Suddenly
A$AP Rocky feat. Florence Welch Lyrics


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I swear this famous shit just happened overnight
For sho' these hoes was so uptight but now they so polite
All I see is fake love, smiles, and overbites
But I'm pimpin' nigga, Dolemite
I remember when, I was like ten, maybe nine
Ricky had a deuce-deuce two shotti pumps with a baby nine
Busta had the rhymes, Puffy had the shine
Bone thugs had more thugs but that was the shit that made me rhyme
Whats up, what's on your mind? Hol' up, I'm feeling fine
Locs got me blind, thuggin' like I'm Eazy-E up in his prime
Another young nigga with a attitude
I guess that's why the practice kept me after school
Roaches on the wall, roaches on the dresser
Everybody had roaches but our roaches ain't respect us
On the park bench playing checkers, sipping nectar
Girbaud jeans with hologram straps and reflectors
We had cookouts and dirt bikes and dice games and fist fights
And French fries and shootouts like one cig' with two rounds
And one clip left two down, that's four kids but one lived
Left three dead, but one split, that one missed, that one snitched
That's everyday shit, shit we used to that
Add it up, do the math with your stupid ass
Don't view me as no conscious cat, this ain't no conscious rap
Fuck the conscious crap, my mac'll push your conscious back
I do this for my culture, penny, nickels in the sofa
Mommy watching Oprah, daddy in the kitchen whipping soda
Cook, connect, named Sosa, Spanish chick by Ola hit it in the chocha
With the Testarossa, hit Daytona, fuck the law, we soldiers (uh)
I’m bout it bout it, nigga ain’t shit sweet about me (uh)
The baddest bitches on the block be even speakin’ bout me
I’m so thuggish ruggish bringin’ ruckus, knuckin’ if you buckin’
Young and thuggin’, buggin’ showing out in public, but you love it

I only got one vision, that’s for kids in every color, religion
That listen, that you gotta beat the system, stay the fuck out the prisons
They try to blind our vision, but we all got children and siblings
You my brother, you my kin, fuck the color of your skin

Back once again
Chilling in the back of the ‘Lac with a pass or the gin
Finna ask can I pass to her friend
Then a nigga smash, I’ll be damned if I ask her again
Gold slabs on the ‘Lac when I spin
Then it’s back to the back of the Benz
Lean back in the back with the Henn'
And a crap when I tap that that then attack
Never tax, never that that, max on the ends
Spend ends, I remember way back when
A motherfucker used to have to borrow cash from my friends, friends
Just to put a snack up in the fridge
When I’m on, I swear to God to pay you back
Now the kids all look up to me, them bitches wanna fuck with me
My idols say what’s up to me, from ugly to comfortably, suddenly

It all changed man
It was just like yesterday
Times was so ugly
And now I’m comfortable
I just only can thank God
Suddenly
Everything changed before my eyes




By my surprise
A$AP

Overall Meaning

The song "Suddenly" by A$AP Rocky featuring Florence Welch is a deeply emotional and personal track that reflects on the rapper's rise to fame and his memories of growing up in poverty. The lyrics of the song reveal the stark contrast between Rocky's past and present, as he sings: "I swear this famous shit just happened overnight / For sho' these hoes was so uptight but now they so polite / All I see is fake love, smiles, and overbites / But I'm pimpin' nigga, Dolemite." Rocky touches on the theme of authenticity vs. fakeness, calling out the industry for the false love they show him now that he's made it.


Rocky takes us back to his childhood and reminiscences about his struggles and humble beginnings. He talks about growing up with roaches on the wall, roaches on the dresser, and nobody respecting them. He recalls playing checkers on park benches and suggests that their idea of luxury was Girbaud jeans with hologram straps and reflectors. He reveals how he used to have to borrow cash from his friends just to put a snack up in the fridge, "When I’m on, I swear to God to pay you back."


The song captures the duality of the rapper's life and speaks to the dreams and struggles of all those who don't fit into society's mold of what it means to be successful. It is a powerful reminder that success is not always easy, and it often comes at a great cost.


Line by Line Meaning

I swear this famous shit just happened overnight
The singer became famous unexpectedly and quickly.


For sho' these hoes was so uptight but now they so polite
The singer's success made people who used to dislike him more friendly.


All I see is fake love, smiles, and overbites
People pretend to like the singer when they really don't.


But I'm pimpin' nigga, Dolemite
The artist is a smooth operator like the character Dolemite from Rudy Ray Moore's movies.


I remember when, I was like ten, maybe nine
The artist reminisces about his childhood.


Ricky had a deuce-deuce two shotti pumps with a baby nine
The singer's childhood friend had guns at a young age.


Busta had the rhymes, Puffy had the shine
The singer mentions role models from his youth.


Bone thugs had more thugs but that was the shit that made me rhyme
The artist was inspired by the music of Bone Thugs-n-Harmony.


Whats up, what's on your mind? Hol' up, I'm feeling fine
The artist greets someone and states that he is doing well.


