin' percs
Might not last, I'll bomb ya first, turn your backseat to a hearse
Back to the lab with mother Earth, had to give Young Ferg a verse

A lot of homies cried, due to crimes, homicide
Drivin' by, poppin' nines, Pakistan, Columbine
Out of line, pistols barkin' "Ar, ar" ride or die
Write a script, design a line, all I see is dollar signs
You want that pretty Flacko? Ratchets, designer jackets
The same niggas who jack it be the first who claim we faggots
My bitch is a movie actress, side bitch won a beauty pageant
Got a chick that worked at Magic
But I'm so damn fine make a bitch look average




See my daddy in heaven, right next to Ferg's
You know what's up I'm throwin' bucks, Loaded Lux, put in work

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of A$AP Rocky's song "Work" are an explicit nod to the noisy reality of living in New York City. As he prepares to record, the rapper must first close his window because the city can never be truly quiet. Throughout the song, Rocky incorporates his signature bravado and propensity for weaving specific cultural references into his rhymes, but "Work" (which features verses from A$AP Ferg, French Montana, Trinidad James, and Schoolboy Q) also has a heavy focus on street life and the need to hustle in order to survive.


The lyrics of the song portray the various criminal activities of Rocky through the lens of success, painting him as a self-assured figure in absolute command. He boasts about his wealth, his sexual exploits, and his criminal conquests, speaking with authority and pride. He speaks of violence and death with an eerie ease, bluntly acknowledging the destruction of countless lives while framing his own crimes as justified and even necessary.


Line by Line Meaning

I gotta close the window before I record
I need to shut out distractions before I can focus on creating music.


'Cause New York don't know how to be quiet
The bustling city of New York is always loud and lively, making it difficult to find peace and quiet.


Coogi down to the socks like I'm Biggie poppa
I'm dressed in expensive Coogi clothing from head to toe, channeling the iconic style of the late rapper Biggie Smalls.


Keep your girl head in my Tommy boxers
Your girlfriend is infatuated with me and my designer Tommy Hilfiger boxers.


But really though, she a silly ho
In reality, she is just a foolish, promiscuous woman.


Cause you know the Fergenstein getting plenty dough
Because you already know that I, Fergenstein, am making a lot of money.


She don't get nothin' from a nigga though
She doesn't receive anything substantial from a man, apart from sexual pleasure.


All she get is hard dick and some Cheerios
All she receives is sexual satisfaction and a cheap, basic breakfast cereal.


Kinda silly though, but I'm lyrical
It may sound ridiculous, but I'm still able to showcase my lyrical skill and talent.


Bet I put him in the dirt with the penny loafs
I'm confident that I can defeat my opponent and leave them defeated, just like dirt on the bottom of my penny loafers.


No tint though, on my window
There is no tint on my car windows, allowing everyone to see me clearly.


So you see a nigga shining in the Benzo
This lets you see me, a black man, prospering and standing out in my luxury Mercedes-Benz.


Balling! Got me feelin' like Jim Jones, I'm a pimp though
I'm experiencing great success and feeling like the rapper Jim Jones, while also flaunting my pimp-like persona.


No limp though, couldn't copy my style in Kinkos
I have a strong, confident walk and my unique style cannot be replicated, even at a copy store like Kinkos.


Put in work, run up on a killer then I put him in the dirt
I work hard and am willing to confront and defeat anyone who poses a threat, leaving them defeated and buried.


Run up in the buildin', semi gon' squirt
If I enter a building with a semi-automatic weapon, it will fire and cause chaos.


That's what a nigga get when they getting on my nerves
That is the consequence someone faces when they annoy or bother me.


I ain't lying, lay 'em on the curb
I'm not exaggerating, I will leave them lying on the sidewalk.


Riding on a killer who be coming at Ferg! (Damn)
I confidently confront and defeat anyone who poses a threat to me, expressing frustration towards those who challenge me.


Girl you twerk, twerk that kitty girl make it purr
Girl, dance provocatively and gyrate your buttocks to arouse sexual desire, like a cat purring.


Put in work, Flacko put 'em in the dirt
Rapper A$AP Rocky, also known as Flacko, confronts and defeats his adversaries, leaving them defeated and buried.


French got the shovel he gon' put him in the earth
Rapper French Montana is prepared to bury and eliminate anyone who poses a threat.


Trinidad maniac with a all gold hearse
A crazed individual from Trinidad who possesses an extravagant gold hearse.


