Control
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I look up
Yeah and I take my time nigga
I'mma take my time, woah
Power moves only

Boy I'm 'bout my business on business
I drink liquor on liquor
I had women on women
Yeah that's bunk bed bitches
I've done lived more than an eighty year old man still kickin'
Cause they live for some moments, and I live for a livin'
But this for the girls that barely let me get to first base
On some ground ball shit
Cause now I run my city on some town hall shit
They prayin' on my motherfuckin' downfall bitch like a drought but
You gon' get this rain like it's May weather
G.O.O.D. Music, Ye weather
Champagne just tastes better
They told me I never boy, never say never
Swear flow special like an infant's first steps
I got paid then reverse debts
Then I finally found a girl that reverse stress
So now I'm talkin' to the reaper to reverse death
So I can kick it with my granddad, take him for a ride
Show him I made somethin' out myself and not just tried
Show him the house I bought the fam, let him tour inside
No matter how far ahead I get, I always feel behind
In my mind, but fuck tryin' and not doin'
Cause not doin' is somethin' a nigga not doin'
I said fuck tryin' and not doin'
Cause not doin' is somethin' a nigga not doin'
I grew up to Em, B.I.G., and Pac bitch, and got ruined
So until I got the same crib B.I.G. had in that Juicy vid bitch
I can't motherfuckin' stop movin'
Go against me, you won't stop losin'
From the city where every month is May-
Day at home, spray your dome
Niggas get sprayed up like AK was cologne for a paycheck or loan
Yeah I know that shit ain't fair
They say that Detroit ain't got a chance, we ain't even got a mayor
You write your name with a Sharpie, I write mine in stone
I knew that the world was for the taking and it wouldn't take long
We on, tryna be better than everybody that's better than everybody
Rep Detroit, everybody, Detroit versus everybody
I'm so fuckin' first class I could spit up on every pilot
The city's my Metropolis, feel it, it's metabolic
And I'm over niggas sayin' they're the hottest niggas
Then run to the hottest niggas just to stay hot
I'm one of the hottest because I flame drop
Drop fire, and not because I'm name droppin'
Hall of Fame droppin'
And I ain't takin' shit from nobody unless they're OG's
Cause that ain't the way of an OG
So I G-O collect more G's, every dollar
Never changed though, I'm just the new version of old me
Forever hot headed but never got cold feet
Got up in the game won't look back at my old seats
Clique so deep we take up the whole street
I need a bitch so bad that she take up my whole week, Sean Don

Miscellaneous minds are never explainin' their minds
Devilish grin for my alias aliens to respond
Peddlin' sin, thinkin' maybe when you get old you realize
I'm not gonna fold or demise
(I don't smoke crack, motherfucker I sell it!)
Bitch, everything I rap is a quarter piece to your melon
So if you have a relapse, just relax and pop in my disc
Don't pop me no fucking pill, I'mma a pop you and give you this

