Santa Monica Blvd
IDK Lyrics
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Uh-huh, uh, uh, uh, uh
Whoa, whoa, whoa
Now I'm switching up my energy (ayy), fuck my enemies (ayy)
Feel like I got hundreds of 'em (right), no, no, no love from me (woo)
Y'all niggas ain't in the streets (ayy), y'all niggas is industry
Y'all niggas fake ministry (ayy), y'all niggas just sin and preach (right)
They playin' with all of these niggas' and bitches' money but n-n-n-nevermind
Bitch, I could probably never rhyme and still be a million up (up)
I only spend money on her if I know she the truth, just to keep it a buck (right)
You play with me once and you dumb
The shit that I say when I'm drunk
You know I'm ignorant, I'm at my house party actin' belligerent
Tellin' my guests that I don't usually drink and shit
Then turn around and I do it again
Act like a saint, who am I to pretend?
Askin' the Lord to forgive all my sins
But my fingers crossed behind my back with a grin
Fuck
I sin and I sin, bitch, I feel like the Bucks
I win, I win, again and again
Again and again, now they tellin' they friends
I don't know who my friends, they like to pretend
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'Cause they couldn't see me going very far
Now I be overseas with the mob
Bitch, I get paid when I pass a bar
But I got no love for the law
I can't remember when I had a job
Back when they wouldn't build, now they bob
I still got paper tags on my cars
Now I got gophers fuckin' up my lawn
That shit is annoying
I'm picking my poison
You crabs to the barrel
While my lobster is boiling
I'm tryna avoid 'em
But they keep on comin' for me (where they at?)
DMX what they wantin' from me (in the back)
BMX, I ain't stuntin' for free ('member that)
On my mama, my mama deceased (make 'em mad)
So you know that it's truth when I speak (that's a fact)
Matador, I ain't runnin' from beef
Mike Tyson, that's why my hunger so deep
I replied, ain't no love in the streets
Also, there wasn't no love in my home
So only get love when it's comin' from me, preach
Fuck
I sin and I sin, bitch, I feel like the Bucks
I win, I win, again and again
Again and again, now they tellin' they friends
I don't know who my friends, they like to pretend
Santa Monica Boulevard, I can't tell if they men
The song "Santa Monica Blvd" by IDK is a reflection of his journey from struggling to make it in the music industry to becoming a successful rapper. In the beginning of the song, IDK talks about switching up his energy and not caring about his enemies who are fake and only exist in the industry world. He explains that he doesn't have any love for these people and that he only spends his money on those who he knows are truthful. As the song progresses, he talks about his success in the industry and how he still struggles with sin and the temptations that come with it. He talks about how he can't remember when he had a job and how he's now living the life he always wanted. However, he doesn't forget where he comes from and what he's been through.
The chorus of the song talks about how IDK keeps winning and winning, but he's not sure who his real friends are. He mentions the famous Santa Monica Boulevard but hints at the fact that he's not even sure if the people there are men or not. This could be interpreted in different ways but could be IDK questioning the true nature of the industry and the people in it.
Overall, "Santa Monica Blvd" is a commentary on the fake nature of the industry and the struggles of navigating through it while staying true to oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
Now I'm switching up my energy (ayy), fuck my enemies (ayy)
I'm changing my attitude and ignoring my haters
Feel like I got hundreds of 'em (right), no, no, no love from me (woo)
I feel like I have a lot of haters, and I don't care about any of them
Y'all niggas ain't in the streets (ayy), y'all niggas is industry
You're not real like me, you're just playing for the money
Y'all niggas fake ministry (ayy), y'all niggas just sin and preach (right)
Your religious act is fake, you're just as bad as me
No deal, I like the breach, I call up my lawyer like, "Nevermind"
I don't need a deal, I prefer to do things on my own, I'll handle any legal issues myself
They playin' with all of these niggas' and bitches' money but n-n-n-nevermind
Others may be greedy and dishonest, but I don't care
Bitch, I could probably never rhyme and still be a million up (up)
I'm still going to be rich even if I don't make music
I only spend money on her if I know she the truth, just to keep it a buck (right)
I only invest in people I trust, to be honest
You play with me once and you dumb
If you cross me, you'll regret it
The shit that I say when I'm drunk
I act out of character when I'm drunk
You know I'm ignorant, I'm at my house party actin' belligerent
I act foolishly when I have parties
Tellin' my guests that I don't usually drink and shit
Trying to save face in front of others
Then turn around and I do it again
I don't learn from my mistakes
Act like a saint, who am I to pretend?
I can't act like a good person, that's not who I am
Askin' the Lord to forgive all my sins
I know I've done wrong, but I still ask for forgiveness
But my fingers crossed behind my back with a grin
I'm not really sorry, I'm just pretending to be
Now I be overseas with the mob
I've made it big and I'm traveling the world with my crew
Bitch, I get paid when I pass a bar
I make money from my music
But I got no love for the law
I don't respect authority
I can't remember when I had a job
I've never had a regular job
Back when they wouldn't build, now they bob
I've come a long way from when others doubted me
I still got paper tags on my cars
I'm still flashy, but not rich enough to replace my temporary tags
Now I got gophers fuckin' up my lawn
I have annoying problems despite my wealth
That shit is annoying, I'm picking my poison
I have to choose my battles and deal with my problems
You crabs to the barrel, while my lobster is boiling
You're jealous and fighting each other, while I'm living luxuriously
I'm tryna avoid 'em, but they keep on comin' for me (where they at?)
I try to stay away from my problems, but they keep finding me
DMX what they wantin' from me (in the back)
I feel like people are trying to bring me down, like DMX faced
BMX, I ain't stuntin' for free ('member that)
I won't be used by people without getting something in return
On my mama, my mama deceased (make 'em mad)
I swear on my deceased mother, I'm telling the truth
So you know that it's truth when I speak (that's a fact)
I always speak honestly
Matador, I ain't runnin' from beef
I'm not scared and won't back down from a fight
Mike Tyson, that's why my hunger so deep
I'm fierce just like Mike Tyson, I really want to succeed
I replied, ain't no love in the streets
No one is there to help me, I have to tough it out alone
Also, there wasn't no love in my home
I didn't receive love from my family growing up
So only get love when it's comin' from me, preach
The only love I trust is the love I give myself
Santa Monica Boulevard, I can't tell if they men
The people on the street are shady and unreliable
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jason Mills
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@thepokesimps
Your voice gives me old Kanye vibes man.
@pmx1000_
Facts
@chefclehachet6171
Brooooo wtf I hear it now.
@premesteeze
BRUHHHH JUST CUZ U SAID THIS, I LISTENED AND HEAR THE SHIT HEAVY AND NOW FUCK WIT THIS NIGGAH.
@monsooncaps6741
yippp!!!
@champ215fcp
Thought I was the only one
@youngone9776
That bucks line hitting a little harder now
@kingdaddymilk7799
Yup
@firstnamelastname9725
Never sleeping on this man, making the holy Gameboy while spitting the rawest rhymes heard in years.
@farhadibrahimli4407
IDK predicted Bucks winning championship