Expensive Pens
Action Bronson & Party Supplies Feat. Meyhem Lauren Lyrics
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Take off your top like ZZ
Mushrooms by himself causes shown to give samples of the body
That I demolished you novice I'm polished
Dip in impala quick
Ah motherfucker your only kinda sick
I'm fully blown like Tom Hanks in Philadelphia
I'm out for self-ia, Bronson not helpin' ya
I'm still in queens thats my native land
I sport a headdress baby veil on the headrest
Bitch
Buscemi frame by my favorite chair
Asian hair on a Dominican with Cajun flare
I keep the coke clean, father and son dope fiends
Mother and daughter strippers sniffing all the codeine
Affliction shirts and dress paints like I'm Oakley
Three bitches waiting for me Toyki oh shit
Roll whip, panamera rough
Salamander tux, fucking Alabama Butts
Ah we known to gallivant in trucks
With an Irish bitch that will put a fucking hammer to your nuts
Compose a fly rap with an 18 karat meisterstuck
My people like to shoot
Bronsolino dice the fluke
Phenomenal fish platters
Plus everyday is turkey day
My vision is clear so now we getting it the murky way
Pillaging daily plus we give thanks and fill tanks with premium
Cadillac's my people always steaming them
Turn the car into a sauna with some marijuana
If you know Bronsolino then you know that's his persona
Slang school PHd holders in the building
Far from elementary but we do this for the children
Ready able and willing
Dealing constantly building
Seen niggas make a million standing outside they building
I'm from New York home of the hustle
Where skinny people move big 'cause chrome is the muscle
Just to get a rep you get left with a darker past
You just a little sick my fucking flow is Arthur Ashe
In "Expensive Pens" Action Bronson and Meyhem Lauren are painting a picture of their life and the world they live in. The lyrics talk about guns in pockets, impalas and Lexus', drug use, and holding onto their roots in Queens. The first verse speaks about being a polished professional while keeping a low profile. The next few lines illustrate the drug use and the effect it can have on the user while mentioning Tom Hanks' character in Philadelphia. They are out for themselves and not helping anyone. The second verse talks about enjoying luxury items, like the Buscemi frames, and mentioning some of their favorite foods. The line about people with addiction is likely reflective of their reality, living in an environment that sometimes normalizes the use of drugs. They also talk about their world in contrast to other places. In New York, where they're from, skinny people move big because "chrome is the muscle". They are proud of their roots, but the darker past becomes more imminent as crime and violence can be a way out of poverty.
Overall, Action Bronson and Meyhem Lauren's "Expensive Pens" presents an unapologetic look at their world, filled with drugs, luxury items, guns, and poverty. The lyrics are gritty, raw, and provide an insight into aspects of a lifestyle that are often glamorized in popular culture, while also giving a voice to the realities of living in Queens, New York.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo drop to the ground and one knee me if you see me
Get down on one knee to show respect to me when you see me
Take off your top like ZZ
Get undressed like ZZ Top
Mushrooms by himself causes shown to give samples of the body
Eating mushrooms alone can cause hallucinations of the body
That I demolished you novice I'm polished
I destroyed you, a beginner, because I am experienced
Dip in impala quick
Jump in the car quickly
Ah motherfucker your only kinda sick
You're not really sick, just a little bit
I'm fully blown like Tom Hanks in Philadelphia
I'm very sick, like Tom Hanks' character in the movie Philadelphia
I'm out for self-ia, Bronson not helpin' ya
I'm only looking out for myself, not helping anyone else
Trying to get the Lexus ah oysters for breakfast ah
Working hard to get a nice car and eating expensive breakfast
I'm still in queens thats my native land
I'm still in Queens, where I'm from
I sport a headdress baby veil on the headrest
I have a headdress and veil on my car's headrest
Bitch
A term of address, possibly to a woman
Buscemi frame by my favorite chair
A Buscemi picture frame is by my favorite chair
Asian hair on a Dominican with Cajun flare
An Asian hairstyle on a Dominican person with a Cajun attitude
I keep the coke clean, father and son dope fiends
I make sure the cocaine is pure for the father and son who are drug addicts
Mother and daughter strippers sniffing all the codeine
The mother and daughter who are strippers are using codeine
Affliction shirts and dress paints like I'm Oakley
Wearing expensive Affliction shirts and designer pants like Oakley sunglasses
Three bitches waiting for me Toyki oh shit
Three women are waiting for me in Toyki (not sure what this means)
Roll whip, panamera rough
Riding in a fast car, a rough Porsche Panamera
Salamander tux, fucking Alabama Butts
Wearing a flamboyant tuxedo, having sex with women from Alabama
Ah we known to gallivant in trucks
We are known to travel in trucks for fun
With an Irish bitch that will put a fucking hammer to your nuts
With an Irish woman who will hit you in the groin with a hammer
Compose a fly rap with an 18 karat meisterstuck
Create a great rap with an expensive 18 karat pen
My people like to shoot
My friends enjoy shooting guns
Bronsolino dice the fluke
Bronsolino says it's just a coincidence
Phenomenal fish platters
Fantastic seafood dishes
Plus everyday is turkey day
Every day is a day to give thanks
My vision is clear so now we getting it the murky way
I have a clear vision, so we're going to get things done even in uncertain situations
Pillaging daily plus we give thanks and fill tanks with premium
We're taking what we want every day and also being grateful, filling up with high-quality fuel
Cadillac's my people always steaming them
My friends and I are always driving fast Cadillacs
Turn the car into a sauna with some marijuana
Smoke marijuana in the car, making it hot like a sauna
If you know Bronsolino then you know that's his persona
If you know me, then you know how I act
Slang school PHd holders in the building
People who are experts in slang language are here
Far from elementary but we do this for the children
We're not beginners, but we're still doing this to influence the younger generation
Ready able and willing
We're prepared, capable, and eager
Dealing constantly building
We're always dealing and creating something new
Seen niggas make a million standing outside they building
I've seen people make a lot of money by standing outside their building
I'm from New York home of the hustle
I'm from New York, a place where people work hard to get ahead
Where skinny people move big 'cause chrome is the muscle
Slim people succeed through using expensive cars as their power
Just to get a rep you get left with a darker past
To gain a reputation, you may be left with a negative history
You just a little sick my fucking flow is Arthur Ashe
You're not that impressive, my rapping is world-class like Arthur Ashe's tennis skills
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Written by: ARIYAN ARSLANI
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