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.
Hang On
French Montana Lyrics
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All is [?] destiny
Streets was hard
When you was suspect, you were talkin′
Honor roll, red carpet
Catch me speedin', watch us park
You a stranger to me (stranger)
Switchin′ freaks, switchin' cars [?]
Hurt your heart, Instagram hurt your heart
Ask her what's your favorite position, she said "Swipe the card"
Dealin′ with a whole lotta (whole lotta)
Swear we high off the OG in the lowrider
If it ain′t that blue dot, it's the gold bottle
Wish you was next to me
Devil was busy, God was blessin′ him
Double parked in the hampton
Walkie talkies in the mansion
Strapped against him, chain [?] laid for cancer
Pray for answers, ballin' should′ve played for cancer
Stunt my ass off, shawty said, "Pick your pants up"
And I swear, when I'm down
Drugs are for me
And I swear
Drugs and hoes on me
Niggas tried to count me out
Better count me in, 10 mil′, count it out
Pipe it down, Eddie Murphy, [?]
Stretch them commas, watch me dress and stylin'
If that brain good, pay tuition, ride through college
Ride through Howard, strapped, fight for hours
Public enemy, had to fight the power
Drinkin' Hennessy, with guns and powder
Ridin′ with some gangstas, smokin′ that loud
You stuntin' in the club and then the club hatin′
You bought a hundred bottles, Ciroq paid it
Since a youngin', nigga, block paid me
Hundred bricks turned to cash money, yeah baby
Switch the topic, stitch the [?]
Medusa head lion head custom in car
Oversized Wraith, overpay to park it
My bitch worth 50 mil′, paparazzi on her
You can get with this, or you can get with that
And you can get with this, and this where it's at
Custom made shit, dealer plates
Lookin′ killers in the face
Beef with 50, I was cool with Banks
Swipe chips, empty out the banks
Talkin' cars, I pump a lotta tanks
Bad Boy, Death Row, pockets Franklins
They killed Stack, I came out with Chinx
Fidel Castro, a hundred links
Made me an animal, I bought a hundred minks
The song "Hang On" by French Montana is a rap piece that describes the journey of the artist to success despite facing numerous challenges along the way. The song opens up with the lyrics "Lord you a stranger, All is [?] destiny, Streets were hard when you were suspect, you were talkin′, Honor roll, red carpet, Catch me speedin', watch us park, You a stranger to me." Through these lines, Montana reflects on his past and how difficult it was to make it to where he is today. The fact that Montana refers to someone as "Lord" creates an impression of humility and a recognition that there is a higher power that has been part of his journey.
As the song progresses, we hear Montana address the issue of drugs and how they have influenced his life. "And I swear, when I'm down, Drugs are for me, And I swear, Drugs and hoes on me." It alludes to the fact that as much as he has made it in life, drugs and women are some of the vices that he found hard to escape. Switching to the chorus of the song, Montana talks about how people who didn't think he would make it back then can now count on him. "N***as tried to count me out, better count me in, 10 mil′, count it out." The line reflects the sense of accomplishment and success that Montana has achieved after facing various challenges.
In conclusion, Montana's lyrics in "Hang On" provide insights into his experiences and how he overcame challenges to achieve success. It is a reflection of the struggles that artists face as they try to make it in the industry. Through the song, Montana encourages his listeners to persevere and hold on in pursuit of their dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Lord you a stranger
You are not someone I am familiar with
All is [?] destiny
Everything that happens is predetermined by fate
Streets was hard
The streets are a difficult and harsh place to live
When you was suspect, you were talkin′
When you were suspected of something, you were speaking too much
Honor roll, red carpet
Going from being a high-achieving student to being a successful celebrity
Catch me speedin', watch us park
You will see me driving quickly, and then parking
You a stranger to me (stranger)
I still do not know who you are
Swizz Beatz, Swiss accounts, Swisher Sweets (Swisher Sweets)
Rhyming a famous music producer's name with Swiss bank accounts and a brand of cigars
Switchin′ freaks, switchin' cars [?]
