Thankful
Culture Jam & Lil Uzi Vert Lyrics


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(I'm working on dying)
(Oogie Mane he killed it)

Boy, don't make me do it, make me do it, make me do it
Boy, don't make me prove it, make me prove it, prove it, prove it
I don't gotta prove it, but I surely will do it (yeah, yeah, yeah)
I swear, I be vibin', I be grooving to the music (I be vibin')
I swear that I can't lie, don't know what I'd do without my music
Niggas think I'm crazy, niggas think that I be tweakin' (let's go)

Everything you tryna show me, I already seen it (seen it)
Everything you tryna show me, I already done (done)
Put diamonds on my pinky and my index and my thumb (thumb)
I don't even care because that bih didn't want a Demon

Save my soul before I let go (save, ayy)
Gotta save my soul before I let go (Let go)
I'm gon' take my shot and I'ma score before I let you
Niggas mad because my niggas shooters and they chefs too

Ok, whip it, then they kill it, not specific
Throw his body in a ocean, ooh, that Pacific
I'm gon' kill it, I'm gon' make it to the top
If I fall down, climbin' right back up, 'cause I'm the one (ayy)
I got too much money on me, why wouldn't I just have my gun? (gun)
I got too much money on me, why wouldn't I just have my guns? (gun)
Oh bankroll, all night bankroll, all day bankroll, all bad bank'
I'm so thankful, I'm so thankful, I'm so thankful, I'm so thankful (yeah, let's go)
I got too much on my mental (mental)
I got too many fallen angels (angels)
Can't fall for the streets, I won't fall when I'm famous (skrrt)
I won't eat 'less I feed my main chick (I won't eat)
When I can't breathe, I be on my same shit (when I can't breathe)
I drink lean and I go insane, bitch (I drank lean)
Oh, you ain't bust yet, baby? I been came in it, I can't change in it
I love my niggas, do you hear the pain in it?
Neck look like it got some rain in it
Double cup on me, so I had to dip my chain in it

Everything you tryna show me, I already seen it (seen it)
Everything you tryna show me, I already done (done)
Put diamonds on my pinky and my index and my thumb (thumb)
I don't even care because that bih didn't want a Demon

Save my soul before I let go (save, ayy)
Gotta save my soul before I let go (Let go)
I'm gon' take my shot and I'ma score before I let you
Niggas mad because my niggas shooters and they chefs too (whoa)

Lookin' at my pockets and my hunnids, they be peakin'
Tryna see what they gon' get spent on today
Probably a thot bitch or a brand new K
Or prolly for that Bentley that I got on the way
Or prolly for my family so that they all could be straight
Or prolly that bartender that be countin' her ones to Holly's
I remember she didn't hear, I met that girl at Sally's
I took that girl with big fears to the black college (college)
I remember, I ain't never ever go to colle' (college)
I remember, I ain't never wanna go to colle' (colle')
Now I'm countin' up the money, but I'm duckin' squally
Bro 'nem, they tore 'em up that they can't show the body
Woah, woah, woah, yeah, I feel it
Woah, woah, woah, yeah, I feel it (I feel it)
I can't get caught slippin' (slippin')
I pulled off like it's a Trans-Am

Everything you tryna show me, I already seen it (seen it)
Everything you tryna show me, I already done (done)
Put diamonds on my pinky and my index and my thumb (thumb)
I don't even care because that bih didn't want a Demon

Save my soul before I let go (save, ayy)
Gotta save my soul before I let go (Let go)




I'm gon' take my shot and I'ma score before I let you
Niggas mad because my niggas shooters and they chefs too

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Culture Jam & Lil Uzi Vert's song "Thankful" are a combination of boastful and reflective statements. The opening lines reveal a threatening tone, "Boy don't make me do it, make me do it, make me do it/Boy don't make me prove it, make me prove it, prove it, prove it." However, the following lines seem to address the role of music in the artist's life, "I swear, I be vibin', I be grooving to the music/I swear that I can't lie, don't know what I'd do without my music." The song juxtaposes ideas of success and materialism with darker themes of violence and desperation.


Throughout the song, Lil Uzi Vert reflects on his journey to success and his philosophy on climbing to the top, "I'm gon' take my shot and I'ma score before I let you." He also acknowledges the dangers of street culture and the potential consequences that come with it. The song's lyrics display a sense of gratitude for the blessings in life that have allowed him to overcome certain obstacles.


