Switch It Up
Fed-X Lyrics


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[HOOK: sample]
"I would say I've still got a lon long way to go"

[Verse 1:]
Porsches Benzes trucks and Vipers
Lamborghini Gilardos, Hennies and Chryslers
All the different color gems to match the rims on ya Spider
Indianapolis throwback, Johnny Unidas
Stash box to hide it, James Bond compartments
I be out on the stage the way i'm walkin' on carpets
Another dead man, talkin' so listen to the scriptures
It's the god fifty globetrotter, paintin' ya a picture
So switch it up they makin' bigger watches, VBS diamonds
I'm a sponsor here's a chain I'm wantin' you to shine
Vegas nights Vegas lights so they know you time
A crap table and a vacation offa heavy grindin'
My prostitutes cop the work and so you know I'm jivin'
I switched it up at Yuk party off on Rapper's Island
It's a yellow brick road, these yellow diamonds got me cold
I'm throwin' money on the flo'I'm still green mile

[HOOK:]
"I would say I've still got a lon long way to go"
"I would say I've still got a lon long way to go"
"Switch it up",
"Switch it up, ohhhhh"

[Verse 2:]
Money talks and now I'm talkin' to him you know what he told me
Alotta people don't respect him they blow him and burn him
Lightin' cigars wid big faces livin' life like they earned him
They murder for him even spent him on the turnies
So switch it up I had to break them niggas
I heard they move without God I call it atheism
I'm married to the Mob Figaz I put my guys on they click
I'm at the bar wid six chicks, six clips six six
Four door sedan it's real swift around crips
So switch it up the thirty's empty so now the fifty's extended
For my hood you know I mean it I was heavenly sent
The ghetto bird is still looking tryna find out who did it
Body the witness who watchin' me handle business
Usual suspect but I'm in Jamaica chillin' I switched it up

[HOOK:]
"I would say I've still got a lon long way to go"

[Verse 3:]
I done been around a while and got a lot to say
Alotta bitches intimidated cause I ice-capade
She say the sun's in the buildin' she had to put on her shades
I got a gun in the buildin' they betta watch how they play
She callin' me her best friend and say she miss them days
Flights to Boston and we ain't hoppin' on planes
I'm two seatin' through the city she say the game done changed
I got niggas everywhere and gettin' moneys my thang it's uhhh,
Fed-X international call me the dopeman
I can't wait til the boat float in
Cause this is, big business and this some sick shit
Fully auto knock 'em off and then hit the throttle
He thinks his wife's a model but she got dick to swallow
The fifty in his mouth I'ma let you suck the rollo
I call it super head I leave you super dead
I switched it up I guess I'm loyal to illegal biz

[HOOK:]
"I would say I've still got a lon long way to go"
"I would say I've still got a lon long way to go"




"Switch it up",
"Switch it up, ohhhhh"

Overall Meaning

In "Switch It Up," Fed-X boasts about his wealth, criminal connections, and power. He mentions owning luxurious cars such as Porsches, Benzes, trucks, and Vipers, and the variety of colored gems to match the rims on his Spider, as well as Lamborghini Gilardos, Hennies, and Chryslers. He boasts about having James Bond compartments to stash his wealth and how he walks on carpets on stage. Fed-X makes references to his expertise in illegal businesses by mentioning he has prostitutes that cop the work and that he is loyal to illegal businesses. He mentions his connections with the mafia, and how he put his guys on their click, and even how he flies to Boston without hopping on planes. The hook, which repeats throughout the song, suggests that despite all his wealth, power, and criminal connections, Fed-X still has a long way to go.


Overall, "Switch It Up" glorifies the harsh realities of the criminal lifestyle, showing how Fed-X was able to maneuver through the system to gather all that he has. It is an ode to the street mentality and a celebration of making it despite being from the underground.


Line by Line Meaning

Porsches Benzes trucks and Vipers
Listing off various luxury vehicles that are desirable status symbols.


Lamborghini Gilardos, Hennies and Chryslers
Naming even more expensive and exclusive cars that are highly sought-after.


All the different color gems to match the rims on ya Spider
Describing the flashy excess of having matching jewels for car rims.


Indianapolis throwback, Johnny Unidas
Naming specific vintage sports memorabilia that is highly collectible for those with refined taste.


Stash box to hide it, James Bond compartments
Referencing the common practice of hiding illicit items in secret compartments, likening it to the clever gadgetry of James Bond.


I be out on the stage the way i'm walkin' on carpets
Illustrating the lavish lifestyle of being a performer and the way that even something as mundane as walking on a carpet can be extravagant.


Another dead man, talkin' so listen to the scriptures
Alluding to the idea that many rappers talk big but don't follow through, positioning himself as someone worth listening to.


It's the god fifty globetrotter, paintin' ya a picture
Self-promotion, presenting himself as a highly successful and respected figure who is capable of telling a story in a compelling way.


