The Hustle
ARES.ona Lyrics

Ayo Aye aye ayo aye aye
The artist is using these ad-libs to build up a sense of hype and excitement around the song, setting the tone for the lyrics to come.

Nigga ain't nothing
The artist is asserting that there is nothing more important or valuable than the hustle.

Nothing
This line emphasizes the artist's point that everything else beyond the hustle is of no importance.

More important
The artist is stressing that the hustle is the most critical aspect of life, more important than anything else.

Hey yo yo yo hey yo
A continuation of the hype-building ad-libs from the beginning of the song.

Then yo mother fucking Hustle
The artist is using profanity to emphasize the importance of the hustle and how it must be prioritized above all else.

Get you a Hustle
This line is a call to action for the listener to take up a hustle and work towards their goals.

Hustle Hustle
Repeating this phrase helps drive the message home that the hustle is the key to success.

Money talk bullshit walk
This line is a common idiom meaning that one's actions speak louder than their words, and that money is the most valuable commodity.

And pussy don't pay no bills
The artist is implying that chasing after women won't help you achieve financial success or stability.

Ain't losing money
The artist is stating that they won't allow their financial success to be impacted negatively by anyone or anything.

Behind a bitch
The artist is using derogatory language to refer to a woman who could potentially negatively impact their financial success.

Care less about how she feel
The artist is implying that they only care about their own financial success and not the feelings of those who may be hindering their progress.

Man keep that shit 100
This line is a common colloquialism meaning to keep things real and truthful.

You lose money
The artist is implying that chasing women can be a hindrance to financial success.

Chasing women
The artist is emphasizing the point that prioritizing women over financial success can lead to failure in the long run.

But won't lose women
The artist is saying that they won't sacrifice their hustle or financial success for the sake of a woman.

Chasing money
The artist is reiterating the importance of prioritizing financial success over everything else.

And if a nigga with you
The artist is directing this line to their listener, telling them that if they have someone with them who is not contributing to their financial success, they should cut them loose.

Is dead weight
This line means that the person in question is not contributing to the listener's financial success and is, therefore, detrimental to their progress.

You don't need That
The artist is suggesting that the listener should not waste their time and energy on people who are not helping them succeed financially.

Type of company
This line refers to anyone who is not contributing to the listener's financial success and is holding them back.

I need my cheddar cheese
This line means that the artist needs to make money to support their lifestyle and financial goals.

My poker chips
This line refers to the artist's money and assets.

Hustle feed my kids
The artist is implying that their hustle allows them to support their family financially.

Not friendships
The artist is saying that their priority is financial success and stability, not making friends.

When I was down bad
This line suggests that the artist has experienced financial hardship in the past.

They jump ship
The artist is referring to people who abandoned them when they were struggling financially.

Then realized they can't swim
This line means that those who abandoned the artist were not capable of supporting them through their financial struggles.

We worked it out with no gym
This line means that the artist was able to overcome their financial struggles without any outside help or support.

Now me Zone and bro nem
The artist is talking about their own financial situation and the support network they have built for themselves.

And every Hustler is
The artist is implying that there is a community of people who all share the same financial goals and mindset.

Know a woman in college
The artist is telling a story about a woman they know who has had financial struggles.

Real thirsty for knowledge
This line means that the woman is determined to better herself via education.

Last man said he loved her
The artist is referring to the woman's previous romantic partner, who claimed to love her.

Turn out to be a liar
This line means that the man was dishonest in his relationship with the woman.

Soon as she got pregnant
The artist is saying that the woman became pregnant by the man, leading to financial struggles for her.

He disappeared
The man in question left the woman to deal with the financial struggles of raising a child on her own.

Now she gotta baby
This line refers to the child the woman has had as a result of her relationship with the man.

Tuition and bills
The artist is referring to the financial burden of college tuition and other bills that the woman must pay as a single mother.

Stiletto heels
This line refers to the woman's profession as a stripper, which she has turned to in order to make ends meet.

Dance exotic
The artist is saying that the woman must perform sexually explicit dances in order to make money as a stripper.

The cash fall
This line means that the woman is making money as a stripper but is not necessarily happy with this profession.

She show body
The artist is saying that the woman must show off her body in order to make money as a stripper.

She said I would
The artist is telling the story from the woman's perspective in this line.

Take that nigga to court
The woman in question is considering taking legal action against the man who left her to raise their child alone.

But child support
The artist is implying that pursuing child support from the man may not be a worthwhile use of the woman's time and energy.

A broke bitch sport
This line implies that the pursuit of child support from a man who is unwilling to pay is not worth the financial struggles and obstacles it may lead to.

If I need something
The artist is saying that if he needs something financially, he will use his hustle to obtain it rather than relying on anyone else.

I'll hustle for it
The artist is confident in their ability to achieve financial success through their hustle and work ethic.

I ain't forcing that nigga
The artist is saying that they will not force someone else to support them financially and would rather rely on themselves and their hustle to achieve success.

To Step Up
This line refers to someone else taking responsibility for the artist's financial success rather than the artist achieving it through their own hard work and effort.

Cuz my child's straight
The artist is implying that they have already achieved financial success and stability which allows them to provide for their child independently.

And I'm a graduate
This line means that the artist has achieved a college degree, a symbol of upward mobility and financial success.

And fuck anybody
The artist is using profanity to demonstrate their confidence and independence when it comes to achieving financial success.

Who got something to say
The artist is suggesting that they will not be deterred or influenced by the opinions of others when it comes to their hustle and financial goals.

If you clocking in to your job
The artist is speaking to listeners who may be working traditional jobs and urging them to pursue a hustle and work towards financial independence.

Self-employed on your grind
This line is encouraging listeners to take the leap and become self-employed, working towards their own financial goals and aspirations.

Who ever got you gang bangin
The artist is referring to those who may be involved in gang activity and urging them to prioritize their own financial goals over gang affiliation.

Aint never tell you get money
This line suggests that gang leaders and others in positions of power may not prioritize financial success and stability for their followers.

I bet That nigga false claiming
The artist is suggesting that those who promote gang activity may not be truthful or honest about their intentions or priorities.

Tell that bitch next to you
The artist is urging listeners to share the message of the importance of the hustle with those around them, including women.

That ain't nothing
This line emphasizes the point that the only thing that truly matters is the hustle.