Mask Off
Future Lyrics


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Call it how it is
Hendrix
I promise, I swear, I swear
You heard, spit it, yo

Percocets (ya), molly, Percocets (Percocets)
Percocets (ya), molly, Percocets (Percocets)
Rep the set (yee), gotta rep the set (gang, gang)
Chase a check (chase it), never chase a bitch (I don't chase no bitches)
Mask on, fuck it, mask off (mask off)
Mask on (off), fuck it, mask off (mask off)
Percocets ('cets), molly, Percocets (Percocets)
Chase a check (chase it), never chase a bitch (I don't chase no bitches)

Two cups (cup), toast up with the gang (gang, gang)
From food stamps to a whole 'nother domain, ya
Out the bottom (ye), I'm the livin' proof (super)
Ain't compromisin' (woah), half a million on the coupe (gang, gang)
Drug houses (where), lookin' like Peru (woah, woah, woah)
Graduated (crazy), I was overdue (I'm on due)
Pink molly (molly), I can barely move (barely move)
Ask about me ('bout me), I'm gon' bust a move
Rick James (James), thirty-three chains (thirty-three)
Ocean air (air), cruisin' Biscayne
Top off (ya), that's a liability (big foreigns)
Hit the gas (gas), boostin' my adrenaline (big foreigns)

Percocets (ye), molly, Percocets (big foreigns)
Percocets (ye), molly, Percocets (big foreigns)
Rep the set (ye), gotta rep the set (gang, gang)
Chase a check (chase it) (ye), never chase a bitch (I don't chase no bitches) (big foreigns)
Mask on (off) (ye), fuck it, mask off (mask) (big foreigns)
Mask on (off) (ye), fuck it, mask off (mask) (big foreigns)
Percocets (ye), molly, Percocets (big foreigns)
Chase a check (chase it) (ye, ye), never chase a bitch (I don't chase no bitches)

Four-door Maybach (four-door), I drive anything (ye)
Buy my range (ye), make 'em go insane (ye)
(Oh my Lord, praise him be)

My guillotine, drank Promethazine (drank Prometh')
TEC and beams (ya), go to those extremes (let's go, let's go)
Parliament (parliament), calamari Wednesday (ya)
Parlay in Vegas, we was in attendance (let's go, let's go)
Before the business (yeah), Theodore lenses
Theo-dur prescriptions (ya), focus on the missions (fo' my)
Intermission (hol' up), never take a break (we can pull up)
Switch states, touch down, foreign plates (speech)
Ain't no way, ain't no fuckin' way (no)
We call the play, we didn't come to play (no)
Rob the bank, we gon' rob the game (gang)
They gang, we gang (gang)
But they are not the same (Freebandz)

Percocets (ye), molly, Percocets (big foreigns)
Percocets (ye), molly, Percocets (big foreigns)
Rep the set (ye), gotta rep the set (gang, gang)
Chase a check (chase it) (ye), never chase a bitch (I don't chase no bitches) (big foreigns)
Mask on (off) (ye), fuck it, mask off (mask) (big foreigns)
Mask on (off) (ye), fuck it, mask off (mask) (big foreigns)
Percocets (ye), molly, Percocets (big foreigns)
Chase a check (chase it) (ye, ye), never chase a bitch (I don't chase no bitches)

Mask on, fuck it, mask off
Mask on, fuck it, mask off
Mask on, fuck it, mask off
Gas gone, never nod off




(Cold chills, prison cells)
(Oh my Lord, praise him be)

Overall Meaning

In Future's song "Mask Off," the rapper talks about his wild lifestyle, which includes partying with drugs such as Percocets and Molly. He also raps about his rise from humble beginnings to success, symbolized by driving a Maybach and being able to afford expensive things like pink Molly. The hook of the song is "Mask on, fuck it, mask off," which is about being unapologetically oneself and not hiding behind a mask. Future emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself and never compromising, all while celebrating his success and party lifestyle.