Tell Flex to drop a bomb on this shit
So many bombs, ring the alarm like Vietnam in this shit
So many bombs, make Farrakhan think Saddam in this bitch
One at a time, I line 'em up and bomb on they mom
While she watchin' the kids
I'm in a destruction mode if the gold exists
I'm important like the pope, I'm a muslim on pork
I'm Makaveli's offspring, I'm the king of New York
King of the Coast, one hand, I juggle them both
The juggernaut's all in your jugular, you take me for jokes
Live in the basement, church pews and funeral faces
Cartier bracelets for my women friends I'm in Vegas
Who the fuck y'all thought it's supposed to be?
If Phil Jackson came back, still no coachin' me
I'm uncoachable, I'm unsociable
Fuck y'all clubs, fuck y'all pictures, your Instagram can gobble these nuts
Gobble dick up 'til you hiccup, my big homie Kurupt
This the same flow that put the rap game on a crutch
I've seen niggas transform like villain Decepticons
Mollies'll prolly turn these niggas to fuckin' Lindsay Lohan
A bunch of rich ass white girls lookin' for parties
Playin with Barbies, wreck the Porsche before you give 'em the car key
Judgement to the monarchy, blessings to Paul McCartney
You called me a black Beatle, I'm either that or a Marley
(I don't smoke crack motherfucker I sell it)
I'm dressed in all black, this is not for the fan of Elvis
I'm aimin' straight for your pelvis, you can't stomach me
You plan on stumpin' me? Bitch I've been jumped before you put a gun on me
Bitch I put one on yours, I'm Sean Connery
James Bonding with none of you niggas, climbing 100 mil in front of me
And I'm gonna get it even if you're in the way
And if you're in it, better run for Pete's sake
I heard the barbershops be in great debates all the time
Bout who's the best MC? Kendrick, Jigga and Nas
Eminem, Andre 3000, the rest of y'all
New niggas just new niggas, don't get involved
And I ain't rockin no more designer shit
White T's and Nike Cortez, this is red Corvettes anonymous
I'm usually homeboys with the same niggas I'm rhymin' wit
But this is hip hop and them niggas should know what time it is
And that goes for Jermaine Cole, Big KRIT, Wale
Pusha T, Meek Millz, A$AP Rocky, Drake
Big Sean, Jay Electron', Tyler, Mac Miller
I got love for you all but I'm tryna murder you niggas
Tryna make sure your core fans never heard of you niggas
They dont wanna hear not one more noun or verb from you niggas
What is competition? I'm tryna raise the bar high
Who tryna jump and get it? You better off tryna skydive
Out the exit window of 5 G5's with 5 grand
With your granddad as the pilot he drunk as fuck tryna land
With the hand full of arthritis and popping prosthetic leg
Bumpin Pac in the cockpit so the shit that pops in his head
Is an option of violence, someone heard the stewardess said
That your parachute is a latex condom hooked to a dread

You could check my name on the books
I Earth, Wind, and Fire'd the verse, then rained on the hook
The legend of Dorothy Flowers proclaimed from the roof
The tale of magnificent king who came from the nooks
Of the wild magnolia, mother of many soldiers
We live by every single word she ever told us
Watch over your shoulders
And keep a tin of beans for when the weather turns the coldest
The Lord is our shepherd, so our cup runneth over
Put your trust in the Lord but tether your Chevy Nova
I'm spittin' this shit for closure
And God is my witness, so you could get it from Hova
For all you magicians that's fidgeting with the cobra
I'm silent as a rock, 'cause I came from a rock
That's why I came with a rock, then signed my name on the Roc
Draw a line around some Earth, then put my name on the plot
Cause I endured a lot of pain for everything that I got
The eyelashes like umbrellas when it rains from the heart
And the tissue is like an angel kissin' you in the dark
You go from blind sight to hindsight, passion of the Christ
Right, to baskin' in the limelight, it take time to get your mind right
Jay Electricity, PBS mysteries
In a lofty place, tangling with Satan over history




You can't say shit to me, Alhamdulillah
It's strictly by faith that we made it this far

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Big Seanā€™s ā€œControlā€ seem to be a self-referential and self-promotional work. In this song, Big Sean speaks of himself being about his business and how he's accomplished more at his current age than an 80-year-old would even dream. The artist raps about power and success, and expresses that he is now able to do and have anything he wants. The song also seems to be a challenge to other rappers as Big Sean urges other musicians to step up their game if they hope to compete with him. Big Sean also pays tribute to his city of Detroit and seems to make this known throughout the song as he talks about his home as though he is proud of where he comes from.


Big Seanā€™s flow through the song is quite impressive, and the lyrics seem to be self-referential, as he pays tribute to the Southern rappers and Detroitā€™s musical history. Big Sean also at multiple points in the song compares himself to legendary artists such as Tupac, Biggie, Em (Eminem), and Jay Z. The song quashes any debate about who the best of the best is and he takes on pretty much every rapper on the scene all at once. He boasts his undeniable force in the music game, reigning superior among even fellow G.O.O.D. Music labelmates.


