Special
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Freeband Gang!
Its only the chosen ones
That come from nothing and make millions
And can tell you doing it

You ain't even trynna be special
You ain't even trynna be special
You ain't even trynna be special
I thought you was someone special

You keep breaking down in front of me
How thats gon' look to my niggas when they honor me
I set the tone of this I can't let no one intervene
You can't take my pressure you probably be done blowed your brain
These bitches wanna' use everything I worked for the fame
You know the dues I paid but the money drive em' insane
They wanna go to court and sue me and take everythang
This double working on yo niggas and they taking aim
Im on the hide and imma stay up here right with the planes
You got a grammy and young nigga on that purple drank
Im a motherfucking astronaut and I'm untamed
I made a million off of metro ask the dope game
I booked the show up and rock the show up like some cocaine

You ain't even trynna be special
You ain't even trynna be special
You ain't even trynna be special
I thought you was someone special

I bag bitches Burkin bag on bad bitches
Rags to riches I had it never lost it
I stayed at it I stayed flossing'
I been sleeping' in dope houses
My mind wasn't even there nigga
Im rare nigga
I been there nigga starving
My confidence been there nigga
When I was serving off them quarters
You wouldn't even though we had a plug
You wouldn't even think we had a plug
From corner bricks I been special
From corner bricks I been special
We here nigga
They counted us out we bounce back nigga
Now they back round with us
Like they was hustlin' back wit us
When we was puttin' that real on top fake in the middle
Turn that cake into some ice nigga
Its black migo for life
Black migo gang we here the original salute!

You ain't even trynna be special
You ain't even trynna be special
You ain't even trynna be special
I thought you was someone special

His momma hate me her mamma hate me
They hate I made it
They love when I struggle they love when I suffer
I got all the scars to prove it
I took my scars and made a movie
I got all my niggas with me through the bad and the good
I got all my jewels on me and I'm still in the hood
I can never stop from grinding 'cause I made it out the mud
I can never forget when I was on the block selling drugs
Codeine calm my nerves I was getting high since a kid
I took all my problems and I turned it all into hits
I can channel my anger now I can go make me some billions
They trynna' predict my next move but I say fuck politics
Long as I stick to the formula I'm never gon' switch
Freeband gang for life thats the blueprint

You ain't even trynna be special
You ain't even trynna be special
You ain't even trynna be special
I thought you was someone special

Juug!
Juug!
Juug!
Count Up!




Young Scooter
Black Migo Gang

Overall Meaning

In "Special" by Future, the rapper tackles a familiar theme in hip-hop of proving his worth after coming from nothing. The first lines set the tone and introduce the main idea of the song - only those who come from poverty to make millions can truly understand and appreciate the value of success. The chorus is a direct call-out to those who don't aspire to be exceptional or don't put in the necessary work to achieve their dreams. Future seems to be addressing someone specifically, perhaps a former friend or associate who has disappointed him in some way, and is frustrated by what he sees as a lack of ambition or hustle. He ends the song with a shoutout to his crew, Freeband Gang, and his friend and collaborator, Young Scooter.


The verse preceding the chorus indicates that Future is not just frustrated with someone's lack of ambition but also has a practical concern about how they may hurt his reputation. He warns them not to break down in front of him, as it may reflect poorly on him in front of his own entourage. Future also touches on the typical problems that come with success, such as people trying to take advantage of his money or sue him for it. He asserts his dominance and status as a successful artist, hinting at his Grammy win and ability to sell out shows. Finally, he revisits his origins and references his past drug dealing and struggles with addiction, framing them as a source of inspiration and strength.


Overall, "Special" is a motivational song about overcoming obstacles and striving for greatness, with the added dose of braggadocio that is typical of rap music. Future uses his own story as an example of someone who made it out of poverty and succeeded in the music industry through hard work and dedication.


Line by Line Meaning

Freeband Gang!
Announcing his crew and label, 'Freeband Gang' is his team and they run the rap game.


Its only the chosen ones That come from nothing and make millions And can tell you doing it
Only those who start from nothing, rise to the top, and achieve success have the right to preach about the path to success.


You ain't even trynna be special You ain't even trynna be special You ain't even trynna be special I thought you was someone special
You are not even trying to be unique or special, and Future thought you were someone exceptional and out of the ordinary.


