88
Groove Coverage feat. P.S.Y. Lyrics


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Them girls, them girls yeah
Don't want to go back to the hood
Nothing for me is the same (aye)
They judging you hard with no case
They hate you until you get paid
Won't tell you straight to your face
They run up you with a pace
Then they have the audacity
To say they don't fuck with the fake
Don't want to go back to the hood (aye)
They judging you hard with no case
Won't tell you straight to your face
They run up you with a pace
Then they have the audacity
To say they don't fuck with the
When they say look at the time yeah
I'm steady watching my six (my six)
I make the beat slap slap slap slap
So hard like a bitch
I'm like a genie on this one (ok)
You gotta know what it is (aye yuh)
She rub the lamp so hard
I don't think she really care about the wish
(Gotcha bitch)
Fuck it I'm talking my shit (my shit)
Fuck it I'm talking my shit (my shit)
I don't trust these niggas no (aye no)
Gotta hit them all with a brick
I don't really talk like this (like this)
She loves it when I talk like this (like this)
I got the Henny on me (ok)
I sip (oh yeah)
Titty on me look good, really
TTOB my hood
SOA the squad (squad)
SOA the look (the look)
Tell my nigga I'm louder than kush (ok)
Told that bi man I'm hotter than you (oh yeah)
And you know she don't smash and then leave
Man she stick around hearer than glue
I don't trust these bitches they just want thangs
All my homie bitches them girls slay
No mistake a lot of people I know fake
I'm a hunnid y'all like 88 straight (straight)
Don't want to go back to the hood
Nothing for me is the same (aye)
They judging you hard with no case
They hate you until you get paid
Won't tell you straight to your face
They run up you with a pace
Then they have the audacity
To say they don't fuck with the fake
Don't want to go back to the hood (aye)
They judging you hard with no case
Won't tell you straight to your face
They run up you with a pace
Then they have the audacity
To say they don't fuck with the
All of your shit I won't take (aye)
I put that shit on my name (yeah)
I know that you acting bitter (yeah)
I'm kinda liking the flavour
Back on my flow and you hate it
All of my niggas are sick and it's looking contagious
(Yeah)
Yes I got principles and I don't like your behaviour (aye)
Save it, just save it
You hating
Bad behavior
I get it popping on paper (I get it popping)
You hate me
Creative (creative)
I do not need anything (anything)
Looking closely and I see the fangs (yeah I see the fangs)
It comes around like boomerang (aye yeah)
Hit you with a bang
Don't want to go back to the hood
Nothing for me is the same (aye)
They judging you hard with no case
They hate you until you get paid
Won't tell you straight to your face
They run up you with a pace
Then they have the audacity
To say they don't fuck with the fake
Don't want to go back to the hood
(Aye) They judging you hard with no case
Won't tell you straight to your face
They run up you with a pace




Then they have the audacity
To say they don't fuck with the

Overall Meaning

The song "88" by Groove Coverage ft. P.S.Y. is about not wanting to go back to the hood and being judged by people for no valid reason. The lyrics depict how people tend to hate on successful individuals until they achieve something themselves. The artist talks about how people tend to be fake and not honest with their opinions about someone. They will judge and criticize with an undeserved negative attitude until the person they are judging becomes successful, and then they pretend as if they have been supportive all along. Despite this negativity, the artist is confident in themselves and know they deserve their success. They do not want to associate themselves with fake people and strive to move forward.


Furthermore, the artist has incorporated different elements to the song to make it more exciting. The beat of the song is lively and catchy, and the use of slang in the lyrics gives it an edgy feel. The use of the phrase "my six" adds to the song’s urban tone, explaining the need to keep an eye on one's surroundings. The song also features a guitar that contributes to the song's upbeat tempo, making it a perfect song for dancing or partying.


