In 2017, EARTHGANG signed to J. Cole's Dreamville Records, and have since released three EPs: Rags (September 2017), Robots (October 2017), and Royalty (February 2018).
Cocktail
EarthGang Lyrics
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Bandwagon seats goin' extinct
Don't give a fuck, don't judge if you hoein' for free
Came out the mud, wink, wink, if you know what I mean
Inside jokes is only for the loneliest folks
Windpipe close, I know that ho, she love to get choked
Headlights can hose, bucks and does
Before the thud and you bleedin' on the side of the road
I need proof, I ain't stupid but believin' in dreams
First time I ate some pussy, I knew evil was sweet
First time for you to call, I'ma dead let it ring
Leave me be, might as well take one for the team
Hot as hell on the block, scrambled eggs on the street
Good genes, whole family keep they hair and they teeth
I ain't playin' nigga, this is not the fantasy league
I'm just here to highlight my life
Fuck a gas pack, NASDAQ, get the price high
Where the cash at? Tell the broke days bye bye
You's a Milhouse, you's a real sap, nice guy
Finish last, back of the traffic on the turnpike
I was a Xan addict like you 'til the last time
Now I'm expandin' how I move like the sunrise
In the tundra, no shade, hope you go blind
I'm just livin' life for a living
(I just do what I'm here for, you know)
I just ask God for forgiveness
Since a nigga died in the pictures
He deceased in the ride through the wilderness
Will Smith with the killswitch
I'm just gettin' lost in the melodies
Music for my niggas with the felonies
And fellas with some fellas who done left the scene
And strippers with asses, all hella queens
Ladies in corporate inhalin' green
See when it's a shortage they bet on me
And quiet time, babe, that's the remedy
It's a new road, I ain't been down
Mama said can't keep honest with your chin down
Couple shows for a couple pennies
But I know that they fuckin' with me
Headed home with a hell of a feelin'
And an empty stomach but I don't eat nothin'
Top Ramen to the top of the billing
Rain dance on the top of the building
Down the rabbit hole, now we go
Gargle it, parcel of yogi gold
Should've stopped him but y'all couldn't kill him
Universe said I got me a real one
Damn, got another pick up, EarthGang?
Ain't got time for no gangbangers to be in my motherfuckin' car, man
These niggas so hard-headed, uh, fuck it, I need the check
Oh, these niggas a little weird, these niggas ain't finna shoot shit
But it do look like they be on their shit though
The fuck niggas doin'? They don't even want to get in the car
(Ay is this the, this the Lyft?)
(Wassup with you, bruh? Wassup with you, bruh?) They just standing at the car
Get in the car, niggas, get in the car (oh, my bad, wassup, man?)
Y'all niggas, man, y'all high as hell (you high)
Why they call y'all EarthGang? (You Johnny?)
Couldn't find another word? (That what my mama name me)
Ok, you don't like, ok
Say no more then, we ridin'
So where the hell we goin' though? (Well, what it say?)
Mirrorland, bruh? (Yeah)
That must be another amusement park (uh, you could say that)
Lemme see
This shit ain't comin' up in the GPS (man, just go)
You just want me to ride? These niggas finna rob me
These niggas finna rob me (nah, nah) (just go, man)
These niggas finna rob me (we not with that shit)
(We could but we not with that shit)
Yeah, nigga got a dog and he threw Skylar right here
We ridin', I'ma just, you say go down 285 (yeah)
And get off at Martin Luther King? Alright bet (yeah)
Long as that meterstick go up and I get my check, let's ride
(You gon' get your money, boy, aight?)
The lyrics of EarthGang's song "Cocktail" can be interpreted as a journey of self-discovery and perseverance in the face of adversity. The opening lines suggest that the singer is a phenomenon that others should pay attention to, as the singer is succeeding in a world where the competition is fierce. The singer then suggests that judging people for their choices is not worth it, implying that people should mind their own business. The line "came out the mud" suggests that the singer has had a tough upbringing and has had to work hard to get where they are now.
The following lines are more obscure, but they seem to suggest that the singer has a darker and more libertine side. They allude to sexual practices and the singer's past as a drug user. They also highlight the singer's skepticism about dreams and the need to see proof before believing in them. The lyrics then take a turn towards positivity, with the singer declaring that they are here to highlight their life, rather than chasing after money or fame. The lines "In the tundra, no shade, hope you go blind" suggest that the singer has chosen a difficult road, but one that they believe is worth it.
