On January 20, 2020, Foogiano released his dual debut singles, βMOLLY (BABY MAMA)β and βTrapper,β the latter of which received a remix, featuring fellow Atlanta rapper Lil Baby, on March 8, 2020.
On July 3, 2020, the day before Foogianoβs 27th birthday, Gucci released his fourth compilation album, Gucci Mane Presents: So Icy Summer. Foogiano is featured on many tracks from the album, such as, βBreasto,β βLifers,β and βStep Out,β all three tracks performed by Gucci. Even though Gucci is listed as the artist of the twenty-four track album, the second half is the album of βThe New 1017,β which Foogiano belongs to and contributes a lot to on the half.
Menace
Foogiano Lyrics
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Yeah
And we ride (ride)
Yeah, we ride to the finish (ride to the finish)
Better call me a menace (call me a menace)
Give a fuck about no feelings (fuck about no feelings)
Ho
(SpiffoMadeIt)
Ho
Yeah, I'm really from them trenches, huh, and I'm with the mob (the mob)
Pussy nigga tried to air me out and run, pussy boy won't make it far (make it far)
I stuff the strongest in my 'gar (my 'gar, ZaZa)
Fastest motor in my car (my car)
These diamonds hittin' like a star (a star, ice)
Pussy nigga, I'm a star (a star)
Pussy nigga, all that cappin' rappin'
Nigga, you ain't really from the curb (huh? Huh? From the curb)
You ain't never had to serve (serve)
You ain't never seen a bird, ho (bird)
Yeah, I'm a real menace, if I see twelve, I'ma hit the hemi' (huh? Huh? Th hemi')
Two-hundred on the digit (the digit, two)
He gon' kill me, boy, you wishin' (ho)
I was trappin' all day and night, now I'm a millionaire
I really earned it (trap, trap, I earned it, ho)
Patrick nigga, you a Kermit (a Kermit, foo)
Ho, I'm hotter than a furnace (a furnace, ho)
Yeah nigga, it's the gutta baby, real gutter, I'ma slime 'em out (huh? Slime)
I never did it for the clout (the clout, ho)
And I'm drippin' like a spout (a spout, drip, ho)
They say I'm a problem (they say I'm a problem, ho)
They say I'm a menace (they say I'm a menace, huh?)
I spent a hundred at the dentist (hundred at the dentist, ice)
I kill a bitch, ain't got no feelings (ain't got no feelings, foo)
Yeah, we really from the block (really from the block, ho)
And we ridin' to the finish (ridin' to the finish, mob)
And I'm married to game, to the block, boy
I got a life sentence (ho, ho, got a life sentence, ho)
They say I'm a problem (they say I'm a problem, huh?)
They say I'm a menace (they say I'm a menace, foo)
I spent a hundred at the dentist (hundred at the dentist, ice)
Kill a bitch, ain't got no feelings (ain't got no feelings, ooh)
Yeah, we really from the block (from the block, ho)
And we ridin' to the finish (ridin' to the finish, mob, ayy, ayy)
And I'm married to game, to the block, boy
I got a life sentence (blrrrd, huh? Blrrrd, huh? Got a life sentence, ho, ayy, big blrrrd)
Ayy, when you serve a stain, front more of your dope, just don't fuck off the bums (no)
Sit back, bet I get 'em gone, I know what's goin' on (what's goin' on)
Big murder, we fought, thirteen, I got that carbon on my arm (murder, murder, murder, murder)
Nigga dissed me in his rap 'til he died, I ain't gon' drop a song
I'll place a bag on his head, the next twenty hours, he missin' (damn)
Keep my first finger on the trigger, some reason, it's always itchin' (blrrrd)
Hang my opps up with a rope, we lynchin' shit like Mississippi (fuck 'em, Mississippi)
Wocky gettin' the best of me, twelve-hundred detox for my kidneys (Wock', Wock')
Extended clip my F&N, drum and auto-switch on the glizzy (blrrrd, glizzy)
This carbon my favorite stripper, it shake for me 'til it's empty (it's busy)
Ayy, give me my backend in cash, mix the blue strip with the pink fifty (get 'em)
My nigga TreyDay died so early, to society, we was menaces
Real gettin' shit
They say I'm a problem (they say I'm a problem, blrrrd, blrrrd)
They say I'm a menace (they say I'm a menace, blrrrd, blrrrd, blrrrd)
I spent a hundred at the dentist (hundred at the dentist, blrrrd)
I kill a bitch, ain't got no feelings (ain't got no feelings, Foo)
Yeah, we really from the block (really from the block, ho)
And we ridin' to the finish (ridin' to the finish, mob)
And I'm married to game, to the block, boy
I got a life sentence (ho, ho, got a life sentence, ho)
They say I'm a problem (they say I'm a problem, huh?)
