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ASAP Ferg ft. ASAP Rocky French Montana Trinidad James & Schoolboy Q Lyrics
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Cause New York don't know how to be quiet
Coogi down to the socks like I'm biggie poppa
Keep your girl head in my Tommy boxers
But really though, she a silly ho
Cause you know the Fergenstein getting plenty dough
She don't get nothin' from a nigga though
Kinda silly though, but I'm lyrical
Bet I put him in the dirt with the penny loafs
No tint though, on my window
So you see a nigga shining in the Benzo
Ballin'!
Got me feelin' like Jim Jones
I'm a pimp though, no limp though
Couldn't copy my style in Kinkos
Put in work, run up on a killer then I put him in the dirt
Run up in the buildin', semi gon' squirt
That's what a nigga get when they getting on my nerves
I ain't lyin' - lay 'em on the curb
Riding on a killer who be coming at Ferg!
Damn!
Girl you twerk, twerk that kitty girl make it purr
Put in work, Flacko put 'em in the dirt
French got the shovel he gon' put him in the earth
Trinidad maniac with a all gold hearse
Yeah, uh, put in work
Schoolboy Q with a pound of the purp
So much work he'll smoke up the Earth
Polo Ground, A$AP World
(Han!) That ain't Kanye, that's Montana
Loose cannon, he shot me so I had to do it
Put him in the dirt, put him in it first
I just sold a swammy with ten hommies on it
Her ass fat, you could park ten Tahoes on it
When they mask up, comin' for your ice
When they bare-faced, they comin for your life
Baby don't pray for me pray for the weak
I'm drinkin' lean, it help me sleep
Illuminati? I'm from the streets
Never sold my body, we takin' bodies
Put in work, put in work
Put in work, put 'em in the dirt
Shout out that motherland, 12 years old with guns in hand
They don't ask no questions, nigga, all they do is bang bang bang
They don't ask no questions, all they do is bang bang
I said I do this for them shottas, Trinidad I love ya
I do this for them shottas, Jamaica I'm your brother
I know a bitch from VI, yeah yeah yeah that's my partner
You got a problem with it, then, then, then, then that's your problem
I fuck with Asian niggas And I fuck with Migos
I fuck with Haitian niggas, all they speak is Creole
I said all I speak is real, y'all niggas might hate me but
That don't get no deal, I said no that don't get no deal
I just now got my deal, but I been gettin' this money
No green card in this struggle, immigration give you nothing
But work (Put it in work)
Work (Put it in work)
Work (Put it in work)
Yawk, Yawk, Yawk, Yawk!
A lotta niggas died, should've been from Hoover Street
No I do not have a car, but I could buy one every week
Pimpin' like I'm 33, move keys like I'm 36
Ship O's like I'm 28, Tacoma know I'm pushin' weight
O-X-Y I'm in your state, eatin' off your dinner plate
My heart live where Santa stay, super fly, I need a cape
Bitches throwin' pussy back and forth, they on my dick
Passion drippin' off her lip, she say she never had a crip
Uh, put in work, all big booties make ya twerk
All big titties lift your shirt, show a player what you're worth
Yeah, put in work, spray his ass in front the Church
Deacon said I did my shit, the pastor said, "That nigga turnt"
Pop my collar on my shirt, make these bitches go berserk
Shippin' units, Captain Kirk, takin' xannies poppin' percs
Might not last, I'll bomb ya first, turn your backseat to a hearse
Back to the lab with mother Earth, had to give Young Ferg a verse
A lot of homies cried, due to crimes, homicide
Drivin' by, poppin' nines, Pakistan, Columbine
Out of line, pistols barkin' "Ar, ar" ride or die
Write a script, design a line, all I see is dollar signs
You want that pretty Flacko? Ratchets, designer jackets
The same niggas who jack it be the first who claim we faggots
My bitch is a movie actress, side bitch won a beauty pageant
Got a chick that worked at Magic, but I'm so damn fine make a bitch look average
See my daddy in heaven, right next to Ferg's
You know what's up I'm throwin' bucks
Loaded Lux, put in work
The song "Work" by ASAP Ferg featuring ASAP Rocky, French Montana, Trinidad James, and Schoolboy Q is a high-energy rap that delivers a message of hard work and street-smart survival. The song touches upon themes of hustling, fighting, drugs, and women.
The lyrics paint vivid images of hustling in the streets of New York and its associated dangers. The lines "I gotta close the window before I record, Cause New York don't know how to be quiet" suggest that the artist lives in a neighborhood where street noise is a constant. "Coogi down to the socks like I'm biggie poppa" refers to the iconic fashion of the rapper Notorious B.I.G. Ferg goes on to talk about his sexual exploits, calling a woman a "silly ho" and boasting about his wealth. Schoolboy Q's lyrics touch upon drug use, while Trinidad James talks about the realities of gang life.
The chorus is a simple repetition of the phrase "put in work", which serves to reinforce the overarching theme of hard work and hustle. The song also includes references to various rappers and hip-hop culture, such as Jim Jones and Loaded Lux.
