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Aminé Lyrics

I, yeah, I, hey
The artist is introducing himself with confidence and excitement.

Hey-ey, uh
The artist is adding a little flair and personality to his introduction.

Hey, uh
The artist is acknowledging his audience and continuing to engage them.

I was down, yeah, now I'm better (ayy)
The artist has overcome some hardships and is now in a better place.

Stuntin' with my dogs like my first name Cruella (woof)
The artist is enjoying his success and feeling powerful like the villainous character, Cruella de Vil, from 101 Dalmatians.

Black girls love me 'cause a nigga got some feta (true)
The artist's success has attracted the attention and admiration of black women, who appreciate his wealth and status.

And white girls love me like my first name Coachella (woo)
The artist's popularity has transcended race, and even white girls are attracted to him like they are to the music festival Coachella.

I'm a kick drum (woo) I go pretty dumb (ayy)
The artist's music is full of energy and excitement, like the sound of a kick drum, and sometimes even a little silly or mindless.

West side nigga, 5-0-tree is where I'm from (true)
The artist is proud of his West Coast roots and identifies with the slang and culture of his hometown.

Lookin' at my face, you could tell I know my place (I do)
The artist is confident in his identity and purpose and it shows in his demeanor.

You say, "Amen," I say, "Aminé"
The artist is cleverly playing on the similarity between his name and the word "amen" to assert his individuality and uniqueness.

Right after I say my grace
The artist is acknowledging his faith and the importance of gratitude in his life.

I wanna flex, I wanna show off
The artist wants to flaunt his success and wealth.

Humble when I'm blunt, but I gotta go hard
The artist balances his desire to show off with a sense of modesty and a commitment to working hard.

You're damn right, I'm feelin' myself
The artist is confident and self-assured.

You know you'd do the same if that was yourself
The artist is acknowledging that anyone in his position would likely want to show off their success too.

I was broke (broke) now I'm stuntin' like my daddy
The artist has gone from poverty to wealth and is living a lifestyle similar to his father's.

Flyest under the sea, I'm gettin' Krabby Patties (true)
The artist is referencing Spongebob Squarepants and implying that he's the coolest or most successful character in the show, while also enjoying the spoils of that success like the fictional Krabby Patties.

Dukes gave me deuce so this beef feel like it's cavi'
The artist has received disrespect or criticism from someone named Dukes, but he's handling it with grace and making it feel insignificant like the expensive but often overrated delicacy, caviar.

Dreadlock nigga so my hair's pretty nappy (woo)
The artist takes pride in his natural hair texture and style, even though it may be considered unconventional or unattractive by some.

Boppers give me love (love), I could give a fuck (no)
The artist is attracting attention from attractive women, but he's not overly concerned with their affection or validation.

Young Metro said he trust her so I gave the girl a hug (hey)
The artist is referencing rapper Young Metro and his catchphrase, and implying that he's comfortable showing affection or respect to people he trusts.

Well, I got a bag of tricks, I don't do the politics (true, true)
The artist is confident in his abilities and resourcefulness, and doesn't feel the need to play games or be manipulative in order to get ahead.

I rock yellow on some yellow like what purple is to Prince
The artist is referencing his love for the color yellow and its significance in his life and art, like Prince and his use of the color purple.

We all young and reckless
The artist is acknowledging the youth and impulsive nature of himself and his peers.

We fight for ourselves, it's true (it's true)
The artist recognizes that everyone is ultimately looking out for themselves and their own interests.

It's good to be selfish (sometimes)
The artist is suggesting that a healthy degree of selfishness is necessary for personal growth and success.

'Cause most times they know they are too (hey)
The artist is implying that other people are also aware of their own selfishness and act accordingly.