Locs got me blind, thuggin' like I'm Eazy-E up in his prime
The artist compares his image to the late rapper Eazy-E.


Another young nigga with a attitude
The singer has a rebellious attitude.


I guess that's why the practice kept me after school
The artist's personality caused him to get in trouble at school.


Roaches on the wall, roaches on the dresser
The singer grew up in poverty and experienced infestations.


Everybody had roaches but our roaches ain't respect us
The singer's family was ashamed of their living conditions.


On the park bench playing checkers, sipping nectar
The singer fondly remembers spending time with friends.


Girbaud jeans with hologram straps and reflectors
The artist mentions a fashion trend from his past.


We had cookouts and dirt bikes and dice games and fist fights
The artist enjoyed typical activities with his friends.


And French fries and shootouts like one cig' with two rounds
The singer recalls dangerous situations he experienced.


And one clip left two down, that's four kids but one lived
The singer survived a violent altercation, but others did not.


Left three dead, but one split, that one missed, that one snitched
The artist provides further details about the shootout.


That's everyday shit, shit we used to that
The artist is desensitized to violence.


Add it up, do the math with your stupid ass
The artist challenges the listener to think logically.


Don't view me as no conscious cat, this ain't no conscious rap
The singer does not want to be seen as socially aware.


Fuck the conscious crap, my mac'll push your conscious back
The artist prioritizes violence over activism.


I do this for my culture, penny, nickels in the sofa
The singer wants to represent his community despite his humble beginnings.


Mommy watching Oprah, daddy in the kitchen whipping soda
The singer mentions his parents' activities.


Cook, connect, named Sosa, Spanish chick by Ola hit it in the chocha
The singer discusses drug dealing and sexual encounters.


With the Testarossa, hit Daytona, fuck the law, we soldiers (uh)
The artist brags about his car and rebellious attitude.


I’m bout it bout it, nigga ain’t shit sweet about me (uh)
The artist is tough and serious about his image.


The baddest bitches on the block be even speakin’ bout me
The singer is popular with women.


I’m so thuggish ruggish bringin’ ruckus, knuckin’ if you buckin’
The singer identifies with thug culture and aggression.


Young and thuggin’, buggin’ showing out in public, but you love it
The artist enjoys attention and being provocative.


I only got one vision, that’s for kids in every color, religion
The artist's goal is to inspire young people from diverse backgrounds.


That listen, that you gotta beat the system, stay the fuck out the prisons
The artist encourages listeners to avoid negative influences and legal trouble.


They try to blind our vision, but we all got children and siblings
The singer believes that society tries to distract people from important issues, but it's important to think of future generations.


You my brother, you my kin, fuck the color of your skin
The artist values relationships over superficial differences.


Back once again
The singer returns to the present moment.


Chilling in the back of the ‘Lac with a pass or the gin
The singer is relaxing in a car with alcohol.


Finna ask can I pass to her friend
The singer wants to share his alcohol with someone else.


Then a nigga smash, I’ll be damned if I ask her again
The artist has sexual intentions and won't take no for an answer.


Gold slabs on the ‘Lac when I spin
The artist's car has fancy rims.


Then it’s back to the back of the Benz
The singer switches cars.


Lean back in the back with the Henn'
The singer is drinking cognac and relaxing.


And a crap when I tap that that then attack
The artist is having sex and boasts about his performance.


Never tax, never that that, max on the ends
The artist brags about his wealth and doesn't cheat on his taxes.


Spend ends, I remember way back when
The artist contrasts his past financial struggles with present wealth.


A motherfucker used to have to borrow cash from my friends, friends
The singer relied on borrowing money to get by.


Just to put a snack up in the fridge
The artist struggled to afford basic food.


When I’m on, I swear to God to pay you back
The singer plans to repay those who helped him in the past.


Now the kids all look up to me, them bitches wanna fuck with me
The singer is now a role model and popular with women.


My idols say what’s up to me, from ugly to comfortably, suddenly
The singer's idols acknowledge and respect him, and he's now happy and successful.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: HECTOR DELGADO, RAKIM MAYERS, TYSHAUN HOLLOWAY

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Comments from YouTube:

warp.

wow this is one of the sickest intro's of a concert i've seen bruh

Cy Clark

Playboi carti is typing

oxywave

warp. u ain't seen the kendrick lamar's damn tour one

Zach 666

Love how he actually has a band with him!

blademan77

what an intro..best asap rocky tune 

Mint Mastering

Is watching a concert through your phone worth missing it for all its worth?

Captain Von Trap

Right?! When I go to shows I always watch n enjoy THE SHOW. You can always listen to the mp3. Seeing the artist perform the work live is toatally different. The energy, the vibes. Plus in this day and age someones always gonna record it. Dummies lol

Seb C.

''hmm what should i post on my instagram?''

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trainwreck loops

He done something similar to this when I seen him in Birmingham UK. Had a sheet pulled up with projections on it for the first 2 songs then it dropped down at the start of Multiply, shit was next level.

screw

miss this era man

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