AUTOMATIC
Dismemberment Plan Lyrics


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Automatic, Systematic
Do what you do playa
Just keep that money on ya mi-i-ind, (on ya mind)
In the traffic, Baller status, (baller status)
Do what you do playa, (what you do)
Just keep on hustlin' on the gri-i-ind, (on the grind)

Stackin' my mil
Avoidin' the law, Stayin' out of jail
Possesion of sales, Pocket all sales
Conspiracy charges, Hate betrayals
Payin' the rent
Cause I don't write nothin down I keep it all in my head, Intellegent
About my business, Memory like an elephant
Chasin' the dream, Suit up for cream
Special represented tactics team, They out for teams
And infared beams, Pointed at domes, backs, and spleens
Fire hydrons, Ambulance sirens, Spittin' licence, Police indicements
Rightiously what it all boils down to is basically who's the wisest
Ughhh, My heart made of granite
Slow down my spit so you squares can understand it
I didnt come in here empty handed
I came in here on business and yall gone retrospecit dammit
Been out the game, Did that mane
Valejeo I claim, Made the name
Feel my pain, Ghetto fame
Magazine Street hustla mane
Messin' around in the fast lane
Chevy, Cougars and Mustangs
Novas, Granadas, and Falcons
Project livin' and Public housin'

Automatic, Systematic
Do what you do playa
Just keep that money on ya mi-i-ind
(I got my mind on my money and my money on my mind, Ughh)
In the traffic, Baller status, (Ugh)
Do what you do playa, (what you do)
Just keep on hustlin' on the gri-i-ind, (on the grind)

Its ghetto F-A-Beezy
F-A-Sheezy, Bustas hate me cause I f'ed they breezies
Playboy, These techs spray easy
Like you don't know the hoodrat Hugh Hef play greasy
I get money on the grind
So if you ya mind on my money, I put some money on ya mind
Ya honey gone be mine
Cause ya diamond forecast is partly cloudly
The kids look sunny on the shine
I'm gettin' ticked off again
Ya'll must like ridin' in long black caddy's that they stick coffins in
The Click often been
Blowin' sticky, That come in the jars that they stick coffee in
I got chicks offerin'
But I play hard to get, Unless they suck me 'til my dick soft again
You lookin' at the way the coast to coast g do it
From the Brooklyn to the Bay
Bring the hook in by the way

Automatic, Systematic
Do what you do playa
Just keep that money on ya mi-i-ind, (on ya mind)
In the traffic, Baller status, (baller status)
Do what you do playa, (what you do)
Just keep on hustlin' on the gri-i-ind, (on the grind)
To all you playas out there hustlin', (hustli-i-in)
And all my thugs that be thuggin', (thuggi-i-in)
To all you playas out there hustlin', (out there hustli-i-in)
And all my thugs that be thuggin', (thuggi-i-in)

It don't matter if you lokin' or bleedin'
Wheather its backwards or zig zags ya smokin' ya weed in
You slow pokin' or speedin'
All that counts to these motherfuckers is if you broke or suceedin'
I'm gettin used to strokin' and sweetin', pokin' and skeetin'
Stayin focused while feedin', so I don't choke what im eatin'
I'm lookin' for towns to put the coke and the weed in
To sit with white folks in a meetin', pleasebaleaveit

I used to sell tapes up out my truck and slang cain, (boom)
Respected on the streets before the fame, (boom)
Aint nothin' lame or game goofy about my game, (boom)
Paid my dues, Obeyed the rules
Stuck to the script, Made a Click
All a my fellows and all a my dawgs
Ridin' mustard and mayonaise on vouges
Feelin' em up, Sittin' em down
Flossin' and Bossin' all over the town
Hardest state benzes ya ever heardin ya life man write that down
(write that down)

Automatic, Systematic
Do what you do playa
Just keep that money on ya mi-i-ind, (on ya mind)
In the traffic, Baller status, (baller status)
Do what you do playa, (what you do)
Just keep on hustlin' on the gri-i-ind, (on the grind)
To all you playas out there hustlin', (hustli-i-in)
And all my thugs that be thuggin', (thuggi-i-in)




