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A Boogie wit da Hoodie Lyrics

Whoa, if I write
The artist wonders if his message or letter would be acknowledged if he writes to the girl.

If I write you, girl, will you reply?
The artist asks the girl if she'll respond if he communicates.

Follow my commands, c'mon girl, comply
The artist wants the girl to follow his orders and comply with his wishes.

You only want me 'cause my life's televised
The artist assumes that the girl is interested in him only because he is famous and his life is under public scrutiny.

And I can see all the lies in your eyes
The artist is aware of the deception behind the girl's attraction towards him.

But I'm no different selling dreams for tonight
The artist is also manipulating the girl by offering her temporary dreams and promises for the night.

Just so I can have my way, rubbing on your thighs
The artist is using physical means to get what he wants from the girl.

In the morning go back home because I do not have no ties
The artist has no emotional connection to the girl and intends to end things after the night is over.

You know I used to be a thief up in the night
The artist states that he was a criminal or deceitful in the past.

You don't want that type of guy in your life
The artist assumes that the girl does not want to associate with that kind of person.

But what if I put on a disguise for the night?
The artist wonders if pretending to be someone else would change the girl's perception of him.

What if I was to put my life up on the line?
The artist is considering doing something risky or dangerous to impress the girl.

Don't pay no mind to them bitches, like a ticket you're fine
The artist advises the girl to ignore other women and not worry about them because she's the one he's interested in at the moment.

Gave you a shoulder to lean on for when you cry (uh)
The artist provided emotional support for the girl when she needed it.

There's couples out here that's not eating
The artist acknowledges that there are people who are struggling to survive as a couple.

We got plain scallops
The artist implies that they have a comfortable life and can afford to eat expensive food.

And clam chowder, you gon' be raising my damn toddler
The artist suggests that they will have a child together and the girl will have the responsibility of raising them.

And I can't lie, baby girl, there ain't no way around it
The artist admits that having a child is inevitable and unavoidable.

Got niggas pull up and spray about it
The artist has enemies who might attack them and cause trouble.

You got mad when I said you could bring your friend along, yeah
The artist mentions an incident where the girl got angry when he permitted her to bring a friend along with them.

And you even look sexy with no makeup on
The artist compliments the girl's natural beauty and finds her attractive without any makeup.

And you ain't gotta ask me, girl, just take it off
The artist wants the girl to know that she doesn't have to ask for permission to remove her clothes.

I knew that you was nasty when you take it rough
The artist is aware of the girl's sexual preferences and finds it exciting.

I just hope that you don't think I'm crazy girl
The artist wishes that the girl doesn't perceive him as mentally unstable or insane.

If I write you, girl, tell me would you reply?
The artist repeats the opening line, trying to confirm if the girl will respond if he contacts her.