Red
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Ah, ah, ah-ah-ah-ah, ah
(Doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo)
Ah, ah, ah-ah-ah-ah, ah
Ayo

Bitch, you ain't never been naked on the seashore (ah)
Put money on your head, spend the rest up in Dior
Paris, me and Don C sittin' front row
Elephant drum on the forty, shit Dumbo
Hole in your forehead, I'm talking jumbo
I'm feeling like Shawn, I might shoot a 1-0
Please no sparklers, baby, I'm a legend
Standin' on the couch, ace bottle in the desk

Riddle me this, riddle me that
Got the whole world and why we exist finally mapped
The rich kids get all the girls and all the ass
While the broke boys walk with the world kickin' they back, yeah
She say she want a five-star meal (yeah)
If it come with head, then it's a five-star deal
She say, shit, she just tried to hit me with a slap
I blocked my face with my hand, now it's a dap
No strings attached, I ain't tryna be a puppet, ya heard?
I'd rather be stung by bees than be fuckin' with birds
I say this shit all the time until I'm touchin' her curves
Or 'til it's time to pet the pussy like purr
'Fecto her fur, retro her weave
Hetero her heels, dreez, don't fuck up the dress code
She don't need a nigga for shit, she got her own
But if he say he tryna pay, she like, "I ain't sayin' no"

Roses are red (yeah), violets are blue (ayy)
"Do you want me for money?" He found out when she said, "I do"
Too late (yeah), the pussy game too great
The pussy game too great, the pussy game too great (I say)
Roses are red (yeah), violets are blue (ayy)
"Do you want me for money?" He found out when she said, "I do"
Too late, the pussy game too great
The pussy game too great, the pussy game crazy

Prada boots with the Nico Louis suit
Ain't got no job but I stay shine (yeah)
Can't pay my rent 'cause all my money's spent
But that's okay 'cause I'm still fly, da-da, da-da
Damn, showboatin', gettin' greedier
Doin' shows for feds on social media
Wikipedia (Wikipedia)

Man, these hoes gettin' greedier, gettin' needier
Doin' stunts for the media, cloutin' serious
Bad bitch, yeah, but the mind state is hideous
(Is the head right?) Brain like encyclopedia
Man, that ass look good with your Brazilian lift
The money like that shit, we tryna wife that shit
Might first-class-on-a-Delta-flight that shit
Off tops, I ain't even have to write that shit, yeah
Lamar Odom with the stroke, girl, you got my dick
Ah-ah, ah-ah-ah-ah, ah
You like a Uber when you ride, I might but your ass a
Car-car, car-car-car-car, car

Roses are red, violets are blue
"Do you want me for money?" He found out when she said, "I do"
Too late, the pussy game too great
The pussy game too great, the pussy game crazy

Prada boots with the Nico Louis suit
Ain't got no job but I stay shine (yeah)
Can't pay my rent 'cause all my money's spent
But that's okay 'cause I'm still fly, da-da, da-da
Showboatin', gettin' greedier
Doin' shows for feds on social media
Wikipedia (Wikipedia)

Ayo
Every (?) Need a Halime Sultan
To establish a tribe and build masjid roofs on
My life, might sacrifice my pray and my death
It's all for the one God who spareth me breath
You could try and lie to yourself about the time
The war between God and Satan for altered minds
In the age of social media, Twitter, YouTube
Google and Wikipedia, pearls get tossed to swine
You stick with Dr. Fauci, I'm runnin' with Dr. Wesley
I'd never let the CDC come and finesse me
I'd never let the fake news from the press distress me
Even though the Devil would love to Malcolm X me
It's him again
With the tint skintone breaching brimstone




Until the man that sing get everything that was meant for him
Just know one thing, and that's the Lord sent me here to be king

Overall Meaning

The song "Red" by rapper IDK is about the struggles and contradictions of being successful and dating women who only want him for his money. The first verse starts off with IDK dismissing women who have never experienced luxury by saying that they've never been naked on a seashore. He talks about how he spends money on designer clothes and parisian front row seats with his friend Don C. IDK then talks about how he feels like a God when standing on the couch with an Ace of Spades bottle. He then switches up the flow and leads into the chorus where he repeats the line "Roses are red, violets are blue, 'Do you want me for money?' He found out when she said, 'I do'". This line highlights the fact that women only want him for his money and not for who he is as a person. The rest of the song focuses on IDK's experiences with women who only want him for his money and how he navigates relationships in which money is the primary motivator.


The song also references social media, Wikipedia, and Dr. Fauci. IDK questions the validity of using social media and Wikipedia to gain knowledge and questions the direction of society. He also brushes off Dr. Fauci's advice about the coronavirus pandemic which shows his rebellious side. While IDK is critical of society, he acknowledges that his primary motivation is to be successful and make money. He says, "My life, might sacrifice my pray and my death, It's all for the one God who spareth me breath." This line shows that he is willing to do whatever it takes to achieve success and make money, even if it means sacrificing other aspects of his life.


Overall, "Red" by IDK is a reflection on his experiences with women who only want him for his money and his relationship with society.