Line by Line Meaning

I look up
I am focused and determined to succeed


Yeah and I take my time nigga
I am patient and deliberate in my actions


I'mma take my time, woah
I will not rush or be rushed


Power moves only
I only make strategic and impactful decisions


Boy I'm 'bout my business on business
I am serious and dedicated to my work


I drink liquor on liquor
I indulge in excess and enjoy the finer things


I had women on women
I had multiple romantic partners


Yeah that's bunk bed bitches
I had so many women, they had to share beds


I've done lived more than an eighty year old man still kickin'
I have experienced more in my life than most elderly people


Cause they live for some moments, and I live for a livin'
While others focus on fleeting experiences, I prioritize making a living


But this for the girls that barely let me get to first base
This is dedicated to the girls who were not interested in progressing our relationship


On some ground ball shit
On some basic and unimpressive actions


Cause now I run my city on some town hall shit
I am in control and influential in my city's affairs


They prayin' on my motherfuckin' downfall bitch like a drought but
They wish for my failure and downfall like a dry spell


You gon' get this rain like it's May weather
You will face the consequences and challenges I bring


G.O.O.D. Music, Ye weather
I bring the same impact and influence as Kanye West and his label


Champagne just tastes better
I enjoy the finer things in life and savor the success


They told me I never boy, never say never
People doubted my abilities and told me I would never succeed, but I proved them wrong


Swear flow special like an infant's first steps
My rap style is unique and comparable to a baby's first successful steps


I got paid then reverse debts
I earned money and paid off my debts


Then I finally found a girl that reverse stress
I found a partner who relieves my stress and brings me peace


So now I'm talkin' to the reaper to reverse death
I am confronting mortality and seeking ways to overcome death


So I can kick it with my granddad, take him for a ride
I want to spend time with my grandfather and show him my accomplishments


Show him I made somethin' out myself and not just tried
I want to demonstrate that I have achieved success and not just attempted to do so


Show him the house I bought the fam, let him tour inside
I want to proudly show my family the house I purchased and let my grandfather explore it


No matter how far ahead I get, I always feel behind
I constantly feel a sense of inadequacy and feel like I need to achieve more


In my mind, but fuck tryin' and not doin'
I dismiss the idea of attempting something without achieving it


Cause not doin' is somethin' a nigga not doin'
Not taking action and not achieving is not something I am accepting


I grew up to Em, B.I.G., and Pac bitch, and got ruined
I was influenced by great rappers like Eminem, The Notorious B.I.G., and Tupac, and it has shaped me


So until I got the same crib B.I.G. had in that Juicy vid bitch
Until I achieve the same level of success that The Notorious B.I.G. portrayed in his music video for the song 'Juicy'


I can't motherfuckin' stop movin'
I cannot stop progressing and moving forward


Go against me, you won't stop losin'
If you oppose me, you will continually face defeat


From the city where every month is May-
I am from a city where every month is filled with struggle and hardship


Day at home, spray your dome
In my city, violence occurs daily and can result in fatal shootings


Niggas get sprayed up like AK was cologne for a paycheck or loan
People get shot with an AK-47 as if it were a common occurrence for money or debts


Yeah I know that shit ain't fair
I acknowledge the injustice and unfairness of the situation


They say that Detroit ain't got a chance, we ain't even got a mayor
Detroit is seen as a city without hope and even lacks effective leadership


You write your name with a Sharpie, I write mine in stone
Your influence and impact is temporary, while mine is permanent and enduring


I knew that the world was for the taking and it wouldn't take long
I always believed that I could achieve success and it would happen quickly


We on, tryna be better than everybody that's better than everybody
We strive to surpass those who are already considered the best


Rep Detroit, everybody, Detroit versus everybody
We represent and defend Detroit, as we compete against everyone who doubts us


I'm so fuckin' first class I could spit up on every pilot
I am so superior and successful that even pilots would be honored to serve me


The city's my Metropolis, feel it, it's metabolic
The city is my domain and its energy is pulsating and impactful


And I'm over niggas sayin' they're the hottest niggas
I am tired of hearing others claim to be the best


Then run to the hottest niggas just to stay hot
Then they try to associate with the most successful individuals to maintain their own relevance


