CALLDROPS
A$AP Rocky feat. Kodak Black Lyrics
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Eye drops
(Fuckin' with the killas)
Teardrops
Droptops
(Fuckin' with the killas)
Eye drops
Maybe I should blame myself
My mistake in stealth is going away
Is going away, is going away
Eye drops, teardrops
Droptops, icebox
This is a prepaid collect call from
An inmate at Florida Correctional Institution
This call is subject to recording and monitoring
This, this, this like the situation and shit, you feel?
Uh huh
You ready right now?
Yeah I'm ready, it's on speaker
All the pain I went through
Turned to a singer
I put it all on my tattoos
'Cause of where I came from
If I ain't ever learned before
Then this my pain
(This call is subject to recording monitoring)
Sleeping in institutions, I lost my baby
If man ain't never move again, then it's gone wave me
But I'm keeping a light up on my fire, then they took my baby
A man of kind, is doing his time, but it's for no reason
I mean the kind, that ride the pipe, something you free
(This call has dropped, to add more credits, please press 1)
(Free Kodak)
The song "CALLEDROPS" by A$AP Rocky and Kodak Black expresses the theme of feeling trapped in a situation. The repetitive phrase "money and the power" portrays the feeling of being oppressed by a higher force. The image of "eye drops" and "teardrops" adds to the sense of helplessness seen throughout the song. The references to being "sleeping in institutions" and "an inmate at Florida Correctional Institution" give an insight into Kodak Black's personal experiences of being incarcerated. The chorus repeats the phrase "eye drops, teardrops, droptops, ice box" which shows a repetition of pain and sadness.
In the middle of the song, there is a recorded voice message warning that the call is subject to recording and monitoring, which further implies that Kodak Black is calling from prison. The lines "all the pain I went through turned to a singer" suggest that Kodak's experience has turned him into a storyteller because the only medium he has to share his story is through music. The line "I put it all on my tattoos" reflects Kodak's commitment to express his story through his body art and the statement shows that his tattoos are an external representation of his life journey.
Line by Line Meaning
Money and the power, money and the power
Emphasizing the significance of having both riches and authority
Eye drops
Clearing the eyes, perhaps after shedding tears, and starting anew
(Fuckin' with the killas)
Dealing with dangerous people who may cause harm
Teardrops
Sorrowful tears, symbolizing pain and hardship
Droptops
Riding in a convertible car, enjoying the freedom and carefree lifestyle that comes with wealth
Eye drops
Starting again with clear vision and perspective
I was thinking to myself, maybe I should seek some help
Recognizing the need to reach out for assistance, possibly for personal or psychological struggles
Maybe I should blame myself
Contemplating personal responsibility for the struggles faced and acknowledging past mistakes
My mistake in stealth is going away
Acknowledging that past discretions are fading and their negative impacts lessening
This is a prepaid collect call from
An inmate at Florida Correctional Institution
This call is subject to recording and monitoring
Receiving a call from a prisoner, where the conversation is being recorded and can be reviewed later
All the pain I went through
Turned to a singer
I put it all on my tattoos
Transforming suffering into music and art, with tattoos as a canvas
'Cause of where I came from
If I ain't ever learned before
Then this my pain
Associating past experiences with present pain, but also finding purpose in their lessons
(This call is subject to recording monitoring)
Sleeping in institutions, I lost my baby
If man ain't never move again, then it's gone wave me
Reflecting on the loss of his child while incarcerated and feeling stuck in his situation
But I'm keeping a light up on my fire, then they took my baby
A man of kind, is doing his time, but it's for no reason
I mean the kind, that ride the pipe, something you free
Maintaining his hope and spirit despite adversity, while acknowledging unjust treatment for something he did while struggling with addiction
(This call has dropped, to add more credits, please press 1)
(Free Kodak)
The call suddenly ends due to insufficient funds, while also referencing the rapper Kodak Black's current imprisonment and advocating for his release
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ade Odunlami, Alexander Ridha, Bill Kapri, Hector Delgado, Rakim Mayers
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@VegarHenriksen
All the pain I went through
Turned to a singer
I put it all on my tattoos
'Cause of where I came from
If I ain't ever learned before
Then this will be painful
Sleeping in institutions, I lost my baby
If that ain't ever woke me up, then it's gone wake me
But I'm keeping a light up on my fire, then they took my baby
I man on kind, is doing his time, but it's for no reason
I mean the kind, that ride the pipe, something you free—something you free—something you free
FREE KODAK TILL IT'S BACKWARDS
@Jason-jr7xx
Listening to this song alone while eating my birthday cake that i bought for my self.
@dejaloadholt9246
How are you doing
@wockstar6202
much luv <3
@hollywoodwriter
Sound like a vibe
@CR-pq4ix
Same every year bro, my birthday is in 2 months
@danielot923
Happy birthday
@CONNER_
Album is called Testing. Rocky is testing new sounds. Sounds that might turn some people away but also turn some people's heads towards his direction. I understand why people think this is bad, because it doesn't sound like LONG.LIVE.A$AP or ALLA.
@zotirruges
niggas on the moon this album is blowing my mind man I gotta keep relistening to all this shit and learn. Love how he's just experimenting with every song. ASAP FOREVER is that classic Rocky type flow that we all love. But the rest of these songs are pure artistic experimentation that are on a whole new level.
@thedon0516
People be sleeping on A$AP Rocky, TE$TING is dope AF. We need a new wave & mumble rap either needs to evolve into something much better or just Fucking die and let music like this shine even more
@toreytherelaxedgod1777
Ok that makes sense lmao 😂