Line by Line Meaning

Boy, don't make me do it, make me do it, make me do it
Please do not force me to take action against you


Boy, don't make me prove it, make me prove it, prove it, prove it
Do not doubt my abilities or I will demonstrate them to you


I don't gotta prove it, but I surely will do it (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Even though I do not have to, I am willing to prove myself to you


I swear, I be vibin', I be grooving to the music (I be vibin')
I am truly enjoying and feeling the music


I swear that I can't lie, don't know what I'd do without my music
I am being completely honest that I cannot imagine my life without music


Niggas think I'm crazy, niggas think that I be tweakin' (let's go)
Some people believe that I have mental instability or am acting strangely


Everything you tryna show me, I already seen it (seen it)
I am already knowledgeable about the things you are attempting to present to me


Everything you tryna show me, I already done (done)
I have already completed or experienced the things you are trying to show me


Put diamonds on my pinky and my index and my thumb (thumb)
I have decorated my fingers with diamonds on specific places


I don't even care because that bih didn't want a Demon
I am indifferent to the lack of interest from a particular person


Save my soul before I let go (save, ayy)
Please help me protect myself before I lose control


Gotta save my soul before I let go (Let go)
I need to preserve my spiritual wellbeing before I give up


I'm gon' take my shot and I'ma score before I let you
I will take my opportunity to succeed before allowing someone to prevent me from doing so


Niggas mad because my niggas shooters and they chefs too
Some people are upset that my friends are skilled in both violence and culinary arts


Ok, whip it, then they kill it, not specific
I am referring to the act of cooking and the success that follows, without providing specifics


Throw his body in a ocean, ooh, that Pacific
I suggest disposing of a person's body in the Pacific Ocean after killing them


I'm gon' kill it, I'm gon' make it to the top
I am determined to succeed and become successful


If I fall down, climbin' right back up, 'cause I'm the one (ayy)
Even if I encounter failure, I will keep trying because I am confident in my abilities


I got too much money on me, why wouldn't I just have my gun? (gun)
I possess a significant amount of money, so it makes sense for me to also carry a weapon for protection


Oh bankroll, all night bankroll, all day bankroll, all bad bank'
I have a significant amount of money, whether it be during the day or night, and it is not a good thing


I'm so thankful, I'm so thankful, I'm so thankful, I'm so thankful (yeah, let's go)
I feel grateful for all of the positive things in my life


I got too much on my mental (mental)
I am experiencing a lot of stress and pressure


I got too many fallen angels (angels)
I have lost too many people close to me


Can't fall for the streets, I won't fall when I'm famous (skrrt)
Even if I once struggled with the streets, I will not allow fame to cause me to lose my way


I won't eat 'less I feed my main chick (I won't eat)
I will not eat unless I have taken care of the most important person in my life


When I can't breathe, I be on my same shit (when I can't breathe)
When I am overwhelmed or feeling suffocated, I revert back to my usual ways


I drink lean and I go insane, bitch (I drank lean)
I consume a particular drug and it causes me to lose my mind


Oh, you ain't bust yet, baby? I been came in it, I can't change in it
I have already achieved orgasm, so I cannot change what has already happened


I love my niggas, do you hear the pain in it?
I truly care for my friends, and the emotion can be heard in my voice


Neck look like it got some rain in it
My neck appears as if it has diamonds dripping down like rain


Double cup on me, so I had to dip my chain in it
I am carrying around two cups, and I thought it would be cool to dip my chain in the drink


Lookin' at my pockets and my hunnids, they be peakin'
I am observing my pockets and the money inside, and it is quite visible


Tryna see what they gon' get spent on today
I am considering how to spend the money in my pocket


Probably a thot bitch or a brand new K
I will likely spend my money on a promiscuous woman or a new car


Or prolly for that Bentley that I got on the way
I might use my money to pay for a Bentley that I have ordered


Or prolly for my family so that they all could be straight
I might choose to use my money to provide for my family so that they can live comfortably


Or prolly that bartender that be countin' her ones to Holly's
I could potentially give my money to a bartender who counts her money at Holly's


I remember she didn't hear, I met that girl at Sally's
I recall a time when a woman did not hear what I was saying, and I met her at Sally's


I took that girl with big fears to the black college (college)
I once took a woman who was afraid of many things to a historically black college


I remember, I ain't never ever go to colle' (college)
I have a memory of never attending college


I remember, I ain't never wanna go to colle' (colle')
I recall never having a desire to attend college


Now I'm countin' up the money, but I'm duckin' squally
I am currently counting my money while also evading the police


Bro 'nem, they tore 'em up that they can't show the body
My friends destroyed someone so badly that the body cannot be displayed




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Symere Woods

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