You keep breaking down in front of me How thats gon' look to my niggas when they honor me I set the tone of this I can't let no one intervene You can't take my pressure you probably be done blowed your brain
You keep becoming emotionally vulnerable in front of him which may damage his reputation, influence, and social position. He is determined to lead the game with his unique style and won't allow anyone or anything to intervene. This pressure is something you couldn't handle and would result in a breakdown or even suicide.


These bitches wanna' use everything I worked for the fame You know the dues I paid but the money drive em' insane They wanna go to court and sue me and take everythang This double working on yo niggas and they taking aim Im on the hide and imma stay up here right with the planes You got a grammy and young nigga on that purple drank Im a motherfucking astronaut and I'm untamed I made a million off of metro ask the dope game I booked the show up and rock the show up like some cocaine
Many women want to take advantage of his success and only care about the fame and wealth. They don't know the hard work, sweat, and tears he has put ino this career. Money drives them insane and they can go to any extent to get what they want, including suing him and taking everything he earned. He has to be aware of one's fake faces around him and remain untraceable like the planes he flies. He is an untamed astronaut in the music industry, making millions and rocking his shows like a cocaine dealer.


I bag bitches Burkin bag on bad bitches Rags to riches I had it never lost it I stayed at it I stayed flossing' I been sleeping' in dope houses My mind wasn't even there nigga Im rare nigga I been there nigga starving My confidence been there nigga When I was serving off them quarters You wouldn't even though we had a plug You wouldn't even think we had a plug From corner bricks I been special From corner bricks I been special We here nigga They counted us out we bounce back nigga Now they back round with us Like they was hustlin' back wit us When we was puttin' that real on top fake in the middle Turn that cake into some ice nigga Its black migo for life Black migo gang we here the original salute!
He is successful with women and material possessions such as a Birkin purse, never losing what he had gained from his rags-to-riches story. He always kept it flashy and luxurious, despite sleeping in dangerous places like crack houses. He has been through severe hardships and struggled a lot, but his mind was set on success. Serving low amounts of drugs and keeping it lowkey, nobody would know he had a reliable dealer to support his work. From his street life, he possessed special skills that eventually led him to his current status as a successful rapper. Despite the world counting him out, he never gave up and stood back up. People didn't believe in his tactics when he was laying out harsh reality on top of a fake story, which he turned into massive success. He transformed his money into ice, shining bright in the darkness forever, staying loyal to his Black Migo gang and original methods.


His momma hate me her mamma hate me They hate I made it They love when I struggle they love when I suffer I got all the scars to prove it I took my scars and made a movie I got all my niggas with me through the bad and the good I got all my jewels on me and I'm still in the hood I can never stop from grinding 'cause I made it out the mud I can never forget when I was on the block selling drugs Codeine calm my nerves I was getting high since a kid I took all my problems and I turned it all into hits I can channel my anger now I can go make me some billions They trynna' predict my next move but I say fuck politics Long as I stick to the formula I'm never gon' switch Freeband gang for life thats the blueprint
Even family members of his lovers don't like him because of how far he has come. People tend to enjoy watching him struggle and suffer rather than succeed. However, he has physical and emotional scars that he's proud of, make him who he is, and even create entertainment. He has close friends with him through both thick and thin, wearing his symbols of wealth while still living in his old neighborhood or hood. Never forgetting his beginnings, he always keeps grinding and remembers the old times when selling drugs on the streets. Although he consumed powerful codeine medications at an early age to calm his nerves, he evolves his problems into music hits that convey his powerful message of anger and determination to make billions. The political world tries to predict his next move, but he despises politics and follows his unique working formula. His life principles are the blueprint for his Freeband Gang.


Juug! Juug! Juug! Count Up! Young Scooter Black Migo Gang
These are ad-libs repeated throughout the song, with 'juug' meaning revenue earned through drug dealing or robbery, and 'count up' meaning to make and save money. These phrases are made popular by his fellow rapper Young Scooter and are tied to his Black Migo Gang, making them shoutouts to his crew and lifestyle.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BYRON SIMMONS, JOSHUA HOWARD LUELLEN, NAYVADIUS WILBURN

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