His fifth studio album We the Best Forever (2011) also saw similar commercial success, and helped bring Khaled to international prominence, as it featured the song "I'm on One", which was his first top ten hit. His sixth and seventh albums, Kiss the Ring (2012) and Suffering from Success (2013), charted in the top ten on the Billboard 200, and his eighth studio album, I Changed a Lot (2015), peaked at number 12.[5] In 2015 and 2016, Khaled gained worldwide attention as a media personality, due to his activity on social media. This foresaw the release of his ninth studio album Major Key (2016), which gained critical and commercial success; it debuted at number one the Billboard 200, was certified gold, and received a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album.
He released his tenth studio album, Grateful, in 2017, which contained the singles "I'm the One" and "Wild Thoughts", which charted at number one and number two on the Billboard Hot 100, respectively. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, and was also certified platinum. His eleventh album, Father of Asahd, was released in 2019; it peaked at number two, and the song "Higher" won Best Rap/Sung Performance at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards, Khaled's first Grammy award win. His eponymous twelfth album was released in 2021.
Outside of music, Khaled has gained success as a writer, with his book The Keys featuring on the New York Times Best Seller list. He has also featured as an actor, appearing in Spies in Disguise (2019) and Bad Boys for Life (2020).
Cocaine Cowboy
DJ Khaled Lyrics
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[Inro: Dj Khaled]
We the best
Dj khaled
We global
We the greatest
Let's go
Akon
Konvict music
This is? live
[Chorus: Akon]
Watch yourself or get tookout
This world ain't safe
Anyday this might be your last day
As a cocaine cowboy (cowboy)
As a cocaine cowboy (cowboy)
And the cops on the lookout
Each n every day
Workin with dem snitches
Endin' up another raid
On a cocaine cowboy (cowboy)
On a cocaine cowboy (cowboy)
On a cocaine cowboy (cowboy)
[Verse 1: Akon]
Some stone cold killers
With a pocket full of triggers
Here to terrorize your town boy
Considered to be the realist
Of all the other dealers
He's a cocaine cowboy
See they causin' a lot of havic
In movin a lot of traffic
From the white to the brown boy
N they willin' to get down
Put you up in the crown
Where you can't be found boy
Just so you know they will
Connect that n they won't be disrespected
Movin things by the pound boy
So if you want it you get get it
Just be heading south bound n
[Chorus: Akon]
Watch yourself or get tookout
This world ain't safe
Anyday this might be your last day
As a cocaine cowboy (cowboy)
As a cocaine cowboy (cowboy)
And the cops on the lookout
Each n every day
Workin with dem snitches
Endin' up another raid
On a cocaine cowboy (cowboy)
On a cocaine cowboy (cowboy)
On a cocaine cowboy (cowboy)
[Verse 2: Akon]
N if your lookin out you might
See em creepin round your way
Steady spreadin it around boy
N before you know it
Whole nieghborhood got j's
Searchin round for that cowboy
They gon get it, it's? waitin
For his share boats rockin by
The docks filled with hundred
Dollar bills bout to be there
Livin right across the water to
His place straight to a cowboy
N unload it on the spot
Pay a couple? just to watch
? keep it movin cause they
Ain't got time on the clock
All it takes is one fuck up
Somebody gets popped
[Chorus: Akon]
Watch yourself or get tookout
This world ain't safe
Anyday this might be your last day
As a cocaine cowboy (cowboy)
As a cocaine cowboy (cowboy)
And the cops on the lookout
Each n every day
Workin with dem snitches
Endin' up another raid
On a cocaine cowboy (cowboy)
On a cocaine cowboy (cowboy)
On a cocaine cowboy (cowboy)
The song "Cocaine Cowboy" by DJ Khaled feat. Akon is a cautionary tale about the dangers of the drug trade. The chorus warns the listener to watch themselves, as the world is not safe and any day could be their last as a cocaine cowboy. The term "cowboy" is used to describe drug dealers who operate outside of the law and are willing to do whatever it takes to succeed in their business.
Akon's first verse describes these cocaine cowboys as stone-cold killers with pockets full of triggers, causing havoc and moving a lot of traffic (cocaine) around town. They are considered the real deal and are willing to put anyone up in the crown (kill them) so they can't be found. Akon warns that they will not be disrespected and will do whatever it takes to move their product, including connecting with other dealers.
