4th Quarter Freestyle
Big Sean Lyrics


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I look up
Straight up
I gave 'em time, time
Time

Now it's back to me nigga
I took my clique turned it to faculty nigga
Took my operation to factory nigga
When I'm in the zone they won't tackle me nigga
I touched down in the city, a fuckin' walkin' target
Still man all my bitches miss me, yeah they miss me but not misses
If you ask me what's my interest, all my interest involve interest
It ain't nothing to cut that bitch off but you can't cut my percentage (No no)
With the bases loaded all we need's a hit, boy I'mma still swing for the fences (Gone)
I guess you tend to overdo it when you come up underprivileged, look
I came to my senses, I can never count on people
I can't even trust the senses in this world full of venom
All I need's my spider senses, my short temper to cool out
Yeah sometimes I need woosah, time to get paid by the goo-ghaas
My office on top of that rooftop, for my mama Myra Anderson
Tell me who gon' be set for life, Myra and her son, fo' sure
One time for the fam', they don't eat, I don't eat
I can't rest on my feet 'til they all on they feet
They say rest your eyes, I'm just like why?
Bitch I ain't never seen Ben Franklin sleep
But I do need that paper like sheet after sheet
I got so much drive hoe, look both ways in the streets
When I heard 'bout all these singers and all they naked pictures
I'm like "Did my email just leak?"

Hol' up
Lemme check, oh nah nah nah
They fake, we good, we good

The stock goin' up, makin' all the right moves
Boy you would have thought I got tipped off (Tipped off)
You would have thought these niggas fell off a skateboard
The way they take these hoes and trick off (Trick off)
I got a rich girl, I swear to Dod dawg, man she's like a walkin' ATM
Except she ain't come in with drawls
I know you've been having G.O.O.D. Music withdrawls
I can not deal with the fuckery that fake shit you be in
All that bullshit that you rappin' honestly just makes me cringe
Money doesn't grow on trees, O.K. Someone explain to me
Then how the hell does my whole team just keep on rakin' it all in, hah?
We stressed on, we pressed on
Met with Hov and Bey they told us we next on
We dream that, been slept on, we kept on, we left home
Mama earlobes is V.S. Stone
Her earrings so big she can't even fuckin' hear nothing nigga
Don't give a fuck, no I can't spare one nigga
No I do not have five wheels, I can't spare one nigga
Talkin' like I'm on the last cigarette
'Cause I had to take it back to square one nigga

Sometimes to win the war man you got to lose a battle
But if I lose a girl just know my next one gonna be badder
When I pulled up to the church, ooh, they thought it was the pastor
Heaven sent, raisin' hell, same time, what that's the rapture?
Didn't go to class for a second I swear I woulda failed everything
My passport was the only thing I'm passin',
Flyin' overseas turnin' dreams into habits
Turnin' coach to first classes, mom I'm never movin' back
And I put six years in the flow, okay, no wonder it got mastered
The flow need a dam, why it's doin' too much damage
God damn it's good to get it, even better with ya niggas
Call up my dog who been in and out depression
Said boy how you living, don't lie to me 'bout your feelings
On the outside you look fine but on the inside could be killin'
You act like a comedian but now you're Robin Williams
And now we cryin' rivers that nobody wants to swim in
When one phone call coulda been the one to prevent it
So I'm there for my dogs 'til we forever on
'Til we hit the dealership and cop the Megazord
Nigga that's the red range, white range, black range, green range, pink range
Yellow range, blue range, every neck comes with a few chains (Oh shit)
I learned that every bad bitch comes with mood swings
Just like Mortal Kombat, Liu Kang man, so true man
G-5 down to Mexico, G.O.O.D. Music familiar man
We back at it to let you know, I figure it's best you know
In the middle of recordin' we got caught up in the news
About what happened in St. Louis
We midwest kids that shit coulda happened to us
I looked up the flight tonight
Then I realized man I got a grandma now that's half alive
And honestly what happened in St. Louis
Probably happened in Detroit like twenty times
I hope we finally see the signs
Puttin' gas off in my Benzo, I ran into a youngin'
The same age as me except he in the trash huntin'
Asked me for some change I gave him like one somethin'
Man to keep that shit a hunnid I wish I woulda gave a hunnid
'Cause if you ask me how I'm doin', shit you could do the math
I just bought a five bedroom, four bath
Three story, two car garage, I'm one man
I just did it for my mom, finna do it for my dad
And I ain't even sell my soul, imagine what I coulda got for that
I made something out of nothing, it's like I pulled it out a hat
Man when I'm done they gonna statue me, I turned my clique faculty
Operations to factory, in my zone they won't tackle me
Touched down in the city, the fuckin' walkin' target
Still all my bitches miss me, yeah they miss me but not misses
If you ask me what's my interest, all my interest involve interest