Overall, the lyrics of "Cocktail" seem to be a testament to the human spirit's ability to endure, adapt, and thrive in difficult circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm the latest phenomenon you should be hip to
I am the newest sensation that you must be aware of
Bandwagon seats goin' extinct
There are hardly any bandwagon seats available as they are almost extinct
Don't give a fuck, don't judge if you hoein' for free
Do not judge freeloaders, as I simply do not care
Came out the mud wink wink if you know what I mean
I came from a tough background that posed several challenges to my upbringing
Inside jokes is only for the loneliest folks
Laughing at inside jokes is a characteristic of a person who is lonely and wants to compensate for his loneliness with laughter
Windpipe close, I know that ho, she love to get choked
I know the woman who loves asphyxiation during sex
Headlights can hose, bucks and doe
The lenses of the headlights can get clouded due to off-road use
Before the thud and you bleedin' on the side of the road
If you are not careful, you might have an accident and bleed on the road due to poor road conditions
I need to see the receipt, I need to see the receipt
I must ensure that every transaction is authentic by scrutinizing the evidence
I need proof, I ain't stupid but believin' in dreams
I am not stupid, but I need evidence to believe in something, even a dream
First time I ate some pussy, I knew evil was sweet
Oral sex was so pleasurable that it must be evil, as it tasted too good
First time for you to call, I'ma dead let it ring
On your first attempt to call me, I will ignore your call
Leave me be, might as well take one for the team
Do not disturb me, you might as well help others as there's nothing you can do to get my attention
Hot as hell on the block, scrambled eggs on the street
The heat is so intense that the pavement becomes as hot as a skillet, where eggs could be fried
Good genes, whole family keep they hair and they teeth
Members of my family are fortunate because they keep their hair and teeth
I ain't playin' nigga, this is not the fantasy league
I am serious, this is not a game, and it doesn't involve fantasy
I'm just here to highlight my life
I am simply emphasizing the details of my life
Fuck a gas pack, NASDAQ, get the price high
Forget about harm to the environment, let's increase the price of fuel to hike up profits
Where the cash at? tell the broke days bye bye
Where's the money at? I'm waving goodbye to all the broke days of my life
You's a mid house, you's a real sap, nice guy
You are a mediocre person who is vulnerable and kind-hearted
Finish last, back of the traffic on the turnpike
I will lose and remain behind in the race of life
I was a Xan addict like you 'til the last time
Just like you, I was addicted to Xan, but not anymore
Now I'm expandin' how I move like the sunrise
I am becoming more dynamic in my movement, like the rising sun
In the tundra, no shade, hope you go blind
In the frozen landscape, with no trees, I hope you go blind due to the extreme glare
I'm just livin' life for a living
I am simply living to make a living
I just do what I'm here for, you know
I am merely carrying out my purpose on this earth
I just ask god for forgiveness
I ask God for forgiveness for my sins
Since a nigga died in the pictures
Since I lost someone important to me
He deceased in the ride through the wilderness
He passed away in a journey through a wild and unfamiliar place
Will Smith with the killswitch
Performing like Will Smith, with quick precision to get things done
I'm just gettin' lost in the melodies
I am losing myself to the music and its harmonies
Music for my niggas with the felonies
Music made for my friends who are criminals with a record of felony charges
And fellas with some fellas who done left the scene
And for guys who had to leave their clique or society to change their lives
And strippers with asses, all hella queens
And dancing women with big butts, who are reigning beauties
Ladies in corporate inhalin' green
Working women who smoke marijuana to relax
See when it's a shortage they bet on me
When there is a shortage, people rely on me to provide what they need
And quiet time, babe that's the remedy
And for moments of solitude, that is the cure
It's a new road I ain't been down
It's a new path I haven't taken yet
Mama said can't keep honest with your chin down
My mother taught me to keep my head up and remain honest
Couple shows for a couple pennies
A few performances for very little pay
But I know that they fuckin' with me
But I know that they favor me and like what I do
Headed home with a hell of a feelin'
Heading home with a great feeling of satisfaction
And an empty stomach but I don't eat nothin'
And with an empty stomach, but I refuse to eat anything
Top Ramen to the top of the billing
From cheap noodles to the upper echelon of the industry hierarchy
Rain dance on the top of the building
Performing a spiritual dance ritual on the rooftop
Down the rabbit hole, now we go
Now we are traveling on a journey with no end in sight
Dog [?] castle of yogi gold
Unclear meaning
Should've stopped him but y'all couldn't kill him
You could have, but didn't stop him from achieving success
Universe said I got me a real one
The universe says that I have a true, genuine person in my life
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Eian Undrai Parker, Olu O. Fann
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@bouay106
Verse 1: Doctur Dot]
