Hear Me
A$AP Rocky & Pharrell Lyrics

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First of all, I would like to start by saying
I'm the motherfucking man, just thought I'd let you niggas know, hear me?
If the shit hit the fan and these rappers start
The pen coming at you niggas' throats, hear me?
Do it big out in Cannes
At the film festival, nigga, every year I go, hear me?
Big dick, that's my man
Keep forty bitches round, bring 'em everywhere I go

Hear me? Hear me? Chilling on a boat
In the south of France, island happened off the coast
Saint-Tropez when I'm waving to the folks
Got the young trap lord with me looking like the Pope, hear me?
Grew up living broke
Before we'd seen it all, niggas had to dream it all
Don't you compare me cause there ain't nobody near me
They don't see me but they feel me
They don't feel me but they feel me, they hear me

Hear me?
Young niggas doing what it takes to survive
Hear me?
Young niggas only pay attention if it's fly
Hear me?
All I ever hope to do is prosper when I strive
Hear me?
If they ain't playing in the game then they hating on the side
Hear me?

Black dark shades, black leather jacket
Bad chick on my arm got me looking like The Fonz, hear me?
We the champions and about to get a ring same size as LeBron's, hear me? Hear me?
Yeah, life is a bitch and it's no holds barred, every man for themselves, hear me? Hear me?
And if you ain't a man and your name ain't Solange
Keep your hands to yourself, hear me?
But I don't know them grown folks' business
The thoughts that they plant like it's photosynthe-sis
In your bits, put their nose all in it
I bring 'em to the light with my photogenics
Hear me? Fuck all those critics
If Flacko on the booth, that mean a killer on the loose, ooh
Don't you compare me cause there ain't nobody near me
They don't see me but they feel me
They don't feel me but they fear me, they hear me

Hear me? Hear me?
Young niggas doing what it takes to survive
Hear me? Hear me?
Young niggas only pay attention if it's fly
Hear me? Hear me?
All I ever hope to do is prosper when I strive
Hear me?
If they ain't playing in the game then they hating on the side

Uh, third verse, turn to third gear
I left a couple things out like the third wheel
These niggas lying on tracks without a third rail
Cause yeah, I'm only stating facts when I'm saying on wax
In your ear like I'm cleaning out the wax
They don't hear me like they're deaf, "it was wack", was dirt there?
Hear me? Yes, I gotta talk about the trap
Matter of fact, let me talk about rap cause I've served here
Yeah, hear me? Hear me?
Man, fuck the bullshit cause now I'm in my zone, hear me? Hear me?
I hear the same bullshit in every other song, hear me?

So I try to give 'em something different, listen when I'm on, hear me? Hear me?
Saddest thing about it is they only pay attention and they miss you when you're gone, hear me? Hear me?

Overall Meaning

In the song "Hear Me," A$AP Rocky and Pharrell assert their dominance in the rap industry by emphasizing their success and hard work. The chorus repeats the phrase "hear me?" as a rhetorical question, showcasing their confidence in their abilities to succeed and their disregard for anyone who doubts them. The lyrics paint a picture of luxury, with references to Cannes and Saint-Tropez, and A$AP Rocky proclaims himself "the motherfucking man."

However, the song also features a message of perseverance and ambition, acknowledging the struggle that comes with trying to make it in the music industry. The artists speak about "young niggas doing what it takes to survive" and striving for prosperity. A$AP Rocky also takes a moment to call out other rappers who "ain't a man" and encourage listeners to keep their hands to themselves.

The song uses an upbeat and infectious beat, with a prominent piano melody and a vocal sample repeating "hear me" throughout the track. The combination of the confident lyrics and catchy production create a memorable song that embodies the attitudes and aspirations of its creators.

Line by Line Meaning

First of all, I would like to start by saying I'm the motherfucking man, just thought I'd let you niggas know, hear me?
I want to make it clear that I am that man, and I want everyone to hear me say it.

If the shit hit the fan and these rappers start The pen coming at you niggas' throats, hear me?
If things go wrong and other rappers come at us, I need everyone to hear what I'm saying.

Do it big out in Cannes At the film festival, nigga, every year I go, hear me?
I make sure to go to the Cannes Film Festival every year and I need everyone to hear about it.

Big dick, that's my man Keep forty bitches round, bring 'em everywhere I go Hear me? Hear me?
I have a big entourage of women always with me, I need everyone to hear me and acknowledge it.

Chilling on a boat In the south of France, island happened off the coast Saint-Tropez when I'm waving to the folks Got the young trap lord with me looking like the Pope, hear me?
I am having a great time on my boat near Saint-Tropez, and I want everyone to hear about it, especially that I have a famous trap lord with me.

Grew up living broke Before we'd seen it all, niggas had to dream it all Don't you compare me cause there ain't nobody near me
I came from humble beginnings and had to work hard to achieve my dreams. I don't want anyone to compare me to others, as there is no one like me.

They don't see me but they feel me They don't feel me but they feel me, they hear me Hear me?
People can't physically see me, but they can feel my presence and hear what I'm saying.

Young niggas doing what it takes to survive Hear me?
Young people are struggling to make ends meet and I need everyone to hear about this.

Black dark shades, black leather jacket Bad chick on my arm got me looking like The Fonz, hear me?
I look very cool with my black shades, leather jacket, and good-looking companion, and everyone needs to see and hear me.

We the champions and about to get a ring same size as LeBron's, hear me? Hear me?
I am very successful and am about to receive a big award, and I need everyone to notice and acknowledge my achievements.

Uh, third verse, turn to third gear I left a couple things out like the third wheel
I'm switching to a higher gear for the third verse, and I want everyone to know that I left out some details earlier like the third wheel.

They don't hear me like they're deaf, "it was wack", was dirt there? Hear me?
People are not fully listening to me, and I want to know if they are deliberately ignoring me or if they just can't hear me.

Man, fuck the bullshit cause now I'm in my zone, hear me? Hear me? I hear the same bullshit in every other song, hear me?
I'm tired of the same old nonsense in the music industry, and I need everyone to hear me venting my frustration.

So I try to give 'em something different, listen when I'm on, hear me? Hear me? Saddest thing about it is they only pay attention and they miss you when you're gone, hear me? Hear me?
I am trying my best to offer something unique in my music for people to hear, and it's disappointing that people only appreciate it once I'm no longer around to produce it.

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