Made In America
Frank Ocean/Jay-Z/Kanye West Lyrics

And he'll bring out the, out the darkness
He will bring out the light from the darkness, showing the success and achievements made by the subjects of this song.

Sweet King Martin, sweet Queen Coretta
This refers to Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife Coretta, who worked tirelessly for civil rights in America in the mid-twentieth century.

Sweet Brother Malcolm, sweet Queen Betty
This refers to Malcolm X and his wife Betty, who also worked for civil rights in America but with a more confrontational approach.

Sweet Mother Mary, sweet Father Joseph, sweet Jesus
This refers to the spiritual and religious history of America, with Mother Mary, Father Joseph, and Jesus being important figures in Christianity.

We made it in America, sweet baby Jesus, ooh
The subjects of this song have succeeded in America, and they attribute their achievements to God, as represented by 'sweet baby Jesus'.

I told my mama I was on the come up
The singer is telling his mother that he is on the rise, becoming successful in his field.

She said 'you going to school I'll give you a summer'
The singer's mother wants him to finish school first, but will help him out with some financial assistance in the meantime.

Then she met NO ID and gave me his number
The artist's mother met NO ID, a music producer, and gave her son his number to help him with his music career.

Ten years later she driving a Hummer
Over the years, the artist has become successful and was able to financially support his mother, who is now driving a luxury car.

Niggas hustle every day for a beat from Ye
Many people work hard every day to get a beat from Kanye West, a highly successful music producer.

What I do? Turn around gave them beats to Jay
The singer decided to use his own success and connections to give other people the opportunity to succeed as well, specifically Jay-Z, a highly successful rapper.

And I'm rapping on the beat they was supposed to buy
The artist is expressing that his success has allowed him to work on music that was meant for other people, but due to his own talent and connections, he is the one creating it.

Downtown mixing fabrics trying to find the magic
The singer is working hard and experimenting with different styles and techniques to create something unique and successful.

Started a little blog just to get some traffic
The singer started a blog to gain popularity and followers, thus increasing his influence and potential success.

Old folks'll tell you not to play in traffic uh
Older generations may caution against taking risks or engaging in potentially dangerous activities.

A million hits and the web crashes, damn!
The artist's blog becomes incredibly popular, crashing the website and resulting in overwhelming success and attention.

South Park had 'em all laughing
The popular animated TV show South Park has referenced the artist, resulting in increased attention and success.

Now all my niggas designing and we all swaggin'
The singer and his friends are all highly successful and influential, with their success extending to fashion and style as well.

Ignore the critics just to say we did it
The singer and his associates focus on their own success and achievements, rather than letting criticism bring them down.

This ain't no fashion show, motherfucker, we live it
The artist is emphasizing that their success is not just for show, but rather is based on their real experiences and hard work.

I pledge allegiance, uh, to my Grandma
The artist is showing respect and gratitude for his grandmother, who has played an important role in his success and upbringing.

For that banana pudding, our piece of Americana
The banana pudding made by the artist's grandmother is a symbol of the cultural and culinary traditions in America.

Our apple pie was supplied through Arm and Hammer
The singer's family used Arm & Hammer brand baking soda when making traditional American dishes like apple pie.

Straight out the kitchen, shh don't wake Nana!
The artist's grandmother is asleep and the family is trying to be quiet while continuing to cook and work in the kitchen.

Built a republic, that still stands
America is built on the foundation of a republic form of government, and despite challenges and setbacks, it has continued to persist and thrive.

I'm trying to lead a nation, to leave to my little man's
The singer is trying to create a better world and legacy for his children, passing on his success and achievements to the next generation.

Or my daughter, so I'm boiling this water
The singer is making sure to take care of his family and prepare them for a successful future.

The scales was lopsided, I'm just restoring order
The artist is using his success and influence to help balance the scales of justice, breaking down barriers and making opportunities more equal for all people.

Hold up, here comes grandma, what's up YaYa?
The artist's grandmother is approaching and they are acknowledging and greeting her, showing respect and love for her.

What's that smell? Oh I'm just boiling some aqua
The singer is boiling water, possibly for cooking or making tea, and is jokingly referring to it as 'aqua' to be playful and casual.

No papa, bad Santa
The singer is correcting someone, saying that they are not behaving like 'papa' or a responsible adult, but rather more like a bad version of Santa Claus who hands out coal.

The streets raised me, pardon my bad manners
The artist had a difficult upbringing on the streets, which may have influenced some of his bad habits or behaviors, but he is still striving for success and asking for forgiveness for any mistakes.

I got my liberty, chopping grams up
The artist feels liberated and free to pursue his goals, using his skills and talent to continue achieving success.

Street justice, I pray God understand us
The artist acknowledges that their path to success may have involved some street justice, or breaking some rules, but they are asking for forgiveness from God for any wrongs done.

I pledge allegiance to all the scramblers
The singer is showing respect and admiration for those who have worked hard to scramble and claw their way to success, similar to his own story.

This is the Star Spangled Banner
This song is a celebration of America and its many successes, while also acknowledging the challenges and setbacks along the way.

We made it in America, sweet baby Jesus, ooh
The subjects of this song have succeeded in America, and they attribute their achievements to God, as represented by 'sweet baby Jesus'.

Oh sweet baby Jesus, we made it in America
The singer continued to emphasize that their success is attributed to a higher power and also to the opportunities provided by living in America.

Sweet baby Jesus, ooh, oh sweet baby Jesus, We made it in America
The subjects of this song have achieved great success and owe their gratitude to God, and also to America for providing the opportunities needed to succeed.