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A AP Ferg 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
Balling! 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 lying, 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
(Haaan!) 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)
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 lyrics of A$AP Ferg's "Work" are largely about the streets, drugs, and violence. The song's opening lines, "Yeah, straight off the plane / Drop in the flame," suggest that Ferg has just arrived in a dangerous neighborhood, possibly to engage in illegal activity. The singer then addresses the high murder rate and the resulting grief experienced by mothers in these areas. He mentions that he is under the influence of drugs and will not be leaving anytime soon, as his father is in heaven and would be proud of him. The song then shifts to Ferg boasting about his sexual conquests and his ability to deal drugs, with lines like "She like that cocaina, she sniff it off my banger / She like to blow my nine, I think she's going brainless." The song closes with Ferg encouraging listeners to put in hard work, both in illegal dealings and in life in general.
One interesting fact about "Work" is that it samples Master P's "Make 'Em Say Uhh!" The drumbeat from this song is prominent throughout "Work." Additionally, "Work" was included on Ferg's debut studio album, "Trap Lord," which was released in 2013. The record received critical acclaim and was praised for its unique sound and introspective lyrics. Ferg was subsequently included on the 2013 BET Hip Hop Awards XXL Freshman Class, which featured up-and-coming rappers like Joey Bada$$ and Schoolboy Q. Ferg has stated in interviews that the popularity of "Work" helped launch his career and solidify his standing in the rap world.
Another interesting fact is that while Ferg initially struggled to come up with a hook for the song, he eventually settled on the now-iconic refrain of "Put in work, put 'em in the dirt." The line has become a hip-hop staple and is used by many rappers to encourage hard work and success. The song's music video, which was released in 2012, features Ferg and his crew performing in a gritty urban environment. It has over 185 million views on YouTube as of 2021.
One other notable fact about "Work" is that it has been included in many "hype" playlists for sports teams, particularly in the United States. The song's energetic beat, aggressive lyrics, and motivational message make it popular for use in locker rooms and during game preparation. The song has been used by the NFL's New England Patriots, NBA's Golden State Warriors, and MLB's Miami Marlins, among others.
Chords: Unfortunately, as "Work" is a rap song, there are no discernible chords.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, straight off the plane
I just arrived, ready to get to work
Drop in the flame
I'm diving right in, ready to make things happen
A lot of niggas die, due to these streets
Many people lose their lives because of the dangerous conditions in the neighborhood
A lot of mamas cry, due to this beef
Families suffer from the consequences of gang violence
Purple kush got me high, don't wanna leave
I'm smoking potent marijuana and feeling great, not wanting this feeling to end
See my daddy in heaven, he be the realest G
My deceased father is the ultimate gangster in my eyes
And your bitch I got her, she like my Tommy boxers
I took your girl and she likes my Tommy Hilfiger underwear
Nigga I ain't no boxer, I let that Tommy box 'em
I'm not a fighter, I let my gun do the work
Make 'Em Say Ugh, Silkk The Shocker
Referencing a popular song to express how I make people react
Very rare Vesace, I bet my silk will shock her
I'm wearing an expensive, unique brand and it will impress my lady
Put in work, put 'em in the dirt
I'm going to work hard and put my enemies in the grave
Semi gon' squirt, damn he got murked
I'm going to use a semi-automatic gun and someone is going to get killed
Who got that work? He got that work
Referring to someone who has drugs for sale
She pop that pussy, she make it twerk
A woman is dancing in a sexual manner
A couple model bitches, thought I balled for the Lakers
These women think I'm a basketball player who makes a lot of money
All they know is suck and fuck and speak a different language
These women only know how to have sex and not much else, and they speak a foreign language
She like that cocaina, she sniff it off my banger
A woman enjoys cocaine and is using my gun as a surface
She like to blow my nine, I think she's going brainless
A woman likes to give me oral sex and I think she's losing her mind
All my Dominican niggas, got me speaking Spanglish
My Dominican friends have influenced my speaking to mix English and Spanish
Now that I'm rapping, I'm fucking different singers
As a rapper, I'm having sex with various female singers
Celine Dion, Mariah Carey
These are examples of famous singers I may be intimate with
Couple of them skinny niggas, that be trigger happy
There are a few skinny guys around me who are always ready to shoot someone
Feel them candy girls, make them do the Laffy Taffy
I enjoy the attention I receive from women and it trickles down to others as well
They pop a pill, then they pop a bullet
These individuals take drugs and then commit violent acts
Man, fucking with this nigga like playing Russian Roulette
Dealing with me is a dangerous game and could potentially end disastrously
I ain't wanna pull it, but I had to do it
I didn't want to use my gun, but I had no choice
I be out tomorrow, my lawyer's Jewish
I will be out of jail soon because I have a good Jewish lawyer
He work hard, he put in work
My lawyer is dedicated and puts in effort to get me out of jail
Got these niggas going bezerk
I have the ability to make people go crazy, whether through my music or actions
Riding music, I see you riding to it
My music is suitable for driving and I see you are enjoying it
Bang 'em over the head, nigga that for talking foolish
I will hit someone for saying something dumb or foolish
Nigga, work hard, put in work
Fellow men, put in effort and work hard
Got these niggas going berserk
My actions are making people go crazy
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: RAKIM MAYERS, QUINCEY HANLEY, DAROLD DURARD BROWN, KARIM KHARBOUCH, NICHOLAS WILLIAMS, STEVEN PUGH
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