MIA
Diplo and MIA Lyrics


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Weed in my lungs i think i'm going numb
Ten toes down so i ain't worried bout it going up
Fully focused off the drugs i ain't gotta sober up
Thinking i'm a real quick lick you prolly slow as fuck
Fuck talking ain't no what's up when niggas know what's up
Bro scam he won't throw a punch but he might throw a punch
Gang told me keep it tucked before we started rolling blunts
Re really tryna get a bucket so i know he cut
Pressure turn niggas to paper they start foldin up
You dont know why niggas moving loose ? then you don't know enough
Nigga acting like he steppin, must think he the only one
They just be posting bro on the block like he posting up
Fuck a back door i ain't gotta snake shit
Pat keep a k clip for niggas on that ape shit
Bro icing niggas meanwhile they be on cake shit
Hope niggas don't think they getting over when they lane switch
Re MIA & Grindhard like a skate trick
Gee know i'm g so we ain't even gotta say shit
Niggas moving different round this bitch im on the same shit
Shit changed i had to change to, in the same cents
That shit raps can't be with hams cause we can't mix
Muhfuckas swear they know it all but they ain't hip
Told bro i'm knowin life a gamble so i take risk
I ain't lyin at a dice game they won't shake shit
Imma bait em in like a fish i won't debate shit
Niggas fit in in the fitting room cause they change quick
Gang be up on the same shit we won't change shit
Nigga think he getting off on gang he on some laced shit
Re MIA & Grindhard like a skate trick
Gee know i'm g so we ain't even gotta say shit
Niggas moving different round this bitch i'm on the same shit
Shit changed i had to change to, in the same sense
That shit raps can't be with hams cause we can't mix
Muhfuckas swear they know it all but they ain't hip




Told bro i'm knowin life a gamble so i take risk
I ain't lyin at a dice game they won't shake shit

Overall Meaning

The opening line "Weed in my lungs, I think I'm going numb" sets the tone for the entire song: a laid back, drug-influenced track. The lyrics are straightforward, but the message behind them is deep. The rapper is reflecting on his life, the choices he's made, and the direction he's headed. The second line "Ten toes down, so I ain't worried about it going up" reflects his dedication to staying grounded despite the fame and success that may come his way. He's focused on the present and the here and now, not the future.


The rapper is fully focused on the drugs he's taking and is in a mindset where he doesn't need to sober up. It's as if he's trying to escape reality and live in a different world where he doesn't have to face his problems. He acknowledges that some people are slow, and he's not one of them. He's quick-witted, and he knows how to work his way around things. He also talks about his gang, how they stick together and protect each other, making sure they're "tucked" before going out to "roll blunts." He's trying to get a "bucket," which likely means money, and he's trying to do it as quickly as possible.


The lyrics reflect a life of drug use, money-making, and sticking together with your gang. It's a glimpse into a world that's not often seen by those outside of it.


Line by Line Meaning

Weed in my lungs i think i'm going numb
I've smoked so much weed that I can't feel anything anymore


Ten toes down so i ain't worried bout it going up
I'm standing firm and not worried about things going wrong


Fully focused off the drugs i ain't gotta sober up
I'm not going to sober up because I'm fully focused on the drugs


Thinking i'm a real quick lick you prolly slow as fuck
I'm quick at making money and you're probably slow at it


Fuck talking ain't no what's up when niggas know what's up
I don't need to talk when everyone already knows what's going on


Bro scam he won't throw a punch but he might throw a punch
My friend might not throw a punch, but he might still be involved in shady behavior


Gang told me keep it tucked before we started rolling blunts
My crew told me to keep my weapon hidden before we started smoking weed


Re really tryna get a bucket so i know he cut
My friend is really trying to make money so I know he's serious


Pressure turn niggas to paper they start foldin up
Pressure can make people crumble and give up


You dont know why niggas moving loose ? then you don't know enough
If you don't understand why people are behaving the way they are, it's because you lack understanding


Nigga acting like he steppin, must think he the only one
Someone is acting like they're better than everyone else and it's annoying


They just be posting bro on the block like he posting up
People just like to show off on social media like they're standing on the block


Fuck a back door i ain't gotta snake shit
I don't need to be sneaky and go through the back door


Pat keep a k clip for niggas on that ape shit
My friend Pat keeps a gun for people acting wild


Bro icing niggas meanwhile they be on cake shit
My friend is killing people while they're focused on petty things


Hope niggas don't think they getting over when they lane switch
I hope people don't think they can cheat the system by changing lanes


Re MIA & Grindhard like a skate trick
My crew and I are elusive and quick like a skateboarding trick


Gee know i'm g so we ain't even gotta say shit
My friend Gee knows that I'm a gangster so we don't need to talk about it


Niggas moving different round this bitch im on the same shit
People are acting different but I'm staying true to myself and doing the same thing


Shit changed i had to change to, in the same cents
Things changed and I had to change too, but I'm still in the same mindset


That shit raps can't be with hams cause we can't mix
I can't associate with people who talk too much because it's dangerous


Muhfuckas swear they know it all but they ain't hip
People think they know everything but they really don't understand


Told bro i'm knowin life a gamble so i take risk
I told my friend that life is a gamble so I'm willing to take risks


I ain't lyin at a dice game they won't shake shit
I'm not lying and I won't back down at a dice game


Imma bait em in like a fish i won't debate shit
I'll lure people in like a fish but I won't waste time debating


Niggas fit in in the fitting room cause they change quick
People can fit in anywhere because they're quick to change themselves


Gang be up on the same shit we won't change shit
My crew is always doing the same thing and we won't change


Nigga think he getting off on gang he on some laced shit
Someone thinks they're getting away with something but they really aren't




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Written by: MIA Ghost

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