Uptown
ASAP Rocky Lyrics


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[Hook: Lil Wayne]
I'm so uptown
And motherfucker if you ain't, don't go uptown, yeah
I'm so uptown
And motherfucker if you ain't, don't go uptown, yeah
Don't go uptown [8x]

[Verse 1: A$AP Rocky]
(Uptown, uptown)
A$AP where my crew at
Swag so sick where the birds caught the flu at
All the hoes know me, don't need to ask, "Who dat?"
Or where the heat at, my nigga, cause we do that
And pistol-popping get it popping, niggas better move that
Cause we get a Glock and with the stock and he ain't scared to shoot it like
4 Gs: blew that, G4: flew that
I'm the shit, you must admit, true that
I'm so uptown
Niggas know we get it for the low uptown
Gold, got dro, got snow uptown
Bitch-shit niggas scared to go uptown
We making Manhattan, whip game proper
Them might be the product of the locker
ASAP, know I'm gonna prosper
Don't care, cause I'm onlyย ? as my posture

[Hook]

[Verse 2: TY Nast]
Boom, nigga, Nast in the house
Flow like a drug, pass it around
Fag, you're in doubt, what you rapping about?
ASAP nigga, trash on the couch
Glass to the mouth, Patrรณn in the system
Tool on the waist just in case I gotta fix em
Bullets like fiends just dying to hit them
Nigga did I mention, swag house nigga
Get slapped in your shit if you badmouth nigga
Left the Range in the garage and brought the Jag out, nigga
Nast be the shit that you brag about, nigga
I ain't even tryna hear about your hereabouts, nigga
Weird-ass nigga, scared-ass nigga
I am done with this track, did you hear that, nigga?
? and I did wrap niggas
Try to step on my throne? Bitch, this is my home

[Hook]

[Verse 3: Two Twelve Mel]
I'm a uptown blood slime
Balling's in my blood line
Pants sagging real low, I'm running from the one time
Free Church boy, yeah, my nigga caught a gun crime
Mobbing on Lenox and I'm grinding 'til the sunrise
I'm really getting dope, boy, free my nigga Dough boy
Catch me on Broadway, we got it for the low, boy
And I got flow, boy, in other words, hoes, boy
Body after body, yeah, you already know boy
I'm bumping Oh Boy, classic Harlem shit
True Religion, who you kiddin? Nigga started this
Young 12 get it gang, got the hardest shit
Polo down to the socks, looking marvelous
I'm from the home of the free S
I'm Grade on the West like I'm Gucci on the ES
Aura like GS, stepping out the GX
ASAP up, y'all niggas kill me with the BS
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[Hook]

Overall Meaning

The song "Uptown" by ASAP Rocky feat. TY Nast and Two Twelve Mel is a high-energy, braggadocious track about their hometown of uptown Manhattan, and how they run things there. The hook sung by Lil Wayne lays down the rule that if you ain't uptown, don't go there. In verse one, A$AP Rocky raps about how his crew is so sick with swag that the birds caught the flu, and how the hoes all know him. They're not afraid to pistol-pop and do whatever it takes to maintain their dominance. TY Nast's verse talks about his flow being like a drug that everyone wants to pass around, with glass to his mouth and Patrรณn in his system. He boasts of his Jag, and how he'll slap anyone down who badmouths him, warning them not to try to step on his throne since his home is uptown. Two Twelve Mel caps off the track with his verse about being a uptown blood slime, with balling in his bloodline. He's always grinding, getting dope and pushing his product. He's dressed in Polo down to the socks and looking marvelous, while y'all n*****s are killing him with the BS.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm so uptown
I am located in an affluent area of New York City


And motherfucker if you ain't, don't go uptown, yeah
If you are not accustomed to this lifestyle, it is best that you avoid it


Don't go uptown [8x]
Reinforcement of the previous statement that it is better to avoid this lifestyle if you cannot handle it


A$AP where my crew at
Asking where his crew is located


Swag so sick where the birds caught the flu at
His style is so unique that it makes others sick


All the hoes know me, don't need to ask, "Who dat?"
He is well-known among women and does not need to introduce himself


Or where the heat at, my nigga, cause we do that
He does not need to ask where the weapons are, because his crew is always armed


And pistol-popping get it popping, niggas better move that
People should be wary of his crew because they are not afraid to use guns


Cause we get a Glock and with the stock and he ain't scared to shoot it like
He and his crew are skilled at using firearms and are not afraid to use them


