After releasing a series of moderately successful mixtapes between 2010 and 2011, Future signed a major label deal with Epic Records and fellow American rapper Rocko's A1 Recordings, which helped launch his own label imprint Freebandz. Future subsequently began working on his debut studio album "Pluto," and in April 2012 released the album to positive reviews. The album spawned five singles, all of which charted on the Billboard Hot 100. The album was later re-released in November, as "Pluto 3D." His second studio album "Honest," was released on April 22, 2014, and is also performing with his group Freeband Gang. He released his highly anticipated third studio album, "DS2," on July 16, 2015. The Atlanta rapper also released several mixtapes during 2015, "Beast Mode" in January, "56 Nights" in March, and "What a Time to Be Alive (with Drake)" in September. Future released "Purple Reign" in January 2016. The 13-track mixtape was executive produced by Metro Boomin and DJ Esco, with additional production from Southside, Zaytoven, and more.
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Hendrix
I promise, I swear I swear
Spit it
Yo
Percocets
Molly, Percocets
Molly, Percocets
Rep the set
Gotta rep the set
Chase a check
Never chase a bitch
Mask on
Fuck it, mask off
Mask on
Fuck it, mask off
Percocets
Molly, Percocets
Chase a check
Never chase a bitch
Two cups
Toast up with the gang
From food stamps
To a whole nother domain
Out the bottom
I’m a living proof
They compromising
Half a million on the coupe
Drug houses
Looking like Peru
Graduated
I was overdue
Pink molly
I can barely move
Ask about me
I’m going bust a move
Rick James
33 chains
Old Chanel
Crusing Biscayne
Top off
That’s a liability
Hit the gas
Boosting my adrenaline
Percocets
Molly, Percocets
Percocets
Molly, Percocets
Rep the set
Gotta rep the set
Chase a check
Never chase a bitch
Mask on
Fuck it, mask off
Mask on
Fuck it, mask off
Percocets
Molly, Percocets
Chase a check
Never chase a bitch
Before the Maybach
I’d drive anything
Buy my Range
Make ‘em go insane
My guillotine
Drank promethazine
Tek and beams
Go to those extremes
Parliament
Call up Mari wins
Parlay in Vegas
We was in attendance
Before the business
Theodore lenses
Whole prescriptions
Focus on the missions
Intermission
Never take a break
Switch states
Touch down, foreign plates
Ain’t no way
Ain’t no fucking way
You come to play
We didn’t come to play
Rob the bank
We gone rob the game
They gang, we gang
But they are not the same
Percocets
Molly, Percocets
Percocets
Molly, Percocets
Rep the set
Gotta rep the set
Chase a check
Never chase a bitch
Mask on
Fuck it, mask off
Mask on
Fuck it, mask off
Percocets
Molly, Percocets
Chase a check
Never chase a bitch
Mask on
Fuck it, mask off
Mask on
Fuck it, mask off
Mask on
Fuck it, mask off
Gas gone
Never nod huh
"Mask Off" by Future is a song about a rapper’s success in the music industry and how he has achieved it. Future talks about the use of drugs such as Percocet and Molly in his life, which have been able to fuel his tremendous success throughout his career. The opening line of the song, “Call it how it is, Hendrix,” is an introduction to his new and true self as a musician. Future is embracing his identity and recognizing that Hendrix evokes the image of the legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix, who was known for his electrifying and free-flowing music style.
The chorus, “Mask on / Fuck it, mask off,” represents Future's struggle with the dichotomy between his public persona and his true self. He is becoming increasingly disillusioned with the toxic and insincere nature of celebrity life and reveals his true self by saying “mask off”. He is unapologetic about who he is and what he has achieved. The lyrics in the song can also be interpreted as a commentary on the current state of society; the mask represents the public image we portray, whereas “mask off” represents our true nature that we hide from the world.