In his second verse, Akon explains how these cocaine cowboys operate, quietly creeping around neighborhoods and spreading their product. Before you know it, the entire community is searching for the cowboy, and boats filled with hundred-dollar bills are waiting to unload their product. However, it only takes one mistake for somebody to get caught and ruin the whole operation.
Overall, "Cocaine Cowboy" is a warning against the dangers of the drug trade and the violent lifestyle that comes with it. It paints a bleak picture of a world where nobody can be trusted, and danger lurks around every corner.
Line by Line Meaning
We the best
We are the best of the best
Dj khaled
I am DJ Khaled
We global
Our influence stretches worldwide
We the greatest
We are the most supreme
Let's go
It's time to take action
Ayo joc got us
We are being protected by someone called Joc
Akon
This song features Akon
Konvict music
We are under Akon's label Konvict music
This is live
This performance is happening as we speak
Watch yourself or get tookout
Be careful or face the consequences
This world ain't safe
Our world can be dangerous
Anyday this might be your last day
You never know when you might die
As a cocaine cowboy (cowboy)
As someone who deals cocaine
And the cops on the lookout
The police are actively pursuing us
Each n every day
All the time
Workin with dem snitches
Collaborating with informants
Endin' up another raid
Leading to another law enforcement search
On a cocaine cowboy (cowboy)
On someone who deals cocaine
Some stone cold killers
Some dangerous murderers
With a pocket full of triggers
With plenty of weapons at hand
Here to terrorize your town boy
Here to cause chaos in your community
Considered to be the realist
Considered to be the most authentic
Of all the other dealers
Compared to all other drug dealers
He's a cocaine cowboy
He deals cocaine and is a dangerous criminal
See they causin' a lot of havic
They are creating a lot of chaos
In movin a lot of traffic
In selling a lot of drugs
From the white to the brown boy
From selling cocaine to heroin
N they willin' to get down
And they are willing to engage in violent behavior
Put you up in the crown
Kill you and put you in the ground
Where you can't be found boy
A place where authorities won't locate you
Just so you know they will
Just so you are aware, they will
Connect that n they won't be disrespected
Collaborate with other drug dealers and won't tolerate disrespect
Movin things by the pound boy
Dealing drugs in large quantities
So if you want it you get get it
If you want drugs, you can get it from them
Just be heading south bound n
Just travel down south and you'll find them
N if your lookin out you might
If you are paying attention, you might
See em creepin round your way
See them sneaking around your neighborhood
Steady spreadin it around boy
Consistently distributing drugs
N before you know it
And before you realize
Whole nieghborhood got j's
The entire community is buying drugs
Searchin round for that cowboy
Looking for the cocaine dealer
They gon get it, it's? waitin
They will find the drugs, they are just waiting for it
For his share boats rockin by
For the dealer's share which is coming by boat
The docks filled with hundred
The docks are full of drug-filled boats
Dollar bills bout to be there
Money is about to be exchanged for the drugs
Livin right across the water to
Living across the water from the buyer
His place straight to a cowboy
Going to the dealer directly
N unload it on the spot
Unloading the drugs right then and there
Pay a couple? just to watch
Paying a couple of other people to keep watch
? keep it movin cause they
Keeping things moving because they
Ain't got time on the clock
Don't have any time to spare
All it takes is one fuck up
All it takes is one mistake
Somebody gets popped
Someone gets arrested or killed
Contributed by Chloe N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
TrkG
Wish this was on spotify, brings back some memories from the good old days 👌
Keyser Söze
Good old days never end for me...
Kodjo Tyrone
This sh*t brings back memories. R.I.P. to the ones we lost in the trap.
Mark Cusumano
Greatest song ever by AKON
Serge Levesque
Love it
Ray Dydell
Just heard this today at the gas station 😂
Arle Nadja
this is amazing, I wish it's released
H 1925
Arle Nadja its old, was released on an old dj Khaled album
mr green
Next time just say wish I had this song not wish it was released just cuz it came out before your dad even had a chance to pull out
killerlacrozze
best song ever!