I Serve the Base
Future Lyrics


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I serve the base, I serve the base
I serve the base, I serve the base
I serve the base, I serve the base

You would fuck a bitch nigga for the fame, won't you?
You would give that pussy up to a lame, won't you?
Like a old school, I re-did the frame on you
I got my old shooters with me and they land on you
Word to them niggas out the six
A whole lotta lean, my nutrition
They should've told you I had the drank on me
They should've told you I brought the bank with me
They should've told you I keep that molly on me
They should've told you I got that stick with me
You the one who duckin' from a drive by
My niggas unemployed sellin' Popeyes

I serve the base, I serve the base
I serve the base, I serve the base

I keep a shooter with me like Malone
I fucked around and did it on my own
Come and fuck with me baby, I'm a franchise
Molly and them Xans got me aggravated
The hundreds and 'em fifties, got 'em separated
Put them hundreds and them hundreds, yeah, we segregated
They tryna take the soul out me
They tryna take my confidence and they know I'm cocky
Fuck another interview, I'm done with it
I don't give a fuck about lil' ho, I let young hit it
I play the games of the thrones with you
I can't change, I was God-given
Tryna make me a pop star and they made a monster
I'm posted with my niggas, lettin' the champagne flow
A nigga was depressed now my mind back healthy
A product of the roaches in them ashtrays
I inhale the love on a bad day
Baptized inside purple Actavis

They should've told you I was on the pill
They should've told you I was on the Lear
I serve cocaine in some Reeboks
I'm full of so much chronic, need a detox
I serve the base, I serve the base
I serve the base, I serve the base

They should've told you I was just a trap nigga
I'm in the white house shootin' crap niggas
I gave up on my conscience gotta live with it
This remind me when I had nightmares
These bitches wanna be here, they be right here
They should've told you I was just a trap nigga
They should've told you I was gon' lap niggas
They should've told you I was overseas
Say your last words, can't breathe
They sent the ghetto bird out to peep me
They finally did admit that I was cloned
Because I was ambitious, now I'm on
Five in the mornin', on the corner rollin' stones
I just work the money, I count it on my own, fuck

They should've told you I was on the pill
They should've told you I was on the Lear
I serve cocaine in some Reeboks
I'm full of so much chronic, need a detox
I serve the base, I serve the base
I serve the base, I serve the base





You the one who duckin' from a drive by
My niggas unemployed sellin' Popeyes

Overall Meaning

In Future's song "I Serve The Base," the rapper expresses his lifestyle and how he serves his community as he raps about his drug dealings, his trap life, and his possession of firearms. The entire song is essentially an ode to his past, where he talks about his upbringing and street life. He makes it clear that his ultimate goal is to lead an authentic gangster lifestyle, and he's not afraid of the consequences that come with it.


Future sends a warning to his enemies stating that he has his old shooters with him and they are ready to retaliate. He makes reference to his drug use which is a central theme throughout the song. Future is basically saying he always has drugs with him, specifically molly and a stick (referring to a gun). He talks about his sales of cocaine which is evident when he raps about serving cocaine in his Reeboks. Future states that he is full of so much chronic that he needs a detox. He references the fact that he is not a pop star and he can’t change who he is, he was born this way.


The reference to Popeyes could symbolize the low-wage jobs that his niggas are employed in. They resort to selling drugs to make ends meet. The chorus of the track emphasizes Future's commitment to serving the base, which can be interpreted as his commitment to serving his community through his music or through drug trafficking.


Line by Line Meaning

I serve the base, I serve the base
I am a drug dealer and I am devoted to serving and providing a steady supply of drugs (the base) to my customers.


You would fuck a bitch nigga for the fame, won't you?
You are willing to engage in sexual activity with someone who is undeserving of your attention, just for the sake of gaining fame.


You would give that pussy up to a lame, won't you?
You are willing to engage in sexual activity with someone who is boring or uninteresting, even though they are not worthy of your attention.


Like a old school, I re-did the frame on you
Just like fixing up an old car, I have improved and updated my lifestyle, image, and surroundings to look and feel better.


I got my old shooters with me and they land on you
I am accompanied by my loyal and experienced friends who are ready to protect me and take action against anyone who poses a threat.


Word to them niggas at the six
A shoutout to my friends and associates from the Six neighborhood in Toronto, Canada, especially rapper Drake.


A whole lotta lean, my nutrition
I consume a lot of cough syrup with codeine (lean) as a regular part of my diet and it heavily influences my lifestyle.


They should've told ya I had the drank on me
People should have warned you that I am carrying and consuming alcohol (the drank) on my person.


They should've told ya I brought the bank with me
People should have warned you that I am carrying a lot of cash (the bank) with me and I am not afraid to flaunt my wealth.


