AUTOMATIC
E40 Ft Fabolous 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 to E40 ft. Fabolous song Automatic are all about the hustle and grind of making money in their respective neighborhoods. The opening lines of "Automatic, systematic, do what you do playa, just keep that money on ya mi-i-ind" set the tone for the rest of the song, emphasizing the importance of keeping your focus on your financial goals. E40 talks about the risks he's taken in the past to make money, such as possession of sales and avoiding conspiracy charges. Despite these risks, he keeps hustling and hustling and he never writes down what he does - he keeps it all in his head because he's intelligent and knows his business well.


Fabolous joins in on the second half of the song, picking up where E40 leaves off. Fabolous raps about being a "ghetto F-A-beezy" who gets hate from "bustas" because of his success. He brags about the various ways he's making money and how he's always "on the grind." Fabolous talks about the street credibility he had before he was famous and how he used to sell tapes out of his truck while still obeying the rules. The song is all about maintaining focus and staying true to the hustle.


Line by Line Meaning

Automatic, Systematic
Doing things without thinking twice or questioning decisions.


Do what you do playa
Keep doing what you're doing.


Just keep that money on ya mi-i-ind, (on ya mind)
Stay focused on making money and don't let anything distract you.


In the traffic, Baller status, (baller status)
Even in difficult situations, maintain your status as a baller or someone who is successful and always hustling.


Do what you do playa, (what you do)
Don't change your ways or strategies for anyone else.


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


Stackin' my mil
Saving up money and wealth.


Avoidin' the law, Stayin' out of jail
Keeping oneself out of trouble with the law and avoiding jail time.


Possession of sales, Pocket all sales
Keeping all earnings from selling items and avoiding sharing profits.


Conspiracy charges, Hate betrayals
Avoiding being charged with a criminal conspiracy and hating those who betray you.


Payin' the rent
Covering monthly rent costs.


Cause I don't write nothin down I keep it all in my head, Intellegent
Remembering important business information and being intelligent enough to not need to write it down.


About my business, Memory like an elephant
Being diligent and professional while having an excellent memory.


Chasin' the dream, Suit up for cream
Striving to achieve dreams and getting ready to make money.


Special represented tactics team, They out for teams
A specific team with strategic tactics is determined to defeat others.


And infared beams, Pointed at domes, backs, and spleens
Referring to guns and weapon sights that aim for essential body parts.


Fire hydrons, Ambulance sirens, Spittin' licence, Police indicements
The chaotic aftermath of a dangerous situation involving firearms, emergency services, and legal repercussions.


Rightiously what it all boils down to is basically who's the wisest
Ultimately, the most successful person is the one who is the most intelligent and wise.


Ughhh, My heart made of granite
Being cold and emotionally detached.


Slow down my spit so you squares can understand it
Speaking more clearly so that everyone can understand.


I didnt come in here empty handed
Coming to a place or situation prepared and ready to make a deal or transaction.


I came in here on business and yall gone retrospect dammit
Being only focused on conducting business and not allowing emotional retrospection or reflection to get in the way.


Been out the game, Did that mane
Retired from a particular lifestyle.


Valejeo I claim, Made the name
Claiming a specific place and culture as one's own and rising to fame.


Feel my pain, Ghetto fame
Experiencing hardship and gaining fame despite it being from a lower socio-economic area.


Magazine Street hustla mane
Someone who hustles street-style with a certain level of pride and dignity.


Messin' around in the fast lane
Engage in risky or reckless behavior to live life faster.


Chevy, Cougars and Mustangs
Referring to types of cars that are fast and expensive.


Novas, Granadas, and Falcons
Referring to other types of cars, but instead cheap and practical.


Project livin' and Public housin'
Describing the places where someone has lived, typically lower socio-economic areas.


I got my mind on my money and my money on my mind, Ughh
Being fully focused on making money and not being distracted by anything else.


Its ghetto F-A-Beezy
Proudly embracing one's culture and lifestyle.


Bustas hate me cause I f'ed they breezies
People who are not successful criticize and hate on others who are, specifically regarding romantic or sexual relationships.


