Harlem Shake
Future Feat. Young Thug Lyrics


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Chopper make him do the Harlem Shake
(Wheezy Beats) Ayy

Trap money, ayy
Snow bunnies, ayy
Trap money, ayy
Push start, ayy
Racks tall, ayy
Never fall, ayy
Guitar, ayy
Play with racks, ayy
Trap star, ayy
Brett Favre, ayy
Money, cars, ayy
Cook hard, ayy
White chalk, ayy
Nonstop, ayy
Chopper make him do the Harlem Shake

YSL, ayy (ayy)
Saint Laurent, ayy (ayy)
Smart curve TV (what?)
Smart car, ayy (skrrt)
Grab the carbon, ayy (ayy)
Let it spark, ayy (brrat)
Grab a jet, ayy (ayy)
Let's depart, ayy (ayy, ayy, ayy)
AK swang, Glock blastin' hard, ayy (ayy, ayy)
Ayy, ayy, let that Lamborghini Urus talk, ayy (slatt, ayy)
The chopper gon' pop it, just feel it, kneel it, whoa, ayy (ayy)
Ayy, ayy, preach your talk with a cop, ayy

Trap money, ayy
Snow bunnies, ayy
Trap money, ayy
Push start, ayy
Racks tall, ayy
Never fall, ayy
Guitar, ayy
Play with racks, ayy
Trap star, ayy
Brett Favre, ayy
Money, cars, ayy
Cook hard, ayy
White chalk, ayy
Nonstop, ayy
Chopper make him do the Harlem Shake

Ray Charles, ayy
You can still see him shinin'
Drag racer, ayy
Came through the trap glidin'
Ran out of garbage space
Shit on you niggas, parquet
Ayy, all this gas on me, I open up a gas station
Spent a kilo on a mink coat, ayy, ayy, ayy
Lil' shawty want some Henny and coco, ayy, ayy
Racks everywhere, Alpo, ayy
Chopper make him do the Harlem Shake

Trap money, ayy
Snow bunnies, ayy
Trap money, ayy
Push start, ayy
Racks tall, ayy
Never fall, ayy
Guitar, ayy
Play with racks, ayy
Trap star
Brett Favre
Money, cars
Cook hard, ayy
White chalk, ayy
Nonstop, ayy
Chopper make him do the Harlem Shake





Har-har-har-harlem Shake, Harlem Shake

Overall Meaning

The song "Harlem Shake" by Future feat. Young Thug is an upbeat rap song that focuses on the luxurious lifestyle of the rappers. The opening line, "Chopper make him do the Harlem Shake" refers to the use of a type of gun called a chopper to intimidate people to the point where their body shakes uncontrollably, similar to the popular dance move known as the Harlem Shake. The use of a violent and aggressive method to instill fear is a common theme in rap music.


Throughout the song, the rappers boast about their wealth and success. They mention "trap money" which refers to money earned from selling drugs, as well as "snow bunnies" which is a slang term for white women. They also mention "racks" which are stacks of money, and Brett Favre, a former NFL football player known for his success on the field. The use of football references is a popular way for rappers to show off their knowledge of the sport and their connection to the wider culture.


The chorus of the song repeatedly mentions the Harlem Shake, which is a dance that originated in a Harlem neighborhood in New York City in the early 2000s. The dance involves shaking your body uncontrollably to a specific beat, and gained widespread popularity after a viral video meme in 2013. The use of this reference is likely meant to show the rappers' connection to popular culture and their ability to stay relevant.


Line by Line Meaning

Chopper make him do the Harlem Shake
Using a firearm will force the victim to dance in the style of the popular dance, known as the Harlem Shake.


Trap money, ayy
Money obtained from illegal activities, such as drug trafficking, robbery, etc.


Snow bunnies, ayy
Refers to Caucasian women who are sexually attracted to black men.


Push start, ayy
Starting a luxury car with a button or a remote key.


Racks tall, ayy
Stacks of money or possessions kept in a safe place to avoid detection or robbery.


Never fall, ayy
Will never succumb to financial difficulties due to the illegal activities being carried out.


Guitar, ayy
An instrument that is played for leisure or engaging in illicit activities in a luxurious manner.


Play with racks, ayy
To flaunt the wealth that is being accumulated in a showy manner.


Trap star, ayy
A person who has attained high status and wealth through illegal activities.


Brett Favre, ayy
Comparing themselves to the professional football player Brett Favre who played akin to a badass.


Money, cars, ayy
Riches and luxury vehicles acquired through unlawful acts.


Cook hard, ayy
Working tirelessly to produce illegal substances such as drugs.


White chalk, ayy
A reference to the chalk outlines at crime scenes usually after murder.


Nonstop, ayy
To consistently progress in the illegal trade without hesitation or break.


YSL, ayy (ayy)
Refers to the upscale fashion brand, Yves Saint Laurent.


Saint Laurent, ayy (ayy)
Repeating the name of the French fashion brand to boast about their wealth and luxury.


Smart curve TV (what?)
A television model boasting a curved design.


Smart car, ayy (skrrt)
An eco-friendly and 'smart' vehicle that is quick in acceleration.


Grab the carbon, ayy (ayy)
A metaphor for grabbing a firearm, specifically an AR-15, known for its carbon composite material usage.


Let it spark, ayy (brrat)
Refers to sparking or shooting the gun, often leading to a violent confrontation.


Grab a jet, ayy (ayy, ayy, ayy)
To quickly leave for another place on a private jet or plane, emphasizing the luxurious lifestyle.


AK swang, Glock blastin' hard, ayy (ayy, ayy)
Refers to the type of guns being used for potential violence.


Ayy, ayy, let that Lamborghini Urus talk, ayy (slatt, ayy)
Let the luxury car speak for itself in terms of wealth, again using 'slatt' to boast.


The chopper gon' pop it, just feel it, kneel it, whoa, ayy (ayy)
Chopper again refers to a firearm that is going to be used to carry out violence on the opponent.


Ayy, ayy, preach your talk with a cop, ayy
To present oneself in a way that deceives law enforcement officers who are attempting to catch them.


Ray Charles, ayy
A famous musician recognized for his impact on soul music, yet still preferable to the wealth they have obtained.


You can still see him shinin'
Ray Charles still has an impact even though he has passed away, emphasizing that their riches will still be present even after they're gone.


Drag racer, ayy
Cars and speed remain very attractive and enjoyable when they obtain wealth.


Came through the trap glidin'
Passing through the hood without stopping, driving with finesse.


Ran out of garbage space
Too wealthy to just throw things away and are forced to simply pile it all up.


Shit on you niggas, parquet
Comparing the opponents to a hardwood flooring design of wood piled on top of another wood, resembling the pile of money they have.


Ayy, all this gas on me, I open up a gas station
Gas refers to money, showing how much wealth they possess and that if they wanted to, they could even open a gas station to make more.


Spent a kilo on a mink coat, ayy, ayy, ayy
Purchased a luxurious fur coat using their wealth, again boasting through repetitive sounds.


Lil' shawty want some Henny and coco, ayy, ayy
Their partner desires Hennessy and coconut water which they provide with ease.


Racks everywhere, Alpo, ayy
Money is everywhere, selling drugs just like a kingpin like Alpo who was known for his drug activity.


Har-har-har-harlem Shake, Harlem Shake
The repeated phrase of the song that is linked to the original Harlem Shake dance move.




Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jeffrey Williams, Nayvadius Demun Wilburn, Wesley Glass

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