Yeah, uh, put in work
Yes, indeed, I am working tirelessly and diligently to achieve my goals.


Schoolboy Q with a pound of the purp
Rapper Schoolboy Q possesses a significant amount of high-quality, purple marijuana.


So much work he'll smoke up the Earth
He has so much weed that he will consume it to the point of depleting the entire planet.


Polo Ground, A$AP World
Referring to his music collective, Polo Ground, where A$AP Rocky belongs and considers it his world.


(Haaan!) That ain't Kanye, that's Montana
That voice you just heard is not Kanye West, but rather French Montana.


Loose cannon, he shot me so I had to do it
French Montana, known for being unpredictable, provoked me, leading to my retaliation.


Put him in the dirt, put him in it first
I confronted him and left him defeated and buried before he could do the same to me.


I just sold a swammy with ten hommies on it
I recently completed a drug deal involving a stolen firearm, and I had the support of ten trusted friends.


Her ass fat, you could park ten Tahoes on it
Her buttocks are large enough to accommodate the parking of ten Chevrolet Tahoes.


When they mask up, comin' for your ice
When individuals conceal their identities with masks, they are likely planning to rob you of your valuable jewelry.


When they bare-faced, they comin for your life
If they approach you without masks, it implies their intentions are more dangerous and threaten your life.


Baby don't pray for me pray for the weak
Instead of praying for me, focus your prayers on those who are vulnerable and in need.


I'm drinkin' lean, it help me sleep
I consume codeine-based cough syrup mixed with soda, a drug known as lean, to assist me in falling asleep.


Illuminati? I'm from the streets
The notion of me being associated with the secret society known as the Illuminati is unfounded; I come from the streets.


Never sold my body, we takin' bodies
I have never engaged in prostitution, but my peers and I will resort to violence and take lives when necessary.


Shout out that motherland, 12 years old with guns in hand
Acknowledging and showing respect to my ancestral homeland, where children as young as twelve are armed with firearms.


They don't ask no questions, nigga, all they do is bang bang bang
These individuals do not hesitate or inquire, they simply engage in acts of violence and shoot their weapons.


They don't ask no questions, all they do is bang bang
These individuals have no desire for clarification, they solely focus on engaging in violence and shooting.


I said I do this for them shottas, Trinidad I love ya
I dedicate my music and actions to the hardened criminals and tough guys, specifically those from Trinidad.


I do this for them shottas, Jamaica I'm your brother
I engage in my craft for the notorious thugs and gangsters, considering myself a brother to the Jamaicans.


I know a bitch from VI, yeah yeah yeah that's my partner
I am acquainted with a promiscuous woman from the Virgin Islands, and she is considered my companion.


You got a problem with it, then, then, then, then that's your problem
If you have an issue or objection to this, then that is solely your problem to deal with.


I fuck with Asian niggas and I fuck with Migos
I associate and have a positive relationship with both Asian individuals and the rap group Migos.


I fuck with Haitian niggas, all they speak is Creole
I have a strong bond with Haitian individuals, who primarily communicate in the Creole language.


I said all I speak is real, y'all niggas might hate me but
I pride myself on always speaking the truth, even if it leads to disdain from others.


That don't get no deal, I said no that don't get no deal
However, being genuine and honest does not guarantee success or a record deal.


I just now got my deal, but I been gettin' this money
Despite recently signing a record deal, I have been consistently earning money for some time now.


No green card in this struggle, immigration give you nothing but work
In the midst of this difficult journey, there are no legal documents to provide stability, and immigration authorities only offer hard labor.


(Put it in work)
Emphasizing the importance of working hard and putting in effort to achieve success.


Yawk, Yawk, Yawk, Yawk!
A vocal expression of excitement or exclamation.


A lotta niggas died, should've been from Hoover Street
Many individuals have lost their lives, and it is likely they originated from the dangerous Hoover Street.


No I do not have a car, but I could buy one every week
While I may not currently own a car, I have more than enough wealth to purchase a new one on a weekly basis.


Pimpin' like I'm 33, move keys like I'm 36
I exude a confident, suave demeanor like a experienced pimp, and I am involved in significant drug trafficking, as if I were 36 years old.


Ship O's like I'm 28, Tacoma know I'm pushin' weight
I am involved in shipping large quantities of drugs, similar to someone who is 28 years old, and the city of Tacoma recognizes my activity in the drug trade.