They say I'm a menace (they say I'm a menace, foo)
I spent a hundred at the dentist (hundred at the dentist, ice)
Kill a bitch, ain't got no feelings (ain't got no feelings, ooh)
Yeah, we really from the block (from the block, ho)
And we ridin' to the finish (ridin' to the finish, mob)
And I'm married to game, to the block, boy
I got a life sentence (huh? Huh? Got a life sentence, ho)
Yeah, they left me on the block (the block)
I was skinny, I was bony (I was bony)
Now I'm up, these racks, they on me (they on me)
Every whip I drive, I own it (I own it)
Remember wanted to be Kobe (Kobe)
I switched it up to bein' Tony (Montana)
Remember when a nigga tried me, I ain't wanna do it
But I had to dome him (huh? Had to dome him)
Now, bitch, it's the mayor (the mayor, ho)
Yeah, bitch, I'm the boss (the boss, Foo)
Pockets fat as hell like Ross (fat as hell like Ross)
I hit the gas, you hear exhaust (just to hear exhaust)
I knock 'em off, I pay the cost (boom)
The mob will never take a loss (never take a loss)
These diamonds, nigga, they on frost (diamonds, they on frost)
So, pussy nigga, watch your mouth (pussy, watch your mouth)
It's the new 1017, and I'm the QB, and I ain't playin' (I ain't playin')
Pussy boy, I want the ring (the ring)
Don't give a fuck about the fame (the fame)
Wop told me to do it to 'em, they sleepin' on me
Show 'em I'm a problem (show 'em I'm a problem)
Treat them niggas like a target (treat 'em like a target)
Make them pussy niggas follow (make them niggas follow)
They say I'm a problem (they say I'm a problem, ho)
They say I'm a menace (they say I'm a menace, huh?)
I spent a hundred at the dentist (hundred at the dentist, ice)
I kill a bitch, ain't got no feelings (ain't got no feelings, foo)
Yeah, we really from the block (really from the block, ho)
And we ridin' to the finish (ridin' to the finish, mob)
And I'm married to game, to the block, boy
I got a life sentence (ho, ho, got a life sentence, ho)
They say I'm a problem (they say I'm a problem, huh?)
They say I'm a menace (they say I'm a menace, foo)
I spent a hundred at the dentist (hundred at the dentist, ice)
Kill a bitch, ain't got no feelings (ain't got no feelings, ooh)
Yeah, we really from the block (from the block, ho)
And we ridin' to the finish (ridin' to the finish, mob)
And I'm married to game, to the block, boy
I got a life sentence (huh? Huh? Got a life sentence, ho)
Yeah, they can't fuck with me, nigga
Gutta Baby, nigga
1017, So Icy, nigga
Ho
Yeah, and we ridin' to the finish
Yeah, they called me a menace
Hundred at the dentist
Ice, ice, ice, ice, ice (SpiffoMadeIt)
Foogiano's song MENACE is an energetic and boastful track about the struggles and triumphs of growing up in the "trenches." Foogiano presents himself as a real menace in the streets, one who has earned his success through his own hard work and street smarts. He also talks about his disregard for other people's feelings and his willingness to use violence as a means to protect himself and his gang. Through his lyrics, he asserts that he is a real threat to anyone who crosses him, declaring that he will eliminate his enemies without hesitation. Foogiano also talks about how he has reached the pinnacle of success, owning luxury cars and flashy diamond jewelry. However, he remains humble and grounded in his roots, always remembering where he came from and what it took to get there.
The lyrics to MENACE are a powerful portrayal of the street life and the harsh realities that come with it. When Foogiano talks about serving a stain, fronting more of his dope, and lynching his opponents, it is clear that these are not just empty threats or bravado. These are real experiences he has lived through and overcome. Additionally, the chorus of the song ("They say I'm a problem, they say I'm a menace") serves as a defiant statement against the establishment that has labeled him and his kind as troublemakers and criminals.