Playboy, These techs spray easy
Referring to being able to handle firearms with ease and skill.


Like you don't know the hoodrat Hugh Hef play greasy
Acting or behaving like a pimp or playboy who is not concerned about women's feelings or well-being.


So if you ya mind on my money, I put some money on ya mind
If someone is concerned with taking my money, I will retaliate by putting money on their mind or making them think about me losing profits.


Ya honey gone be mine
Acting or thinking in a possessive manner.


Cause ya diamond forecast is partly cloudy
Being pessimistic about the future of someone's relationship or success.


The kids look sunny on the shine
Despite negative expectations, the physical appearance of something looks good or positive.


I'm gettin' ticked off again
Becoming angry or frustrated again.


Ya'll must like ridin' in long black caddy's that they stick coffins in
Critiquing someone else's unhealthy behavior or choices and mocking it.


The Click often been
Referring to being part of a group or organization that has experience and success.


Blowin' sticky, That come in the jars that they stick coffee in
Consuming marijuana or other illegal substances.


I got chicks offerin'
Women are sexually interested or offering themselves to me.


But I play hard to get, Unless they suck me 'til my dick soft again
Not being easy to seduce by women but also humorously hinting that you can have physical pleasure for a long time to avoid being easy.


You lookin' at the way the coast to coast g do it
Referring to how someone does business, specifically coast-to-coast or on a large scale.


From the Brooklyn to the Bay
Referring to a large geographic space or area that one operates in.


To all you playas out there hustlin', (hustli-i-in)
Shouting out to people who are also working hard and trying to make money.


And all my thugs that be thuggin', (thuggi-i-in)
Shouting out to people who are involved in criminal or violent behavior.


It don't matter if you lokin' or bleedin'
Regardless of one's current state, whether it be success or hardship, continue to hustle.


Wheather its backwards or zig zags ya smokin' ya weed in
Regardless of the specific way someone is consuming marijuana.


You slow pokin' or speedin'
Regardless of how quickly or slowly someone is hustling.


All that counts to these motherfuckers is if you broke or suceedin'
The only thing that matters to some people is whether or not someone is rich or successful.


I'm gettin used to strokin' and sweetin', pokin' and skeetin'
Becoming comfortable with physical pleasure and being sexual.


Stayin focused while feedin', so I don't choke what im eatin'
Focusing on work or making money while also being able to sustain oneself without slipping in their business.


I'm lookin' for towns to put the coke and the weed in
Planning on moving illegal substances to different towns and cities.


To sit with white folks in a meetin', pleasebaleaveit
Aspire to reach a level of success where one is able to attend meetings and work with white people.


Paid my dues, Obeyed the rules
Having paid the necessary cost to achieve success and followed the regulations in a specific industry.


Stuck to the script, Made a Click
Remained committed to one's goals and vision and created a group around that vision.


All a my fellows and all a my dawgs
Referring to one's friends or allies.


Ridin' mustard and mayonaise on vouges
Driving a car that has yellow and white accents or visual features.


Feelin' em up, Sittin' em down
Emphasizing the luxury of sitting in a car and driving it.


Flossin' and Bossin' all over the town
Showing off one's wealth and success to everyone in the area.


Hardest state benzes ya ever heardin ya life man write that down
Having the best and hardest cars that one has ever seen or heard of.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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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Comments from YouTube:

@Rushin_Ru_Let

Damn Fab had two verses on a feature ! This is hip hop

@ceedee7647

E 40 could get on a Track with anyone & Sprinkle it 😎

@toreytownsend4705

You know it!!! #GoodDay/Night

@ronaldjames7843

& he could also keep up lyrically. He held his own

@richmuscle8316

3:11 to 3:31! Greatest piece of literature and culture ever! Hands down changed my life

@elpatron6136

mannn lmaao

@hellpermonkey

Indeed! - My fetty on the injured list - Spoke volumes to me

@Yixdy

Read a fucking book dawg

@dcta51

I still find this as a very surprising collab, to this day. They should make another song together.

@SW2010JP

It was the oddest collab i ever seen at the time. But looking back, it was a genius collab

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