I'm one of the hottest because I flame drop
I am considered one of the best because I consistently release incredible music


Drop fire, and not because I'm name droppin'
I release amazing music, not because I am referencing famous names


Hall of Fame droppin'
I am achieving great success and recognition in the music industry


And I ain't takin' shit from nobody unless they're OG's
I only respect and listen to those who are experienced and have earned their credibility


Cause that ain't the way of an OG
I adhere to the values and principles of a true OG


So I G-O collect more G's, every dollar
So I will continue to accumulate wealth, earning every dollar


Never changed though, I'm just the new version of old me
I have remained true to myself, while evolving into a more refined version


Forever hot headed but never got cold feet
I am always passionate and driven, never fearful or indecisive


Got up in the game won't look back at my old seats
Having achieved success, I refuse to dwell on my past struggles


Clique so deep we take up the whole street
My group of friends is so large and influential that we occupy the entire street


I need a bitch so bad that she take up my whole week, Sean Don
I desire a woman so captivating that she consumes my time and attention completely


Miscellaneous minds are never explainin' their minds
People with random and unorganized thoughts are unable to effectively communicate their ideas


Devilish grin for my alias aliens to respond
I wear a devilish grin as a disguise to provoke and challenge those who oppose me


Peddlin' sin, thinkin' maybe when you get old you realize
Engaging in sinful activities, questioning if one realizes the consequences with age


I'm not gonna fold or demise
I will not succumb to pressure or fail


(I don't smoke crack, motherfucker I sell it!)
I am involved in the drug trade, selling crack cocaine for profit


Bitch, everything I rap is a quarter piece to your melon
My lyrics are powerful and impactful, they hit you like a piece of crack to the head


So if you have a relapse, just relax and pop in my disc
If you experience a setback or fall back into old habits, listen to my music for comfort


Don't pop me no fucking pill, I'mma a pop you and give you this
Don't rely on drugs, instead I will retaliate and attack you with my music


Tell Flex to drop a bomb on this shit
Tell the DJ (Funkmaster Flex) to play this song with great intensity and impact


So many bombs, ring the alarm like Vietnam in this shit
The numerous bombs in this song create a sense of urgency and chaos, similar to the Vietnam War


One at a time, I line 'em up and bomb on they mom
I target and attack one person at a time, causing harm and distress to their loved ones


While she watchin' the kids
While their mother is left to witness the aftermath and impact


I'm in a destruction mode if the gold exists
I am in a state of causing destruction and chaos in pursuit of success


I'm important like the pope, I'm a muslim on pork
I am highly significant and influential, despite contradicting expectations


I'm Makaveli's offspring, I'm the king of New York
I am the successor of Tupac Shakur and hold the title of being the most influential artist from New York


King of the Coast, one hand, I juggle them both
I dominate both the East Coast and the West Coast rap scene effortlessly


The juggernaut's all in your jugular, you take me for jokes
I am the unstoppable force that attacks your weak point, you underestimate my abilities


Live in the basement, church pews and funeral faces
I dwell in the darker aspects of life, surrounded by death and sorrow


Cartier bracelets for my women friends I'm in Vegas
I spoil my female companions with luxurious gifts, even while in Las Vegas


Who the fuck y'all thought it's supposed to be?
Who did you think would achieve this level of success?


If Phil Jackson came back, still no coachin' me
Even if the legendary coach Phil Jackson returned, he couldn't mentor or guide me


I'm uncoachable, I'm unsociable
I cannot be coached or influenced by others, I keep to myself


Fuck y'all clubs, fuck y'all pictures, your Instagram can gobble these nuts
I don't care about your nightlife or social media, I have no respect for it


Gobble dick up 'til you hiccup, my big homie Kurupt
Engage in oral sex until you can't breathe, referencing rapper Kurupt


This the same flow that put the rap game on a crutch
My unique and influential rap style revolutionized the rap industry


I've seen niggas transform like villain Decepticons
I have witnessed people change dramatically, similar to the transforming robots in Transformers