Overall, Future's “Mask Off” is a rousing anthem that speaks about the rise of a young rapper and his journey to success in the music industry. The repeating lines of “Percocets, Molly, Percocets” could be interpreted as an escape from the glamorized life of a rapper that includes money, women, and drugs. However, the lyrics can also be seen as a celebration of the success of an artist who came from humble beginnings and achieved greatness through his own hard work and perseverance.
Line by Line Meaning
Call it how it is
Be truthful and straightforward
Hendrix
A reference to Jimi Hendrix, the guitarist known for his wild performances
I promise, I swear I swear
Emphasize the truthfulness of a statement
Spit it
Say what's on your mind
Percocets
A highly addictive painkiller
Molly, Percocets
A combination of MDMA (also known as Molly) and Percocets
Rep the set
Represent your crew or gang
Gotta rep the set
It's important to show loyalty to your group
Chase a check
Pursue money and financial success
Never chase a bitch
Don't prioritize romantic relationships over your own success
Mask on
Putting up a front or hiding your true self
Fuck it, mask off
Stop pretending and be yourself
Two cups
Drinking lean (a combination of cough syrup, soda, and candy)
Toast up with the gang
Celebrate with your friends
From food stamps
Having been on government assistance for food
To a whole nother domain
To a completely different lifestyle
Out the bottom
Starting from the bottom and working your way up
I’m a living proof
Evidence that success is achievable despite adversity
They compromising
Others are sacrificing their morals for material gain
Half a million on the coupe
Spending a lot of money on a luxury car
Drug houses
Places where drugs are sold and used
Looking like Peru
Packed with drugs like the South American country
Graduated
Moved on to a new level of success
I was overdue
Had been waiting for recognition
Pink molly
A type of MDMA
I can barely move
Feeling the intense effects of drugs
Ask about me
Inquire about my reputation
I’m going bust a move
Taking action or making things happen
Rick James
A reference to the funk artist known for his wild lifestyle
33 chains
Expensive jewelry
Old Chanel
A high-end fashion brand
Cruising Biscayne
Driving around the Miami area
Top off
Convertible car with the roof down
That’s a liability
Something that could be problematic or risky
Hit the gas
Accelerate quickly
Boosting my adrenaline
Feeling the excitement and rush of driving fast
Before the Maybach
Prior to owning a luxury car brand
I’d drive anything
Willing to drive any car regardless of price or status
Buy my Range
Purchase a Range Rover, another luxury car brand
Make ‘em go insane
Impress and excite others
My guillotine
A reference to his rap career as a metaphor for his sharp lyrics
Drank promethazine
A prescription cough syrup often mixed with soda to make lean
Tek and beams
Weapons that shoot with accuracy and speed
Go to those extremes
Willing to do what it takes to succeed
Parliament
A brand of cigarettes
Call up Mari wins
Reference to a drug dealer
Parlay in Vegas
Earn money gambling in Las Vegas
We was in attendance
We were there, participating in the experience
Before the business
Prior to starting his music career
Theodore lenses
Prescription glasses with thick lenses
Whole prescriptions
A large quantity of drugs obtained with a prescription
Focus on the missions
Concentrate on goals and objectives
Intermission
A break or pause in action or performance
Never take a break
Always stay motivated and on track
Switch states
Travel to a new location
Touch down, foreign plates
Arriving in a new country and driving foreign cars
Ain’t no way
There is no possibility
Ain’t no fucking way
Very emphatic statement of no possibility
You come to play
Thinking you can compete or challenge me
We didn’t come to play
We are here to win and dominate
Rob the bank
Get a lot of money quickly and illicitly
We gone rob the game
Take over the music industry and become successful
They gang, we gang
They have a group or crew, and so do we
But they are not the same
We are different and better than them
Mask on
Putting up a front or hiding your true self
Fuck it, mask off
Stop pretending and be yourself
Mask on
Putting up a front or hiding your true self
Fuck it, mask off
Stop pretending and be yourself
Mask on
Putting up a front or hiding your true self
Gas gone
Feeling the effects of drugs and alcohol
Never nod huh
Stay alert and always be on your game
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Nayvadius DeMun Wilburn
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