Line by Line Meaning

Bitch, you ain't never been naked on the seashore (ah)
You don't know what you're missing out on


Put money on your head, spend the rest up in Dior
It's expensive to be at the top


Paris, me and Don C sittin' front row
I'm living the high life


Elephant drum on the forty, shit Dumbo
I'm larger than life


Hole in your forehead, I'm talking jumbo
I'm so powerful I could take down an elephant


I'm feeling like Shawn, I might shoot a 1-0
I'm feeling powerful, like I could really accomplish something


Please no sparklers, baby, I'm a legend
I'm above all that fluff


Standin' on the couch, ace bottle in the desk
I'm living the high life


Riddle me this, riddle me that
Let me ask you a question


Got the whole world and why we exist finally mapped
I figured out the meaning of life


The rich kids get all the girls and all the ass
Money talks


While the broke boys walk with the world kickin' they back, yeah
The struggle is real


She say she want a five-star meal (yeah)
She wants the best of the best


If it come with head, then it's a five-star deal
She's willing to go the extra mile for luxury


No strings attached, I ain't tryna be a puppet, ya heard?
I'm not looking for anything serious


I'd rather be stung by bees than be fuckin' with birds
I have high standards


She don't need a nigga for shit, she got her own
She's independent


But if he say he tryna pay, she like, "I ain't sayin' no"
She's not against the idea of being spoiled


Roses are red (yeah), violets are blue (ayy)
Let me recite this classic poem


"Do you want me for money?" He found out when she said, "I do"
She's a gold digger


Too late (yeah), the pussy game too great
Once you're hooked, you won't be able to resist


Prada boots with the Nico Louis suit
Rich people fashion


Ain't got no job but I stay shine (yeah)
Money is the key to success, not hard work


Can't pay my rent 'cause all my money's spent
Financial irresponsibility


Damn, showboatin', gettin' greedier
I'm living my best life


Doin' shows for feds on social media
I'm famous


Wikipedia (Wikipedia)
Let me mention this site for a second


Man, these hoes gettin' greedier, gettin' needier
Everyone's out for themselves


Doin' stunts for the media, cloutin' serious
People are desperate for attention and fame


Bad bitch, yeah, but the mind state is hideous
Looks can be deceiving


(Is the head right?) Brain like encyclopedia
She's good at oral sex


Man, that ass look good with your Brazilian lift
Her butt looks great


The money like that shit, we tryna wife that shit
We want to make her our long-term partner


Might first-class-on-a-Delta-flight that shit
We'll do whatever it takes to impress her


Off tops, I ain't even have to write that shit, yeah
I'm naturally gifted at this


Lamar Odom with the stroke, girl, you got my dick
You really turn me on


You like a Uber when you ride, I might buy your ass a
I like you a lot


Car-car, car-car-car-car, car
Let's go for a ride


Every (?) Need a Halime Sultan
Every successful man needs a strong woman


To establish a tribe and build masjid roofs on
To build a community of like-minded people


My life, might sacrifice my pray and my death
I'm willing to put everything on the line for my beliefs


It's all for the one God who spareth me breath
My religion is a big part of my life


You could try and lie to yourself about the time
You can't run away from reality


The war between God and Satan for altered minds
There's a battle between good and evil


In the age of social media, Twitter, YouTube
The world is changing


Google and Wikipedia, pearls get tossed to swine
Information is easily accessible, but not everyone knows how to use it wisely


You stick with Dr. Fauci, I'm runnin' with Dr. Wesley
I have my own beliefs


I'd never let the CDC come and finesse me
I won't be misled by the government


I'd never let the fake news from the press distress me
I won't be misled by the media


Even though the Devil would love to Malcolm X me
I won't be silenced


It's him again
I'm back


With the tint skintone breaching brimstone
I'm mysterious and powerful


Until the man that sing get everything that was meant for him
I'm determined to succeed


Just know one thing, and that's the Lord sent me here to be king
I have a higher purpose in life




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bryan Williams, Byron O. Thomas, Jason Aaron Mills, Alvin Lamar Worthy, Daniel Thompson Dumile, Derek Alexander Gamlam, Donovan Jonathan Fort, Kingsley Kwadije, Michel Maurice Henri Ripoche, Philippe Briche, Timothy E. Thedford

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Comments from YouTube:

Bobby610

DOOM really came in, said “Wikipedia”, and dipped. Lmao rest easy King

DX3 the future king

I swear I heard that verse on an unreleased doom song or something like that. Its recycled

Buyile Mzinyathi

@DX3 the future king no lie mane, it does sound familiar. but maybe thats what jay electric is talking about in his verse ?

BRAIN GHOST

IDK didn't use DOOM's full verse on Pizza Shop Extended, I believe these bars are taken from that verse. IDK was going to release the full version for 1000 retweets a while ago, got the retweets and then removed the tweet... He probably got the idea to use the vocals for other tracks like this one instead.. Fine, but he should've told us it was a sample and not a real feature, feels like click bait especially since DOOM has passed recently

DX3 the future king

@BRAIN GHOST exactly

no show

Lol the GOAT 🐐

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Quazker

I was playing MF DOOM on shuffle and this song just came on. "Damn Kanye is going hard" was my first reaction 😭. The Beat is insane too 😮‍💨

Joschys zeuch

Same

Boubacar Fall

Samee !!!

Superzee 21

Its incredible how common minds can think alike

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