Line by Line Meaning

Call it how it is
Be honest and straightforward


Hendrix
A reference to the legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix


I promise, I swear, I swear
Emphatically asserting one's conviction


You heard, spit it, yo
Encouraging one to speak their truth


Percocets (ya), molly, Percocets (Percocets)
A reference to the drugs Percocet and MDMA or 'molly'


Rep the set (yee), gotta rep the set (gang, gang)
Representing one's gang or crew


Chase a check (chase it), never chase a bitch (I don't chase no bitches)
Focusing on earning money rather than pursuing romantic relationships


Mask on, fuck it, mask off (mask off)
Alternating between hiding one's true identity and revealing it


Percocets ('cets), molly, Percocets (Percocets)
Continuing to refer to drug use


Two cups (cup), toast up with the gang (gang, gang)
Celebrating with others using a toast or drink


From food stamps to a whole 'nother domain, ya
Going from poverty to success


Out the bottom (ye), I'm the livin' proof (super)
Rising from a low position to become a success


Ain't compromisin' (woah), half a million on the coupe (gang, gang)
Refusing to compromise one's values even when successful


Drug houses (where), lookin' like Peru (woah, woah, woah)
Comparing drug dealers' homes to those in Peru, where there are many drug cartels


Graduated (crazy), I was overdue (I'm on due)
Succeeding academically despite it being unexpected or overdue


Pink molly (molly), I can barely move (barely move)
Describing the effects of taking MDMA


Ask about me ('bout me), I'm gon' bust a move
Asserting that one is capable of action or dance moves


Rick James (James), thirty-three chains (thirty-three)
Referencing musician Rick James and flaunting a large number of gold chains


Ocean air (air), cruisin' Biscayne
Driving in a luxurious location near the ocean


Top off (ya), that's a liability (big foreigns)
Referring to driving a convertible car as a risk or liability


Hit the gas (gas), boostin' my adrenaline (big foreigns)
Speeding up and enjoying the rush of adrenaline


Four-door Maybach (four-door), I drive anything (ye)
Driving an expensive luxury car


Buy my range (ye), make 'em go insane (ye)
Buying a Range Rover and impressing others


(Oh my Lord, praise him be)
An expression of gratitude to God


My guillotine, drank Promethazine (drank Prometh')
Referencing a drug mixture containing codeine


TEC and beams (ya), go to those extremes (let's go, let's go)
Using guns and lasers as weapons


Parliament (parliament), calamari Wednesday (ya)
Enjoying expensive food and cigars


Parlay in Vegas, we was in attendance (let's go, let's go)
Attending and gambling in Las Vegas


Before the business (yeah), Theodore lenses
Referring to expensive Theodre glasses


Theo-dur prescriptions (ya), focus on the missions (fo' my)
Taking medication to stay focused on one's goals


Intermission (hol' up), never take a break (we can pull up)
Never stopping one's work or hustle


Switch states, touch down, foreign plates (speech)
Traveling to different states and using foreign license plates


Ain't no way, ain't no fuckin' way (no)
Asserting disbelief or disagreement


We call the play, we didn't come to play (no)
Being serious and focused on success


Rob the bank, we gon' rob the game (gang)
Taking over the music industry and dominating the competition


They gang, we gang (gang)
Identifying oneself with a specific group or community


But they are not the same (Freebandz)
Differentiating oneself from other groups or individuals


Gas gone, never nod off
Referring to the high from drug use and never getting drowsy or falling asleep


(Cold chills, prison cells)
Referencing the potential dangers and consequences of drug use


(Oh my Lord, praise him be)
End with an expression of gratitude to God




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Leland Tyler Wayne, Nayvadius Wilburn, Tommy Z. Butler, William Moore

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@ayoungbrownrose

I don’t understand why people hate on Kendrick’s Verse. He added such a different vibe not gonna lie.

@neilmurphy845

I'd actually forgot about his music he's good I remember him being on the radio

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@@neilmurphy845 you forgot about Kendrick lmfao

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@soulofcinder3694

because ppl are retarded they dont understand a good verse, and kendrick is one of the best rappers of all time, if you think kendrick on this song kill the music you have no ears to rap music, i kill this shit by far, dont even bother saying he did bad, cause if someone says that, they dont understand shit about rap or bars and flows, kendrick is the mostdiversitile rapper you can find now days he as bars, different flows voices he is the definition of a complete rapper

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@TheAandWProductions

Kendrick's verse is highly underrated, one of my favorites ever. Just next level

@maceoflight1071

it sounds trash

@therealdebate5414

I couldn't agree more

@JesusHComedy

Only good part of this song. And the only reason I listened to this song

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