December 24
Earl Sweatshirt Lyrics

Allen with the picked 'fro, answering the outlet
A reference to basketball where Allen has a picked afro hairstyle, catching the ball and making a quick pass to score easily.

Alley-ooping all the shit home
Continuing the basketball metaphor, passing to a teammate to easily dunk or score.

Powered up, out for the assist
Referring to assisting and supporting friends in times of need, using one's strength or power for the benefit of others.

Don't panic when it get cold, we go at it, hoe
Encouraging others to stay strong and not give up when things get tough, using cold weather as a metaphor for difficult situations.

How you want them ribs smoked, family? Uh
Asking how people prefer their food cooked, representing a sense of camaraderie and comfort among friends and family.

Ten toes, know you on your shit already
Being fully committed and confident in one's abilities, being grounded and sure-footed.

Big stone, granite in your fist, ball
Having strength and power in one's hands, using this power to shape one's life like a ball of clay.

Standing on the strip
Being on the street, representing a sense of danger and vulnerability.

Don't panic when the pig come
Advising not to panic when confronted by police officers or authority figures. 'Pig' is a slang term for police, indicating a dislike or lack of trust in them.

Scramble, get the big tall fetti, and then get home
Urging to quickly gather money and return home, possibly avoiding confrontations or violence in the process.

Tally up the wins though
Reflecting on one's successes and accomplishments in life, even amidst hardships and setbacks.

Don't think he said he pro-violence
Defending oneself against accusations of supporting violent behavior or actions.

But it's gon' be your problem if he did though
Asserting that others should not be held accountable for one's own perceived violent tendencies or behavior.

I lived out the way, ay
Living far away or in isolation from others, possibly to escape difficult situations or people.

Palace where the Crips stay
Referring to a residence or place where the Crips gang resides or operates.

Silent when the pigs came browsing in his shit
Remaining quiet and not drawing attention when police officers or authority figures are inspecting or searching one's living space or possessions.

Bang like two mallets, too callous for your bitch taste
Being forceful and aggressive, having a tough and insensitive demeanor that some people may dislike.

'Member when they had my grandmammy on a drip drink
Remembering a time when someone's grandmother was sick and needed medication, possibly indicating a sense of urgency or importance.

How much of that gin straight? Could have filled a fish tank
Reflecting on the amount of alcohol consumed and its potential negative effects, exaggerating how much was consumed.

My doggy hit my cell, say he got me off the strength
Receiving support and assistance from a friend when in need, relying on their strength and loyalty.

Ask him, "That's just how it is?" say "You die and then you live, huh?"
Contemplating the nature of life and death, possibly reflecting on the harsh realities of the world.

Your heart and then your limbs break
Suffering emotional and physical pain, potentially losing the ability to endure or persevere.

Just catch me when I slip, bro
Asking for help or support when struggling or falling behind, acknowledging the need for others in tough times.

What's popping like a hip bone
Asking what is happening or trending in the present moment, using a simile to describe it.

I told you
Reaffirming a previous statement, letting others know that one's convictions remain unchanged.

These niggas passing, like the Citgo we passing
Others are disregarding or ignoring one's presence, being as transient as the gas station that is being passed.

Niggas know we keep the gas inside the spliff roll
Referring to adding gasoline to marijuana or cigarettes, implying the danger or volatility that some may associate with that behavior.

The wind get the ashes in the end bro
Acknowledging the impermanence of life, using the metaphor of wind to represent the fleeting nature of existence.

We been took your pass and your credentials, uh
Suggesting that someone may have lost their status or power, potentially due to certain actions or behaviors.

Bad apple, daily clashing with my kinfolk
Being seen as a negative influence or bad influence, regularly having conflicts with one's own family members.

Bad acid did damage to my mental
Experiencing the negative effects of using or consuming drugs, particularly hallucinogens.

Shorty right, it took some passages to get grown
Referring to a short (or young) person who has learned and grown through various life experiences and transitions.

They been called me savage from the get go
Being labeled as cruel or unyielding from the very beginning, possibly due to one's demeanor or reputation.