I'm the latest phenomenon you should be hip to
Bandwagon seats goin' extinct
Don't give a fuck, don't judge if you hoein' for free
Came out the mud wink wink if you know what I mean
Inside jokes is only for the loneliest folks
Windpipe close, I know that ho, she love to get choked
Headlights can hose, bucks and doe
Before the thud and you bleedin' on the side of the road
I need to see the receipt, I need to see the receipt
I need proof, I ain't stupid but believin' in dreams
First time I ate some pussy, I knew evil was sweet
First time for you to call, I'ma dead let it ring
Leave me be, might as well take one for the team
Hot as hell on the block, scrambled eggs on the street
Good genes, whole family keep they hair and they teeth
I ain't playin' nigga, this is not the fantasy league
I'm just here to highlight my life
Fuck a gas pack, NASDAQ, get the price high
Where the cash at? tell the broke days bye bye
You's a Milhouse, you's a real sap, nice guy
Finish last, back of the traffic on the turnpike
I was a Xan addict like you 'til the last time
Now I'm expandin' how I move like the sunrise
In the tundra, no shade, hope you go blind
Chorus]
Bah bah bah, bah bah bah
Bah bah bah, bah bah bah
Bah bah bah, bah bah bah
Bah bah bah, bah bah bah
Bah bah bah
[Verse 2: Johnny Venus]
I'm just livin' life for a living (I just do what I'm here for, you know)
I just ask God for forgiveness
Since a nigga died in the pictures
He deceased in the ride through the wilderness
Will Smith with the killswitch
I'm just gettin' lost in the melodies
Music for my niggas with the felonies
And fellas with some fellas who done left the scene
And strippers with asses, all hella queens
Ladies in corporate inhalin' green
See when it's a shortage they bet on me
And quiet time, babe that's the remedy
It's a new road I ain't been down
Mama said can't keep honest with your chin down
Couple shows for a couple pennies
But I know that they fuckin' with me
Headed home with a hell of a feelin'
And an empty stomach but I don't eat nothin'
Top Ramen to the top of the billing
Rain dance on the top of the building
Down the rabbit hole, now we go
Dog [?] castle of yogi gold
Should've stopped him but y'all couldn't kill him
Universe said I got me a real one
@djxo3699
I'm the latest phenomenon you should be hip to
Bandwagon seats goin' extinct
Don't give a fuck, don't judge if you hoein' for free
Came out the mud wink wink if you know what I mean
Inside jokes is only for the loneliest folks
Windpipe close, I know that ho, she love to get choked
Headlights can hose, bucks and doe
Before the thud and you bleedin' on the side of the road
I need to see the receipt, I need to see the receipt
I need proof, I ain't stupid but believin' in dreams
First time I ate some pussy, I knew evil was sweet
First time for you to call, I'ma dead let it ring
Leave me be, might as well take one for the team
Hot as hell on the block, scrambled eggs on the street
Good genes, whole family keep they hair and they teeth
I ain't playin' nigga, this is not the fantasy leauge
I'm just here to highlight my life
Fuck a gas pack, NASDAQ, get the price high
Where the cash at? tell the broke days bye bye
You's a mid house, you's a real sap, nice guy
Finish last, back of the traffic on the turnpike
I was a Xan addict like you 'til the last time
Now I'm expandin' how I move like the sunrise
In the tundra, no shade, hope you go blind
Bah bah bah, bah bah bah
Bah bah bah, bah bah bah
Bah bah bah, bah bah bah
Bah bah bah, bah bah bah
Bah bah bah
I'm just livin' life for a living
I just do what I'm here for, you know
I just ask god for forgiveness
Since a nigga died in the pictures
He deceased in the ride through the wilderness
Will Smith with the killswitch
I'm just gettin' lost in the melodies
Music for my niggas with the felonies
And fellas with some fellas who done left the scene
And strippers with asses, all hella queens
Ladies in corporate inhalin' green
See when it's a shortage they bet on me
And quiet time, babe that's the remedy
It's a new road I ain't been down
Mama said can't keep honest with your chin down
Couple shows for a couple pennies
But I know that they fuckin' with me
Headed home with a hell of a feelin'
And an empty stomach but I don't eat nothin'
Top Ramen to the top of the billing
Rain dance on the top of the building
Down the rabbit hole, now we go
Dog [?] castle of yogi gold
Should've stopped him but y'all couldn't kill him
Universe said I got me a real one
Bah bah bah, bah bah bah
Bah bah bah, bah bah bah
Bah bah bah, bah bah bah
Bah bah bah, bah bah bah
Bah bah bah
@luckily_13
This EP got me thru sum tuff times back in 2018.....now every time i bump this i feel triumphant again, 1 love earthgang
@therealwiggleroom
❤❤❤❤
@edgyyjaden9949
I feel bad for anyone that hasn't heard of this song yet. What a banger yo
@Ak-pn2qm
The first 1:30 of this tune is phenomenal! Thank you Doctor dot
@DW51380
He does the trumpet too, I remember he said it on a live
@spencersullivan7544
EarthGang never seems to disappoint
@mandoloriansoju3841
Favorite song off the ep, CANT WAIT FOR THE ALBUM!!! YALL NEED MORE RECOGNITION I SWEAR!!!! I WANNA SEE YALL BLOW UP THIS YEAR IM TALKING GRAMMYS
@PerocDisgusting
Sasuke Hiro they’ll get that recognition bro everything takes time🙏🏽
@anferneeheath4063
No disrespect to Earthgang but fuck a grammy! Awards ain’t nothin in my opinion honestly. These guys are gettin good enough recognition and maybe even more after their new release soon 🤘🤘🤘
@jaivology2098
Right !💯