Kharbouch released his debut mixtape in 2007 and had his first breakthrough with the single "Choppa Choppa Down" in 2010. He released his debut studio album Excuse My French in May 2013, which was met with generally mixed reviews despite commercial success from its lead single, "Pop That" (featuring Rick Ross, Drake, and Lil Wayne). In July 2017, he released his second studio album Jungle Rules, which peaked at number three on the Billboard 200.
Burnin
French Montana Lyrics
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yeah we roll in the Cadillac nigga straight knockin
top open everybody holding g's
smoking on the Cali weed
we will see we burning
we bang like a heart attack niggas ain't joking
so focused, everybody hate police
roll at a nigga roll this weed
call it .will spin it niggas all the.
you know I'm bout to aim like a sexy.
gonna get it on your own no independence
before you.back your throne nigga know your limit
still burning rollin with the top back three times fellow
forty's knock is top back
new jades on Chris Shawn go strong
and picking.out his shit you know is wrong
gone smoke out the sheavy windows have crack
this the cali love I blow my last stack
steff more with your bitch told the stack.
first drive on my carpet I stack
burnin burnin
yeah we roll in the Cadillac nigga straight knockin
top open everybody holding g's
smoking on the Cali weed
we will see we burning
we bang like a heart attack niggas ain't joking
so focused, everybody hate police
roll at a nigga roll this weed
we will see, we burnin
Fresh about a court rolling up a dime
diamonds in the.harder than a tank
why the f*ck them niggas have it
get up on your feet I'll be coast side braggin
20 for the seat, truck up in the hood
bitch with the .feed up on the wood I could flip the.
you ball have a . don't forget my eye
.go on a chain f*ck up your eye
when we drink barely smoke that it is
niggas chock niggas taking bitches I'm getting though
.my risk . we burnin
Uncle .so being hated
they know I'm still the greatest
I know some fakers thsi faking I call em imitators
I got a bitch in my mistress is still in patiente
and she missing the sick waiting
but I got sick waiting
I got a zip of
I' ve been living altely
I feel like ship is gone only if I make it own
the ship is roll leave to a dead and I'ma make it roll
I got em own down self
the gold from making money out of town
to give my own down.
disrespect the .we got bricks
so a lot of . coming with me
spend money cross the car. seats
I ain't mean to approach.
they took a shop to tangle and .
we burning
The lyrics to French Montana's song Burnin describe the artist's skill in life as he talks about his love for smoking weed while driving his Cadillac through the streets. He highlights his favorite weed as he mentions smoking on Cali weed and cruising around town with the top open as he and his crew knock to the beat of their music. He talks about his love for weed and how it helps him stay calm and focused while ignoring the tension between him and the police. He associates his skills with the ability to burn weed as he states his commitment to burning and succeeding beyond his limitations.
The song highlights French Montana's experience in the streets as a rapper and weed enthusiast. French Montana comes across as a person who takes pride in his ability to smoke and roll weed, as he likens his love of the substance to his work ethic. French Montana celebrates the love he has found through his life's vices, underlying his commitment to his artistry and passion. He enjoys the smoke because he believes it removes mental clouds, allowing him to think more clearly and make better decisions. In essence, the song is an ode to the good life, and how making something simple, like smoking, an art form can produce great results.
Line by Line Meaning
We burn it
We are smoking marijuana
yeah we roll in the Cadillac nigga straight knockin
We ride in a Cadillac car while listening to loud music
top open everybody holding g's
We drive with the car's convertible roof open while everyone has guns
smoking on the Cali weed
We are specifically smoking marijuana from California
we will see we burning
We are going to continue smoking marijuana
we bang like a heart attack niggas ain't joking
We are serious and intense about our lifestyle
so focused, everybody hate police
We are cautious around law enforcement and have a distrust of them
roll at a nigga roll this weed
We continue smoking marijuana as we move forward
we will see, we burnin
We will continue to smoke marijuana
call it .will spin it niggas all the.
We are spending money and having a good time
you know I'm bout to aim like a sexy.
I am confident in my skills and abilities
gonna get it on your own no independence
You have to work hard and be self-reliant to succeed
before you.back your throne nigga know your limit
Before you achieve success, you need to be aware of your limitations
still burning rollin with the top back three times fellow
We are still smoking marijuana and riding in the convertible car
forty's knock is top back
We have loud music blasting from our car
new jades on Chris Shawn go strong
We are wearing new and expensive jewelry
and picking.out his shit you know is wrong
We are stealing and taking things that do not belong to us
gone smoke out the sheavy windows have crack
We are smoking marijuana and the car windows are foggy with smoke
this the cali love I blow my last stack
We are spending all our money on California marijuana
steff more with your bitch told the stack.
We are having conversation and having a good time with women
first drive on my carpet I stack
We are driving on a luxurious carpet and enjoying our wealth
burnin burnin
We are continuously smoking marijuana
Fresh about a court rolling up a dime
We just came from court and is now rolling marijuana
diamonds in the.harder than a tank
Our diamonds are expensive and durable
why the f*ck them niggas have it
We are envious of other people's wealth
get up on your feet I'll be coast side braggin
We will be showing off our wealth and success
20 for the seat, truck up in the hood
Our car is expensive and flashy
bitch with the .feed up on the wood I could flip the.
A woman rides in our car and we could have sexual relations with her
you ball have a . don't forget my eye
We have a high-end lifestyle and do not ignore us
.go on a chain f*ck up your eye
If you disrespect us, you will be hurt
when we drink barely smoke that it is
We only smoke marijuana with our alcoholic drinks
niggas chock niggas taking bitches I'm getting though
We are rising above those who are lost in drugs and women
.my risk . we burnin
We are taking risks and still smoking marijuana
Uncle .so being hated
We have a relative who does not like us
they know I'm still the greatest
We know we are successful and amazing
I know some fakers thsi faking I call em imitators
We know people who are pretending to be like us
I got a bitch in my mistress is still in patiente
We have women waiting for us
and she missing the sick waiting
She is looking forward to our return
but I got sick waiting
We also can't wait to return to our women
I got a zip of
We have a lot of marijuana with us
I' ve been living altely
We have been enjoying our lives lately
I feel like ship is gone only if I make it own
We believe we have control over our lives
the ship is roll leave to a dead and I'ma make it roll
We will continue to live our lives and create success
I got em own down self
We are self-made and independent
the gold from making money out of town
We have made money from outside of our hometown
to give my own down.
We give back to our community
disrespect the .we got bricks
If you disrespect us, we will retaliate violently
so a lot of . coming with me
We have many people who will back us up
spend money cross the car. seats
We are spending money extravagantly
I ain't mean to approach.
We did not mean to have conflict
they took a shop to tangle and .
They started the fight, not us
we burning
We are still smoking marijuana
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Bunny Guest
Why did I only just discover these boys?! THIS IS SO DOPE OMG
Bedside Productions
Now this I could listen to. An actual real song by French Montana
shhmoneyyy
CLASSIC! #RIPCHINX
Just Liam
Best mixtape this year so far!
Kublay Rodriguez
Still burnin!
J Khan
best rap song ive heard in a while fuckin dope
ClasssicHipHop
this is my jam!!
mapleleafspride
akon back to his best
Pedro Lotto
this is so dope... we burnin!
abes357
2012 SUMMER ANTHEM / THIS IS CERTIFIED BANGER !!!!!!!!!!!