Hell ft. Santigold
A$AP Rocky feat. Santigold Lyrics


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Uh, uh
We use to wear rugged boots now it's all tailored suits
Audemars Piguets for my criminal recruits
Champagne flutes, bumpin' rhythm and the blues
My partner made bad moves, he might end up in the news
Or end up in the tombs or living in the boondocks
Riding by the rules I'll abide by it soon
See the situation we๏ปฟ sophisticated goons
Know you live by the gun then you die by it too
Niggas call me prophecy, swagging and philosophies
White on white wagon, call that motherfucker Socrates
Rat ass niggas, fighting for a block of cheese
Catch me out in China stunting yea I'm about my guapanese
My shoe game serious, so serious, Wapanese
Niggas say I'm blessed my bad I forgot to sneeze (Achoo)
There your reasons go bitch
I got some tissues for your issues tell 'em blow this

People money watch, straight ahead now
They countin' every day down, hittin' on me long
You know your way, where youโ€™re headin' now?
Me, I want everything, it wonโ€™t take me long

People money watch, straight ahead now
They countin' every day down, hittin' on me long
You know your way, where youโ€™re headin now?
Me, I want everything, it wonโ€™t take me long

Roger, roger, tell 'em roger that
Itโ€™s the gold teeth, French braids, call me Project Pat
With the stocking cap, Jason mask on, probably strapped
Itโ€™s the Rocky cap, turn my swag on, holla back
Throw a dollar at a bidd-itch, tell er suck my di-dick
'Cause they hatin on my cli-ddick, 'cause we made it when we did it
Hate it 'cause they didnโ€™t
My mama always told me keep your mind on your money, boy you better pay attention
Ride with the pretty nigga, woopty, no chauffeur
Paint lookin' like a drippin' smoothy, no coaster
The game's full of posers, big dog bulldozer
Pop up on 'em like toasters, wake 'em up like Folgers
'Cause Heaven need a villain like Hell need a newer idol
You could bet the crib and car, just renew the title
For now Iโ€™m po-pimpin' like them do or die dudes
Smoking killa' but my doors still suicidal

People money watch, straight ahead now
They countin' every day down, hittin' on me long
You know your way, where youโ€™re headin' now?
Me, I want everything, it wonโ€™t take me long

People money watch, straight ahead now
They countin' every day down, hittin' on me long
You know your way, where youโ€™re headin' now?
Me, I want everything, it wonโ€™t take me long

It will hit you on the head
You donโ€™t even gotta hate me now babe
Just as sheeps get led
Oh you could see where I'm gone
Oh how you gonna feel now? You know what they said
Really you know that we donโ€™t calm down how we get down everyone, say "Rocky ahead"
And you donโ€™t really what is up
No, they canโ€™t get it wrong

People money watch, straight ahead now
They countin' every day down, hittin' on me long
You know your way, where youโ€™re headin' now?
Me, I want everything, it wonโ€™t take me long

People money watch, straight ahead now
They countin' every day down, hittin' on me long




You know your way, where youโ€™re headin' now?
Me, I want everything, it wonโ€™t take me long

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to this song are quite layered and offer a glimpse into the life of a successful criminal mindset. The beginning lines, "We use to wear rugged boots now it's all tailored suits, Audemars Piguets for my criminal recruits" suggest that as they have become more successful, they have also become more sophisticated. They have upgraded their style to match their elevated status, and their recruits are given luxury watches as a sign of their loyalty. The next line, "Champagne flutes, bumpin' rhythm and the blues" is a reference to the lavish lifestyle they lead, but also hints at the dissonance they feel between their desires and their actions.


A$AP Rocky continues to describe his life with lines like, "Rat ass niggas, fighting for a block of cheese, Catch me out in China stunting yea I'm about my guapanese" which gives insight into his mentality and the way he moves in the world. He knows that people are fighting for scraps and trying to get by, but he sees an opportunity in China and takes advantage of it. Additionally, he describes his shoe game as 'serious, so serious, Wapanese,' which is a nod to his love of Japanese sneakers, but also suggests the serious nature of his mindset.


The chorus is sung by Santigold and highlights the effect that money, power, and fame can have on a person's mentality. The phrase "People money watch, straight ahead now, they count every day down, hittin' on me long" suggest that people are watching and counting down the days until they make downfall. However, the line "Me, I want everything, it wonโ€™t take me long" implies that the singer is determined to continue accumulating wealth and power and can't be stopped.


Overall, the lyrics of Hell by A$AP Rocky and Santigold depict a world of luxury and excess, but also hint at the darkness and despair that can come with that kind of life. It is a song that offers a glimpse into the duality of a person's desires and motivations.


Line by Line Meaning

We use to wear rugged boots now it's all tailored suits
In the past, we dressed more casually, but now we wear more formal and expensive clothing.


Audemars Piguets for my criminal recruits
I buy expensive watches for my criminal friends.


Champagne flutes, bumpin' rhythm and the blues
We celebrate with champagne while listening to blues music.


My partner made bad moves, he might end up in the news
One of my associates has made some risky decisions that could lead to negative publicity.