Nigga
Straight up

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Big Sean's "4th Quarter Freestyle" describe his self-made success and determination to keep moving forward despite adversity. He begins by reflecting on how he gave others time and now it's time for him to shine. He has turned his clique into a faculty and his operation into a factory, focused on making money and living his best life.


Throughout the song, he references his drive for success and his disdain for fake people and fake rap. He talks about his rich girlfriend who is like a walking ATM, and how his team keeps raking in money even though money doesn't grow on trees. He also shares his struggles with depression and the importance of checking in on one's friends.


In the end, he reflects on his achievements and how he made something out of nothing. He has turned his operation into a factory and his clique into a faculty, and he won't let anyone tackle him in the zone he's created. The lyrics to "4th Quarter Freestyle" are a testament to Big Sean's fierce drive for success and his commitment to living his best life despite any challenges he may face.


Line by Line Meaning

I look up
I have a positive outlook and strive for success


Straight up
I am straightforward and honest in my approach


I gave 'em time, time
I allowed others to have their chance to shine


Time
But now it's my turn


Now it's back to me nigga
Now it's my time to take the spotlight


I took my clique turned it to faculty nigga
I elevated my group of friends to a talented and successful team


Took my operation to factory nigga
I turned my business into a streamlined and efficient operation


When I'm in the zone they won't tackle me nigga
When I'm focused and determined, no one can stop me


I touched down in the city, a fuckin' walkin' target
I arrived in the city and became a notable figure


Still man all my bitches miss me, yeah they miss me but not misses
Even though I have many women in my life, they desire me but are not committed to me


If you ask me what's my interest, all my interest involve interest
If you ask me what motivates me, it's all about making money and increasing my wealth


It ain't nothing to cut that bitch off but you can't cut my percentage (No no)
It's easy for me to end a relationship, but you can't take away my financial stake


With the bases loaded all we need's a hit, boy I'mma still swing for the fences (Gone)
In a high-pressure situation, I will take risks and go for a big win


I guess you tend to overdo it when you come up underprivileged, look
When you grow up with little, you have a tendency to go overboard in achieving success


I came to my senses, I can never count on people
I have realized that I can't rely on others


I can't even trust the senses in this world full of venom
I can't even trust my own instincts in a world full of deceitful people


All I need's my spider senses, my short temper to cool out
All I need is my intuition and ability to stay calm in difficult situations


Yeah sometimes I need woosah, time to get paid by the goo-ghaas
Sometimes I need to relax and take a break before focusing on making money


My office on top of that rooftop, for my mama Myra Anderson
I have achieved success and built a business empire for my mother, Myra Anderson


Tell me who gon' be set for life, Myra and her son, fo' sure
Both my mother and I will be financially set for life


One time for the fam', they don't eat, I don't eat
I prioritize my family's wellbeing and success


I can't rest on my feet 'til they all on their feet
I won't be satisfied until my family is financially stable


They say rest your eyes, I'm just like why?
People advise me to relax and take breaks, but I question why I should


Bitch I ain't never seen Ben Franklin sleep
I am constantly working and hustling for money


But I do need that paper like sheet after sheet
I need money consistently and continuously


I got so much drive hoe, look both ways in the streets
I am motivated and determined, watch out for my success


When I heard 'bout all these singers and all they naked pictures
When I heard about scandals involving famous singers and their leaked photos


