Like That
A.I.A Lyrics

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Y 1 for president
Bang this up in your residence
I just popped 2 purple naked ladies
Feeling like I’m Patrick Swayze
Smoking like we from the west side
Say my name
From stage
To the stands

To the floors
The doors
The whores
You know what that’s like
You know what that’s like
You know what that’s like
You know what
You know what
You know what that’s like
Say my name
From stage
To the stands
To the floors
The doors
The whores
You know what that’s like
My Filipino shawty call a nigga pogi
She like my skin Bobby Brown yea That’s my tenderoni
Alright
Alright
Alright
I got me some bitches in Wales
So sick, my flow, I know I know
I taught Richter the scale
I’m superb, your subpar,
Time to triple my sales
And get this paper straight till they Free my niggas from jail
My bitches cool, they smoke 2 L’s And I’m doing it well
Try if you want, you’ll feel more Bumps than blind niggas and braille
Deleon and diesel, got a nigga eyes Low
Yeezys in the club got me feelin like I’m Pablo
Slide through fried like the chicken Up in Roscoe’s
I don’t need locks cuz the hoes, I got A lot of those
All the Bougie shit need to stop Though
Saying you a fan when in real life
No you not bro
I’ma get this guap, whether you like It or not so
1 middle finger for the haters and 2 Condoms for the thot hoes, cuz I just
I just popped 2 purple naked ladies
Feeling like I’m Patrick Swayze
Smoking like we from the west side
Say my name
From stage
To the stands
To the floors
The doors
The whores
You know what that’s like
You know what that’s like
You know what that’s like
You know what
You know what
You know what that’s like
Say my name
From stage
To the stands
To the floors
The doors

The whores
You know what that’s like

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of A.I.A's "Like That" are an expression of the artist's musical skill, confidence, and ambition. A.I.A starts by declaring himself the best candidate for the presidency, and challenges his listeners to play his music in their homes. He then talks about his drug use, specifically popping two pills, which makes him feel like the late actor Patrick Swayze. He then claims to smoke marijuana from the west side, which could refer to the United States' West Coast where marijuana is legal.

A.I.A then talks about his popularity, urging his fans to say his name from the stage, stands, floors, doors, and even whores. He repeats the phrase "you know what that's like" to emphasize his understanding of fame and the lifestyle that comes with it. A.I.A also references his "Filipino shawty," whom he calls "pogi," a word that means handsome in Tagalog. He then brags about the number of women he has in Wales, claiming to have taught the Richter scale to the legendary rapper, MC Richter.

The final lines of the song reveal A.I.A's disdain for pretentiousness and his desire to make money despite his haters. He declares that he will get this "guap" (slang for money) whether his listeners like it or not. The lyrics show A.I.A's arrogance and desire to achieve greatness, which he believes is deserved due to his talent.

Line by Line Meaning

Y 1 for president
I am confident and capable and believe I could be a great leader.

Bang this up in your residence
Play this song loud and proud in your home.

I just popped 2 purple naked ladies
I have taken two pills of an unidentified drug called 'purple naked ladies.'

Feeling like I’m Patrick Swayze
I am experiencing an intense and pleasurable high from the drugs I just consumed, comparable to the famous actor's performance in the film 'Dirty Dancing.'

Smoking like we from the west side
We are smoking marijuana, a common recreational drug in western parts of the United States.

Say my name From stage To the stands To the floors The doors The whores You know what that’s like
As an accomplished musician, I have built up a large following and reputation. Fans and groupies alike all know who I am and what I am capable of.

My Filipino shawty call a nigga pogi She like my skin Bobby Brown yea That’s my tenderoni
My girlfriend who is Filipino calls me 'pogi' (handsome). She says she likes my skin tone, similar to the famous musician Bobby Brown. She is affectionately referred to as my 'tenderoni.'

Alright
I am feeling good and confident in my abilities and success.

I got me some bitches in Wales
I have multiple female companions in Wales, a country in the United Kingdom.

So sick, my flow, I know I know I taught Richter the scale
I am extremely talented as a rapper and know that my skills are unparalleled. I am even credited with teaching fellow rapper Richter, who is also talented, the basic framework for rapping.

I’m superb, your subpar, Time to triple my sales
I am at the top of my game in terms of artistic talent and success. It is time for me to take my sales and earnings to the next level.

And get this paper straight till they Free my niggas from jail
I am dedicated to securing my financial success until my incarcerated friends are released from prison and can enjoy a similar level of success.

My bitches cool, they smoke 2 L’s And I’m doing it well
My female companions are laid back and enjoy smoking two marijuana cigarettes. I am also enjoying the experience of life and my success.

Try if you want, you’ll feel more Bumps than blind niggas and braille
If anyone attempts to challenge me or my success, they will face numerous obstacles and difficulties like blind individuals navigating through braille.

Deleon and diesel, got a nigga eyes Low Yeezys in the club got me feelin like I’m Pablo Slide through fried like the chicken Up in Roscoe’s
I have been drinking Deleon Tequila and smoking diesel marijuana, making my eyes droop. I am wearing Kanye West's signature shoes, making me feel confident and successful. I am also enjoying some fried chicken from the popular restaurant chain Roscoe's.

I don’t need locks cuz the hoes, I got A lot of those
I do not need to worry about securing my possessions because I have a large number of female companions who are attentive and supportive of me.

All the Bougie shit need to stop Though Saying you a fan when in real life No you not bro
It is time for people to stop being pretentious and snobbish. If someone claims to be a fan of mine, but does not show it in their actions, then they are not truly a fan.

I’ma get this guap, whether you like It or not so
I am determined to earn a lot of money and be successful, regardless of other people's opinions or perspectives.

1 middle finger for the haters and 2 Condoms for the thot hoes, cuz I just I just popped 2 purple naked ladies Feeling like I’m Patrick Swayze Smoking like we from the west side Say my name From stage To the stands To the floors The doors The whores You know what that’s like You know what that’s like You know what that’s like You know what You know what You know what that’s like Say my name From stage To the stands To the floors The doors The whores You know what that’s like
I am dismissing any negativity or criticism from my detractors. I am also saying that I am prepared and protected when engaging in sexual activity with promiscuous individuals. I am once again describing the intense high from the drugs I consumed earlier, as well as the enjoyment of smoking marijuana and being a successful musician.

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Danny Chase, Nicolas Pullen

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