Mollies'll prolly turn these niggas to fuckin' Lindsay Lohan
The drug MDMA (molly) will likely lead these individuals to be self-destructive, like Lindsay Lohan


A bunch of rich ass white girls lookin' for parties
A group of wealthy white girls seeking wild and extravagant parties


Playin with Barbies, wreck the Porsche before you give 'em the car key
These girls engage in reckless behavior and damage luxury cars before even handing them the keys


Judgement to the monarchy, blessings to Paul McCartney
Criticism towards those in power and admiration for musician Paul McCartney


You called me a black Beatle, I'm either that or a Marley
You referred to me as a black member of The Beatles, I could also be compared to Bob Marley in terms of influence


(I don't smoke crack motherfucker I sell it)
I repeat that I am involved in the drug trade, selling crack cocaine for profit


I'm dressed in all black, this is not for the fan of Elvis
I wear all black as a statement, refusing to conform or cater to the liking of Elvis fans


I'm aimin' straight for your pelvis, you can't stomach me
I am directly targetting your most intimate area, you cannot handle me


You plan on stumpin' me? Bitch I've been jumped before you put a gun on me
You think you can surprise or defeat me? I have faced adversity and violence long before you


Bitch I put one on yours, I'm Sean Connery
I retaliate and put a gun on you, referencing actor Sean Connery who played James Bond


James Bonding with none of you niggas, climbing 100 mil in front of me
I am surpassing all of you, accumulating a fortune of a hundred million dollars


And I'm gonna get it even if you're in the way
I will achieve my goals and wealth regardless of who stands in my path


And if you're in it, better run for Pete's sake
If you are involved in obstructing my progress, it is advisable that you run away for your own safety


I heard the barbershops be in great debates all the time
The barbershops are known for intense and heated discussions


Bout who's the best MC? Kendrick, Jigga and Nas
They argue about who the greatest rappers are, mentioning Kendrick Lamar, JAY-Z, and Nas


Eminem, Andre 3000, the rest of y'all
They mention Eminem and Andre 3000 as other contenders


New niggas just new niggas, don't get involved
New artists are not even considered in the debate, they should not participate


And I ain't rockin no more designer shit
I am no longer interested in wearing expensive designer clothes


White T's and Nike Cortez, this is red Corvettes anonymous
I now prefer a simple style with white t-shirts and Nike Cortez shoes, representing a rebellious and aggressive approach


I'm usually homeboys with the same niggas I'm rhymin' wit
I typically have close friendships with the same individuals I collaborate with musically


But this is hip hop and them niggas should know what time it is
However, in the world of hip hop, these artists should be aware of the competitive nature


And that goes for Jermaine Cole, Big KRIT, Wale
This statement applies to fellow rappers Jermaine Cole (J. Cole), Big KRIT, and Wale


Pusha T, Meek Millz, A$AP Rocky, Drake
It also includes Pusha T, Meek Millz, A$AP Rocky, and Drake


Big Sean, Jay Electron', Tyler, Mac Miller
And even Big Sean, Jay Electronica, Tyler, The Creator, and Mac Miller


I got love for you all but I'm tryna murder you niggas
I have respect and appreciation for these artists, but I want to outperform and overshadow them


Tryna make sure your core fans never heard of you niggas
I am attempting to diminish their influence and ensure their dedicated fans are exposed to better music


They dont wanna hear not one more noun or verb from you niggas
They are tired of hearing uninspired and repetitive lyrics from these artists


What is competition? I'm tryna raise the bar high
I am not interested in competing against others, I want to set a new standard of excellence


Who tryna jump and get it? You better off tryna skydive
Those who attempt to achieve the same level of success are better off attempting something incredibly dangerous


Out the exit window of 5 G5's with 5 grand
Jumping out of a private jet's window with five thousand dollars


With your granddad as the pilot he drunk as fuck tryna land
Your grandfather, who is heavily intoxicated, attempts to safely land the plane


With the hand full of arthritis and popping prosthetic leg
While struggling with arthritis and relying on a prosthetic leg


Bumpin Pac in the cockpit so the shit that pops in his head
Listening to Tupac in the plane's cockpit, influencing his thoughts


