Modern Slavery
Huncho Jack Lyrics

It's early in the morning
The song begins early in the morning with a shoutout to the beat maker.

All these damn chains, modern slavery (ice)
The rapper recognizes that despite the luxuries of wealth, the materialistic culture of hip hop can be compared to how African slaves were kidnapped and chained up. However instead of chains, there are chains of jewelry or ‘ice’.

But this ain't 1800 so they pay me (cash)
The rapper acknowledges that even though there is an element of slavery in the culture, he is still paid cash for his work, insinuating a sense of choice and autonomy

Uh, yuh, shaking my demons off (shake 'em)
The rapper seeks to release himself from his vices and negative emotions with a physical gesture of shaking them off.

Dippin' my dreams in sauce (dreams)
The rapper adds flavor or style to his aspirations as if to make them more exciting.

Never been food for sharks (nope)
The rapper asserts that he is not someone to be intimidated or taken advantage of, like a prey for a predator shark.

Wrist like fins on dolphins (splash)
The rapper compares his wrists, adorned with jewelry, to the fins on dolphins, emphasizing his wealth and lifestyle.

Pop hella bands and I'm paid (oh yeah)
The rapper explains that he is making money and has a lot of it

Whip got a switch, I go brainless (oh yeah)
The rapper has a car that has such an impulse or button that he doesn't need to use his brain for driving

Sip after sip, I feel painless (oh yeah)
The rapper indicates that he drinks alcohol for the purpose of temporarily numbing himself to his troubles, and that he can experience a sense of wellbeing the more he drinks.

Yeah yeah, do it one time for team (yeah)
The rapper calls for a cheer for his entourage, emphasizing a sense of community and teamwork.

Burn it like gasoline (it's lit)
The rapper describes his behavior as explosive and exciting, as if he is gasoline capable of being ignited into flames.

Downing these jolly beans (alright)
The rapper references drugs in a casual manner and seems to be having a good time.

Diamonds they frolicking (ice)
The rapper's diamonds are sparkling, shining and seemingly having fun, evoking joy and playfulness.

Red and blue matching drugs
The rapper refers to mixing red and blue drugs, suggesting a casual, drug-centric lifestyle.

Did 'em both just because (pop it)
The rapper seems to be trying out different kinds of drugs, unconcerned about addiction, health or legal problems.

They hoodie and maskin' up (nah)
The rapper references people who are putting on a mask or hoodie as a way to hide their identity or to commit crimes

They the real Robin Hoods
The rapper alludes to people performing illegal activities, but in a manner that is believed to be helping certain individuals or communities, like the story of Robin Hood.

Yeah, if I, let my
The rapper starts the chorus again, continuing with the theme of comparing the lifestyle of a hip hop star to that of a slave in previous centuries.

Gang out, bow down (gang)
The rapper alludes to the idea that he himself, and those he associates with, have power and control over others

Come 'round, gun you down
The rapper threatens others who may challenge their power with retribution, violence or death.

Hunt down (pew pew), hunt down (shoot)
The rapper repeats the phrase of hunting down someone, emphasizing the severity and threat of violence.

Rampage, campaign
The rapper uses allusion to warfare, as if he and his crew are on a mission to take over and conquer everything in their territory.

Champagne (ayy), I gain
The rapper celebrates his success with Champagne and acknowledges that he gains financially from his actions.

Decades of no pain
The rapper implies that he has been in the game for many years without any negative consequences.

At this age, they fugaz'
The rapper believes that people of his age have faked or are phony, and insinuates superiority over them.

Who did you thought you was (who?)
The rapper questions and challenges the identity, status or authority of someone else.

Get' em knocked off for dubs (pew)
The rapper, once again, threatens those who pose a danger or obstacle to them with getting them 'knocked off'.

Sit in the trap with bugs (trappin')
The rapper describes spending time in places where drug deals or illegal activities occur, even amongst undesirable or criminal people.

Walk in the lab with scrubs (ayy)
The rapper contrasts his line of work with that of professional and respected scientist or doctors, who also wear scrubs.

Niggas tried to count us out (no)
The rapper refers to people who have underestimated, dismissed or counted him and his crew out in the past

Fuck you thought this was (huh)
The rapper is daring someone to challenge them or their lifestyle.

Up like a coffee mug (up)
The rapper implies they are like coffee which is a stimulant to wake up, suggesting increased energy or excitement.

Save your salt for slugs (save it)
The rapper advises someone who is trying to provoke or insult him to keep that attitude for a time when they have more power or ability to fight.

Hot on the block, you told 12, got the drop
The rapper is in danger of being arrested or prosecuted if they don't stop their illegal activities or if someone exposes them to the police.

Rubber bands and they pop, so we weigh up the knots
The rapper explains that they use rubber bands to count money, implying they have stacks of cash to the point where it pops or is on the verge of exploding.

Cuban link cost a lot, Houston cred with a lot
The rapper describes his personal jewelry and the credit he has with the people in Houston, implying he has achieved a certain level of success and fame.

Let it fall from the top, she gon' bend, she gon' pop, oh
The rapper alludes to a woman who is falling in love with him and thus is bending or submitting to him sexually or emotionally.