Drip
An-G Lyrics

Yeah yeah yeah yeah
Expressing excitement to begin the song.

Yeah yeah let's go
Encouraging the listener to join in.

Turned my best friends into my biggest fans
Changed former friends into enthusiastic supporters.

Turned my enemies into my new friends
Convinced former adversaries to begin supporting me instead.

I'm the sun and your bitch is solar
Comparing myself to the sun, dominant and powerful, and others to planets revolving around me.

Double cupped up dripping soda
Drinking from two cups at once, overflowing with a fizzy drink.

Double double double cupped up dripping soda
Repetition, emphasizing the beverage and the act of consuming it.

Double cupped double double cupped up yeah
Further emphasizing the dual cups, continuing to enjoy the drink.

Purple juice no Wakanda
Drinking a purple liquid, with a reference to the movie 'Black Panther'.

Black and white like a Panda
Referencing the colors of a panda, contrasting to the previous line.

I know she a ten like my numbers
Referring to a woman as a perfect ten, comparing to a rating scale.

You know I'm 'hella gifted call me Santa
Claiming to be incredibly talented, and comparing to Santa Claus.

Nose ring and a bandana
Describing the singer's fashion choices.

You the light I'm a thunder
Referencing power dynamics in a relationship.

Niggas tripping they in London
Speaking of others having a hard time, in a different location.

We be way higher smoking that ganja
Referencing drug use, feeling elevated and relaxed.

You know I got the juice
Asserting confidence and influence.

Call me Juice Yako Masong
Claiming the nickname 'Juice', and adding a personal touch.

Your niggas are sippin' that purple
Critiquing others for their drinking habits.

That's why all your niggas are sleeping on you (Ey)
Explaining why others are not showing support.

They say the music be a changing a nigga
Acknowledge critiques about the music industry and its influence on people.

I say no no no I just grew (Ey)
Disagreeing with previous statement, claiming personal growth instead.

Rappers they burning, the heat I'm setting
Interpreting the state of the music industry, and trying to contribute positively.

We feasting its a barbecue
Comparing the success to a celebration, and an outdoor meal.

I am the nigga doing all the most
Taking responsibility for the success, and the hard work that led to it.

They gotta show me on news
Gaining enough attention to be recognized in mainstream media.

I be learning all this music biz'
Actively seeking out knowledge and strategies to be successful in the music industry.

Even when I don't win I don't loose
Remaining optimistic despite not always succeeding immediately.

Dixciples on lock, take your Gucci
Referencing success as well as taking and enjoying luxury brands.

Them hunnies' they bad and they boujee
Referring to attractive women who dress well.

Tried to hold her hand, then she grabbed it
Describing a positive interaction with a romantic interest.

then she put it, put it on her booty
Furthering the description, and adding a sexual component.

Niggas are bringing me hate
Dealing with negative reactions from others.

I'm safe cause I prayed
Finding comfort in religion.

They smoked all the trees that they had
Referring to drug use, and running out of resources.

Now they mad at themselves cause they ran out of shade
Continuing the metaphor of shade and acquiring resources, and the consequences of not being careful.

They mad cause we running the game
Others in the industry being envious of the singer's success.

Oceans and the main
Referencing travel and network opportunity.

But they wanna ride my wave
Others wanting to benefit from the singer's success.

Niggas would die today to get fame
Acknowledging the lengths others would go to succeed.

Mixed emotions mixed emojis
Describing conflicting feelings, and the use of emoticons to express them.

I was looking at myself
Reflecting on personal growth and self-reflection.

In the mirror steady chilling hoping for the best (best)
Finding peace, while hoping for success.

I'm in a different wave (Aye)
Feeling unique and separate from others.

I'm in a different wave (Yeah)
Further emphasizing the differences and singularity.

Call on my phone I'm all alone I'm in a different zone
Describing a personal mental space, without distractions or others around.

Whatever you lose was never yours anyway (Oh no no no)
Philosophical musing about ownership and loss.

I done lost a lotta' people in my life
Personal losses and experiences that have affected the artist.

But fuck it I'm doing the most
Pushing forward despite hardships and losses, and striving for success.

Feeling like Floyd not in may what's the weather like
Comparing self to Floyd Mayweather Jr., and checking the weather report.

You wanna tell me that I keep on losing my ways
Hearing negative comments from others, and taking them into consideration.

But nah I'm finding my way
Responding with personal growth and perseverance.

Met a lotta' people in my life that really taught me things
Acknowledging the value of the people and experiences in life.

Look at me now I'm on the role doing my thing yeah
Expressing pride and excitement at personal progress.

Switching it up I be thankful everyday yeah
Changing perspectives and being grateful for the accomplishments.

Di mamzo ontsere ang potsa gore mfanaka
Unknown language, possibly a personal mantra or phrase.

Otloba big one day (Ey)
Continuing the unknown language, possible words of encouragement.

Last time it was fun games
Remembering the past, possibly less successful times.

Running em like Usain Bolt
Being determined and fast-paced, possibly in competition with others.

I'm the Wolf of the wall street
Comparing self to the character from the movie, and the high stakes of the business world.

Cut 'em loose like a wolf pack
Continuing the metaphor, and moving away from unsupportive or negative people.

Shout out to everybody that stuck around yeah yeah
Recognizing and thanking those who have supported the singer on the journey to success.

Double cupped up dripping soda
Repeating the earlier line, and enjoying the drink.

Double double double cupped up dripping soda
Further emphasizing the enjoyment of the beverage.

Double cupped double double cupped up yeah
Continuing the enjoyment of the drink, and the act of drinking from two cups at once.

Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
Closing the song with the same enthusiasm as the beginning.