O-X-Y I'm in your state, eatin' off your dinner plate
I am present in your state dealing with the drug OxyContin, and I am taking advantage of the wealth and resources available.


My heart live where Santa stay, super fly, I need a cape
My true emotions and passion reside in a place like where Santa Claus resides, and I possess a heightened sense of style and coolness, as if I were a superhero in need of a cape.


Bitches throwin' pussy back and forth, they on my dick
Women are in constant competition, offering their sexual favors to me without hesitation.


Passion drippin' off her lip, she say she never had a crip
Her desire and lust for me is so evident, it can be perceived dripping off her lips, and she claims to have never been involved with a member of the Crips gang.


Uh, put in work, all big booties make ya twerk
I emphasize the importance of hard work, and I find that women with large buttocks are particularly skilled at dancing provocatively.


All big titties lift your shirt, show a player what you're worth
Women with large breasts should proudly display them by lifting up their shirts, allowing me to determine their value or potential.


Yeah, put in work, spray his ass in front the Church
Yes, indeed, exert yourself and overcome obstacles, even to the extent of shooting someone publicly outside of a church.


Deacon said I did my shit, the pastor said, 'That nigga turnt'
The deacon acknowledges and approves of my actions, while the pastor describes me as lively and active.


Pop my collar on my shirt, make these bitches go berserk
I lift the collar on my shirt, driving women into a frenzy of excitement and desire.


Shippin' units, Captain Kirk, takin' xannies poppin' percs
I am successfully selling large quantities of drugs, similar to Captain Kirk of Star Trek, and I consume Xanax and Percocet pills.


Might not last, I'll bomb ya first, turn your backseat to a hearse
I may not have a long life expectancy, so I will eliminate my enemies before they can harm me, effectively turning their vehicle into a hearse.


Back to the lab with mother Earth, had to give Young Ferg a verse
Returning to the studio to create more music, reconnecting with the essence of Mother Earth, and providing a verse for the younger artist Young Ferg.


A lot of homies cried, due to crimes, homicide
Many of my friends shed tears due to the crimes and violence resulting in murder.


Drivin' by, poppin' nines, Pakistan, Columbine
Driving around and shooting with 9mm firearms, referencing both Pakistan and the infamous school shooting in Columbine.


Out of line, pistols barkin' 'Ar, ar' ride or die
Engaging in reckless behavior, displaying guns that make a barking sound, symbolizing a willingness to sacrifice one's life for loyalty.


Write a script, design a line, all I see is dollar signs
Crafting lyrics like writing a movie script, creating a fashion line, and always focused on financial gain.


You want that pretty Flacko? Ratchets, designer jackets
If you desire the attractive and stylish persona of A$AP Rocky, you need to acquire both firearms and high-end fashion jackets.


The same niggas who jack it be the first who claim we faggots
Ironically, those who criticize and steal our style are the first to accuse us of being homosexual.


My bitch is a movie actress, side bitch won a beauty pageant
My primary female companion is an actress in the film industry, and my secondary partner won a prestigious beauty competition.


Got a chick that worked at Magic
I have a romantic partner who is employed at the popular adult entertainment venue, Magic City.


But I'm so damn fine make a bitch look average
My exceptional attractiveness makes other women appear ordinary or unremarkable in comparison.


See my daddy in heaven, right next to Ferg's
In my imagination, I envision my deceased father residing in heaven, alongside fellow rapper A$AP Ferg.


You know what's up I'm throwin' bucks, Loaded Lux, put in work
You are well aware of my financial generosity, as I am willingly spending money, just like the battle rapper Loaded Lux, while actively pursuing success and productivity.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: RAKIM MAYERS, QUINCEY HANLEY, DAROLD DURARD BROWN, KARIM KHARBOUCH, NICHOLAS WILLIAMS, STEVEN PUGH

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@hiphopdx

Been needing this new A$AP project for years but it still feels like the perfect timing for it

@squintsp4850

Always needing something

@knowledgeispower7715

Shit trash tbh

@Tumelotsosanevs

He gets his flower No cap😭

@B4shXp

Is my music ok?

@stephenmccloud5118

The Quality of the vid is outrageous Always hitting with Perplex visuals while staying on point longity and prosperity King A$Ap

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@theeOGseoulite

The fact he still hasn’t gotten any awards for his music videos yet is CRAZY

@hoephobic

Cause its all rigged

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they ain't ready fo dat

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Lmfao😂

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