Is an option of violence, someone heard the stewardess said
The flight attendant overhears and becomes aware of the potential for violent actions


That your parachute is a latex condom hooked to a dread
Your parachute is actually a humorously ineffective makeshift device made with a condom and a dreadlock


You could check my name on the books
You can find evidence of my accomplishments and influence


I Earth, Wind, and Fire'd the verse, then rained on the hook
I delivered an exceptional and impactful verse, then followed it with a captivating and memorable chorus


The legend of Dorothy Flowers proclaimed from the roof
The greatness of Dorothy Flowers is celebrated and acknowledged publicly


The tale of magnificent king who came from the nooks
The story of a remarkable king, who emerged from humble beginnings


Of the wild magnolia, mother of many soldiers
From the untamed and resilient environment of the magnolia tree, who birthed courageous warriors


We live by every single word she ever told us
We honor and abide by the wise instructions she passed on to us


Watch over your shoulders
Remain cautious and aware of potential threats


And keep a tin of beans for when the weather turns the coldest
Be prepared and have a supply of food in case of extreme cold weather


The Lord is our shepherd, so our cup runneth over
We trust in a higher power to provide abundance and blessings


Put your trust in the Lord but tether your Chevy Nova
Place your faith in the divine, but also secure your belongings and possessions


I'm spittin' this shit for closure
I am expressing these words to bring closure and resolution


And God is my witness, so you could get it from Hova
I attest to the truth of my words, and God himself can confirm it


For all you magicians that's fidgeting with the cobra
To all the artists who try to manipulate and deceive, I am observing your every move


I'm silent as a rock, 'cause I came from a rock
I remain quiet and unmoved, as I emerged from humble beginnings


That's why I came with a rock, then signed my name on the Roc
That's why I arrived with strength and power and affiliated myself with JAY-Z's record label


Draw a line around some Earth, then put my name on the plot
I claim my territory and establish my presence, ensuring my name is recognized


Cause I endured a lot of pain for everything that I got
I have overcome immense adversity and faced many challenges to obtain my success


The eyelashes like umbrellas when it rains from the heart
Tears, represented by eyelashes, provide comfort and protection during moments of emotional pain


And the tissue is like an angel kissin' you in the dark
The softness of tissue resembles the gentle touch and comfort of an angel in times of darkness


You go from blind sight to hindsight, passion of the Christ
You transition from a state of ignorance and unawareness to a retrospective understanding, similar to the story of Jesus


Right, to baskin' in the limelight, it take time to get your mind right
Then, you thrive and enjoy the attention, but it takes time to align your thoughts and perspectives


Jay Electricity, PBS mysteries
I am Jay Electronica, a mysterious and enigmatic figure in the rap industry


In a lofty place, tangling with Satan over history
I reside in a high and esteemed position, challenging Satan himself in a battle for historical significance


You can't say shit to me, Alhamdulillah
No one can say anything negative to me, expressing gratitude to God


It's strictly by faith that we made it this far
It is solely through our belief and trust in a higher power that we have achieved this level of success




Lyrics Ā© DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SEAN MICHAEL ANDERSON, KENDRICK DUCKWORTH, TIMOTHY E. THEDFORD, ERNEST DION WILSON

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Comments from YouTube:

@drmayberry3

It's 2023 and you still come back to this CLASSIC!!!!

@Enrari

I need this every now and then tbh. Know every verse by heartšŸ˜‚

@Jay-oq2eo

I donā€™t smoke crack mf I sell it

@andrewdehne8932

@@Enrari Same

@anthonyb2223

Oh yeah boi u a real one

@kirthchauya7793

Weekly

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@beardifull462

It's 2024 and I still couldn't help but come back to this classic especially Kendrick's verse

@williamhicks8529

Stg bruh!!!! This is HIP-HOP!!!!

@KevinMullins33

This is when hip-hop took a pivot for real. All eyes were on Kendrick after this

@musicislyfe911

Itā€™s 2022 when Kendrick comes back I hope heā€™s on this monstrous energy.

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