So switch it up they makin' bigger watches, VBS diamonds
Urging his audience to adapt and evolve to keep up with trends, such as increasingly extravagant jewelry.


I'm a sponsor here's a chain I'm wantin' you to shine
Asserting his status as a powerful figure by offering the gift of an expensive chain to someone he is sponsoring.


Vegas nights Vegas lights so they know you time
Referencing the glamorous and flashy atmosphere of Las Vegas while also alluding to the idea that time is money.


A crap table and a vacation offa heavy grindin'
Painting the picture of indulging in luxury after working hard to earn it, likely through illegal means.


My prostitutes cop the work and so you know I'm jivin'
Admitting to exploiting sex workers for personal gain, likely for drug distribution.


I switched it up at Yuk party off on Rapper's Island
Referring to a location where he allegedly changed his image or approach to his work.


It's a yellow brick road, these yellow diamonds got me cold
Referencing The Wizard of Oz while emphasizing the cold and impersonal nature of his wealth and fame.


I'm throwin' money on the flo'I'm still green mile
Boasting of throwing around his wealth casually and without care while also comparing himself to a character from a movie about death row.


Money talks and now I'm talkin' to him you know what he told me
Personifying money and suggesting that he is now in a position of power over it.


Alotta people don't respect him they blow him and burn him
Pointing out that many people do not properly handle their money and instead abuse or squander it.


Lightin' cigars wid big faces livin' life like they earned him
Describing the opulent and arrogant lifestyle of those who believe they deserve their wealth and status.


They murder for him even spent him on the turnies
Suggesting that some people are willing to go to extreme and illegal lengths to obtain or protect their money.


So switch it up I had to break them niggas
Deciding to change tactics or approach when dealing with those who disrespect him.


I heard they move without God I call it atheism
Criticizing those who lack spirituality or moral grounding in their pursuit of wealth and power.


I'm married to the Mob Figaz I put my guys on they click
Affirming his loyalty to his associates and the criminal underworld he is a part of, while also boasting of his influence over others.


I'm at the bar wid six chicks, six clips six six
Boasting of his sexual exploits and threatening violence with multiple guns.


Four door sedan it's real swift around crips
Describing a car that is suitable for quick getaways while also appealing to gang sensibilities.


So switch it up the thirty's empty so now the fifty's extended
Deciding to change his tactics once again, likely in response to a depleted resource or a new opportunity.


For my hood you know I mean it I was heavenly sent
Asserting his loyalty to his neighborhood while also suggesting that he has been chosen by a higher power to do what he does.


The ghetto bird is still looking tryna find out who did it
Referencing a police helicopter surveilling an area to find someone who has committed a crime.


Body the witness who watchin' me handle business
Threatening violence against anyone who might report on his criminal activities to the authorities.


Usual suspect but I'm in Jamaica chillin' I switched it up
Alluding to his involvement in illegal activities while also highlighting his ability to evade capture and relax in a luxurious setting.


I done been around a while and got a lot to say
Asserting his experience and expertise in his field while setting the stage for the rest of the lyrics to follow.


Alotta bitches intimidated cause I ice-capade
Bringing attention to his wealth and suggesting that it intimidates some women.


She say the sun's in the buildin' she had to put on her shades
Alluding to a woman who is impressed or blinded by his wealth, using the metaphor of the sun.


I got a gun in the buildin' they betta watch how they play
Threatening violence against anyone who might disrespect or challenge him.


She callin' me her best friend and say she miss them days
Highlighting someone's romantic interest in him while also implying that he has no interest in reciprocating those feelings.


Flights to Boston and we ain't hoppin' on planes
Suggesting that he and his associates have access to private jets or helicopters that make air travel unnecessary.


I'm two seatin' through the city she say the game done changed
Driving around in a car with only two seats, likely a luxurious sports car, while commenting on the changing state of things in his line of work.


I got niggas everywhere and gettin' moneys my thang it's uhhh,
Expanding on his network of associates while also expressing his devotion to making money at any cost.


Fed-X international call me the dopeman
Branding himself with a nickname that emphasizes his role as a drug supplier and distributor.


I can't wait til the boat float in
Anticipating a large shipment of drugs or cash arriving by boat.


Cause this is, big business and this some sick shit
Describing the drug industry as a highly lucrative but also deeply unpleasant and dangerous enterprise.


Fully auto knock 'em off and then hit the throttle
Expressing a willingness to use guns and violence to enforce his will and protect his business interests.


He thinks his wife's a model but she got dick to swallow
Disrespecting a man who believes his partner is faithful and respectable, implying that she is actually promiscuous and indulges in infidelity.


The fifty in his mouth I'ma let you suck the rollo
Offering a derogatory suggestion that he will allow someone to perform oral sex on him as long as he is getting something out of it.


I call it super head I leave you super dead
Repeating a derogatory term used for a woman known for her sexual prowess while also threatening to kill someone.


I switched it up I guess I'm loyal to illegal biz
Admitting to embracing a criminal lifestyle and being committed to it.




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