4 Gs: blew that, G4: flew that
He has spent a lot of money (4 Gs) and has flown in expensive planes (G4)


I'm the shit, you must admit, true that
He is self-confident and feels that others should acknowledge his status


Niggas know we get it for the low uptown
He and his crew can acquire drugs for a relatively low price in their area


Gold, got dro, got snow uptown
He has access to various drugs and precious metals in his area


Bitch-shit niggas scared to go uptown
People who are not familiar with his area are too scared to visit


We making Manhattan, whip game proper
He and his crew are making money in Manhattan and have good driving skills


Them might be the product of the locker
He suggests that he acquired his wealth and status through illegal activities


ASAP, know I'm gonna prosper
He is confident that he will continue to be successful


Don't care, cause I'm onlyย ? as my posture
He is not concerned with what others think and is only focused on his own goals


Boom, nigga, Nast in the house
TY Nast has arrived


Flow like a drug, pass it around
He has a smooth rap flow that is popular among listeners


Fag, you're in doubt, what you rapping about?
He challenges other rappers who are doubting his skills


ASAP nigga, trash on the couch
He is identifying himself as part of the ASAP crew, despite being on the couch (not actively participating)


Glass to the mouth, Patrรณn in the system
He is drinking Patrรณn tequila


Tool on the waist just in case I gotta fix em
He is carrying a weapon in case he needs to use it


Bullets like fiends just dying to hit them
His bullets are eager to be used


Nigga did I mention, swag house nigga
He is reminding listeners of his unique style


Get slapped in your shit if you badmouth nigga
If someone talks badly about him, he will take physical action


Left the Range in the garage and brought the Jag out, nigga
He left his Range Rover in the garage and is now driving his Jaguar


Nast be the shit that you brag about, nigga
He is confident that his lifestyle is something others would brag about


I ain't even tryna hear about your hereabouts, nigga
He is not interested in hearing about others' whereabouts or status


Weird-ass nigga, scared-ass nigga
He is calling out people who are strange and/or afraid


I am done with this track, did you hear that, nigga?
He is finishing his verse and asking if others heard it


? and I did wrap niggas
It is unclear what this line means, potentially a reference to his skill as a rapper


Try to step on my throne? Bitch, this is my home
If someone tries to challenge his status, he will defend it fiercely


I'm a uptown blood slime
Two Twelve Mel declares himself as a member of the Bloods gang from an affluent area


Balling's in my blood line
Wealth is a part of his family history


Pants sagging real low, I'm running from the one time
He wears his pants low to avoid being caught by the police


Free Church boy, yeah, my nigga caught a gun crime
A member of his crew has been jailed for a gun-related offense


Mobbing on Lenox and I'm grinding 'til the sunrise
He and his crew are active on Lenox Ave., and work hard until the morning hours


I'm really getting dope, boy, free my nigga Dough boy
He is making a lot of money selling drugs and has a friend named Dough boy who is currently jailed


Catch me on Broadway, we got it for the low, boy
He can be found on Broadway selling drugs for a low price


And I got flow, boy, in other words, hoes, boy
He is confident in his rap skills and suggests that they attract women


Body after body, yeah, you already know boy
He has a violent reputation and has caused others to be killed


I'm bumping Oh Boy, classic Harlem shit
He is listening to a classic Harlem rap song called 'Oh Boy'


True Religion, who you kiddin? Nigga started this
He is wearing expensive True Religion clothing and suggests that he helped popularize the brand


Young 12 get it gang, got the hardest shit
He is a member of the 'Young 12 get it' gang, which he considers to be the toughest crew


Polo down to the socks, looking marvelous
He is wearing a full Polo outfit and looks great


I'm from the home of the free S
He is from Harlem, which is located in the United States


I'm Grade on the West like I'm Gucci on the ES
He is popular in the west side of Harlem and compares himself to the designer brand Gucci


Aura like GS, stepping out the GX
He has a strong presence and is getting out of a luxury car (Lexus GX)


ASAP up, y'all niggas kill me with the BS
He is representing ASAP and dislikes when others talk negatively or inauthentically


[Hook]




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Comments from YouTube:

Nihal Deol

Some people still donโ€™t realize this was Rockyโ€™s version of Uptown by Drake ft Lil Wayne and Bun B (released in 2009)

Lelo Stimulus

Who cares?

dereayun

@Lelo Stimulus ๐Ÿ˜

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flacko227

Nast is so underrated

Jack Chetelat

Listening in 2019

Mohammed

Ainโ€™t no โ€˜TESTINGโ€™ fans here, lmao.

j.p.

lmao nast and twelvyy

n33d2grind

2009

Rey Ledezma

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