Overall, "Work" is a powerful rap anthem that speaks to the realities of life on the streets and the importance of working hard to achieve one's goals.
Line by Line Meaning
I gotta close the window before I record
I need to shut out distractions before I start working on my music
Cause New York don't know how to be quiet
The city is always loud and bustling, making it hard to find peace and quiet
Coogi down to the socks like I'm biggie poppa
I'm wearing expensive Coogi outfits from head to toe, just like the late Biggie Smalls
Keep your girl head in my Tommy boxers
Your girlfriend is fascinated by the famous Tommy Hilfiger brand I wear
But really though, she a silly ho
In reality, your girlfriend is foolish and easily manipulated
Cause you know the Fergenstein getting plenty dough
Because I, Fergenstein, am making a lot of money
She don't get nothin' from a nigga though
She doesn't receive anything valuable from me
All she get is hard dick and some Cheerios
All she receives is sexual pleasure and a simple breakfast
Kinda silly though, but I'm lyrical
It may seem ridiculous, but I have a talent for rapping
Bet I put him in the dirt with the penny loafs
I'm so skilled in battling that I can defeat my opponent with just my inexpensive shoes
No tint though, on my window
There's no dark tint on my car's windows
So you see a nigga shining in the Benzo
Everyone can see me looking flashy in my Mercedes-Benz
Ballin'!
I'm living a luxurious and extravagant lifestyle
Got me feelin' like Jim Jones
I feel as confident and powerful as the rapper Jim Jones
I'm a pimp though, no limp though
I am a successful womanizer, and I walk with confidence
Couldn't copy my style in Kinkos
My unique fashion sense and overall style cannot be imitated
Put in work, run up on a killer then I put him in the dirt
I am willing to confront dangerous individuals and defeat them
Run up in the buildin', semi gon' squirt
If I enter a building, I am prepared to use my semi-automatic weapon
That's what a nigga get when they getting on my nerves
This is the consequence someone faces when they irritate or bother me
I ain't lyin' - lay 'em on the curb
I'm telling the truth; I will leave them lying on the pavement
Riding on a killer who be coming at Ferg!
I am confronting and taking revenge on someone who threatens me
Damn!
Expressing strong surprise, shock, or frustration
Girl you twerk, twerk that kitty girl make it purr
Girl, showcase your dancing skills, make your behind move sensually
Put in work, Flacko put 'em in the dirt
A$AP Rocky is also putting in effort, getting rid of his enemies
French got the shovel he gon' put him in the earth
French Montana is prepared to bury his adversaries
Trinidad maniac with an all gold hearse
Trinidad James is crazy and riding in a hearse covered in gold
Yeah, uh, put in work
Yes, we are determined to succeed and accomplish our goals
Schoolboy Q with a pound of the purp
Schoolboy Q is carrying a significant amount of high-quality marijuana
So much work he'll smoke up the Earth
He has so much marijuana that he can smoke to the point of affecting the whole planet
Polo Ground, A$AP World
This is a reference to the Polo Grounds where the A$AP Mob comes from, representing their collective
(Han!) That ain't Kanye, that's Montana
The person you are confusing with Kanye West is actually French Montana
Loose cannon, he shot me so I had to do it
French Montana behaves recklessly, causing harm to me, so I retaliated
Put him in the dirt, put him in it first
I took action and defeated him before he could harm me further
I just sold a swammy with ten hommies on it
I recently made a successful deal involving a firearm with the assistance of ten friends
Her ass fat, you could park ten Tahoes on it
She has a curvaceous buttocks that could fit ten Chevrolet Tahoes on it
When they mask up, comin' for your ice
When they put on masks, they are preparing to steal your valuable jewelry
When they bare-faced, they comin for your life
Even without disguises, they are willing to threaten or take your life
Baby don't pray for me pray for the weak
Don't waste your prayers on me, direct them towards those who are vulnerable
I'm drinkin' lean, it help me sleep
I consume codeine-infused cough syrup to aid in my relaxation and sleep
Illuminati? I'm from the streets
People may speculate about my involvement with secret societies, but I represent the urban streets
Never sold my body, we takin' bodies
I have never engaged in prostitution, but I am responsible for taking lives
Put in work, put in work
We are committed to putting in the effort and labor
Put in work, put 'em in the dirt
We are determined to defeat and eliminate our enemies
Shout out that motherland, 12 years old with guns in hand
Acknowledging and paying respect to our homeland where children as young as 12 are armed
They don't ask no questions, nigga, all they do is bang bang bang
They don't hesitate or seek explanations, instead they simply shoot
I said I do this for them shottas, Trinidad I love ya
I am dedicated to doing this for the gunmen and criminals, expressing my love for Trinidad
I do this for them shottas, Jamaica I'm your brother
I am doing this for the gunmen and criminals of Jamaica, considering myself their brother
I know a bitch from VI, yeah yeah yeah that's my partner
I am familiar with a woman from the Virgin Islands who is close to me
You got a problem with it, then, then, then, then that's your problem
If you have an issue or disagreement with it, then it is solely your concern
I fuck with Asian niggas And I fuck with Migos
I have relationships and alliances with both Asian individuals and the music group Migos
I fuck with Haitian niggas, all they speak is Creole
I have connections with Haitian individuals who primarily speak Creole
I said all I speak is real, y'all niggas might hate me but
I only speak the truth and realness; although others may dislike me for it
That don't get no deal, I said no that don't get no deal
Being truthful and authentic doesn't earn me any major opportunities or contracts
I just now got my deal, but I been gettin' this money
I have recently signed a record deal, but I have been accumulating wealth for a while
No green card in this struggle, immigration give you nothing
In this difficult journey, there is no official documentation granting me assistance or benefits from immigration agencies
Yawk, Yawk, Yawk, Yawk!
