The Blow
Curren$y Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist Lyrics
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Nigga just, you know what i'm sayin', the king of, you know
King of talkin' shit
Yeah, yeah
(You don't know how far, you don't know how much
you don't go, when you fuckin' with the blow)
Yeah, yeah yeah
Shout to Gazi, Arabic numbers in my Rollie down
My baby said if I be faithful, she gone hold me down (Real shit)
I'm fuckin' these hoes, I want it all like an only child
About to take a trip, I got coke and dope on my grocery list
Oxycontin pack, I be switchin' rackets like Djokovic
Stood up on my demon, the machine ain't never promoted this
Coldest nigga you ever heard on Alan or Otis shit
(And you know this shit)
Bitch, it's liquid golden when I'm over shit (Yeah)
I fill up the track like a Mr. T starter kit, spit the hardest shit
I should grow a muh fuckin' mohawk and get a black van with a red stripe
Nigga say I got 'em for his weight, I shot him in his face
That pussy boy was dead right (Dead right)
It's just a freestyle, let a nigga breathe
I don't know what's worse
To have the IRS or have your baby mamas in a nigga's cheese
Had to cut a couple bitches off
I guess they used to think that they was out a nigga league
Ghostface, I got ice cream
Russian, Puerto Rican, Black and Blackanese
You don't know how far
You can go, how much
You can grow, how far
You can go, when you fuckin' with the blow
From a seven hundred square foot apartment
Never claim to be the king of New Orleans
Though my new castle one of the largest
From helicopters, federal photographers takin' pictures
My driveway full of Impalas and I'm not stoppin' for one minute
If they really thought they knew somethin'
They would've been came to come get me
Not sayin' that they would've got me, though
You copy, bro, I'm out at Mojave
Desert, dune-buggies and Kawasakis
You gotta know to have fun with your money
Young hustler, watch me
Keep hittas around me
'Cause niggas be clownin', can't trust nobody
It might be your partner that drop your body
That shit not shockin'
I see it all the time, livin' in this wild world of crime
Scribblin' lines on her mirror
Bitches nose dive, who am I
You don't know how far
You can go, how much you can grow, how far
You can go, when you fuckin' with the blow
You mean to tell me you guys have never snorted coke?
Well, I always wanted to try, you know
But you want to, right? Why not?
It's great stuff, Albi
A friend of mine just
The Blow by Curren$y is a song that talks about his experience with drugs and the dangers that come with it in a very raw and unapologetic manner. The song starts with Curren$y proclaiming himself as the "king of talking shit" and later goes on to describe his lifestyle, filled with drugs, women, and money. He talks about his girlfriend who promises to hold him down if he is faithful while he continues to cheat on her with other girls. He also mentions his grocery list, which includes coke and dope, suggesting that he is heavily involved in drug trafficking. Curren$y boasts about his skills as a rapper and states that he is the coldest in the game.
The chorus of the song, "You don't know how far you can go, how much you can grow, how far you can go when you fuckin' with the blow" serves as a warning to his listeners about the dangers of addiction and the consequences of dealing with drugs. The following verse talks about how he went from living in a small apartment to owning one of the largest castles in New Orleans. He brags about his wealth and the Impalas in his driveway, but also acknowledges the constant surveillance and danger that comes with living the life of a drug dealer. He talks about the need to keep "hitters" around him for protection, as he cannot trust anyone.
The song also features a conversation between Curren$y and a friend who admits to wanting to try cocaine. Curren$y insists that his friend should not do it, hinting at the negative effects that drugs can have on one's life. This conversation adds a layer of depth to the song, showing that Curren$y is not just glorifying drugs but is also aware of the damage they can cause.
Overall, The Blow is a powerful song that discusses complex themes such as addiction, wealth, and trust. Curren$y's skillful rapping and unique style make this song stand out from other rap songs that often glorify drugs and the lifestyle that comes with it.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network
Written by: Frederick Tipton, Shante Scott Franklin, ALAN MAMAN, FREDRICK JAMEL TIPTON
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@spaceshipswoodgrain2747
This is LITERALLY ONE of the greatest albums I've ever heard! Shoutout Curren$y & Freddie Gibbs. Salute
@aaronduncan9656
also been listening to Freddie Gibbs Alfredo definitely audio dope
@wmr845
Aaron Duncan Had to come back to this after Alfredo, Freddie on his 20,000th hour
@thandocezula9219
Definitely!
@AreamtheGreat
we can't normalize ppl forgetting to mention the producers cause without em this wouldn't have happened. shout the uncle al.
@KZA518
Don't forget alchemist
@AS-fz5dp
“Coldest nigga u ever heard on Alan or Otis shit” 🔥😳 BARS
Alan AKA Alchemist
Otis BKA Madlib
Sickness
@kyng_kunta1217
Curren$y, Action Bronson and Alchemist should make a fire mixtape
@blackbrainz
Brisket and Bluntsssss
@blakevadim2515
This is beautiful. Freddie clocked in