I'm like "Did my email just leak?"
I worry that my private information may be exposed


Hol' up
Wait a minute


Lemme check, oh nah nah nah
Let me check to make sure nothing leaked


They fake, we good, we good
It turns out everything is fine, no leaks or scandals


The stock goin' up, makin' all the right moves
My success is increasing, I am making wise decisions


Boy you would have thought I got tipped off (Tipped off)
People would think I had insider information


You would have thought these niggas fell off a skateboard
These guys lost their popularity and relevance


The way they take these hoes and trick off (Trick off)
They are spending money on women and getting used in return


I got a rich girl, I swear to God dawg, man she's like a walkin' ATM
I have a wealthy girlfriend, she provides me with financial support


Except she ain't come in with drawls
She didn't come into the relationship with her own wealth


I know you've been having G.O.O.D. Music withdrawls
You've been missing the presence of G.O.O.D. Music


I can not deal with the fuckery that fake shit you be in
I can't handle the nonsense and fake behavior you engage in


All that bullshit that you rappin' honestly just makes me cringe
Your fake persona and lyrics make me feel disgusted


Money doesn't grow on trees, O.K. Someone explain to me
Money is not easy to come by, someone please explain


Then how the hell does my whole team just keep on rakin' it all in, hah?
But somehow my entire team continues to earn loads of money


We stressed on, we pressed on
We faced challenges and kept pushing forward


Met with Hov and Bey they told us we next on
We met with Jay-Z and Beyoncé and they confirmed our future success


We dream that, been slept on, we kept on, we left home
We had big dreams, were ignored by others, but we kept going and left our hometown


Mama earlobes is V.S. Stone
My mother's earrings are top quality


Her earrings so big she can't even fuckin' hear nothing nigga
Her earrings are so large that they block her ears, she can't hear anything


Don't give a fuck, no I can't spare one nigga
I don't care about others, and I won't give any of my time or attention to them


No I do not have five wheels, I can't spare one nigga
I don't have excess resources, I can't give anything away


Talkin' like I'm on the last cigarette
I speak with urgency and desperation


'Cause I had to take it back to square one nigga
I had to start over from the beginning


Sometimes to win the war man you got to lose a battle
Sometimes you have to sacrifice and experience setbacks in order to achieve greater success


But if I lose a girl just know my next one gonna be badder
Even if I lose a girl, I know the next one will be better


When I pulled up to the church, ooh, they thought it was the pastor
When I arrived at the church, people mistook me for an important figure like the pastor


Heaven sent, raisin' hell, same time, what that's the rapture?
I am both a good person and a troublemaker, embodying both heaven and hell


Didn't go to class for a second I swear I woulda failed everything
I didn't attend school for a short while, I knew I would have failed all my classes


My passport was the only thing I'm passin'
The only thing I was focused on was traveling abroad


Flyin' overseas turnin' dreams into habits
Traveling overseas and turning my dreams into reality


Turnin' coach to first classes, mom I'm never movin' back
Upgrading from economy to first class flights, and I'm never going back to a lower level of success


And I put six years in the flow, okay, no wonder it got mastered
I spent six years perfecting my rap flow, no wonder it is now perfect


The flow need a dam, why it's doin' too much damage
My flow is so powerful, it needs to be controlled to prevent causing too much impact


God damn it's good to get it, even better with ya niggas
It feels great to achieve success, especially when I'm surrounded by my friends


Call up my dog who been in and out depression
Reach out to my friend who has been dealing with depression


Said boy how you livin', don't lie to me 'bout your feelings
My friend asked me about my true feelings and how I am truly living


On the outside you look fine but on the inside could be killin'
On the surface, I may appear fine, but internally, I may be struggling


You act like a comedian, but now you're Robin Williams
You try to make others laugh, but now you're experiencing the same pain as Robin Williams


And now we cryin' rivers that nobody wants to swim in
Now we are filled with sadness that no one wants to experience


When one phone call coulda been the one to prevent it
A simple phone call could have prevented the pain and struggles we are facing


So I'm there for my dogs 'til we forever on
I will support my friends until the end, we will always be there for each other