To all you playas out there hustlin', (out there hustli-i-in)
And all my thugs that be thuggin', (thuggi-i-in)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Dismemberment Plan's "Automatic" are about the hustle and grind culture, with the rapper boasting about his ability to stay on top of his game, hustling in the face of danger and obstacles. The lyrics depict the daily life of a gangsta involved in the drug trade and all that comes with it such as avoiding the law and conspiracy charges. At the same time, it also mentions the necessity to stay focused on making money and avoiding losing one's freedom. The song is an ode to the street life, the trap, and the grind against the odds.


The lyrics also capture the struggles of facing the police, hustling for a living in public housing, and the dangers that come with it all. The rapper portrays a tough exterior of having a heart made of granite, but at the same time remembers his roots of project living and public housing. The overall message is to keep hustling and keep pushing forward, no matter what obstacles come your way.


Line by Line Meaning

Automatic, Systematic
We go about our lives in predictable, programmed ways.


Do what you do playa
Continue the way we are accustomed to living.


Just keep that money on ya mi-i-ind, (on ya mind)
Remember that obtaining wealth is our primary concern.


In the traffic, Baller status, (baller status)
Even in chaotic situations, we maintain our high-class lifestyle.


Do what you do playa, (what you do)
Once again reminding us to continue our normal activities.


Just keep on hustlin' on the gri-i-ind, (on the grind)
Keep working hard to achieve our goals.


Stackin' my mil
Accumulating a large sum of money.


Avoidin' the law, Stayin' out of jail
Avoiding illegal activities to prevent imprisonment.


Possesion of sales, Pocket all sales
Hiding profits to avoid law enforcement detecting illegal activities.


Conspiracy charges, Hate betrayals
Dislike involvement with illegal activities, especially when others turn on us.


Payin' the rent
Meeting responsibilities, such as paying rent, despite illegal activities.


Cause I don't write nothin down I keep it all in my head, Intellegent
Pride in being able to remember everything without writing it down.


About my business, Memory like an elephant
Remembering important details about our business operations.


Chasin' the dream, Suit up for cream
Pursuing financial success at all costs.


Special represented tactics team, They out for teams
Being prepared for conflicts with opposing teams or groups.


And infared beams, Pointed at domes, backs, and spleens
Describing potential violent altercations with other groups or gangs.


Fire hydrons, Ambulance sirens, Spittin' licence, Police indicements
Immersion into the world of crime and the risk of violence and arrest.


Rightiously what it all boils down to is basically who's the wisest
Ultimately, the key to success is making wise decisions and avoiding mistakes.


Ughhh, My heart made of granite
Toughness and resilience in the face of adversity.


Slow down my spit so you squares can understand it
Adjusting our way of speaking to be understood by those who may not be from our background.


I didnt come in here empty handed
Being prepared and ready for any situation.


I came in here on business and yall gone retrospecit dammit
Asserting our intentions and demanding respect and recognition for our work.


Been out the game, Did that mane
Experienced in the world of crime and illegal activities.


Valejeo I claim, Made the name
Pride in coming from a specific location and creating a name for ourselves.


Feel my pain, Ghetto fame
Embracing the hardships we have faced and accepting our status as famous within our community.


Magazine Street hustla mane
Identifying as a hustler from a specific street.


Messin' around in the fast lane
Living dangerously and taking risks for the sake of making money quickly.


Chevy, Cougars and Mustangs
Describing the flashy cars we own to show our wealth.


Novas, Granadas, and Falcons
Listing other models of cars we own to prove our financial success.


Project livin' and Public housin'
Describing the neighborhoods we come from, which are often low-income areas or public housing.


(I got my mind on my money and my money on my mind, Ughh)
Echoing the importance of prioritizing wealth and financial success.


Its ghetto F-A-Beezy
Proudly identifying as being ghetto or from a low-income area.


F-A-Sheezy, Bustas hate me cause I f'ed they breezies
Boasting about our sexual success and how it has upset our rivals.


