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ASAP Ferg Lyrics
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Drop in the flame
A lot of niggas die, due to these streets
A lot of mamas cry, due to this beef
Purple kush got me high, don't wanna leave
See my daddy in heaven, he be the realest G
And your bitch I got her, she like my Tommy boxers
Make 'Em Say Ugh, Silkk The Shocker
Very rare Vesace, I bet my silk will shock her
Put in work, put 'em in the dirt
Semi gon' squirt, damn he got murked
Who got that work? He got that work
She pop that pussy, she make it twerk
A couple model bitches, thought I balled for the Lakers
All they know is suck and fuck and speak a different language
She like that cocaina, she sniff it off my banger
She like to blow my nine, I think she's going brainless
Put in work, put 'em in the dirt
Semi gon' squirt, damn he got murked
Who got that work? He got that work
She pop that pussy, she make it twerk
A couple model bitches, thought I balled for the Lakers
All they know is suck and fuck and speak a different language
She like that cocaina, she sniff it off my banger
She like to blow my nine, I think she's going brainless
All my Dominican niggas, got me speaking Spanglish
Now that I'm rapping, I'm fucking different singers
Celine Dion, Mariah Carey
I got them Nick Cannons, if you coming at me
Couple of them skinny niggas, that be trigger happy
Feel them candy girls, make them do the Laffy Taffy
They pop a pill, then they pop a bullet
Man, fucking with this nigga like playing Russian Roulette
I ain't wanna pull it, but I had to do it
I be out tomorrow, my lawyer's Jewish
He work hard, he put in work
He put in work, got these niggas going bezerk
Riding music, I see you riding to it
Bang 'em over the head, nigga that for talking foolish
Nigga, work hard, put in work
Put in work, got these niggas going berserk
The song "Work" by ASAP Ferg ft. ASAP Rocky, French Montana, Trinidad James & Schoolboy Q is an ode to putting in hard work and the sacrifices that come with it. The first two lines "Yeah, straight off the plane, drop in the flame" signify the artist's dedication to their craft and willingness to jump right into the grind of it all. The following lines touch on the violence and drug use that are prevalent in their communities, with the artist acknowledging the pain that it causes. However, they also indulge in the same vices mentioned, with lyrics like "Purple kush got me high, don't wanna leave" and "She like that cocaina, she sniff it off my banger". The chorus is a repetition of the phrase "put in work", emphasizing the importance of hard work and hustle. The song concludes with a shoutout to the artist's lawyer, who has worked hard to help them get out of legal trouble, further emphasizing the theme of putting in work to achieve success.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, straight off the plane
I just arrived and I'm ready to go
Drop in the flame
I'm jumping into the action
A lot of niggas die, due to these streets
Many people are killed because of the violence in these neighborhoods
A lot of mamas cry, due to this beef
Mothers are grieving because of the ongoing conflicts
Purple kush got me high, don't wanna leave
I'm enjoying the effects of this potent strain of marijuana and don't want to come down
See my daddy in heaven, he be the realest G
I imagine my deceased father as the ultimate gangster in the afterlife
And your bitch I got her, she like my Tommy boxers
I have your girl and she's attracted to my designer underwear
Nigga I ain't no boxer, I let that Tommy box 'em
I'm not afraid to fight and my clothing brand may even be the weapon
Make 'Em Say Ugh, Silkk The Shocker
I'm quoting a popular song by Silkk The Shocker
Very rare Vesace, I bet my silk will shock her
My silk clothing will impress and surprise her, especially when paired with a rare designer brand
Put in work, put 'em in the dirt
I'm putting in effort to eliminate my enemies and bury them
Semi gon' squirt, damn he got murked
I'm using a semi-automatic weapon and my target has been killed
Who got that work? He got that work
Who has the drugs or weapons? That person has it
She pop that pussy, she make it twerk
She's dancing provocatively and sexually
A couple model bitches, thought I balled for the Lakers
Some attractive women assumed I played for the Los Angeles Lakers and had money
All they know is suck and fuck and speak a different language
These women only know how to perform sexual acts and don't speak English very well
She like that cocaina, she sniff it off my banger
She enjoys using cocaine and snorts it off my expensive jewelry
She like to blow my nine, I think she's going brainless
She likes to perform oral sex on my gun and I suspect it's causing her to lose her mind
All my Dominican niggas, got me speaking Spanglish
My Dominican friends have influenced me to mix Spanish and English when I talk
Now that I'm rapping, I'm fucking different singers
Now that I'm a successful rapper, I'm having sex with various female singers
Celine Dion, Mariah Carey
I've slept with famous singers Celine Dion and Mariah Carey
I got them Nick Cannons, if you coming at me
I have guns and I'm prepared to defend myself if necessary
Couple of them skinny niggas, that be trigger happy
I know some thin guys who are always eager to use firearms
Feel them candy girls, make them do the Laffy Taffy
I'm able to influence and control women who enjoy sweets
They pop a pill, then they pop a bullet
They take drugs and then commit acts of violence
Man, fucking with this nigga like playing Russian Roulette
Messing with me is like risking your life in a game of chance
I ain't wanna pull it, but I had to do it
I didn't want to use my weapon, but I had no choice
I be out tomorrow, my lawyer's Jewish
I'll be released from jail soon and my lawyer is Jewish
He work hard, he put in work
My lawyer is diligent and effective
Got these niggas going bezerk
My actions have caused a frenzy and chaos
Riding music, I see you riding to it
This music is meant to be played while driving and I see people enjoying it
Bang 'em over the head, nigga that for talking foolish
I'm hitting someone with a blunt object as punishment for saying something stupid
Nigga, work hard, put in work
It's important to be dedicated and make an effort to achieve success
Put in work, got these niggas going berserk
Working hard is causing people around me to become crazy or excited
Contributed by Savannah L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
bloodm4ykr
3 years later and this is still my favorite song. never gets old. always a classic
potฤลผny gej
for sure?
big bag getter
@potฤลผny gej yes
Gregory Snapplecock
Might want to get some better taste in music if this is your favorite song
LadรณnG
โ@Gregory Snapplecock you come your way to insult someone for their favorite song under that song's official video? lol sad people
Gregory Snapplecock
@LadรณnG yeah I came over here for that purpose specifically genius
Jonathan Mathew
It's not just the beat, it's what you can do with the beat .
FierySpiritCamari
This and the remix is like the greatest example of how much energy and cadence can effect a song and turn a good verse into a great verse
mpfary the juice
100 facts!
John Marshall
10 years later and i still listen to this from time to time
so good