'Til we hit the dealership and cop the Megazord
Until we are successful enough to buy expensive cars


Nigga that's the red range, white range, black range, green range, pink range
We will own luxury vehicles of various colors


Yellow range, blue range, every neck comes with a few chains (Oh shit)
We will have expensive necklaces with chains of different colors


I learned that every bad bitch comes with mood swings
I realized that every attractive woman has unpredictable mood changes


Just like Mortal Kombat, Liu Kang man, so true man
Similar to the video game Mortal Kombat, Liu Kang's character has unpredictable swings in behavior


G-5 down to Mexico, G.O.O.D. Music familiar man
Flying in a private jet to Mexico, showcasing the success of G.O.O.D. Music


We back at it to let you know, I figure it's best you know
We are back in the music industry to show everyone and I believe it's important for them to know


In the middle of recordin' we got caught up in the news
While we were in the middle of recording music, we got distracted by the news


About what happened in St. Louis
About the events that occurred in St. Louis


We midwest kids that shit coulda happened to us
We are from the Midwest, and similar incidents could have happened to us


I looked up the flight tonight
I searched for flights to the affected area


Then I realized man I got a grandma now that's half alive
Then I realized that I have a grandmother who is still alive but facing health issues


And honestly what happened in St. Louis
And to be honest, the same events could happen in Detroit


Probably happened in Detroit like twenty times
It has likely occurred in Detroit numerous times


I hope we finally see the signs
I hope people start recognizing the issues in our society


Puttin' gas off in my Benzo, I ran into a youngin'
While filling up my Benz with gas, I encountered a young person


The same age as me except he in the trash huntin'
He is the same age as me, but he is searching through trash


Asked me for some change, I gave him like one somethin'
He asked me for money, and I gave him a small amount


Man to keep that shit a hunnid I wish I woulda gave a hunnid
To be honest, I wish I had given him a hundred dollars


'Cause if you ask me how I'm doin', shit you could do the math
If you ask me how I am doing financially, you can figure it out yourself


I just bought a five bedroom, four bath
I recently purchased a luxurious house with five bedrooms and four bathrooms


Three story, two car garage, I'm one man
The house has three floors and a two-car garage, and I live here alone


I just did it for my mom, finna do it for my dad
I achieved this success for my mother, and I plan to do the same for my father


And I ain't even sell my soul, imagine what I coulda got for that
I didn't compromise my morals for success, imagine what I could have achieved if I had


I made something out of nothing, it's like I pulled it out a hat
I created success from nothing, as if it magically appeared


When I'm done they gonna statue me, I turned my clique faculty
When I'm finished, people will honor me with a statue, I elevated my group of friends to a talented team


Operations to factory, in my zone they won't tackle me
I transformed my business operations into an efficient factory, and in my focused state, no one can stop me


Touched down in the city, the fuckin' walkin' target
When I arrived in the city, I became a notable and vulnerable figure


Still all my bitches miss me, yeah they miss me but not misses
My previous romantic partners may still want me, but they no longer have a hold on me


If you ask me what's my interest, all my interest involve interest
If you ask me what motivates me, it's all about making money and increasing my wealth


Nigga
Straight up




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Sean Anderson

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No Dreams

I keep coming back to this. This is motivation for me. Hope y’all achieve what y’all want to achieve.

Jose Rubio

Thought it was just me

Morafranco

Same, I will enjoy this song all my life.

LucarioDXAuraStorm

I swear, Big Sean the most underrated mainstream rapper in the game. This & his Detroit mixtape shows he has that good ass potential to be one of the greatest
He just gotta continue playing his cards right

TrayRill

@LeafFan0016 I agree😁 #don life wish yu tha best bro

LeafFan0016

@TrayRill Detroit 2 was great, I really enjoyed it

TrayRill

@LeafFan0016 how do you feel now that Detroit 2 dropped

Ak Khan

Better than em

I bims 1 Spast

@LeafFan0016 Really? I love Double or Nothing. I would count it to my favourites

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Jrovo10

1st quarter & 4th quarter two of big sean’s best songs

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