I'm Thuggin
DJ Khaled Lyrics


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Yeah DJ Khaled
Mean mug music
Waka Flocka
Ace Hoood
This gon' fuck the streets up
This gon' fuck the club up

Police kick my door in shawty last night
I'll be damned if I don't go out with a fight
My girlfriend says she needs some new shoes and a bag
I told her shut the fuck up and get off your ass

I'm thuggin'
I'm thuggin'
I'm thuggin'
I'm thuggin'
Middle fingers to the cops and the judge
Raised by the O niggas just mean mug
I'm thuggin'
I'm thuggin'
I'm thuggin'
I'm thuggin'
Middle fingers to the cops and the judge
Raised by the O niggas just mean mug

God bless a nigga so bitch I'm out here
Wear the wrong color you can't come around here
So get your mind right and keep your pistol close
Hoppin' out that ride run into your place just like a seminal
All my niggas they thuggin' my lil' cousin got his chopper chrome
Any nigga want problems take your top off block the metrodome
It'll make a loud noise sound like it's world war
Never break a sweat that's what them killers for
I get money hoe, on some real shit
Deck of hundreds on me that's just what I deal with
Waka's thugged out and we the business
See me up to Ham I bet your niggas deal quick
Mama pray for me, commit a lot of sins
And it don't make it better consumin' a lot of gin
"Blood, Sweat and Tears" I pour my soul out
Smell the flowers bitch I might just pull a rose out

Police kick my door in shawty last night
I'll be damned if I don't go out with a fight
My girlfriend says she needs some new shoes and a bag
I told her shut the fuck up and get off your ass

I'm thuggin'
I'm thuggin'
I'm thuggin'
I'm thuggin'
Middle fingers to the cops and the judge
Raised by the O niggas just mean mug
I'm thuggin'
I'm thuggin'
I'm thuggin'
I'm thuggin'
Middle fingers to the cops and the judge
Raised by the O niggas just mean mug

A young nigga thugging bucking with his dreds loose
Middle finger all the fans cause I said to
Now where my G's at, now where them dope boys
Now where my niggas who be thuggin' on the corner four
Hands in the air, throw your hood up
Hoppin' out that seven Tre, them six's when I pull up
Now where my bad bitches who keep their ass phat
I love a hood bitch ain't scared to throw that ass back
And I keep them real niggas, homie that's fact
You a superduck, I'm talkin' Aflack
My niggas thugged out, thugged out
Stupid dreds in them soles with them slug mouth
Club stupid packed it's a mad house
Catch you slippin' by yourself and get you assed out
And homie that's word, my niggas gon' lurk
See that red and blue I'm runnin' out my converse

Police kick my door in shawty last night
I'll be damned if I don't go out with a fight
My girlfriend says she needs some new shoes and a bag
I told her shut the fuck up and get off your ass

I'm thuggin'
I'm thuggin'
I'm thuggin'
I'm thuggin'
Middle fingers to the cops and the judge
Raised by the O niggas just mean mug
I'm thuggin'
I'm thuggin'
I'm thuggin'
I'm thuggin'




Middle fingers to the cops and the judge
Raised by the O niggas just mean mug

Overall Meaning

In DJ Khaled's song "I'm Thuggin'", the lyrics revolve around the concept of living life as a gangster, making money through illegal means, and dealing with the police. The song's opening lines set the tone by announcing proudly that this music, through the collaboration of Waka Flocka and Ace Hood, is going to "fuck the streets up" and "fuck the club up." It sets the scene for a rough and raw celebration of thuggish living.


The lyrics that follow depict the life of a young thug who has run-ins with the law and is willing to fight to preserve his reputation. The verses put forth an image of a violent, dangerous world where the only currency that matters is power, and the only way to maintain that power is through violence. The chorus repeatedly emphasizes the thuggish behavior and resilient attitude of the singer, with repeated chants of "I'm thuggin'" and shots at both the cops and the judge.


Overall, the song is a celebration of a destructive and dangerous lifestyle, with little regard for morality or the well-being of others. It glorifies a world of violence, destruction, and chaos, where the only rule is the rule of the strongest. This is a reflection of the larger issues of violence in hip-hop music, which have been the subject of much debate and scrutiny over the years.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah DJ Khaled
Acknowledging DJ Khaled's presence and relevance to the song.


Mean mug music
The music of this song has a hostile, intimidating quality.


Waka Flocka
Acknowledging the presence of Waka Flocka, another artist on the track.


Ace Hood
Acknowledging the presence of Ace Hood, another artist on the track.


