One Way Flight
Benny the Butcher Lyrics


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Griselda
Yeah
Jansport J
Y'all don't ask me no questions, just listen to this shit
Uh
Hit-Boy

She catch a one-way flight to kick it wherever I'm at
So if she want to stay, then the bitch'll never come back
You wanna know how a chip feel, I've been there once
This year three in the beginning of a ten-year run
And as predicted, my persistence got my name on all the lists
Had a brick before a rack, like that dope boy from Memphis
I survived all them death threats and three felony convictions
Plug found out my whole team was hot, he kept his distance
What's a stage with no mic and no voice of a poet?
What's more important, the flower or the soil that grow it?
Yeah, it's cool, but one rule, don't get caught in the moment
Or it's back to swingin' ratchets and warmin' up water
Starvin' made me thin, it ain't no mercy in this game we in
Odds stacked against us, had to play to win
I got a broad, I never saw her before 1 AM
I'm out west in Crazy Girls cleanin' out the ATM
Let's go

Phone so burnt, I need my pager back
Trips with that work, my baby made it back
I fuck with them hoes, I know she hated that
You gon' cry in that Toyota or this Maybach?

This for hustlers with straight cash, not bitches with fake bags
For hoes who fall in love with trappers and break bags
She texted my homie, but I'm fuckin' hers, she fake mad
These hoes can't handle a nigga they can't have
Unlucky for y'all, you know who the fuck is in charge
I put a couple in jars, let it fluff 'til it's hard
I'm at JAY house, Kerry James Marshall cover the wall
Enough kush to knock a cupboard to fall, you know business is business
Bitches is bitches and they fuckin' us all
You know how life go, you stuck with your flaws, what's that about?
They had me fucked up, niggas thought I'd suffer for long
I'm drivin', countin' money with hundreds on the Cullinan floor, uh huh
Put my hands together and I pray for the bread
'Cause I get five jail calls a day from the feds
Go to sleep with a alarm and a K on the ledge
And the fireproof thousand pound safe in the crib, ah

Phone so burnt, I need my pager back
Trips with that work, my baby made it back
Fuck with them hoes, I know she hated that
You gon' cry in that Toyota or this Maybach?

Waist snatched
Rollie, she fake mad
Uh

I said fuck it, wasn't gon' do a verse
Bought some ugly white girl, when I whipped it, it's Miss Universe
'Migo brought the chickens on the bird, that's that Scooter work
I control my bitch's OnlyFans, I got computer work
Freddie Kane, I keep a college bitch on the '94 with the waist stashed
Baby daddy bought her that fake Rollie, she fake mad
Butcher and the Rabbit, got damn it, check our credentials
Hoes get fucked and sent home early just like the Clippers
Is you with it bitch?

Phone so burnt, I need my pager back
Trips with that work, my baby made it back




Fuck with them hoes, I know she hated that
You gon' cry in that Toyota or this Maybach?

Overall Meaning

In "One Way Flight," Benny the Butcher showcases his lyrical skills with a narrative that revolves around his success in the rap game and how it has affected his personal life. The opening lines of the song reveal that he has a woman in his life who would do anything to be with him, and he acknowledges this by stating that she would take a one-way flight just to see him. The lyrics also suggest that Benny has led a life of crime in the past, as evidenced by lines like "had a brick before a rack" and "plug found out my whole team was hot, he kept his distance."


The song's central theme appears to be Benny's hustler mentality and his dedication to making it in the rap game. He talks about overcoming obstacles such as death threats and felony convictions to achieve success, and he also touches on the importance of loyalty and staying true to oneself. One of the most memorable lines of the song is "What's more important, the flower or the soil that grow it?" which can be interpreted to mean that no matter how talented someone may be, their environment and the people around them play a crucial role in their success.


Overall, "One Way Flight" is a well-crafted piece of hip-hop that highlights Benny the Butcher's lyrical prowess and his unique perspective on life.


Line by Line Meaning

She catch a one-way flight to kick it wherever I'm at
She travels one way just to be with me, wherever I may be


So if she want to stay, then the bitch'll never come back
If she decides to stay, she won't leave again


You wanna know how a chip feel, I've been there once
If you want to understand how tough things can get, I've experienced it


This year three in the beginning of a ten-year run
This year marks the third year of my ten-year plan and progress


And as predicted, my persistence got my name on all the lists
My perseverance has led to my name being recognized and respected in the industry


Had a brick before a rack, like that dope boy from Memphis
I had a brick of money before I even started releasing music, like a successful drug dealer


I survived all them death threats and three felony convictions
I've survived multiple death threats and three serious criminal charges


Plug found out my whole team was hot, he kept his distance
The drug supplier realized my entire team was successful and avoided getting too involved


What's more important, the flower or the soil that grow it?
What is more critical, the product or the environment in which it is created?


Starvin' made me thin, it ain't no mercy in this game we in
Being hungry and struggling has made me resourceful and relentless in this fierce industry


Odds stacked against us, had to play to win
We were at a disadvantage, but we still had to take risks and play hard to succeed


I got a broad, I never saw her before 1 AM
I have a woman in my life who I only see late at night


I'm out west in Crazy Girls cleanin' out the ATM
I'm in California going to strip clubs called Crazy Girls and withdrawing large amounts of money


Phone so burnt, I need my pager back
I've been making so many phone calls, my phone is worn out and I need my pager again


Trips with that work, my baby made it back
My partner successfully returned from a drug trafficking trip


You gon' cry in that Toyota or this Maybach?
Which car do you want to cry in when things go wrong, the average Toyota or the expensive Maybach?


This for hustlers with straight cash, not bitches with fake bags
This is for successful people with real money, not women with counterfeit designer handbags


For hoes who fall in love with trappers and break bags
This is for women who fall for drug dealers and ruin bags of drugs


These hoes can't handle a nigga they can't have
These women can't deal with a man who won't give them what they want


I'm drivin', countin' money with hundreds on the Cullinan floor, uh huh
I'm driving a Rolls-Royce Cullinan and counting large amounts of cash on the car's floor


Put my hands together and I pray for the bread
I pray for financial success and wealth


'Cause I get five jail calls a day from the feds
I receive five calls a day from the federal government, possibly due to my criminal history


Go to sleep with a alarm and a K on the ledge
I sleep with an alarm and a firearm nearby for protection


And the fireproof thousand pound safe in the crib, ah
I keep a 1000-pound, fireproof safe in my home


Rollie, she fake mad
She is pretending to be upset because I bought her a fake Rolex watch


I control my bitch's OnlyFans, I got computer work
I manage my partner's OnlyFans account and have work to do on the computer


Hoes get fucked and sent home early just like the Clippers
Women are used and then dismissed quickly, like the Los Angeles Clippers basketball team's early playoff exits




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, EMPIRE PUBLISHING, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Chauncey Alexander Hollis, Fredrick Tipton, Jeremie Pennick, Justin Keith Williams

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