Switching frequently between multiple romantic partners and cars
Hurt your heart, Instagram hurt your heart
Seeing something on Instagram that caused you emotional pain
Ask her what's your favorite position, she said "Swipe the card"
When asked a sexual question, she answered with a request to use a credit card for payment
Dealin′ with a whole lotta (whole lotta)
Dealing with a lot of something (unclear what that something is)
Swear we high off the OG in the lowrider
Saying that we are feeling good because of a specific strain of marijuana, while also driving a lowrider vehicle
If it ain′t that blue dot, it's the gold bottle
If it isn't the specific type of marijuana, it is a different type of expensive alcohol
Wish you was next to me
I wish you were here with me
Devil was busy, God was blessin′ him
The devil was trying to harm him, but God was still providing him with blessings
Double parked in the hampton
Parking parallel to another car in the luxury area of the Hamptons
Walkie talkies in the mansion
Using two-way radios to communicate within a large mansion
Strapped against him, chain [?] laid for cancer
Carrying a firearm with him, while also having a chain that represents a cause related to cancer
Pray for answers, ballin' should′ve played for cancer
Asking for divine guidance, while also implying that one could have made more money playing basketball than supporting cancer research
Stunt my ass off, shawty said, "Pick your pants up"
Showing off his wealth and success, while also being told to pull up his pants
And I swear, when I'm down Drugs are for me
When feeling down, drugs provide relief
And I swear Drugs and hoes on me
I am always surrounded by drugs and women
Niggas tried to count me out
People have underestimated and doubted me
Better count me in, 10 mil′, count it out
Ignoring their doubts, he is worth 10 million dollars and asking them to count it themselves
Pipe it down, Eddie Murphy, [?]
Asking someone to be quiet, while also comparing them to the actor Eddie Murphy
Stretch them commas, watch me dress and stylin'
Making a lot of money and spending it on expensive clothing and accessories
If that brain good, pay tuition, ride through college
If a woman's intelligence and sexual performance are both good, he will pay for her to attend college
Ride through Howard, strapped, fight for hours
Driving through Howard University while carrying a weapon, ready to engage in a physical altercation
Public enemy, had to fight the power
Comparing himself to the hip-hop group Public Enemy, who fought against social injustice and political oppression
Drinkin' Hennessy, with guns and powder
Drinking alcohol while also in possession of firearms and cocaine
Ridin′ with some gangstas, smokin′ that loud
With friends who are members of a gang, and smoking powerful marijuana
You stuntin' in the club and then the club hatin′
Showing off and attracting attention, which causes other people in the same club to become jealous
You bought a hundred bottles, Ciroq paid it
Purchasing a hundred bottles of a specific brand of vodka (Ciroc), which he can afford
Since a youngin', nigga, block paid me
From a young age, he has been making money from activities on his block (likely drug dealing)
Hundred bricks turned to cash money, yeah baby
One hundred packages of drugs turned into a lot of money, celebrating his success
Switch the topic, stitch the [?]
Changing the subject, and using code language for something unknown
Medusa head lion head custom in car
Having a custom accessory in his car that combines a Medusa head with a lion head
Oversized Wraith, overpay to park it
Driving a large and expensive car (likely a Rolls-Royce Wraith), and paying more than necessary to park it in a desirable location
My bitch worth 50 mil′, paparazzi on her
His romantic partner is worth a lot of money, and is followed around by paparazzi
You can get with this, or you can get with that And you can get with this, and this where it's at
Giving options, but ultimately insisting that his choices are the best
Custom made shit, dealer plates
Having customized belongings, such as a car with dealer plates
Lookin′ killers in the face
Confronting and challenging dangerous people
Beef with 50, I was cool with Banks
Having a personal conflict with one rapper (50 Cent), but still being friendly with another (Lloyd Banks)
Swipe chips, empty out the banks
Using credit/debit cards to withdraw large sums of money from bank accounts
Talkin' cars, I pump a lotta tanks
Discussing cars, while acknowledging that he also carries a lot of firearms
Bad Boy, Death Row, pockets Franklins
Referring to two famous record labels (Bad Boy and Death Row), while also saying he has a lot of money
They killed Stack, I came out with Chinx
Acknowledging that his friend Stack Bundles was killed, and also boasting about his own release of new music
Fidel Castro, a hundred links
Comparing himself to the Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro, and having a lot of expensive necklaces
Made me an animal, I bought a hundred minks
Suggesting that he has become wild and uncontrollable, and buying a lot of expensive fur coats
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Beatsbyachraf
Bro he got the best beats in the game tbh 🔥🔥
Medel
he produced this beats, he has a legendary ear tht's montana.
J Holmes
Never really been a fan of French. But this shit go hard. Ryda music!! Got me doin 100 on the turnpike.
Chandler Rodriguez
Oh forsurrreee
Skay HitDaLotto
Turnpike is odee lmaoo
Chadric Robertson
That part about dressing the stylist,,,FRENCH MARVELOUS.
Julius juju Surratt
That part when he said private eye, Eddie Murphy by my house lol in reference to Beverly hills cop lol
Eremurus
Need an instrumental!
Marcin Sebunia
Did you get instrumental bro?
DuttyDoes
Intro god!