They should've told ya I keep that molly on me
People should have warned you that I am carrying and consuming MDMA (molly) on my person.


They should've told ya I got that stick with me
People should have warned you that I am carrying a weapon (a stick) with me for protection or to threaten others.


My niggas unemployed sellin' Popeyes
My friends who are unemployed are selling fried chicken from the fast-food chain Popeyes as a way to make money and support themselves.


I keep a shooter with me like Malone
I carry a gun with me at all times, just like former NBA player Karl Malone, who was known for being aggressive and assertive on the court.


I fucked around and did it on my own
I achieved success and wealth purely through my own hard work, without needing anyone else's help or support.


Come and fuck with me baby, I'm a franchise
Come join me and my lifestyle, because I am a profitable and successful entity just like a business franchise.


Molly and them Xans got me aggravated
The combination of MDMA (molly) and Xanax (Xans) has made me feel restless, irritable, and annoyed.


The hundreds and 'em fifties, got 'em separated
I organize my cash (hundreds and fifties) in a neat and organized way, separating them from each other.


They tryna take the soul out me
People are attempting to strip away my identity, creativity, or authenticity for their own benefit or gain.


They tryna take my confidence and they know I'm cocky
Others are intentionally trying to undermine my self-assurance and ego because they know I am already overconfident and arrogant.


Fuck another interview, I'm done with it
I am fed up with participating in interviews and promoting my image, and I do not want to do another one.


I don't give a fuck about lil' hoe, I let young hit it
I do not care about my current girlfriend or sexual partner, and I am even willing to let my younger associates have sex with her.


I play the games of the thrones with you
I am engaging in a high-stakes, manipulative game of power and status with someone close to me, similar to the plot of the TV show Game of Thrones.


I can't change, I was God-given
I am who I am, and I cannot change my inherent traits, personality, or destiny because it is the way God intended it to be.


Tryna make me a pop star and they made a monster
Others are trying to change my image and persona into a more mainstream, commercialized version, but it has only made me more rebellious and uncontrollable.


I'm posted with my niggas, lettin' the champagne flow
I am hanging out with my close friends, drinking champagne and celebrating our collective success.


A nigga was depressed now my mind back healthy
I used to feel sad and down, but now my mental and emotional state is back to a healthy level.


A product of the roaches in them ashtrays
I am a reflection of my low-income upbringing and the squalid conditions I grew up in, as evidenced by the presence of cockroaches in the ashtrays.


I inhale the love on a bad day
I am able to gain happiness and positivity even on a difficult or challenging day, just by being around my loved ones.


Baptized inside purple Actavis
I have undergone a life-changing experience, like a religious baptism, by drinking purple cough syrup with codeine (Actavis).


They should've told you I was on the pill
People should have warned you that I am consuming prescription drugs (pills) for recreational purposes.


They should've told you I was on the Lear
People should have warned you that I am traveling on a private jet (a Lear) to avoid being detected or caught by authorities.


I serve cocaine in some Reeboks
I am selling and distributing cocaine (coke) to my customers, hiding it within the shoes of the Reebok brand.


I'm full of so much chronic, need a detox
I have consumed a large amount of marijuana (chronic) and I need a medically-monitored process of withdrawal (detox) to rid my body of it.


You the one who duckin' from a drive by
You are the one trying to avoid being shot by someone in a car driving by and shooting at you.


I gave up on my conscience gotta live with it
I have abandoned my sense of morality and ethics, and I must now live with the consequences and guilt of my actions.


This remind me when I had nightmares
This situation or memory recalls a time in my life when I experienced fear, anxiety, or trauma in my dreams or nightmares.


These bitches wanna be here, they be right here
These women are excited to be around me and my lifestyle, and they are physically present because of their attraction to me.


They should've told you I was gon' lap niggas
People should have warned you that I am going to surpass, overtake, or outperform others (lap niggas) in any competition or challenge.


They should've told you I was overseas
People should have informed you that I am currently in another country or traveling abroad.


Say your last words, can't breathe
You are about to die or have been fatally wounded, and you must utter your final words before passing away.


They sent the ghetto bird out tp peep me
The police have deployed a helicopter (ghetto bird) to monitor my activities and location from above.


They finally did a minute, I was cloned
They finally arrested and imprisoned me for a short while (did a minute), but I had another person (a clone) take my place to fool the authorities.


Five in the mornin', on the corner rollin' stones
At five o'clock in the morning, I am hanging out on the street corner, smoking marijuana cigarettes (rolling stones) with my friends.


I just work the money, I count it on my own, fuck
I am solely focused on making money, counting it myself, and avoiding any distractions or hindrances that may arise.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Leland Tyler Wayne, Nayvadius Wilburn

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