Turn It Up
Iamcompton Ft. Rich Homie Quan Lyrics

I don't know man
The singer is uncertain about something.

My flight was like fourteen hours none stop man
The singer had a long flight with no stops.

We straight out of J, JFK
The singer and/or others are from John F. Kennedy International Airport.

New York City type shit
The artist is talking about something common in New York City.

But shit shawty, I just wanna talk to you
The artist is interested in talking to someone.

Ay, uh, yeah, uh!
The singer is making sounds to hype up the start of the song.

Put a ring on it
The singer wants to give something special to someone.

Baby girl let me show you something different
The artist wants to show someone something unique or new.

Lips poking out
Someone's lips are sticking out in a way that catches the artist's attention.

On the real lookin' like them hoes kissing
The way someone's lips look reminds the artist of a sexual act.

We was in the hood
The singer and/or others were in a poor or dangerous area.

We was still broke, but we was on a mission
The artist and/or others didn't have much money, but they were focused on achieving their goals.

Did a lot of good shit
The singer and/or others accomplished many good things.

But they still consider me a villain
Despite the singer's accomplishments, others see them as a bad person.

I was just tryna run it up (yeah, yeah)
The singer was working hard to make more money.

Run it up, run it up, run it (run it up)
The artist wants to make a lot of money quickly.

Count it up, count it up, count it (yeah)
The artist is counting money they have earned.

Stack it up in my closet (on God)
The singer keeps their money in their closet and swears to it.

Shit startin' to look like mountain (on God)
The singer's money pile is getting big, resembling a mountain.

I was on a strip in Miami
The artist was in a popular club area in Miami.

Rented me a room at the Fountain
The artist rented a room at a specific hotel called the Fountain.

Keep a nigga 'round me who gon' shoot somethin'
The artist has someone with them who is willing to be violent if necessary.

But I don't like broke hoes around me
The singer doesn't like to be around poor women.

Told shawty she ain't speaking my language
The artist doesn't feel understood by someone they are talking to.

I don't do fancy words
The singer prefers plain language.

Fourteen hours yeah
The singer repeats the length of their flight from earlier.

It took me to get to Johannesburg (first class)
The singer went to Johannesburg, likely on a luxurious first-class flight.

Lie to her face
The artist told a lie while looking at someone directly.

But in reality I want her panties first (i fucked her)
The artist is sexually interested in someone they lied to, and has already had sex with them.

I be her shoulder when she cry 'cause I know damage hurts
The singer comforts someone when they are upset because they understand the pain of damage.

Cut the lights, I'm 'posed to shine like a chandelier
The singer wants the lights to be turned off so they can be the main focus and shine brightly.

I ran it up, Margielas on in Mandela square
The artist made a lot of money and was able to afford expensive shoes while in Nelson Mandela Square.

I ran it up they wanna revenge us
The artist has made a lot of money and others want to harm them in some way.

You Superman, I'm a Avenger, peth'iznhja
The artist is comparing themselves to superhero characters from different franchises.

Bhek', bhek'
These sounds are made for emphasis or to get someone's attention.

Sifika la snyise kwasan
The artist may be talking about arriving somewhere and bringing energy to the area.

Izinja ey qhith umhlangano
The singer may be referring to themselves or others as dogs who fight together.

K!ll shit, shintj istandard
The singer is focused on being violent and achieving something specific.

6-6-6 skhiph uSatan
The singer is referencing the biblical number 666, often associated with evil or the devil.

Godly, nkosi asthandaz'
The artist considers themselves or someone else as godly.

Cautious, conscience anginayo
The artist does not have a conscience or is not worried about their actions.

Gorgeous, lona ang'fan' naye
Someone is very attractive to the singer.

Ngay' khohlwa i-quart ye Savanna
The singer forgot to buy a particular type of alcoholic beverage in a quart size.

Okay, I'm litty, I'm litty
The artist is in a good mood and feeling hyped up.

Sometimes you gotta admit it
The artist thinks it's important to accept certain things.

Ntwana I get it, I get it
The artist understands something or agrees with someone else.

But you 'bout to get it delivered
The singer is promising to give someone something soon.

High Q, I'm the switch
The artist considers themselves the best at something, maybe in reference to intelligence or drugs.

Kasi, that's the shit
The singer is proud of their hometown or area they are from.

Awuthi ngi thathe i-sip
The singer may be asking someone to give them a drink.

Ang' dakwa, ngibay'zisa nje izitha
The singer hasn't been caught doing something wrong, but still feels scrutinized or judged.

K1 'til my death
The artist will always be loyal to a specific area called K1.

Day ones in my set
The artist has been with the same group of people for a long time.

Basic chicks get lazy dick
The singer is not interested in having sex with unimpressive women.

I gotta cut some checks
The singer needs to pay someone.

Sacala bas'laga, sas'pana saphanda
The artist may be talking about competitors or enemies who need to be defeated or overthrown.

Van dag siyaz'dala
The artist may be saying that their enemies are weaker or less significant than they are.

Bheka nje ikasi liphakama
The artist is drawing attention to something that is happening in their area or hometown.