Phoenix
A$AP Rocky Feat. Bun B Paul Wall & Killa Kyleon Lyrics


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Bloody ink on my pad spelled suicide
Michael Jackson even passed cause you scrutinized
Fuck illuminati lies, say I'm lucified
Baptized in the gutter, motherfucker you decide
'Cause the ride come with doors that be suicide
Or the thighs on my whores, they be super-sized
Good and bad having wars, nigga choose a side
Now all hail to the Lord like you do to God
Who am I, Lord Flacko
Painting vivid pictures, call me Basquiat Picasso
Capo Head Hancho, now my following's colossal
Ain't no boxer, Pacquiao, but got the chopper en todo caso
It's like you heard, God spoke, I've seen the ghetto gospel
The choir like my reefer and the preacher got my eyes low
Sister Mary Jane can make me see from singing high notes
The bible or the rifle, goodnight folks

Bloody ink on my pen spelled suicide
Kurt Cobain even died 'cause you scrutinize
It's a fine line between truth and lies
Jesus Christ never lied, still was crucified
That's why I never judge another nigga
Life's a bitch, but that bitch in love with other niggas
3 to a bed, sheets, no covers nigga
Dirty kitchen, no supper in the cupboards nigga
Sucker niggas, wassup with niggas?
So my new attitude is like "Fuck them niggas!"
I grew up with niggas but don't fuck with niggas
I don't trust them niggas, ain't got no love for niggas
Had the gold grills shining like them southern niggas
Kept it trilla, now the whole world fuckin' with us
Meanwhile you treated all of us like other niggas
Now your world is in my palm, take cover niggas

I shall ever pour, Lord pick me up
Ever since a baby, two deuce in sippy cups
Ever since them diapers and my zip-me-ups
Now I'm walking on my own, y'all wish me luck

Where do we lie
Tell me where do we stand
Where do we go
It's all part of the plan

Where do we lie
Tell me where do we stand




Where do we go
It's all part of the plan

Overall Meaning

The song Phoenix by A$AP Rocky ft. Florence Welch talks about the harsh realities of life and the struggles they bring. The opening line of the song, “Bloody ink on my pad spelled suicide” is the artist’s way of presenting the listener with the tough nature of his thoughts. He goes on to explain how people are quick to judge others which sometimes leads to unfortunate events like the deaths of some of the greatest musicians like Michael Jackson and Kurt Cobain. Rocky brings up the topic of the Illuminati, a topic that has been linked to many famous musicians and celebrities over the years. He asserts that these allegations are false, and that people need to stop believing in them.


The chorus talks about the uncertainties of life and questions where we stand and where we go from here. The artist reflects on his own life growing up, in poverty and the challenges he faced. He talks about his distrust of people and how he has had to learn to be self-sufficient in his life.


Overall, the song Phoenix is a complex commentary on life, the challenges we face, the misconceptions that exist, and the importance of forging your own path in the world.


Line by Line Meaning

Bloody ink on my pad spelled suicide
I write about dark thoughts and emotions that would lead to suicide


Michael Jackson even passed cause you scrutinized
Celebrities like Michael Jackson were driven to death due to constant criticism and scrutiny


Fuck illuminati lies, say I'm lucified
I reject the false narratives about secret societies controlling the world and being a devil worshiper


Baptized in the gutter, motherfucker you decide
I came from a rough background but my choices and actions define who I am


'Cause the ride come with doors that be suicide
The car I'm driving has doors that open upwards, resembling suicide doors


Or the thighs on my whores, they be super-sized
The women around me have exaggerated and unrealistic body standards


Good and bad having wars, nigga choose a side
There's a constant battle between good and bad, and you have to choose which side you're on


Now all hail to the Lord like you do to God
People give me a lot of praise and recognition, almost like they're worshiping me


Who am I, Lord Flacko
I go by the name Lord Flacko, but who am I really?


Painting vivid pictures, call me Basquiat Picasso
I have a talent for creating art with my words, just like Jean-Michel Basquiat and Pablo Picasso


Capo Head Hancho, now my following's colossal
I'm in charge and have a huge following of fans


Ain't no boxer, Pacquiao, but got the chopper en todo caso
I'm not a boxer like Manny Pacquiao, but I have a gun just in case


It's like you heard, God spoke, I've seen the ghetto gospel
I have a deep understanding of life in the ghetto, almost like a divine message from God


The choir like my reefer and the preacher got my eyes low
Smoking weed makes me feel like I'm part of a choir, while the preacher's words make me feel introspective and contemplative


Sister Mary Jane can make me see from singing high notes
Marijuana can make me feel like I'm seeing the world from a higher perspective


The bible or the rifle, goodnight folks
I have a choice between following the teachings of the bible or resorting to violence as a means to an end


Kurt Cobain even died 'cause you scrutinize
Musician Kurt Cobain couldn't handle the pressure and scrutiny of fame, leading to his death


It's a fine line between truth and lies
It's difficult to distinguish the truth from lies


Jesus Christ never lied, still was crucified
Even Jesus, who was known for his honesty, was still put to death


That's why I never judge another nigga
I don't judge other people because I know how difficult life can be


Life's a bitch, but that bitch in love with other niggas
Life is difficult, but people seem to enjoy making things harder for others


3 to a bed, sheets, no covers nigga
Living conditions are cramped and uncomfortable


Dirty kitchen, no supper in the cupboards nigga
Poverty and hunger are prevalent


Sucker niggas, wassup with niggas?
I don't understand why some people act the way they do


So my new attitude is like 'Fuck them niggas!'
I've adopted a new mindset of not caring about those who bring negativity into my life


I grew up with niggas but don't fuck with niggas
I may have grown up with some people, but I don't associate with them anymore


I don't trust them niggas, ain't got no love for niggas
I don't trust anyone and don't have any love for people who don't deserve it


Had the gold grills shining like them southern niggas
I used to have gold teeth like people from the south


Kept it trilla, now the whole world fuckin' with us
I've always been true to myself and now I have a huge following because of it


Meanwhile you treated all of us like other niggas
People used to treat me badly and like I was beneath them


Now your world is in my palm, take cover niggas
Now, I'm in a position of power and those who treated me badly should watch out


I shall ever pour, Lord pick me up
I'll keep pouring my heart out in my music and hope the Lord is there to pick me up


Ever since a baby, two deuce in sippy cups
I've been exposed to drugs and alcohol from a young age


Ever since them diapers and my zip-me-ups
I've been dealing with difficult situations and struggles from a very young age


Now I'm walking on my own, y'all wish me luck
I've come a long way and am now doing things on my own, and I hope for the best


Where do we lie
Where do we stand in life?


Tell me where do we stand
Can someone tell me where we stand this moment?


Where do we go
What's our direction in life and where do we end up?


It's all part of the plan
Everything that happens to us is predetermined and part of a larger plan




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BRIAN JOSEPH BURTON, RAKIM MAYERS

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