Excuse Me
ASAP Rocky Lyrics
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(This for my broke jiggy niggas)
You know what I'm saying?
Excuse me, fuck out my face
They say wealth is in the mind, not the pocket
I learned that from a very wise man
Okay excuse me, Mr. Bill Collector, I got problems
I spent 20 thousand dollars with my partners in Bahamas
Another 20 thousand dollars on Rick Owens out in Barneys
I said excuse me, why the fuck you lookin'? What's your problem?
I swear we gon' have drama if you touch my tailored garments
All you see is niggas here, so that means it's triggers there
What you mean? We got weed, and codeine and bricks for sale
I bet a lot of niggas plottin' so you know I got that heater, bruh
Drive my side of Harlem, catch me ridin' with my nina, bruh
She got an apple bottom that remind you of Bonita, bruh
Oh you mean like Q-Tip? Now that girl my new bitch
Excuse me, no, I believe the proper term's excuse you
I could switch up on you niggas and start shittin' if I choose to
That's when the new you becomin' different since they knew you
I guess the new me is just gon' take some gettin' used to
Excuse me, I tell them they're excused
What's the word around town, tell me what's the latest news
And uh, who them niggas, I tell 'em we them dudes
Ain't got time to make excuses bro we steady making moves
And I, run the game even when they bend the rules
I pay very close attention after that I pay my dues
And uh, excuse me, may I be excused?
Cause I gave this shit my all, ain't got nothing left to lose
Tell me why the little niggas talking like they killas, bruh
Nowadays these niggas always caught up in they feelings, bruh
But I stay 100 cause you know I keep it trilla, bruh
Mobbin like 2Pacalypse or bishop how I Hit 'Em Up
Fill 'em up with lyrics, bury all my victims, kill 'em
Dig 'em up again, to say I did it
Snitches excuse me, mind your business, bruh
Swear that you could get it, girl
She a fashion killa, huh?
Killa girl, I'm a go-getter, she get it, girl
Flacko, where you been?
I've been thuggin' with my niggas, bruh
Flacko, how you been?
I'm still thuggin' with my niggas, bruh
Flacko, where you been?
I've been thuggin' with my niggas, bruh
Flacko, how you been?
I've been thuggin' with my...
Buggin' with my niggas, go sluggin'
Tell me who fuckin' with my niggas
Who run it, my niggas
Fuck up [?], they buggin'
Now niggas slump over Robitussin in public
Cup full of purple substance or something
My niggas, the only thing that move me:
'Excuse me'
Excuse me, I tell them they're excused
What's the word around town, tell me what's the latest news
And uh, who them niggas, I tell 'em we them dudes
Ain't got time to make excuses bro we steady making moves
And I, run the game even when they bend the rules
I pay very close attention after that I pay my dues
And uh, excuse me, may I be excused?
Cause I gave this shit my all, ain't got nothing left to lose
Flacko [x12]
The song "Excuse Me" by ASAP Rocky talks about wealth, material possessions and breaking free from the past. The first stanza is a direct reference to anyone who may have looked down on him in the past for not having money, and he's telling them to excuse him now that he's prospered. He then proceeds to speak about a number of different issues, including debt, shopping at high-end stores, and drama surrounding his style. He also addresses his use of drugs and guns. However, in all of this he never fails to emphasize the importance of "being real" and staying true to oneself despite external pressures.
The use of "excuse me" in the song has a dual meaning. On the one hand, it's a way of asking the listener to step aside and let him speak his truth. On the other hand, it can also be seen as a formality or politeness, a way of acknowledging the listener's presence and respecting their opinions.
Overall, "Excuse Me" can be interpreted as a commentary on the relationship between art and business, particularly in the rap industry. The song is a reminder to artists that their creativity may be the source of their wealth, but it's important not to get too caught up in material possessions and to stay true to one's self in order to remain successful.
Line by Line Meaning
For all them hoes that was frontin' on niggas back in the days, man
Addressing women who rejected him in the past.
Excuse me, fuck out my face
Demanding to be left alone.
They say wealth is in the mind, not the pocket
Money isn't everything, and one's mindset is key to success.
Okay excuse me, Mr. Bill Collector, I got problems
Asking to be excused from paying a bill due to financial difficulties.
I spent 20 thousand dollars with my partners in Bahamas
Spent a lot of money with friends in the Bahamas.
All you see is niggas here, so that means it's triggers there
Being cautious because of the presence of guns.
Drive my side of Harlem, catch me ridin' with my nina, bruh
Referring to his gun as 'nina' and saying he carries it when driving through Harlem.
Oh you mean like Q-Tip? Now that girl my new bitch
Comparing a woman's body to Q-Tip and claiming to have a new girlfriend.
I could switch up on you niggas and start shittin' if I choose to
A warning not to underestimate him or take his kindness for weakness.
That's when the new you becomin' different since they knew you
Addressing people who change as they gain fame and success.
What's the word around town, tell me what's the latest news
Asking about the latest gossip and news.
And I, run the game even when they bend the rules
Claiming to be in control of the game even when others bend the rules.
I pay very close attention after that I pay my dues
Being disciplined and paying attention before taking action.
Fill 'em up with lyrics, bury all my victims, kill 'em
Referring to using his lyrics to destroy his opponents.
My niggas, the only thing that move me: 'Excuse me'
Claiming that his loyalty to his friends is the main thing that motivates him.
Cause I gave this shit my all, ain't got nothing left to lose
Having no regrets because he put everything he had into his work.
Contributed by Vivian S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.