Playboy, These techs spray easy
Describing our ease at using weapons.


Like you don't know the hoodrat Hugh Hef play greasy
Describing our success with women despite our low-income background.


So if you ya mind on my money, I put some money on ya mind
Warning others not to focus too much on our wealth or they may become a target for our aggression.


Ya honey gone be mine
Asserting our ability to attract women due to our wealth and lifestyle.


Cause ya diamond forecast is partly cloudly
Saying that our rivals may not be as financially successful as they appear.


The kids look sunny on the shine
Showing off our wealth to children, who may be impressed and inspired by us.


I'm gettin' ticked off again
Expressing frustration with the situation or topic being discussed.


Ya'll must like ridin' in long black caddy's that they stick coffins in
Insulting our rivals by saying they will end up dead and in a hearse.


The Click often been
Describing our group and its involvement in illegal activities.


Blowin' sticky, That come in the jars that they stick coffee in
Describing the drugs we use in a bragging manner.


I got chicks offerin'
Bringing up the fact that women are attracted to us due to our wealth and lifestyle.


But I play hard to get, Unless they suck me 'til my dick soft again
Boasting about our sexual prowess and our ability to attract women.


You lookin' at the way the coast to coast g do it
Showing how we, as coast-to-coast criminals, operate in a similar way.


From the Brooklyn to the Bay
Expanding on the above statement by listing specific locations where we operate.


Bring the hook in by the way
Referring to the chorus or refrain of the song.


To all you playas out there hustlin', (hustli-i-in)
Acknowledging others who are also pursuing financial success through illegal or immoral activities.


And all my thugs that be thuggin', (thuggi-i-in)
Acknowledging those who use violence and intimidation as part of their criminal activities.


It don't matter if you lokin' or bleedin'
Acknowledging the risks and dangers associated with our lifestyle.


Wheather its backwards or zig zags ya smokin' ya weed in
Describing our drug use and the ways we smoke it.


You slow pokin' or speedin'
Suggesting that we don't care how fast or slow others are going, only if they are making money or not.


All that counts to these motherfuckers is if you broke or suceedin'
Implying that our community judges people solely based on their financial success.


I'm gettin used to strokin' and sweetin', pokin' and skeetin'
Boasting about our sexual prowess once again.


Stayin focused while feedin', so I don't choke what im eatin'
Staying focused on our goals even while enjoying the benefits of our wealth.


I'm lookin' for towns to put the coke and the weed in
Continuing our illegal activities and looking for new locations to sell drugs.


To sit with white folks in a meetin', pleasebaleaveit
Desiring to be recognized and accepted by successful white people.


I used to sell tapes up out my truck and slang cain, (boom)
Reminiscing about our past involvement in illegal activities and how far we have come.


Respected on the streets before the fame, (boom)
Showing that we have always had a reputation for being successful and respected in our community.


Aint nothin' lame or game goofy about my game, (boom)
Asserting that our lifestyle and business are legitimate and not a joke.


Paid my dues, Obeyed the rules
Acknowledging that we have worked hard to be successful and have followed certain codes of conduct within our community.


Stuck to the script, Made a Click
Emphasizing our loyalty to our group and showing that we have followed a specific plan to achieve our success.


All a my fellows and all a my dawgs
Referring to our group and our close companions as family.


Ridin' mustard and mayonaise on vouges
Boasting once again about our flashy cars and how we choose to customize and decorate them.


Feelin' em up, Sittin' em down
Suggesting that we are always picked first or given priority due to our wealth and status.


Flossin' and Bossin' all over the town
Boasting about how we show off our success in public and demand respect from others.


Hardest state benzes ya ever heardin ya life man write that down
Bringing attention to our luxury cars and once again insisting that others acknowledge our wealth and status.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., O/B/O APRA AMCOS, Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KENNETH GAMBLE, LEON HUFF, ANTHONY JACKSON, RICARDO THOMAS, JOHN JACKSON, HAL DAVIS, DONALD E. FLETCHER, WELDON DEAN PARKS, EARL STEVENS

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