Lincoln
Internet (The) Lyrics


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I was rollin' through the ghetto
In my Lincoln Continental
Blowin' Kush smoke out the window
What you think my windows tint for?

It go drastic
Measures in a tale so tragic
Follow formula 64 as you trail my tracks
Bitch, there's nothin' more pleasant than gettin' paid on point
Pretty bitches with gold grills just to hold my joints
I make 'em plead
As the director says scene
New words, don't say my name
I just make 'em say king
Four rings on that motherfuckin' wood grain wheel
Raw, I'm Johnny Law, but you should check my appeal
Once upon a time not too far back
There was a young wolf pack
That grew up in a lack
Syd left King
And Ace played Black Jack
Bitches be talkin' shit
That's how you end up smacked
I'm after chips
And if we eating then I'm after your bitch
Ain't no cost, just pimpin' player
You should be after the risk
We winnin' like there ain't no other way to play the game
All I hang around is zeros
Figure my checks should look the same

I was rollin' through the ghetto
In my Lincoln Continental

Blowin' Kush smoke out the window
What you think my windows tint fo'?

Overall Meaning

The first verse of Internet (The)'s song "Lincoln" sets the tone with vivid imagery of cruising through the ghetto in a Lincoln Continental, smoking weed and living the outlaw life. The singer's tinted windows offer protection from the outside world, but also serve as a statement of defiance against authority. The second verse turns darker, with talk of drastic measures, tragic tales, and calculating schemes. The singer presents himself as a director, orchestrating his own movie and commanding respect from those around him. He references his "appeal," hinting that he has a cunning charm that draws others to his side. The third verse touches on themes of rivalry and territoriality, with mentions of a wolf pack and a game of blackjack. The singer positions himself as a player who goes after what he wants, with "chips" representing both money and power, and "bitches" as potential spoils of his success. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the allure of cruising through dangerous territory in a luxurious car, surrounded by clouds of smoke.


Line by Line Meaning

I was rollin' through the ghetto
I was driving through a poor area with a negative reputation.


In my Lincoln Continental
I was driving a prestigious, luxury car.


Blowin' Kush smoke out the window
I was smoking marijuana and blowing the smoke out the car window.


What you think my windows tint for?
The tint on my car windows is to keep my activities private.


It go drastic
The story I'm about to tell is intense.


Measures in a tale so tragic
This story involves drastic actions in a very sad situation.


Follow formula 64 as you trail my tracks
Follow my lead as I tell this story and reveal the events that occurred.


Bitch, there's nothin' more pleasant than gettin' paid on point
There's nothing better than getting paid exactly what you're owed.


Pretty bitches with gold grills just to hold my joints
Attractive women with fancy dental jewelry hold my marijuana cigarettes.


I make 'em plead
I'm such a powerful figure that I can make people beg for my attention or approval.


As the director says scene
I am in control of the situation, like a film director calling the shots.


New words, don't say my name
Don't use my name in a negative way or speak poorly of me with others.


I just make 'em say king
I am so respected and feared that people refer to me as royalty.


Four rings on that motherfuckin' wood grain wheel
I have fancy decorations on my car steering wheel.


Raw, I'm Johnny Law, but you should check my appeal
I may seem tough and law enforcement-like, but you should recognize my charm and attractiveness.


Once upon a time not too far back
This is the beginning of a tale from the past.


There was a young wolf pack
A group of young people who were ambitious and hungry for success.


That grew up in a lack
They were raised in an environment of scarcity and disadvantage.


Syd left King
Syd, a member of the group, decided to leave the group.


And Ace played Black Jack
Ace, another member of the group, focused on gambling rather than pursuing success with the group.


Bitches be talkin' shit
People, particularly women, are spreading negative rumors or gossip about me.


That's how you end up smacked
People who talk negatively about me could end up getting beat up or punished in some way.


I'm after chips
I am focused on gaining wealth.


And if we eating then I'm after your bitch
If I am prospering financially, I will pursue romantic relationships with those who are romantically involved with others.


Ain't no cost, just pimpin' player
I am willing to do whatever it takes to succeed, including using others to my advantage.


You should be after the risk
To be successful, you need to be willing to take risks and pursue opportunities.


We winnin' like there ain't no other way to play the game
We are succeeding with such ease that it seems like there is no other way to play the game.


All I hang around is zeros
I only associate with people who have a significant amount of wealth.


Figure my checks should look the same
I expect to receive the same amount of money as those I associate with.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MATTHEW MARTIN, MICHAEL GRIFFIN, SYDNEY BENNETT, VYRON TURNER

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@Ginga

Can Mike G PLEASE get an extended opportunity to shine? Any OF fan knows he's easily the most underrated member.

@EYTPS

Such a bouncy and swingy drum rhythm, Odd Future are great experimentalists!

@MightiestDux

Wish Left Brain would rap more

@ShadowGamer2549-k5k

Yeah because I didn’t hear him on this song.

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Never mind I heard him

@timothyzc

as much i knew the lyrics to this song. I never really paid it attention until I saw this video.. This is even more awesome now. and adding the garden at the end, nice touch

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Not sure if Left Brain or Pharrel Williams..

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Dominic Litchfield it’s left brain

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