Hardly
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I remember, it was New Years
You was in the studio when I did "Chosen One" my nigga Double D was there
I started sayin' Louis V. Chinchilla 'cause he had the chinchilla and shit
Real, you know what I'm sayin'?
This that Super Future, Fire Marshal Future, Future Hendrix,
You know the WIZRD, you understand me? Yah dig? Yah dig what I'm sayin'?

Hardly, hardly, hardly, hardly, hardly, hardly
Hardly, hardly, hardly, hardly, forget anything
You know I hardly forget anything, you know, ay

Gutta nigga 'til the dirt
Margiela my fur
Almost overdosin' on Percs
Wakin' up, drankin' that syrup
Bentley Spur with the curtains
Balenciagas, my proteges
I wear them shits like Michael Js
Wash the molly down with champagne

Wash the Xanny down with syrup, yeah
Hope it take away all this damn pain
Hope it take away all this damn pain

Hardly, hardly, hardly, hardly, hardly, hardly
Hardly, hardly, hardly, hardly, forget anything
You know I hardly forget anything, you know, ay

Crack in the bushes
I'm tryna buy me a new '88 Cutlass Supreme
Every day hustlin', I gotta go get it
I gotta get Wu-Tang, man, gotta get cream
Long as they print it, my niggas gon' get it
All of my love, I gave it to my city
All of that game you gave me, can't forget it
All that finessin' you gave me, ain't forget it
I turned the whole world up
Now they wanna treat me like an outcast or somethin'
These niggas so broke, instead of go and get it
They'd rather go ask for somethin'
Remember them days I had to load it up
And put on my mask for somethin'
Remember we juuged for somethin'
Remember we take for somethin', yeah yeah
I spent three stacks on these Rick Owens, I try my best to forget it
I pour my life inside these poems, my whole soul and my spirit
I'm easily agitated, get intoxicated, tryna fight the demons
Tryna find right and my wrong, hope my legacy live on
Hope my legacy live on
That's why I wrote this song
I ain't have to write this song
Future Hendrix is forever

Hardly, hardly, hardly, hardly, hardly, hardly




Hardly, hardly, hardly, hardly, forget anything
You know I hardly forget anything, you know

Overall Meaning

In "Hardly" by Future, he starts off by recalling a past memory where he was in the studio with his friends on New Year's. He then lists off various alter-egos he has adopted throughout his career, such as Fire Marshal Future and Future Hendrix. The hook "Hardly, hardly, hardly, hardly, forget anything" repeats throughout the song, emphasizing how his memory is impeccable.


He makes various references to drug use throughout the song, particularly about his consumption of MDMA, Xanax, and Codeine syrup to numb the pain. This pain seems to come from experiences with being an outcast, as he mentions being treated like an outcast despite his success. Future also mentions struggling to find the right path amidst his inner demons.


He ends the song by hoping that his legacy will live on through his music, and that the future generations will remember him for his work. Overall, the song captures the dark and intense feelings that come with fame, addiction and the drive to succeed. It is a frantic and honest depiction of Future's life.


Line by Line Meaning

I remember, it was New Years
Future recalls a specific moment in the past.


You was in the studio when I did 'Chosen One' my nigga Double D was there
Future is reminiscing about a time when he recorded a song in the studio with a friend.


I started sayin' Louis V. Chinchilla 'cause he had the chinchilla and shit Real, you know what I'm sayin'?
Future remembers a time when he saw someone wearing a fur coat and started using the brand name in his lyrics.


This that Super Future, Fire Marshal Future, Future Hendrix, You know the WIZRD, you understand me? Yah dig? Yah dig what I'm sayin'?
Future is listing different names and aliases he goes by as a rapper.


Gutta nigga 'til the dirt Margiela my fur
Future uses slang to describe himself as a loyal, streetwise person who also enjoys wearing high-end fashion.


Almost overdosin' on Percs Wakin' up, drankin' that syrup
Future admits to a dangerous addiction to prescription pain medication and codeine cough syrup.


Bentley Spur with the curtains Balenciagas, my proteges I wear them shits like Michael Js Wash the molly down with champagne Wash the Xanny down with syrup, yeah
Future boasts about his luxury car, designer shoes, and drug use.


Hope it take away all this damn pain Hope it take away all this damn pain
Future uses drugs to cope with emotional pain.


Crack in the bushes I'm tryna buy me a new '88 Cutlass Supreme
Future talks about his past involvement in illegal activities such as drug dealing and his desire to own a classic car from that era.


Every day hustlin', I gotta go get it I gotta get Wu-Tang, man, gotta get cream Long as they print it, my niggas gon' get it
Future describes his work ethic and his need to make money, referencing the iconic Wu-Tang Clan song and their philosophy of getting rich.


All of my love, I gave it to my city All of that game you gave me, can't forget it All that finessin' you gave me, ain't forget it
Future expresses love and loyalty to his hometown and acknowledges the lessons he learned from experienced hustlers.


I turned the whole world up Now they wanna treat me like an outcast or somethin'
Future recognizes his success and how he has become an outsider to some because of it.


These niggas so broke, instead of go and get it They'd rather go ask for somethin' Remember them days I had to load it up And put on my mask for somethin' Remember we juuged for somethin' Remember we take for somethin', yeah yeah
Future criticizes people who are too lazy to work for money and instead beg for it. He also recalls his past involvement in robbery and theft to make ends meet.


I spent three stacks on these Rick Owens, I try my best to forget it I pour my life inside these poems, my whole soul and my spirit
Future acknowledges his expensive taste in fashion but places more value on his music and the emotions he puts into it.


I'm easily agitated, get intoxicated, tryna fight the demons Tryna find right and my wrong, hope my legacy live on Hope my legacy live on That's why I wrote this song I ain't have to write this song
Future speaks candidly about his struggles with mental health and addiction as he strives to do right and leave behind a lasting impact through his music.


Hardly, hardly, hardly, hardly, hardly, hardly Hardly, hardly, hardly, hardly, forget anything You know I hardly forget anything, you know, ay
The repeated refrain signifies how Future won't easily forget the things he's experienced or the lessons he's learned. The phrase 'hardly forget anything' is a playful way to emphasize his sharp memory.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Joshua Howard Luellen, Nayvadius Wilburn

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@datboisaan

This song was playing when I found out I lost my cousin every time I hear this song I tear up

@southernguru1455

Just lost my cousin few days ago, my closest cousin he was like a brother to me this was his jamm.....

@Joeyhooligann

Im sorry for your loss prayers go out to u nd your family

@broski6627

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@jevonp

datboisaan RIP to your cousin. “Hardly forget anything” 🙏😢

@roccossr6912

Rip g

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@joeykruger6605

Idk how he does it but he keeps making legendary tracks

@CharlieRoss-fm1co

This old af

@killjoy1056

​@@CharlieRoss-fm1coStill Legendary

@tronrule8091

I wish there was a way to know youre in the good old days before youve actually left them. this song takes me back.

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