Broke
Dave East Lyrics


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Pour up the lean, roll up the smoke
Them niggas ain't getting no money my nigga I know that they broke
We getting them bitches is all in our faces I know that they know
Order more bottles ain't gotta say nothing I know they gon' go
40 Glock in her Berkin bag, block quiet your work is trash
Foreign bitch that'll work the ass, sour gone that purple last
Gangster and gentlemen (Gangsta!) straight to the plug, I go straight to the plug I don't fuck with no middleman (No!)
Pull up with young'uns they'll hit you for nothing we all moving militant
Stomped out in my Timberlands
Stop back [?] interior cinnamon vision or dividens I'm in another world
This is so different my old bitch was tripping I found me another girl
I won't even mention the life that we living by 21 they told me dead or in prison in back of that Royce like Jesus
Ain't got no budget can't talk about features I would show love but niggas ain't show me no love
Pull up to the club in a Yankee fitted old hoes tryna call but I changed my digits
Gotta trick on em you a lame admit it young boy got a stick and he flaming with it

40 Glock in her Berkin bag, block quiet your work is trash
Foreign bitch that'll work the ass, sour gone that purple last
Smokin' dope, so much kush I might overdose
By myself I hold my own since 18 I been on my own
Bad bitches they on my phone, pullin' up in exotic cars
Drop top like Ace and Mitch
Red Beamer think the feds seen us
Niggas know that my life real, I ain't worried bout' a rap deal
Outside all night still run up and see how that Mac feel
Gettin' money my lifestyle, Backwoods and champagne sippin'
Eastside I was raised different see my uncle out cocaine sniffin'




New niggas ain't no threat, I'm a time bomb that ain't blow yet
Came up from them Pro-jects I went straight head thats no sex

Overall Meaning

In the song "Broke," Dave East talks about his success and lifestyle and takes a jab at those who are not doing as well as him. He talks about his party life, enjoying the company of beautiful women and the ability to order more bottles without any need to say a word. He mentions how he has control over the situation and people around him. The line "Gangster and gentlemen, straight to the plug I go, I don't fuck with no middleman" shows that he is a man in control and does not require any middlemen to do his job. Dave East is proud of himself and his achievements, and he is not shy to let everyone know.


The lines "Ain't got no budget, can't talk about features, I would show love, but niggas ain't show me no love" speaks to his disappointment with other rappers in the industry, failing to collaborate with him because of his background. He describes the people that he goes out with as young, dangerous, and ready to take on anyone that messes with them. He believes that his uncle's cocaine addiction is proof that where he comes from was not easy, and he had to work hard to achieve his status.


Line by Line Meaning

Pour up the lean, roll up the smoke
Dave East is preparing to unwind and get high.


Them niggas ain't getting no money my nigga I know that they broke
Dave East thinks that other guys aren't making enough money and are struggling financially.


We getting them bitches is all in our faces I know that they know
Dave East and his friends are attracting the girls they want and they are well aware of it.


Order more bottles ain't gotta say nothing I know they gon' go
Dave East knows that if they order more alcohol, the demand will be fulfilled no matter what.


40 Glock in her Berkin bag, block quiet your work is trash
Dave East knows someone who carries a gun in an expensive purse but thinks the quality of their drugs is bad.


Foreign bitch that'll work the ass, sour gone that purple last
Dave East has a girl from another country who will entertain him sexually, but his weed supply is almost gone.


Gangster and gentlemen (Gangsta!) straight to the plug, I go straight to the plug I don't fuck with no middleman (No!)
Dave East is both violent and polite. He buys drugs directly from the supplier, without involving a middleman.


Pull up with young'uns they'll hit you for nothing we all moving militant
Dave East and his crew are ready to attack with no real provocation. They are very cautious and prepared.


Stomped out in my Timberlands
Dave East is wearing Timberland boots and probably trying to look tough.


Stop back [?] interior cinnamon vision or dividens I'm in another world
Dave East is so rich and successful that he is in his own world of luxury.


This is so different my old bitch was tripping I found me another girl
Dave East has a new girlfriend, and she is much better than his ex.


I won't even mention the life that we living by 21 they told me dead or in prison in back of that Royce like Jesus
Dave East doesn't want to talk about the dangerous lifestyle he lives where he could be killed or arrested at any moment. He also mentions riding in a Rolls Royce like Jesus.


Ain't got no budget can't talk about features I would show love but niggas ain't show me no love
Dave East can't afford to collaborate with other artists, but even if he could, he wouldn't because they never showed him any support.


Pull up to the club in a Yankee fitted old hoes tryna call but I changed my digits
Dave East goes to the club wearing a Yankee fitted hat. His ex-girlfriends are calling him, but he changed his phone number.


Gotta trick on em you a lame admit it young boy got a stick and he flaming with it
Dave East has to pay for the attention of some girls, and he thinks guys who can't get girls on their own are lame. He also knows someone with a gun who is ready to use it.


Smokin' dope, so much kush I might overdose
Dave East is smoking so much weed that he might overdose.


By myself I hold my own since 18 I been on my own
Dave East has been independent and fending for himself since he was 18 years old.


Bad bitches they on my phone, pullin' up in exotic cars
Dave East is popular with attractive girls, and they are picking him up in fancy cars.


Drop top like Ace and Mitch
Dave East is riding in a convertible car like the characters in the movie Paid in Full.


Red Beamer think the feds seen us
Dave East drives a red BMW and thinks the police are watching him.


Niggas know that my life real, I ain't worried bout' a rap deal
Dave East's life is authentic and not fabricated, and he doesn't care about getting a record deal.


Outside all night still run up and see how that Mac feel
Dave East is outside all night and not afraid of anyone running up on him because he has a gun.


Gettin' money my lifestyle, Backwoods and champagne sippin'
Dave East is making a lot of money, and he likes to smoke Backwoods cigars and drink champagne.


Eastside I was raised different see my uncle out cocaine sniffin'
Dave East was raised in a rough neighborhood on the east side of a city, and he has seen his uncle using cocaine.


New niggas ain't no threat, I'm a time bomb that ain't blow yet
Dave East doesn't feel threatened by new rappers. He thinks he is a ticking time bomb that hasn't exploded yet.


Came up from them Pro-jects I went straight head thats no sex
Dave East came from the projects and worked hard to become successful. He was focused and didn't get distracted.




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William Smead

East continues to grow as an artist. I've been jamming to his mixtapes for years.

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Hell of props I'm a new fan and once again liking dudes flow and songs.

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See this the shit he need to be on RIGHT NOW❗ Its that trap sound and flow 🎯

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Here in 2019 and still the most underrated rapper

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