An emphatic vocal interjection expressing excitement or aggression
A lotta niggas died, should've been from Hoover Street
Many people have lost their lives, suggesting they were associated with the violent Hoover Street gang
No I do not have a car, but I could buy one every week
I don't currently own a car, but I have enough money to purchase one every week if desired
Pimpin' like I'm 33, move keys like I'm 36
I have the demeanor and suave of an experienced pimp at the age of 33, and I am involved in drug trafficking as if I were 36
Ship O's like I'm 28, Tacoma know I'm pushin' weight
I transport large quantities of illegal drugs as if I were 28 years old, and the city of Tacoma is aware of my involvement in the drug trade
O-X-Y I'm in your state, eatin' off your dinner plate
I am present in your state, making money selling oxycodone and capitalizing on your territory
My heart live where Santa stay, super fly, I need a cape
My emotions and desires reside where Santa Claus resides, and I possess an exceptional sense of fashion that calls for a cape to enhance my style
Bitches throwin' pussy back and forth, they on my dick
Women are actively engaging in promiscuous behavior, competing for attention, and showing interest in me
Passion drippin' off her lip, she say she never had a crip
She exudes passion and desire, claiming to have never been romantically involved with a member of the Crips gang
Uh, put in work, all big booties make ya twerk
We are dedicated to putting in the effort, and all attractive large buttocks inspire you to dance provocatively
All big titties lift your shirt, show a player what you're worth
If you have large breasts, lift your shirt and impress us with your confidence and self-worth
Yeah, put in work, spray his ass in front the Church
Yes, we are determined to put in the effort and confront our enemies openly in front of a church
Deacon said I did my shit, the pastor said, "That nigga turnt"
The deacon commended me for my actions, while the pastor acknowledged that I am full of energy and excitement
Pop my collar on my shirt, make these bitches go berserk
I raise the collar on my shirt, causing women to go wild and crazy with desire
Shippin' units, Captain Kirk, takin' xannies poppin' percs
I am selling drugs and achieving high sales numbers, similar to the success of Captain Kirk in his starship; meanwhile, I am consuming Xanax and Percocet pills
Might not last, I'll bomb ya first, turn your backseat to a hearse
I may not survive for long, so I will attack and eliminate you first, turning your backseat into a vehicle used for transporting dead bodies
Back to the lab with mother Earth, had to give Young Ferg a verse
Returning to the studio with a renewed focus and dedication to music, as I had a verse to provide to Young Ferg
A lot of homies cried, due to crimes, homicide
Many of my friends shed tears due to the crimes they committed and the resulting homicides
Drivin' by, poppin' nines, Pakistan, Columbine
Driving past while firing their 9mm handguns, reminiscent of incidents like the one in Pakistan and the Columbine High School shooting
Out of line, pistols barkin' "Ar, ar" ride or die
Our actions are reckless and unruly, causing our guns to make loud noises; we are willing to live or die for our cause
Write a script, design a line, all I see is dollar signs
I lyrically craft a story and create powerful punchlines, and all I envision are symbols of wealth and financial gain
You want that pretty Flacko? Ratchets, designer jackets
If you desire that attractive version of A$AP Rocky, you should also expect dangerous firearms and high-end designer clothing
The same niggas who jack it be the first who claim we faggots
Those who steal from others are often first to accuse us of being gay, attempting to degrade us
My bitch is a movie actress, side bitch won a beauty pageant
My primary female partner is involved in the film industry, while the other woman I am involved with has won a beauty contest
Got a chick that worked at Magic, but I'm so damn fine make a bitch look average
I have a woman who used to work at a strip club named Magic, but I am so attractive that I make even the most beautiful women seem ordinary
See my daddy in heaven, right next to Ferg's
I believe my deceased father is in heaven, alongside Young Ferg's father
You know what's up I'm throwin' bucks
You should be aware of my extravagant spending, as I am throwing money around
Loaded Lux, put in work
Making a reference to the battle rapper Loaded Lux, who is known for his impressive performances, emphasizing the importance of putting in effort
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