Or end up in the tombs or living in the boondocks
If things don't go well for my associate, he could end up in jail or have to flee to a remote area.


Riding by the rules I'll abide by it soon
I plan to start following the rules soon.


See the situation we๏ปฟ sophisticated goons
Despite being criminals, we see ourselves as sophisticated and intelligent.


Know you live by the gun then you die by it too
If you rely on violence and weapons, you are likely to face the same consequences.


Niggas call me prophecy, swagging and philosophies
People see me as wise and insightful, known for my style and ideas.


White on white wagon, call that motherfucker Socrates
My white car resembles Socrates, the philosopher known for his wisdom.


Rat ass niggas, fighting for a block of cheese
Some people are so desperate it's like rats fighting over a small piece of food.


Catch me out in China stunting yea I'm about my guapanese
I show off my style and wealth in China, where I have a love for Japanese culture.


My shoe game serious, so serious, Wapanese
I take my shoe collection very seriously, to the point where it's like I have an obsession with Japanese culture.


Niggas say I'm blessed my bad I forgot to sneeze (Achoo)
People think I'm lucky, but I don't really believe in luck. My 'Achoo' is like a sarcastic sneeze.


There your reasons go bitch
Your excuses don't matter to me.


I got some tissues for your issues tell 'em blow this
I don't want to hear about your problems, so blow your nose with these tissues and move on.


People money watch, straight ahead now
Other people are focused on their money and staying on track.


They countin' every day down, hittin' on me long
They are always keeping track of time and counting down the days until something happens to me.


You know your way, where youโ€™re headin' now?
Do you have a clear idea of where you're going in life?


Me, I want everything, it wonโ€™t take me long
I have big ambitions and I think I can achieve them quickly.


Itโ€™s the gold teeth, French braids, call me Project Pat
I have gold teeth and braids like the rapper Project Pat.


With the stocking cap, Jason mask on, probably strapped
I wear a stocking cap and Jason mask to hide my identity, and I probably have a weapon with me.


Itโ€™s the Rocky cap, turn my swag on, holla back
I wear a cap with my name on it, and I turn on my confidence and style whenever I'm feeling good.


Throw a dollar at a bidd-itch, tell er suck my di-dick
I disrespect women by throwing money at them and telling them to perform sexual acts on me.


'Cause they hatin on my cli-ddick, 'cause we made it when we did it
People are jealous of my success and the fact that we achieved it quickly.


My mama always told me keep your mind on your money, boy you better pay attention
My mother always told me to focus on making money and to be careful about my decisions.


Ride with the pretty nigga, woopty, no chauffeur
I travel with attractive people, and we don't need a driver because we can handle ourselves.


Paint lookin' like a drippin' smoothy, no coaster
My car's paint is like a drip smoothie, and I don't need a coaster because my driving is smooth.


The game's full of posers, big dog bulldozer
The music industry is filled with fake people, but I'm the real deal and can overpower them like a bulldozer.


Pop up on 'em like toasters, wake 'em up like Folgers
I surprise people like a toaster and wake them up like Folgers coffee.


'Cause Heaven need a villain like Hell need a newer idol
Just like how Hell needs a bad figure, Heaven needs someone to contrast that role.


You could bet the crib and car, just renew the title
I'm so confident in my success that you could make a bet against me, and I'll still maintain ownership of my assets.


For now Iโ€™m po-pimpin' like them do or die dudes
Right now, I'm living a fast-paced and risky lifestyle, like the rappers in the group Do or Die.


Smoking killa' but my doors still suicidal
I smoke weed, but my car doors also have the potential to cause harm to me or others.


It will hit you on the head
The reality of the situation will become clear to you eventually.


You donโ€™t even gotta hate me now babe
You don't have to dislike me for things to become difficult for us.


Just as sheeps get led
Like sheep that follow a leader, people are often drawn in a certain direction.


Oh you could see where I'm gone
You can see the path I'm on and where I'm headed in life.


Oh how you gonna feel now? You know what they said
How are you going to react now that you know what people are saying about me?


Really you know that we donโ€™t calm down how we get down everyone, say 'Rocky ahead'
We don't ever slow down or become less wild - everyone knows that I lead the charge.


And you donโ€™t really what is up
You don't understand the situation and what is happening.


No, they canโ€™t get it wrong
No matter what people say, they can't be completely wrong about what they think of me.




Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MICHAEL VOLPE, RAKIM MAYERS, SANTI WHITE

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@cattreat7208

No one talks about this one wtf. I think its one of his best songs.

@dustinjoeloemsing7448

Amanda S indeed man. Just discovered this one

@lohst1672

People are sleeping on it

@FF-ud1bk

Amanda itโ€™s underrated asf ๐Ÿ˜ญโœจโค๏ธ

@DaggerPlague

i cant beleive i firgot about this

@bravonana10

Iโ€™m from the UK and donโ€™t really know much about him, decided to listen through his first album and this song is the only one that stood out. Which album is his best?

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@projectg408

The hook in this song is like fucking crack to me it's so euphoric when I listen to it!!

@Austin-gn1no

The beat too my god.

@m_w501

All Of Santigolds Hooks Are Priceless.

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+Andrew M

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