Line by Line Meaning

Them girls, them girls yeah
Referring to the people who look down on the singer and don't believe in them


Don't want to go back to the hood
Not wanting to go back to their old life before they got famous and successful


Nothing for me is the same (aye)
Life has changed drastically and they can't go back to the way things were before


They judging you hard with no case
Judging the singer based on rumors without any evidence


They hate you until you get paid
People will dislike the singer until they become successful and make a lot of money


Won't tell you straight to your face
People will talk behind the singer's back instead of being honest and upfront


They run up you with a pace
People will quickly approach the singer aggressively


Then they have the audacity
After approaching the singer with aggression, they have the nerve to say they don't like fake people


To say they don't fuck with the fake
To claim that they don't associate with people who are not genuine


When they say look at the time yeah
Distracted by people who are telling them to keep an eye on the time


I'm steady watching my six (my six)
Keeping their guard up and staying alert for people who may try to attack them from behind


I make the beat slap slap slap slap
Their music is powerful and catches the attention of people


So hard like a bitch
Their music is aggressive and strong, it demands attention


I'm like a genie on this one (ok)
The singer feels like they have a magical touch when it comes to making music


You gotta know what it is (aye yuh)
People need to recognize the singer's talent and potential


She rub the lamp so hard
A person (possibly female) is working very hard to achieve success


I don't think she really care about the wish
The person is too focused on the work to worry about what they will gain from it


(Gotcha bitch)
A little nod to the fact that some people try to take advantage of or manipulate the singer


Fuck it I'm talking my shit (my shit)
The singer is going to say what they want and assert themselves


I don't trust these niggas no (aye no)
Referring to people who the singer doesn't believe are authentic or genuine


Gotta hit them all with a brick
Metaphorically attacking these people with harsh criticism


I don't really talk like this (like this)
Admitting that the language and attitude in the song isn't always how they talk in real life


She loves it when I talk like this (like this)
The singer knows that their fans love the bold and unapologetic attitude in their music


I got the Henny on me (ok)
The singer is drinking and indulging in their success


Titty on me look good, really
Someone is attracted to the singer's success and fame


TTOB my hood
Referring to a group or crew that the singer is a part of


SOA the squad (squad)
Referring to another group or crew that the singer is affiliated with


SOA the look (the look)
Possibly referring to the reputation and image of this crew


Tell my nigga I'm louder than kush (ok)
Claiming that the singer is more noteworthy and powerful than marijuana


Told that bi man I'm hotter than you (oh yeah)
Telling someone that they are more successful and attractive than them


And you know she don't smash and then leave
Referring to someone who is loyal and supportive


Man she stick around hearer than glue
This person stays by the singer's side and is dependable


I don't trust these bitches they just want thangs
Referring to people (possibly women) who want things from the singer without being genuine or authentic


All my homie bitches them girls slay
Referring to a group of women who are powerful and successful


No mistake a lot of people I know fake
Admitting that there are a lot of people who are not genuine or authentic


I'm a hunnid y'all like 88 straight (straight)
The singer is genuine and real, unlike a lot of other people


All of your shit I won't take (aye)
Refusing to accept criticism or negativity from others


I put that shit on my name (yeah)
The singer is committed to their reputation and their word


I know that you acting bitter (yeah)
Referring to someone who is resentful or jealous


I'm kinda liking the flavour
The singer enjoys the feeling of success and power


Back on my flow and you hate it
Returning to their original style and attitude, or possibly getting back to work after taking a break


All of my niggas are sick and it's looking contagious
Referring to their friends and supporters who are all successful and powerful


(Yeah)
Ad-lib


Yes I got principles and I don't like your behaviour (aye)
The singer has values they believe in and won't tolerate disrespect


Save it, just save it
Asking someone to stop talking or justifying themselves


You hating
Referring to someone who is being negative or critical


Bad behavior
Referring to someone's negative actions or attitude


I get it popping on paper (I get it popping)
The singer is successful on paper or in business ventures


You hate me
Referring to someone who is envious or resentful


Creative (creative)
Referring to their innovative and unique style


I do not need anything (anything)
The singer is self-sufficient and doesn't depend on others


Looking closely and I see the fangs (yeah I see the fangs)
Referring to people who may be insincere or dangerous


It comes around like boomerang (aye yeah)
Referring to the idea that what goes around comes around


Hit you with a bang
Bringing attention to themselves with their powerful and unique style




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Written by: Siyabulela Khwekhwe

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