In conclusion, Foogiano's MENACE is a bold and intense track that showcases his street-smart swagger and pride in his accomplishments. Through his lyrics, he invites listeners into his world, where loyalty, toughness, and power are the only things that matter.
Line by Line Meaning
Ho
Expressing confidence and assertiveness
Yeah
Affirmation and agreement
And we ride (ride)
Continuing to move forward and persevere
Yeah, we ride to the finish (ride to the finish)
We continue our journey until we reach our goals
Better call me a menace (call me a menace)
Recognize my intimidating and dangerous nature
Give a fuck about no feelings (fuck about no feelings)
I don't care about emotions or empathy
Yeah, I'm really from them trenches, huh, and I'm with the mob (the mob)
I come from a rough background and I'm associated with a group of loyal individuals
Pussy nigga tried to air me out and run, pussy boy won't make it far (make it far)
An individual attempted to attack and escape from me, but they won't succeed
I stuff the strongest in my 'gar (my 'gar, ZaZa)
I fill my blunt with the most potent and high-quality marijuana
Fastest motor in my car (my car)
My vehicle has a powerful and speedy engine
These diamonds hittin' like a star (a star, ice)
My diamond jewelry shines brightly and stands out
Pussy nigga, I'm a star (a star)
I am successful and well-known
Pussy nigga, all that cappin' rappin'
You're constantly lying and portraying a false image in your music
Nigga, you ain't really from the curb (huh? Huh? From the curb)
You're not genuinely from the streets
You ain't never had to serve (serve)
You've never had to sell drugs
You ain't never seen a bird, ho (bird)
You've never witnessed a kilogram of drugs
Yeah, I'm a real menace, if I see twelve, I'ma hit the hemi' (huh? Huh? Th hemi')
I am genuinely dangerous, and if I encounter the police, I'll escape quickly
Two-hundred on the digit (the digit, two)
I have $200k in cash
He gon' kill me, boy, you wishin' (ho)
Someone wants to harm or kill me, but they won't succeed
I was trappin' all day and night, now I'm a millionaire
I used to sell drugs constantly, and now I'm extremely wealthy
I really earned it (trap, trap, I earned it, ho)
I worked hard and put in the effort to achieve my success
Patrick nigga, you a Kermit (a Kermit, foo)
You're a fake and untrustworthy person
Ho, I'm hotter than a furnace (a furnace, ho)
I possess extreme heat and intensity
Yeah nigga, it's the gutta baby, real gutter, I'ma slime 'em out (huh? Slime)
I come from a rough and dangerous environment, and I will ambush and defeat my enemies
I never did it for the clout (the clout, ho)
I didn't seek attention and fame
And I'm drippin' like a spout (a spout, drip, ho)
I'm wearing expensive and fashionable clothes and accessories
They say I'm a problem (they say I'm a problem, ho)
People view me as a significant and troublesome figure
They say I'm a menace (they say I'm a menace, huh?)
People perceive me as a dangerous and threatening individual
I spent a hundred at the dentist (hundred at the dentist, ice)
I invested $100k on diamond jewelry
I kill a bitch, ain't got no feelings (ain't got no feelings, foo)
I am capable of harming or killing someone without remorse
Yeah, we really from the block (really from the block, ho)
We grew up in the same neighborhood and faced its challenges
And we ridin' to the finish (ridin' to the finish, mob)
We continue our journey until the end
And I'm married to game, to the block, boy
I am deeply committed and loyal to the streets and the lifestyle
I got a life sentence (ho, ho, got a life sentence, ho)
I am trapped in this dangerous lifestyle for the rest of my life
Ayy, when you serve a stain, front more of your dope, just don't fuck off the bums (no)
If you distribute drugs, provide more to the customers who pay on time, but don't waste your product on unreliable individuals
Sit back, bet I get 'em gone, I know what's goin' on (what's goin' on)
I will handle and eliminate my enemies from a distance, I am well aware of the situation
Big murder, we fought, thirteen, I got that carbon on my arm (murder, murder, murder, murder)
I am associated with a significant criminal act, and I bear the symbol of violence on my arm
Nigga dissed me in his rap 'til he died, I ain't gon' drop a song
An individual insulted me in their music and faced consequences by losing their life, I won't retaliate through music
I'll place a bag on his head, the next twenty hours, he missin' (damn)
I will order a hit on him, and he will disappear for the next twenty hours
Keep my first finger on the trigger, some reason, it's always itchin' (blrrrd)