This gon' fuck the streets up
The song will cause chaos and excitement in the streets.


This gon' fuck the club up
The song will cause chaos and excitement in the club environment.


Police kick my door in shawty last night
The singer was confronted by the police and had their door kicked in the night before.


I'll be damned if I don't go out with a fight
The artist is willing to resist or defend themselves against the police if necessary.


My girlfriend says she needs some new shoes and a bag
The artist's girlfriend wants material possessions.


I told her shut the fuck up and get off your ass
The artist responds with hostility to their girlfriend's request and commands her to be productive.


I'm thuggin'
The singer is engaging in thug behaviour or lifestyle.


Middle fingers to the cops and the judge
The artist is showing disrespect to law enforcement and the justice system.


Raised by the O niggas just mean mug
The singer was raised by violent or intimidating people who have ingrained this behaviour in them.


God bless a nigga so bitch I'm out here
The singer feels fortunate to be alive and active, despite the odds against them.


Wear the wrong color you can't come around here
There are strict rules or pressure to conform to a particular style or gang affiliation in this area.


So get your mind right and keep your pistol close
The artist is advising to stay alert and prepared in order to survive in this environment.


Hoppin' out that ride run into your place just like a seminal
The artist is capable of breaking into people's homes and acting like a violent tribe such as the Seminoles.


All my niggas they thuggin' my lil' cousin got his chopper chrome
The singer's associates are all engaging in thug behaviour, and one of them has a gun.


Any nigga want problems take your top off block the metrodome
Any troublemakers will be met with extreme violence, even in a crowded public area such as a stadium.


It'll make a loud noise sound like it's world war
These actions will cause a commotion and attract a lot of attention, making it seem like a war zone.


Never break a sweat that's what them killers for
The artist has violent associates who take care of the dirty work so they don't have to exert themselves.


I get money hoe, on some real shit
The artist makes money, and they want to emphasize that fact.


Deck of hundreds on me that's just what I deal with
The singer carries a deck of hundred dollar bills with them regularly.


Waka's thugged out and we the business
Waka Flocka is also heavily involved in thug culture, and the artist and their associates are successful in their profession.


See me up to Ham I bet your niggas deal quick
The singer is confident that their presence can influence or intimidate others into cooperating or making deals.


Mama pray for me, commit a lot of sins
The singer has a religious mother who prays for them despite their sinful actions and lifestyle.


And it don't make it better consumin' a lot of gin
The singer is acknowledging that excessive drinking does not justify their behaviour or make their problems go away.


"Blood, Sweat and Tears" I pour my soul out
The artist has put a lot of effort and emotion into their work, exemplified by the album title "Blood, Sweat and Tears".


Smell the flowers bitch I might just pull a rose out
The artist is successful and confident, to the point where they could metaphorically pull a flower out of the ground at will.


A young nigga thugging bucking with his dreds loose
The singer is a young person who is heavily involved in thug culture and has loosely styled dreadlocks.


Middle finger all the fans cause I said to
The singer is showing disrespect to their fans, solely because they were told not to.


Now where my G's at, now where them dope boys
The artist is looking for their associates who are also involved in drugs and thug culture.


Now where my niggas who be thuggin' on the corner four
The artist is looking for their associates who engage in thug behaviour on street corners.


Hands in the air, throw your hood up
The artist is commanding their audience to show support for their neighbourhood by raising their hands and signalling.


Hoppin' out that seven Tre, them six's when I pull up
The singer is driving a particular make and model of car, and wearing a certain brand of shoe when they arrive.


Now where my bad bitches who keep their ass phat
The artist is looking for women who maintain a curvy figure.


I love a hood bitch ain't scared to throw that ass back
The singer finds it attractive when a woman is from the same neighbourhood and is confident and expressive with their body.


And I keep them real niggas, homie that's fact
The singer surrounds themselves with authentic people who participate in thug culture.


You a superduck, I'm talkin' Aflack
The singer considers their critics or enemies to be weak and foolish, like the Aflack duck in the insurance commercials.


My niggas thugged out, thugged out
The artist's associates are all heavily involved in thug culture and exhibit violent behaviour.


Stupid dreds in them soles with them slug mouth
The artist has long dreadlocks and is wearing shoes with soles that resemble bullet shells.


Club stupid packed it's a mad house
The club is extremely crowded and chaotic.


Catch you slippin' by yourself and get you assed out
The singer and/or their associates will take advantage of anyone who is vulnerable or alone in order to commit an act of violence.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LEXUS LEWIS, JUAQUIN MALPHURS, KHALED KHALED, ANTOINE MCCOLISTER

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