The Recipe
A.v.e Lyrics


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All these goals
These hoes
It's gonna be the death of me
All this gold
These Hoes
Gonna be the death of me
So many goals
I know
The recipe
All these clothes
This dough
Gonna be the death of me
So many goals
I know
What's best for me
If I say ima get it
Ima get it
That goes for fly ass whips
To bad bitches
That goes for buying property
Up in my district
Shit I'm really trying run
A fucking business
Bitches
Straight dice shaker
Straight risk takers
Straight bet the whole
Muthafuccing
Farm on the Lakers
Westside heartbreaker
Janky bar sayer
Bitch playing with my paper
See you later alligator
Mr Never ask for favors
Not ur friendly neighbor
Niggas been lame
But now they getting lamer
That bitch a wild cat
You better learn how to tame her
Doc say I got a problem
I'm addicted to the paper
Chaser
All this gold
These Hoes
Gonna be the death of me
So many goals
I know
The recipe
All these clothes
This dough
Gonna be the death of me
So many goals
I know
What's best for me
You can tell um Richie sent ya
Incase they don't remember
Niggas blueprinted
How to harvest in December
I aint no money lender
Niggas money launder
And if yo pockets empty
You better hustle harder
I could've been ur father
How
I was fucking on yo momma
Wow
We could've been a happy family
Jus like thee obamas
This is chip gonna be the death of me
My bitch don't know what's best for me
Better think twice for u step to me
That boy be tucking that weaponry
That boy call games like referee
Shoot yo ass like Steph Curry
That boy done lied to the whole jury
That boy do anything for some
Muthafuccin' jewelry
Spit yo game talk yo shit
They don't wanna see me zip for zip
That don't wanna drink
Fifth for fifth
Bang yo shit
Bang that crip
All this gold
These Hoes
Gonna be the death of me
So many goals
I know
The recipe
All these clothes
This dough
Gonna be the death of me
So many goals




I know
What's best for me

Overall Meaning

"The Recipe" by A.v.e is a song about the dangers of materialism and the consequences that come along with chasing after material possessions. The chorus repeats the phrase "All this gold, these hoes, gonna be the death of me" to emphasize the idea that pursuing material wealth and shallow desires will eventually consume and destroy a person.


The verses touch on A.v.e's personal ambitions and goals, including purchasing luxurious items such as expensive cars and property. He also mentions his entrepreneurial aspirations and his desire to run a successful business. However, he acknowledges that chasing after these things can lead to addiction and destructive behavior.


A.v.e also references his street smarts and willingness to take risks, but warns others to be careful when playing with money and to avoid getting caught up in materialistic desires. The song ends with the idea that the pursuit of wealth and material possessions can be the death of a person if they don't prioritize what's truly important in life.


Overall, "The Recipe" serves as a cautionary tale about the negative consequences that arise from being consumed by materialism and the importance of not losing sight of what truly matters.


Line by Line Meaning

All these goals
I have numerous aspirations for myself.


These hoes
Distracting and tempting women will pose a hazard to my well-being.


It's gonna be the death of me
These vices can lead to my ultimate downfall.


All this gold
Wealth and material possessions can be destructive for me.


So many goals
I am abundantly determined to achieve success.


I know
I am confident in my ability to succeed.


The recipe
I have a clear plan laid out for myself to follow and achieve my goals.


All these clothes
This lavish lifestyle and fashion can be detrimental to my success.


This dough
Money can cause problems for me if not managed correctly.


What's best for me
I am aware of what is most beneficial for my ambitions and success.


If I say ima get it
I am true to my word and committed to achieving my goals.


Ima get it
I am determined to succeed.


That goes for fly ass whips
This applies to owning stylish and expensive cars.


To bad bitches
Also includes attracting and being with promiscuous women.


That goes for buying property
I am committed to investing in real estate in my district.


Up in my district
I plan to invest in property in my neighborhood.


Shit I'm really trying run
I am putting significant effort into starting and managing my business.


A fucking business
I am striving for entrepreneurship and success in my ventures.


Bitches
Women can pose challenges for me and my success.


Straight dice shaker
I am willing to take risks and gamble to achieve success.


Straight risk takers
I am willing to take risky actions to succeed.


Straight bet the whole
I am willing to put all my resources and money on the line.


Muthafuccing
Exaggeration or emphasis on the scale of the risk being taken.


Farm on the Lakers
I am willing to put a large bet on the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team.


Westside heartbreaker
I am a charming yet dangerous individual from the western part of Los Angeles.


Janky bar sayer
I am willing to speak truthfully and informally in a shady or untrustworthy location.


Bitch playing with my paper
A woman is causing trouble for me in regards to my wealth and money.


See you later alligator
I am dismissing someone from my life in a casual manner.


Mr Never ask for favors
I am self-sufficient and do not need help from others.


Not ur friendly neighbor
I am not the type of person who will lend a helping hand to a neighbor in need.


Niggas been lame
Other men have not been successful and are not worthy of attention or respect.


But now they getting lamer
Those who were not previously successful are now worsening even more.


That bitch a wild cat
A woman is very promiscuous and hard to control.


You better learn how to tame her
I need to learn how to control and manage this woman to avoid negative consequences.


Doc say I got a problem
A doctor has diagnosed me with an issue.


I'm addicted to the paper
I have a strong addiction to money and wealth.


Chaser
An additional beverage consumed after drinking alcohol.


You can tell um Richie sent ya
I can serve as a reference to vouch for someone.


Incase they don't remember
To remind someone who may have forgotten.


Niggas blueprinted
Other men created a plan or strategy for success.


How to harvest in December
How to efficiently profit in the winter months.


I aint no money lender
I do not lend money to others.


Niggas money launder
Other men have been performing illegal activities to clean their money.


And if yo pockets empty
If you are broke and have no money.


You better hustle harder
You need to work harder to earn money.


I could've been ur father
I could have a daughter or son with someone.


How
Question asking for explanation or clarification.


I was fucking on yo momma
I had sexual relations with your mother.


Wow
Exclamation of surprise or amazement.


We could've been a happy family
If we had a child or children together, we could have had a happy family.


Jus like thee obamas
Just like the family of former US President Barack Obama.


This is chip gonna be the death of me
Gambling can cause negative consequences for me and my life.


My bitch don't know what's best for me
My significant other does not make the best decisions for my success.


Better think twice for u step to me
Think carefully before confronting me or starting something with me.


That boy be tucking that weaponry
That person carries weapons on them.


That boy call games like referee
That person is good at cheating or bending the rules to their favor.


Shoot yo ass like Steph Curry
I can shoot someone like basketball player Steph Curry shoots the ball.


That boy done lied to the whole jury
Someone has deceived or misled an entire jury.


That boy do anything for some
Someone is willing to do anything for a specific item or goal.


Muthafuccin' jewelry
Exaggeration or emphasis on the importance or value of jewelry.


Spit yo game talk yo shit
Speak confidently and boastfully about your abilities.


They don't wanna see me zip for zip
Others do not want to compete with me in a fair and equal manner.


That don't wanna drink
Others do not want to consume an equal amount of alcohol.


Fifth for fifth
Consuming the same amount of alcohol from a bottle that contains five servings of alcohol.


Bang yo shit
Perform well and succeed in your goals.


Bang that crip
Embrace and represent the Crips, a notorious west coast gang.




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Written by: Richard Fields

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