I constantly keep my finger ready to shoot, and it's as if there's a persistent urge
Hang my opps up with a rope, we lynchin' shit like Mississippi (fuck 'em, Mississippi)
We metaphorically and violently eliminate our enemies, just like the historical racial violence in Mississippi
Wocky gettin' the best of me, twelve-hundred detox for my kidneys (Wock', Wock')
The consumption of a certain cough syrup drink is causing harm to my health, and I'm using an expensive detox program to protect my kidneys
Extended clip my F&N, drum and auto-switch on the glizzy (blrrrd, glizzy)
My firearm has an extended magazine, with a drum and auto-switch feature, making it more deadly and efficient
This carbon my favorite stripper, it shake for me 'til it's empty (it's busy)
The carbon fiber material on my firearm is like an entertaining stripper, moving and working until the magazine is empty
Ayy, give me my backend in cash, mix the blue strip with the pink fifty (get 'em)
Pay me the rest of my money in physical currency, combining blue bills with a pink $50 bill
My nigga TreyDay died so early, to society, we was menaces
My friend TreyDay died at a young age due to the dangerous lifestyle we were living, society saw us as troublemakers
Yeah, they left me on the block (the block)
They abandoned me in the neighborhood
I was skinny, I was bony (I was bony)
I was thin and weak
Now I'm up, these racks, they on me (they on me)
Now I'm successful and have a lot of money
Every whip I drive, I own it (I own it)
I own every car I drive
Remember wanted to be Kobe (Kobe)
I used to aspire to be like Kobe Bryant
I switched it up to bein' Tony (Montana)
I changed my aspirations and role model to Tony Montana from Scarface
Remember when a nigga tried me, I ain't wanna do it, but I had to dome him (huh? Had to dome him)
I didn't want to confront and harm someone who provoked me, but I had to shoot and kill him
Now, bitch, it's the mayor (the mayor, ho)
Now, I am in charge and influential
Yeah, bitch, I'm the boss (the boss, Foo)
Yeah, I'm the leader and in control
Pockets fat as hell like Ross (fat as hell like Ross)
My pockets are full of money, similar to Rick Ross
I hit the gas, you hear exhaust (just to hear exhaust)
I accelerate my car, and you can hear the sound of the exhaust
I knock 'em off, I pay the cost (boom)
I eliminate my enemies, even if it requires a significant sacrifice
The mob will never take a loss (never take a loss)
My crew will never be defeated
These diamonds, nigga, they on frost (diamonds, they on frost)
My diamonds are shining and glistening
So, pussy nigga, watch your mouth (pussy, watch your mouth)
Be careful about what you say, or you'll face consequences
It's the new 1017, and I'm the QB, and I ain't playin' (I ain't playin')
This is the new era of 1017 (record label), and I'm the quarterback leading the game, and I'm serious about it
Pussy boy, I want the ring (the ring)
I want success and recognition
Don't give a fuck about the fame (the fame)
I don't care about popularity and recognition
Wop told me to do it to 'em, they sleepin' on me
Gucci Mane (Wop) encouraged me to show my true abilities, as people underestimate and disregard me
Show 'em I'm a problem (show 'em I'm a problem)
I will prove that I am a significant and formidable figure
Treat them niggas like a target (treat 'em like a target)
I handle my enemies as if they are targets
Make them pussy niggas follow (make them niggas follow)
I make my enemies submit to my authority and control
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Kwame Khalil Brown, Lavonte Powers, Lontrell Williams
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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They say I'm a problem (They say I'm a problem)
They say I'm a menace (They say I'm a menace)
I spent a hunnid at the dentist (A hunnid at the dentist)
I kill a bitch, ain't got no feelings (?)
Yeah, we really from the block (Really from the block)
And we ride to the finish (Ride to the finish)
And I'm married to game
To the block
Boy, I got it like Simmons (Got it like Simmons)
Veraunique Foster
Keep on rising ,Foogiano. You represent Georgia on the real tip.
24 STREET PROMO
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Monique Slatton
He is in my Top 3 for upcoming artist β½οΈβ½οΈ π₯ π₯
Jay Crillion
Top 3 Dylan
fivestarFAMe
He better than baby n this shit old smh he gotta come home
Preston Andrews
This boy is nice!! As far as what he's talking about...I LIVED IT!! HE'S THE REAL DEAL!!
jacori hayes
We need more of this Foogiano π₯
Youngstunna
He never disappointsπ―π―
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